Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch
Recommended by 91% 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.Operating hours.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
Sherilyn_R
So relaxing, and very informative we loved everything about our Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. The food was amazing there was something for everyone. Great value for money. Our cruise director was a height of information and so friendly. If you're in Sydney do yourself a favour and book a lunch cruise you will be glad you did.
Wonderful experience!!
Reviews
4.6
based on 583 reviews
Michelle_O, Apr 2026
Excellent cruise,host was very informative and lunch was excellent
Dessert was under was the thing that was disappointing
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Michelle, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cruise, the informative commentary, and the lunch. We appreciate your feedback regarding the dessert and will take this on board. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Kerryn_B, Apr 2026
The duration and content of the cruise was very enjoyable, together with the quality of the food and the dulcet voice of the knowledgeable Guide made for an exceptionally enjoyable day out. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to see Sydney from the perspective of a boat.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Kerryn, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cruise, from the duration and commentary to the quality of the food. It’s great to hear you had such an enjoyable day out on the harbour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Warren_D, Apr 2026
Great opportunity to view the harbour and learn about some of the history of Sydney. Excellent food and great value.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Warren, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the lunch cruise, the harbour views, and learning about Sydney’s history. It’s great to hear you found the food excellent and good value. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Anastasia_L, Apr 2026
Fantastic tour guide. Menu needs more variety. The dessert menu was too limited. There are people who don't like chocolate. The dinner menu was ok but need more seafood variety.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Anastasia, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the informative commentary. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the menu variety and dessert options, and will share this with our team for review.
Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon!
KwunWa_L, Apr 2026
The information shared is thorough and thoughtful. The food is satisfying and generous. The views are truly breathtaking.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi KwunWa, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the informative commentary, generous lunch, and breathtaking views of the harbour.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on board again soon!
susanonocon, Apr 2026
We had fantastic and relaxing time on our Harbour Cruise. Our guide pointed out to us all the fabulous sights and explained all the history of the Sydney landmarks. He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny and brought the city's history and stories to life. The lunch was great, delicious and plentiful. We loved the hospitable staff and service was great.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable time on the harbour, and that you loved the informative and engaging commentary.
It’s great to hear you enjoyed the lunch and found our team welcoming and hospitable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Neal_H, Apr 2026
Great experience for a first time visitor to Sydney. Harbor is big and beautiful and you can see so much more of the city by sea versus by land.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Neal, thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed seeing Sydney Harbour from the water. It’s truly one of the best ways to take in the city. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on board again soon.
SunSaveth_U, Apr 2026
We enjoyed the service, environment and friendly staffs and as well as the tour commentator, Ron.
Good service from the register, entry to finish the cruise
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there, thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the service, atmosphere, and friendly crew throughout your lunch cruise. It’s great to know Ron’s commentary added to your experience as well. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on board again soon.
Victor_A, Apr 2026
You get what you expected as advertised on the website. Worth the trip. Food was nice as well as commentator was well versed. Mel in particular was very pleasant and has excellent customer service.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Victor, thank you for your great review! We’re so glad the experience met your expectations and that you enjoyed the food and informative commentary.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Janet_Q, Apr 2026
Ron the captain was very known and loved. The boat is very clean and the food was high end we enjoyed all the sights. The beautiful harbor has to offer
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Janet, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cruise, the beautiful harbour sights, and the quality of the food. It’s great to hear you had such a positive experience all around.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
drdmstarkes, Apr 2026
We had a great mid-day cruise. Our guide Ron was excellent who provided a wealth of information. The buffet lunch was delicious and could not be any better!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the midday cruise, found it informative, and loved the buffet lunch.
We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Marie_W, Apr 2026
Good food great staff and awesome views. Very informative tour information. It would be good to have some non alcoholic beverages for sale on top of alcoholoc ones.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Marie, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, the views, and the informative commentary, and that our team helped make your experience a great one.
Thank you as well for your suggestion regarding non-alcoholic beverage options. Just to note, we do have non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase on board, including juice and soft drinks, but we appreciate your feedback and will keep this in mind as we continue to improve our guest experience.
We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Suzanne_M, Mar 2026
Boat was tidy. Good food. Staff very nice and helpful. Tour guide was very knowledgable of sites on the tour
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Suzanne, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your time onboard and found everything tidy, welcoming, and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know you were happy with the food and the informative experience around the harbour. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your friends onboard again soon!
Stephen_H, Mar 2026
Food is first class. Everyone seemed to take pineapple slices. They were the first food to vanish.
Tour guide is outstanding. We saw parts of Sydney from the water that I bet long-time Sydney residents probably had no idea they were there.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Stephen, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the first-class food and informative experience on the harbour. It’s great to know the cruise showed you unique parts of Sydney that aren’t often seen. We also love that the pineapple slices were a hit! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Janet_D, Mar 2026
Great way to see Sydney harbour and learn about Sydney’s structures. Excellent buffet lunch and all round good value for money
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Janet, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed seeing Sydney Harbour and learning more about its iconic sights along the way. It’s wonderful to know you also enjoyed the buffet lunch and found the experience to be great value for money. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Karen_R, Mar 2026
Happy we chose to do this cruise! It was such a fun way to learn about Sydney Harbour & the surrounding Bays while enjoying a lovely, well prepared lunch. The crew were very friendly and the food was delicious. Highly recommended !
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Karen, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you had such a fun and enjoyable time exploring Sydney Harbour with us. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the informative experience, delicious lunch, and friendly service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Sherilyn_R, Mar 2026
So relaxing, and very informative we loved everything about our Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. The food was amazing there was something for everyone. Great value for money. Our cruise director was a height of information and so friendly. If you're in Sydney do yourself a favour and book a lunch cruise you will be glad you did.
Wonderful experience!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Sherilyn, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you had such a relaxing and enjoyable experience on your Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. It’s lovely to know you enjoyed the informative commentary, delicious food, and overall value. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Evelyn_C, Mar 2026
It was a fantastic cruise, guide was superb. Lunch was yummilicious! Totally enjoyed it!
Weather forecast didn’t look good for us, supposed to rain but it held up and we had clear views of the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour bridge and more even though it’s windy and cloudy; better than having rain!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Evelyn, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you had a fantastic time and enjoyed the cruise, tasty lunch, and beautiful harbour views. We’re also glad the weather held up so you could still take in Sydney’s iconic sights. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Tracie, Mar 2026
Had a great couple of hours.
Lunch was lovely and the tour guide who told us all about the iconic things was amazing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Tracie, thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear you had a great experience on the harbour and enjoyed the lovely lunch and informative commentary along the way. It’s wonderful to know you had such an enjoyable time taking in Sydney’s iconic sights. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you onboard again soon.
Anne_D, Mar 2026
This is an excellent way to see a lot of Sydney city and surrounds as well as experience the wonderful harbour. The lunch was excellent, the crew very helpful and our host Ron was a wealth of knowledge about the city and harbour he loves. An altogether worthwhile trip and experience that I would highly recommend. I will be back...
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Anne, thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the cruise, the lunch, and the chance to take in so much of beautiful Sydney Harbour. It’s wonderful to know the experience was worthwhile and memorable for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back onboard again soon.
Lucie_C, Mar 2026
We really loved our lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Our cruise was good value, we had plenty of good food to choose from at the buffet, including fresh prawns, salads and hot food plus a yummy chocolate mousse for dessert. The drinks were reasonably priced too.
We hadn't done a harbour cruise for many years, and we were very glad that we did this one. The boat went all around the harbour and we got to see lots of activity. It was the highlight of our weekend.
Very happy to recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Lucie, thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad you loved your Sydney Harbour lunch cruise and enjoyed the buffet, harbour views, and overall value. It’s lovely to hear it was the highlight of your weekend, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Sharron_S, Mar 2026
Full experience of sights flavours & excellent informative commentary
Also lots of information about other attractions
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Sharron, thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the sights, flavours, and informative commentary during your Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise. It’s great to know the experience gave you a fuller feel of the harbour and its attractions.
Robert_W, Mar 2026
Nice, informative, good food. The boat was clean, timing was on point. Efficient crew. Person giving the talk was very personable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Robert, thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the informative cruise, delicious buffet lunch, and clean, well-timed experience. It’s wonderful to hear everything ran smoothly and that you found the commentary engaging. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Janette_D, Mar 2026
This cruise was well worth it! Great food, guide Ron was fantastic! The price was very reasonable and worth it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Janette, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the cruise, delicious lunch, and great value. It’s always a pleasure showcasing Sydney Harbour. Hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another memorable experience!
Brenda_S, Mar 2026
The cruise was quiet, the narrator was excellent. I was really impressed with the food. It was high quality.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Brenda, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the peaceful cruise, informative narration, and especially the quality of the food on board.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Penny_V, Mar 2026
Great commentary. Fantastic food. Friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend for locals and visitors alike.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Penny, thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad you enjoyed the commentary, the food, and the friendly service on board.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Elizabeth_H, Mar 2026
Very family friendly experience. Nice lunch with drinks and dessert. Knowledgeable guide. Quite a bit information about the harbour and Sydney!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the family-friendly experience, the lunch, and the informative commentary about Sydney Harbour.
We hope to welcome you and your family on board again soon.
Maree_S, Mar 2026
I love going out on lunch cruisers. It was so enjoyable and very relaxing. Food was delicious and plenty of it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Maree, thank you for your lovely review. We're so glad you found the lunch cruise relaxing and enjoyable, and that you enjoyed the food.
We hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Aaron_M, Mar 2026
Beautiful cruise with an entertaining and knowledgeable guide and tasty buffet lunch. Worth every penny.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Aaron, thank you for your great review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the cruise, the buffet lunch, and the informative commentary.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Robert_D, Mar 2026
A great visual and historical tour of the bays and the surrounding infrastructure. The boat moved at a leisurely pace and the buffet was very good with something for everyone.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Robert, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the relaxing pace of the cruise and the views of Sydney Harbour and its surroundings. It’s also great to know the buffet had something for everyone.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
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