Top Sydney Water Tours - page 2

Enjoy an exhilarating half-day sailing cruise on Sydney Harbour aboard a luxury yacht with an experienced captain. Take in stunning views of Sydney's waterside landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Mrs. Macquaries Chair, Fort Denison, Watsons Bay, Sydney Heads and more. Anchor in a secluded bay in Sydney Harbour National Park with time for beach walks, swimming, snorkeling and a delicious lunch with Australian wine and beer. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a personalized experience with your knowledgeable captain.

Sydney's Northern Beaches is a paradise within a major city. Explore and experience this natural paradise with an operator who knows this area intimately. We will not only show you the sights - amazing bushlands and beaches, we will provide local insights. The emphasis on this tour is the natural beauty of the area. We will showcase some of the beautiful beaches,bush areas and lagoons of the areas and explain the lifestyles of the people who live in this lovely area of the world. We will look for Australian wildlife and often find wallabies, brush turkeys, large lizards (September to March), pelicans and other Australian native birdlife. In June - mid July and September to mid November we often see migrating humpback whales from one of the vantage points we stop at. We will take a short boat trip to an area where wallabies and a number of animals live.

Many whale-watching tours head straight into open water, but this cruise begins in Sydney Harbour, where you can enjoy breakfast or a barbecue lunch (depending on the option selected). After your meal, sail past sights such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge en route to the Pacific Ocean, in search of migrating humpback and southern right whales. A naturalist guide provides live commentary along the way, and helps you spot marine life.

Let us take you on a fun, memorable, and iconic Sydney Kayak Experience. Our friendly, trained, and qualified staff, will guide you through the spectacular Sydney Harbour, showing you all the sights there is to see! You'll get to enjoy a safe experience, with maximised fun factor, while we introduce you to kayaking Paddle by the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Luna park in the dazzling sunset, sunrise, or by the night city lights! Take in the scene from a different point of view you will never forget. We will make sure you get plenty of photos, and will always feel supported. All age and fitness levels are welcome.

The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks—but much of it remains hidden to visitors without tickets to a performance. This guided walking tour offers a closer look inside the UNESCO World Heritage–listed building, with access to spaces typically reserved for showgoers. As you explore, your guide shares entertaining stories about the venue’s design, history, and the productions that bring it to life.

Vivid Sydney draws large crowds along the foreshore, making it difficult to find clear viewing spots. This harbour cruise offers a different perspective from the water aboard a luxury motor catamaran, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Cruise across Sydney Harbour while watching the city’s light installations reflect across the water, and enjoy a complimentary drink as the illuminated skyline comes into view.

Combine sightseeing with meal plans on this sunset dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour. Relax as soon as you step on board, and take in the city from a unique and romantic perspective. Pass highlights including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a 3-course à la carte meal, or upgrade to a 4-course option if you choose. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion, like an anniversary or birthday.

Witness Sydney’s landmarks lit up at night for the Vivid Sydney Festival on board a small catamaran that traverses the harbour. Enjoy canapes and an alcoholic beverage as you view the iconic skyline and landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge featuring dynamic light displays for the festival. Enjoy the comfort of the spacious catamaran with indoor and outdoor areas.

Starting in late May, Sydney shines with colorful light displays during the spectacular VIVID festival. Take an evening boat cruise around the Sydney Harbour for front row viewing of light displays that decorate Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay and more. With drinks available for purchase onboard (licensed vessels only), sip on a glass of wine, beer or soda as part of your unforgettable evening at VIVID Sydney. Your cruise ends at Darling Harbour, where you can continue to explore the illuminated waterfront at your leisure.

Step aboard HEAVEN, our multi-story power catamaran, and discover the ultimate 90-minute sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour. Witness the stunning transformation of Sydney's iconic landmarks as the sun sets and the city lights up. Come on board and enjoy an intimate 90 minute cruise that showcases the best of Sydney by twilight. With maximum passengers numbers of 40-45, you will enjoy uninterrupted 360° views of the most beautiful harbour and cityscape from both indoor and outdoor viewing areas. This cruise takes place on board Heaven, providing plenty of picturesque views, serenity and photo opportunities amongst the sights of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Luna Park, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and other locations. Grazing platters and a complimentary beverage are provided, and there is a licensed bar on board so you can enjoy further drinks as you cruise along the harbour. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a guided tour and a sunset cannot be guaranteed.

Experience the magic of sailing Sydney Harbour—without fighting the crowds on dry land—during a twilight cruise aboard a restored historic tall ship (traditional sailing vessel with rigging). See the city from a new perspective as it lights up for the evening, and sail past must-see landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. While onboard, enjoy an included dinner—saving you from finding a restaurant after the cruise ends.

Spend a memorable Christmas Day in Sydney on board a cruise on the harbor. Enjoy a buffet with seafood, roast meats, salads, and desserts. Dance to Christmas music while admiring great views of the harbor. The cruise makes a good gift, and is a fun way to spend the day with travel companions or friends and relatives.

Escape the crowds on land and admire Sydney’s top landmarks—including Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House—on an evening dinner cruise that includes a 3-course meal with food and wine sourced from New South Wales. Sailing at sunset means that you can admire Sydney Harbour when it's at its most photogenic, while a top deck provides you with panoramic views of the scenery.

Experience the magic of VIVID Sydney on a 1.5-hour evening catamaran cruise, offering front-row views of the city’s iconic light displays. Cruise past illuminated landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour while enjoying a welcome drink and dinner. Choose from two evening departure times and soak in the vibrant festival atmosphere from the water.

Many of Sydney's top sights are best seen from the water—particularly those in Sydney Harbour—but many boat tours are crowded, with limited space on deck. This luxurious, private option keeps things relaxed with a boat and crew exclusive to you. Enjoy great photo ops of Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Shark Island, and more, with time to linger at your favorite spots.

See some of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches and learn about the city’s Aboriginal history on this small-group Northern Beaches and Ku-ring-gai Chase national park shore excursion. Ideal for visitors who want to squeeze lots of sightseeing into one day, you’ll also have the chance to take a ferry trip to Circular Quay (at own cost) and check out the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House before returning to the cruise terminal.

Discover a new perspective on spectacular Sydney Harbour—and enjoy a gourmet accompaniment to your sightseeing—on this lunchtime cruise. Hop aboard the 78-foot (24-meter) vessel at Darling Harbour and enjoy immaculate views of sights including the Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, and Luna Park. Then, tuck into a gourmet à la carte lunch, spanning Hunter Valley beef to fresh seafood, with beer and local, sommelier-picked wines to go with.

Get the best views of the Vivid Sydney Festival without the crowds on a 35-foot (10.5-meter) catamaran. Glide along the Sydney Harbour on a relaxing cruise with delicious antipasto and enjoy unobstructed views of the incredible light shows projected on to the Sydney Opera House and other landmarks. Spend a relaxing 90-minutes on the water and bring your own alcoholic beverage with no corkage fees.

Seeing Sydney’s most famous sights from shore often means crowded viewpoints. This luxury lunch cruise offers a more relaxed way to experience the harbor from the water. Board your yacht at Circular Quay and set out across Sydney Harbour, gliding past landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge—with plenty of opportunities for photos. Cruise into quieter, pristine corners of the harbor, then enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue lunch served with beer and wine on board.

Celebrate your mother or the mothers in your life with a memorable Mother’s Day lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a lunch with fresh seafood and carvery meats while you and your mother admire the beautiful views of the harbor and listen to live entertainment. Get up and dance to the live jazz and easy listening pop. Your mother will feel really special.

Spice up your 4-hour Sydney sightseeing cruise by adding a Latino flavour! Marvel over iconic landmarks like Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House as you glide around Sydney Harbour, then turn your attention to the dazzling on-board entertainment. Tuck into a delicious buffet dinner, accompanied by live music and dance, and make the most of the licensed bar (own expense).

See the city of Sydney from the water—at super speeds. Climb aboard as super-fast and super-thrilling speed boat for a unique sightseeing adventure. Have boatloads of fun as you race along Sydney Harbour, seeing the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Rose Bay, Watsons Bay, and the city skyline at speeds of up to 75 km/hr. Listen to adrenaline-pumping music along the way that keeps things fun.

Lunch with 360 degree views! Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views from the upper dining deck as you enjoy your 2 or 3 course a la carte lunch with attentive service and optional guranteed window seating.

See Sydney in style on a lunch cruise that takes you sailing through spectacular Sydney Harbour aboard a traditional square-rigged tall ship built from the 1920s. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch as your captain sails past iconic Sydney landmarks such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, and Fort Denison. Have the option to include unlimited beer and wine with your lunch.