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Small-Group All-Inclusive Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

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Sydney, Australia
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

See more of Sydney Harbour with the benefit of a small group on this luxury cruise experience. Taste typical Aussie fare with an included lunch at CYCA, an exclusive private yacht club. Cruise past local gems, famous landmarks, and secluded waterways—some of which are home to Sydney's resident penguin and seal colonies—and learn about them from live commentary provided by your captain.
  • Half-day cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • See waterfront mansions and iconic landmarks
  • A small group means more attention from your guide
  • Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife

What's Included

  • Knowledgeable local skipper and live commentary
  • Lunch at at an exclusive private yacht club: main course and one beverage (wine, beer or soft drink)
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Additional beverages at lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Campbells Cove Pontoon
    6 A Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

    Meet at Campbells Cove Pontoon, The Rocks. Arrive by 12:10pm for a 12:30pm departure. We will have no representation at the dock, however keep an eye out for a 37’ white boat named ‘Spectre’, arriving about 12.20pm.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.12:30 pm

Itinerary

Campbells Cove Pontoon (Pass By)

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Sydney Opera House (Pass By)

Kirribilli House (Pass By)

Fort Denison Island (Pass By)

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Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA)

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Garden Island (Pass By)

Shark Island (Pass By)

Camp Cove (Pass By)

Point Piper (Pass By)

Double Bay (Pass By)

Rose Bay (Pass By)

Watsons Bay (Pass By)

Sydney Harbour National Park (Pass By)

Campbells Cove (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Bring valid photo ID with your home address. Required for entry to the private yacht club. No ID means no entry to the lunch venue.
  • Wear a light jacket. The boat is open-style and temperatures on the water are cooler than on land.
  • Wear soft-soled, non-marking shoes. No heels permitted on board.
  • Men: singlet tops are not permitted on board.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems.
  • Duration: 4 hours (October to March) and 3.5 hours (April, May and September).
  • Public holiday surcharges may apply.
  • Dietary requirements: extensive options available.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Stephen_C
Over the top experience with Zane! Knowledgeable, informative, kindly answering questions while pointing out the beauty of Sydney Harbor sights. Gracious host at impressive CYCA lunch with cocktails, including tour of facility. Zane gave an interesting ride aboard the Spectre with a stop to view boys jumping from cliffs, flag down the ice cream boat manned by quite the character and most importantly was all about safety. We highly recommend his talents!

Reviews

5.0
based on 40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lovely day

Sheri_D, Mar 2025
Small group experience well worth the cost. It was a rainy and dreary day, but it was still fun. Lunch was delicious and we enjoyed ourselves just relaxing and learning about the Sydney Harbour and surrounding area.

Spectacular Sights and Senses!

Stephen_C, Feb 2025
Over the top experience with Zane! Knowledgeable, informative, kindly answering questions while pointing out the beauty of Sydney Harbor sights. Gracious host at impressive CYCA lunch with cocktails, including tour of facility. Zane gave an interesting ride aboard the Spectre with a stop to view boys jumping from cliffs, flag down the ice cream boat manned by quite the character and most importantly was all about safety. We highly recommend his talents!

Really enjoyed the tour....

Nataliya_P, Feb 2025
Really enjoyed the tour. Captain James was friendly and knowledgeable. The group was small - only 8 people. We got to see most of the Harbour and had a nice lunch..

Magic day on the harbour

Heather_W, Dec 2024
I had low expectations and was blown away. The boat was small but stable and there wasn’t a dull moment. 4 hours flew by. Lunch was stunning and the CYAC club was full of history. Just magic. As a kiwi we loved it. Worth doing.

Perfection

Sandra_F, Nov 2024
This was an absolutely perfect trip. We saw all the sights in the Harbour, all the way to the entry to the Pacific. The descriptions provided gave great insight to all the places and landmarks along the way. Lunch and the informal tour at the Yacht Club added to the enjoyment. Great way to spend a hit, sunny day!

Best Boat Tour

Robert_K, Nov 2024
Zane was a great host and guide! Learned a great deal about the harbor and Sydney’s history. Yacht club was the perfect place for lunch, learned about the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Also saw a couple pods of Dolphins.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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