Top Sydney Night Cruises

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.

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.

The world’s most beautiful harbour deserves the very best cruise to experience it. Choose from two spectacular options, the Harbour Experience aboard our premier sightseeing fleet or, enhance your cruise with the Premium Harbour Experience to enjoy a house beverage of your choice and a Cheese & Charcuterie board to share, as you cruise by the majestic Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and other top sights on this 1.5 hour cruise. Listen to commentary straight from your smartphone, relax into your seat or choose to venture up to the upper open-air deck as you marvel at the beauty of Sydney Harbour.

Sydney's harborfront landmarks are best seen from the water, but working out vantage points and timing takes local know-how. Board a cruise past the city's historic sights, tucked-away beaches, and sandstone cliffs, with the route handled for you. Listen to commentary on the harbor's history as the views roll by, and pick the morning or afternoon departure that suits your day.

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.

Combine lunch and a cruise in one seamless booking, and see Syndey Harbour from its best angle—right on the water. Cruise past landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and catch a glimpse of secluded beaches and towering sandstone cliffs. As you explore, tuck into a delicious buffet lunch.

Sydney is built along the water, and to get the best views of the skyline, you really need a boat. Combine an evening cruise with a multi-course dinner for an elegant way to explore Sydney Harbour. Enjoy live music as you glide past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and see the city at its best, from an uncrowded vantage point.

Celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy quality time with a loved one on a private evening cruise on Sydney Harbour. See highlights like the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge beautifully lit up at night. Sip a complimentary glass of wine as you admire the views. You can even ask your skipper to stop along the way so you can take photos.

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.

Journey to the heart of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney, including hotel pick-up. Kick-off your adventure seeing a koala or a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then enjoy a dramatic view of the Three Sisters rocks from Echo Point. After lunch (own expense), head to Scenic World to ride the Cableway, Skyway and Railway for unbeatable aerial views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Finish with a leisurely cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney’s Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth wherever you like by hopping off the bus to explore. Experience the city’s most noteworthy attractions at your own pace.

Discover Sydney Harbour your way with the flexible hop-on hop-off ferry pass. Cruise between must-see destinations like Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, and Manly—all while enjoying unbeatable views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park from the water. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can hop on and off as often as you like. Stay longer at the spots you love, skip the ones you don’t, and set your own pace. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating ensures a comfortable ride—rain or shine. Want to dive deeper into the city’s stories? Optional geo-tagged smartphone commentary is available in seven languages, letting you tune in when you’re curious and tune out when you’d rather just enjoy the moment. No live guides, no fixed schedule—just Sydney, on your terms.

Getting from Sydney to the Blue Mountains can be time-consuming if you’re relying on trains and local transport. This day tour connects the region’s highlights without wasting a second of your vacation time. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, experience the rides at Scenic World, and see native wildlife at either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo before returning with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River.

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.

Enjoy an evening of fine dining and spectacular views on a dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour. Indulge your tastebuds with a meal that includes six superb courses accompanied by Penfolds gold selection of bin and vintage wines and a full open bar. Listen to live music on weekends while soaking in iconic sights of Sydney such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

Book a table for a 2-course 1.5-hour or a 3-course 3-hour lunch and sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbour. Pass Sydney's famous landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as your boat glides along the water. Your sit-down dining experience includes attentive service for your selected 2 or 3-course lunch. A variety of fresh seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes are served as you take in the sights. Upgrade when booking to guarantee a window seat.

Planning the perfect way to ring in the new year can be stressful, so leave the planning to the experts. This New Year's Eve cruise on the waters of Sydney Harbour promises a luxurious experience. Onboard, enjoy fine foods and Bollinger Champagne, top-class wines, and premium beers as you enjoy the harbor's famed fireworks display from a crowd-free vantage point.

Dinner in Sydney doesn't always come with a view, especially if you're staying in the built-up center. Instead, take to the water for an evening cruise that combines the city's waterfront sights with a multi-course degustation (tasting) menu. Each chef-prepared course is paired with a specially selected glass of Penfolds wine—produced in Australia since 1844. Relax, watch the harbor go by, and enjoy a culinary treat with included drinks.

Live the sweet life and explore Sydney Harbour on Sydney’s original and only Italian Wooden Speedboat La Dolce Vita. La Dolce Vita or Dolce (Doll-Chi), as she is affectionately known, is a Comitti Portofino and Comitti is the last boat yard still making traditional wooden speedboats by hand on Lake Como. This stunning water limousine is a work of art. She was shipped to Australia from Lake Como Italy, where she was hand made from mahogany, teak and ash. Dolce is the go to boat on Sydney Harbour for visiting celebrities and has seen the likes of Sir Richard Branson, Mel B, Miranda Kerr, Toni Collette, and many many more. She has been used in many TV shows, movies, photo shoots, album covers, the list goes on. Be your own celebrity and see Sydney Harbour on Dolce which has been compared to driving around like James Bond in a cross between a Ferrari and a classic rolls Royce.