Top Sydney Cruises &amp; Sailing

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(1,189)

from $94

Experience the beauty of Sydney Harbour on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise from Circular Quay. Glide past iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Discover historic sites such as Fort Denison and Garden Island Navy Base, and enjoy stunning views of islands like Clark and Shark Island. Sail by Bradley’s Head, Taronga Zoo, Kirribilli House, Luna Park, and more, with live commentary bringing the sights to life. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, this fun and scenic cruise offers a fresh perspective on Sydney’s highlights. Book now for an unforgettable harbour adventure!

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Highlights Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.4

(165)

from $27

Enjoy unobstructed views of Sydney Harbour's landmarks from a 35-foot (10.5-meter) catamaran during this evening cruise. Sail past the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the sky shifts from sunset colors to city lights. Light snacks and soft drinks or water are provided on board, and you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages with no corkage fee. Settle in and enjoy the views without the hassle of battling the crowds on land.

Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.7

(240)

from $43

Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(590)

from $57

Seeing Sydney’s highlights from land often means crowds and limited viewpoints. A harbor cruise offers a more relaxed way to take it all in. Step aboard for a journey across Sydney Harbour, passing iconic landmarks alongside lesser-known sights such as hidden beaches and dramatic sandstone cliffs. As you cruise, enjoy uninterrupted views of the skyline and shoreline while listening to live commentary that brings the harbor’s history to life.

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

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.

4.7

(831)

from $43

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

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.

5.0

(21)

from $55

Journey Beyond All-Inclusive Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

2 hours 30 minutes

4.6

(420)

from $156

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.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

4.3

(487)

from $65

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.

Golden Glow Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise

Cruise the ocean waters to look for humpback and southern right whales as they migrate between Antarctica and the Great Barrier Reef. Your whale-watching experience starts from Sydney Harbour and heads to the open ocean on a custom-built catamaran with large viewing windows and spacious decks that provide excellent sightlines. Often, dolphins, seabirds, and other marine animals make an appearance during the whale-watching tour, which lasts a couple of hours.

4.8

(55)

from $62

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise from Circular Quay

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(209)

from $62

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay

Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board

4.3

(77)

from $94

With spaced-out highlights and an overwhelming mix of transport options, it can be hard to cover the best of Sydney on your own—especially if you're short on time. Keep things simple with this guided tour—with private and small-group options—and maximize your day with an itinerary that checks off plenty in one seamless experience. From the comfort of a private vehicle, visit The Rocks, Bondi Beach, and Watson’s Bay, and enjoy time to linger at sights such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

4.4

(177)

from $60

Special Offer

Panoramic drive thru beautiful local suburbs of Sydney

Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(435)

from $181

Price varies by group size

Sydney's busy roads can make sightseeing tricky. Skip city traffic and combine a ferry ride with admission to Taronga Zoo. Depart from Circular Quay and sail across Sydney Harbour, taking in panoramic views of the skyline along the way. At the zoo, spot koalas and kangaroos, along with wildlife from around the world. Your package includes round-trip ferry transfers, so getting back to the city center couldn't be easier.

Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(813)

from $57

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.

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks

4.8

(56)

from $43

Discover the joy of coming face to face with majestic humpback whales while cruising across the ocean on a sailing boat on this fun-filled tour from Sydney Harbour. Running between May and November, the annual whale migration is a sight to behold. This small-group sailing tour gives travelers the chance to cruise alongside these incredible creatures without noisy engines or megaphones, so you can enjoy an immersive and wild natural experience.

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(28)

from $72

Price varies by group size

Private 90 Min Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour - up to 6 Guests

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.

4.9

(21)

from $568

Per group

Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off Explorer Ferry Pass

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(263)

from $28

Cruise through Sydney Harbour in style on board a spacious flagship vessel that departs from Circular Quay and King Street Wharf. Glide by the floodlit Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, among other landmarks. Sit down for a 4-course dinner with an array of international dishes including fresh seafood. Enjoy the views from your table or the viewing deck, with live music playing on the weekends.

Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises

4.2

(795)

from $108

1 hour 30 minutes

3.6

(34)

from $43

Ahoy, me hearties! Don your finest pirate gear and join Captain Pineapple and the gang aboard an 1850s-style sailing ship for the ultimate family-friendly Sydney Harbour cruise. See the essential sights, from the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House to Fort Denison, as you hunt for gold, fire cannons, and help hoist the sails and steer the ship. You can even climb the mast for an additional fee.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Pirate Cruise Experience

1 hour 30 minutes

4.7

(12)

from $50

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(573)

from $101

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: Harbour Experience Sightseeing Cruise

VIVID Dinner Cruise with Complimentary Drink on Arrival

4.2

(391)

from $41

VIVID Sydney: Sydney Harbour Lights Cruise

Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

3.9

(30)

from $40

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What are people saying about Sydney

Colette_K, Apr 2026

Good way to start before exploring the Rocks District on your own!

A terrific way to learn the history of Sydney, when it was founded, by whom, and how. Provides a good perspective as you walk around the Rocks District and view the different buildings and streets. Our guide was a skilled storyteller and very knowledgeable. He showed us sights and places that we probably would not have come by on our own.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Afternoon Discovery Cruise

Victoria_R, Apr 2026

Yo ho- yo ho!

Such a unique experience on the Sydney Harbor! We had an enjoyable afternoon out in the harbor on this unique 1800s ship. We got lucky cause there was only a group of 10 of us, so we basically had the entire ship to ourselves. We met the captain and the crew, but our tour guide was great! He was quite the historian, and gave us so much interesting information and stories of the area. We also got to help the crew with the ails which was a lot of fun! They offered us beverages and capers which made for a super nice voyage out and then back under the bridge before returning to the dock.

Sydney Airport Private Luxury Transfers

Laurie_C, Apr 2026

Good transport service, with caveats

From the airport, the service parking public parking, rather than at the departure are in the airport. With 5 people (3 requiring wheelchairs at the airport) along with heavy luggage for a 26 day cruise the walk out to the parking structure with our luggage and no wheelchairs was very challenging and exhausting.

Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour

Missy_N, Mar 2026

Fun in Sydney

Great tour of Sydney highlights. We didn’t have a lot of time and wanted to see as much as possible. We didn’t the 6 hour private tour and it was perfect! Our guide, Leisa, was friendly and knowledgeable and a great guide. She took us to cool places and explained the history of the areas we explored. We walked across the Sydney Harbor Bridge, visited several areas around the City and had a fantastic lunch of fish & chips at Doyls. She even recommended a store where we could buy a rugby jersey for our son. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Sydney!

Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

Meghan_B, Mar 2026

Amazing evening on the harbor

This sunset cruise was a highlight of our trip and everything we hoped it would be! Pickup was prompt and easy to locate, and the group size is small enough that you have what feels like a totally personal experience. You're able to bring you own wine and they provide cups and snacks. The boat has both indoor and outdoor options but we were able to sit outside for the duration of the trip and see all the sights from a new perspective. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special Sydney excursion!

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Highlights Cruise

Debra_H, Mar 2026

Highly recommended

This was a really great trip. I’ve lived in Sydney for 68 years and saw things I’d never seen before. The guy who was giving the commentary was very good and informative. It happened to be the 125th celebration of the Australian Navy and we were quite close to the ships that came in for the celebration. It was a great trip.

Sydney Cocktail Harbour Bar Cruise with Charcuterie Board

Ardis_Y, Mar 2026

Excellent experience

You have a choice of cocktails for your 1st included drink; not a one size fits all. I had the Margarita and it was top notch. The second included drink is a choice of 2 beers or 3 types of wine so something for every taste. The charcuterie board was also top notch; much better than I expected and definitely enough for 2 people. You are assigned a table but are free to walk around; go up on deck to see the sights with your drink and then come back down to enjoy your charcuterie. No worries about something being taken away while you’re gone. We had a beautiful clear, warm evening so spent a lot of time on the upper deck enjoying the skyline. You do have to download the narration if you want to hear about the different sights along the way but that was actually a plus so you don’t have to listen to an annoying narration over the intercom. Instead, you listen to an onboard lovely vocalist and small band. It was a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours.

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

Rodney_B, Feb 2026

Lots of fun.

Oz Jet Boating was fantastic fun. Very focused on safety and fun. The ride was thrilling and the view of the harbour great. Got very wet but we were told this would happen. Recommend using the longer spray coats to stay a bit drier. A great way to see some of the harbour. Would love to do it again.

High Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Kara_B, Feb 2026

A Relaxing Cruise with Beautiful Harbour Views

We enjoyed a pleasant afternoon on the Sydney Harbour high tea cruise. The views of the Harbour were beautiful and, of course, being out on the water is always special. It’s a lovely way to take in the scenery and enjoy some time relaxing. The atmosphere was nice and comfortable, and the service was smooth. The food and drinks were enjoyable, though fairly standard for a high tea experience. Overall, it was a nice outing with beautiful views — a good option if you’re looking for a relaxed way to see the Harbour.

Private 90 Min Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour - up to 6 Guests

Anonymous, Jan 2026

Outstanding Private Harbour Experience

This private boat tour was a highlight of our time in Sydney. The harbour views were spectacular, and the small group size allowed the captain to provide personalized commentary and share deep knowledge of the area. A wonderful way to experience Sydney from the water — highly recommend.

Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

rose_c, Nov 2025

Well worth the extra cost to be with a small group

Brilliant tour! A small group - 3 crew and 14 passengers. We saw a small group of whales - 2 adults and one baby. They showed themselves about 5 times altogether, but ones time they were only about 15 - 20 metres away. Great photo opportunities! The weather was dry but a bit breezy, which was quite pleasant.

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

KongBlia_V, Jul 2025

You don't want to miss this!

What a wonderful whale watching experience we had with Captain Doug!! He was kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and we were able to catch about 10 whale sightings! His boat was clean and safe. We enjoyed his company, the tour and information, and the boat ride. We saw other overcrowded boats and we were so thankful we were on a small group tour. I highly recommend Charterscene and Cap. Doug!! You don't want to miss it!