Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Sydney, Australia
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Sydney Harbour the way it's meant to be seen: From the water. This lunch cruise passes by such world-famous sites as the Sydney Opera House as well as such hidden gems as secluded beaches and sandstone cliffs. On board, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch plus dessert with tea and coffee.
- Sydney Harbour cruise: See the sights from the water
- Explore hidden gems that are missed by most visitors
- Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board
- Onboard commentary provides background information
What's Included
- LunchBuffet
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Restroom on board
- Live Harbour Commentary
- Private transportation
- Hotel Transfers
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sydney Princess CruisesEastern Pontoon, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Eastern Pontoon is a wharf on the water's edge in Circular Quay. It is opposite Sea Rock Grill restaurant and is the wharf where the jet boats depart from. Please ensure you are there 15 minutes prior to check in. Any latecomers may miss the vessel and forfeit their tickets. .
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.12:00 pm
Itinerary
Sydney Harbour (Pass By)
Sydney Harbour Bridge (Pass By)
Sydney Opera House (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had a fabulous lunchtime cruise! The food was really delicious, there was plenty of it with a good variety of dishes to choose from. Mel was a fantastic host, as were all the crew. Nothing was too much trouble. The boat was comfortable and the commentary from the captain was interesting g and informative. We stopped off at Shark Island where there are fabulous views of the harbour and lots of bays and coves. I wound thoroughly recommend this trip for sone spectacular views!
Reviews
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We booked this tour for the day we landed in Sydney, and it was a great way to get a feel for the layout of the city and the landmarks in the harbor. The lunch was also amazingly good: a delicious buffet of chicken, beef, pasta, seafood, and various other side dishes, as well as chocolate mousse for dinner. The only thing I'd change is that I'd have liked a little bit more commentary. Overall, we really enjoyed this lunch cruise!
Commentary by Ron was awesome as was the food. Such a pity the weather wasn’t good. Couldn’t see much but otherwise good
It’s a lovely boat ride in the Sydney harbour which includes a nice buffet style lunch which was a perfect starter to our Australian vacation being from Canada this allowed us to enjoy the harbour after a 20 + hour flight
Absolutely fabulous the information and passion by the lady doing the commentary was fantastic. The food was plentiful and fresh
Learned alot. Announcer was exceptional! Tour was awesome! Views are stunning Awesome tour will do again.
A beautiful, restful way to view Sydney Harbour area. Guide (Ben) had a calming voice and excellent local knowledge. Staff on board very pleasant and helpful. Meal was excellent lots of choice , good tasty food. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip and very good value for money.
Best way to see the best harbour in the world. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, pointing out many places of interest. Smaller boat than other lunch time cruises and only two and a quarter hours, just enough time without becoming bored. Buffet lunch was delicious, both hot and cold food. Our small group had a wonderful time. Great value for money.
Very nice round trip. The commentator was very good, well explained. Value for money. With good lunch spread.
Very pleasent expirience, nice tour, wonderful food and kind, professional hosts. Everything was perfect.
Ron is very good and helpful as well as the staff. The food was good too. It was a good experience. I would recommend.
The commentary about Sydney was good by Ron. The food was great and all in all a great day out I recommend it to anyone.
This was great for all ages, I took my 6 year old daughter and my 70 year old parents. The food was good and a very enjoyable and informative tour.
Lovely cruise...very informative...safe were lovely and very helpful especially the young men and Ron was great...wealth of information and clearly spoken which made the trip worth every cent...also the food was beautiful
Amazing Tour Amazing Food and value for money. Tour Guide Ron was an Awsome Bloke with great Knowledge of the Harbour Area
The food and commentary were enjoyable. Was hoping for a bigger boat, nicer dining experience like table cloths and bar on same deck.
Nice trip and good food. We were lucky with the weather also but anyone going needs to make sure it’s a calm sunny day. The only negative thing was the tour guide (older chap) who grabbed a plate at the front of the queue and ate before the guests! That was rude and doesn’t reflect the rest of the crew who were professional and attentive.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Ian,
Thank you for this review! Great to hear you enjoyed your cruise overall!
Ron was a friendly commentator and provided helpful insights along the cruise route. The food and boat interior were nicer than expected. Lovely relaxing way to see the city from the water.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi there!
We love to hear you had a lovely and relaxing time onboard with us and enjoyed your friendly and informative commentator.
Thank you!
It was great the food was fantastic they had prawns they were so yummy staff was excellent the cruise was excellent
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi there,
Thank you so much for this review! We're so glad to hear you had an excellent time onboard your lunch cruise, and enjoyed the staff's hospitality and yummy food!
A nice 2-hour ride around the harbour. Great views of the opera house from the water. Commentary from the guide was enjoyable and informative.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Patricia,
Awesome to hear you had a great Lunch cruise with us and found the commentary informative and enjoyable!
Thank you!
The food is very good and plentiful. The tour guide has an encyclopedic knowledge of Sydney. Don't sleep on this.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Jimmy, thank you for your great review! We're delighted you enjoyed the delicious, plentiful lunch and found the commentary so informative. It's wonderful to know you consider the cruise a must-do introduction to Sydney. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you aboard again on your next visit!
Other travelers should know about it , as it was the best , Sydney Harbour cruise we have ever very done .
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Sue, thank you for your fantastic review! We're honoured to hear you consider this the best Sydney Harbour cruise you've ever been on. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we're thrilled you had such a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!
The whole trip was superb. Very good value for money. Lunch was a very delicious buffet, with all fresh produce and included both hot and cold dishes, and even a sweet to finish!
The guide, I'm sure her name was Tracey, was very knowledgeable and gave a good insight into the harbour and surroundings. She was very good to listen to. Would thoroughly recommend the trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi James,
Thank you for sharing your excellent review! We're delighted to hear that you had a superb Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise and enjoyed the delicious buffet with a variety of fresh hot and cold dishes.
We’re also pleased to know you enjoyed the commentary and insights throughout the cruise. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon for another wonderful experience on Sydney Harbour.
Beautiful harbour, delicious food with good variety, yummy prawns. Commentary adequate, could have more detail
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Catherine, thank you for sharing your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful harbour views, delicious food, and our prawns. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the commentary and will take it into consideration as we continue to enhance our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
My wife and I had a wonderful lunch cruise and the food and experience were lovely. A special thanks to Ron, our tour guide, who was friendly, professional, and made our day even more enjoyable. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this cruise.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you and your wife enjoyed your lunch cruise and had a lovely experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words about the food and service, and we're glad our team helped make your day even more enjoyable. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you both back on board again soon!
Ron was a great guide, very informative. Delightful lunch around the harbor. Would recommend for a nice afternoon in Sydney.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a great day onboard and enjoyed the informative commentary and delightful lunch around Sydney Harbour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you onboard again soon for another relaxing afternoon in Sydney.
The food was good, with a good variety of options for lunch. The dessert was limited to just one. The ride was choppy (anytime another boat passed, the waves rocked our boat) but I don't get seasick, so I didn't mind. The guide/announcer was knowledgable and personable. The time spent with family was well worth it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Armine,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the lunch selection, commentary, and your time onboard with family. Sydney Harbour can occasionally experience choppy conditions due to passing vessel traffic, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you onboard again soon.
Such a chill and relaxing experience. Ron and Jamie are notable acknowledgments that added lots of information and quality conversation to our experience. Their warm greetings and the good food made the experience 11/10 would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Essence, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a relaxing and enjoyable experience on our Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise. It’s wonderful to know the friendly atmosphere, informative commentary, and good food made it an 11/10 experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Fantastic Value and Cruise, the comments were interesting and good for Mothers day, we will definetelly recomend it to anyone
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Julio, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the cruise, commentary, and Mother’s Day experience onboard. It’s great to know you found it to be fantastic value. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon.
It was a very informative cruise along with great food and great scenery, our host was a delightful gentlemen.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Russ, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the informative cruise, beautiful harbour scenery, and buffet onboard. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable experience on Sydney Harbour.
Food was good
Ron was good
It was good altogether. A nice day out. Would recommend to people. Just a bit of delay in the beginning and standing in the sun for a while was giving me a migraine but atleast the tour made up for it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Aditi, thank you for your review and recommendation! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and overall experience onboard. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the delay and waiting in the sun, and we’ll certainly take this onboard. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
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