Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off Explorer Ferry Pass
Sydney, Australia
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Flexible: Departs frequently throughout the day
- Combine sightseeing and city transport in one easy pass
- Get off wherever and whenever you like for on-land exploration
- Enjoy the city skyline from a vantage point on the water
What's Included
- Unlimited travel across Sydney's top Harbour destinations (select 1 or 2-Day Pass when booking)
- Smartphone geo-tagged commentary in 7 languages – listen whenever you like, or just enjoy the ride
- Indoor and outdoor seating – stay comfortable whatever the weather!
- Access to major Sydney Harbour attractions and precincts – Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Manly & more
- Convenient departures from Circular Quay & Darling Harbour – easy to fit into your sightseeing plan
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Attraction Entries
Meeting and Pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Ticket Redemption Point
Circular Quay Wharf 6, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Itinerary
Experience Sydney’s famous Harbour your way with a flexible hop-on hop-off ferry pass. Travel between top destinations including Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, and Manly, and enjoy uninterrupted views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park from the water.
Frequent services run throughout the day, giving you the freedom to hop on and off as often as you like—spend more time at the places you love and skip what you don’t. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating means you can soak up the sun on deck or relax inside, no matter the weather.
Enhance your journey with optional smartphone geo-tagged commentary, available in seven languages. Tune in when you want to hear local stories and hidden secrets—or simply switch off and savor the peace and views. Unlike live tour guides, you're in complete control: no interruptions, no pressure—just Sydney’s spectacular Harbour experience, on your terms.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or simply short on time, this is one of the easiest, most scenic, and most flexible ways to discover the magic of Sydney Harbour.
Frequent services run throughout the day, giving you the freedom to hop on and off as often as you like—spend more time at the places you love and skip what you don’t. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating means you can soak up the sun on deck or relax inside, no matter the weather.
Enhance your journey with optional smartphone geo-tagged commentary, available in seven languages. Tune in when you want to hear local stories and hidden secrets—or simply switch off and savor the peace and views. Unlike live tour guides, you're in complete control: no interruptions, no pressure—just Sydney’s spectacular Harbour experience, on your terms.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or simply short on time, this is one of the easiest, most scenic, and most flexible ways to discover the magic of Sydney Harbour.
Hop on Hop off
6 Stops
7 Points of Interest
Duration: 7 hours
Operating Schedule: Take in all the famous sights of Sydney Harbour with boats departing through the day - first departure approximately 9:00am. Circular Quay: Home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Rocks - historical area, Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon and weekend markets. Darling Harbour: Surrounded by restaurants, nightclubs and hotels at King St Wharf, Barangaroo and Cockle Bay. Taronga Zoo: Discover Australia's amazing wildlife. Choose the zoo option for a return ferry and entry ticket to the zoo. With over 2,900 exotic and native animals, free zoo-keeper talks and animal shows, there is something for everyone. Watsons Bay: A short walk to beaches, lookout points and waterside restaurants. Manly: Manly Beach is a beach situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia in Manly. Shark Island: An island situation in the middle of the harbour. Ideal for a picnic and a swim as you take in the breathtaking vistas of Sydney Harbour.
1
Circular Quay Wharf 6
2
Taronga Zoo Wharf, Athol Wharf Rd
3
Watsons Bay
4
Manly Wharf
5
Boowambillee / Shark Island
6
King Street Wharf Darling Harbour
Points of interest passed by on this route
Taronga Zoo
Manly Beach
Captain Cook Cruises
Watsons Bay
Circular Quay
Shark Island
King Street Wharf
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hop-On Hop Off 1-Day Pass is valid for same day travel.
- Hop-On Hop Off 2-Day Pass is valid for 2 consecutive calendar days.
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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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Reviews
4.2
based on 261 reviews
Jackie_C, Mar 2026
The crew was knowledgable and friendly. Stops were easy to hop on and hop off and we had enough time in each location to explore. I highly recommend staying on the boat for the full tour and listening to all the points of interest along the way. Fascinating!!
Roger_T, Feb 2026
Ensure you have the latest timetable, then all is in good order - on time departures and arrivals, friendly efficient staff
Horacio_D, Feb 2026
This is a great way to combine a ferry ride to beautiful Manly Beach and Hop On Hop Off around town.
Denise_D, Feb 2026
Booked a 2 day ticket which was great. Timetable given at kiosk so can plan which stops you want to get off and on easily. Staff very helpful.
Lovely to get out of City and explore other places. Loved Manly.
Views on approaching harbour on return were outstanding and highly recommend this trip.
Tony_S, Jan 2026
Excellent value for the day. Ticket Office were very helpful and explained the best hops for our hours. Would recommend 👌
Cheryl_H, Jan 2026
Nice way to see the sights of Sydney! Convenient dock close to the train.. Enjoyed the different stops, very enjoyable day!!
Tony_G, Jan 2026
The timetable is in readable. Get help or a degree in Ozzie timetable reading! Apart from that an ok day
Bev_P, Dec 2025
This is a great way to experience beautiful Sydney Harbour. We found it helpful to view the schedule in advance so we could plan our day and see all the locations we wanted.
This is the 3rd time we've done thus and will do again on our next visit.
Helen_H, Dec 2025
This hop on hop off service gave us the flexibility we were looking for. We had wander around Watsons Bay and Manly. The added bonus was some great views of the Sydney skyline.
kacie_a, Dec 2025
It was NOT worth the price. The way the schedule is created, you would need to study it ahead of time and plan where you want to hop off and spend time and hop back on again.
Also, an app is required for the information about the different stops. I’m not going to download an app just for that.
It’s cheaper to get an Opal pass and take a ferry and go to the location(s) you want to visit.
bobwatts, Dec 2025
Where the hop-on locations are. We spent half a morning searching for a hop on location. Once we found one, the personnel were friendly and helpful
Linda_C, Nov 2025
Very easy to use the voucher. The HOHO ferry operated throughout the day and we were given suggestions of where to hop off. Friendly staff . Good value.
Marlon_J, Nov 2025
This was okay! The redemption desk staff were excellent. The ferry staff were staff except the young lady who secured the boat - she was cheerful and welcoming! I wish the Description has noted the 2-day pass had to be used consecutive days and had noted that not all ferries went to all the port stops! As we did not get to effectively use our tickets - only one day and not all stops!
Maureen_B, Oct 2025
We have used on/off buses that run every 30-40 minutes. The ferry does not run very frequently and sometimes goes from one stop then back to the same stop it just left. A lot of time between ferries especially in the afternoon. The water is rough around Manly.
Pete_R, Oct 2025
Tour was right next to where we docked on our Carnival cruise. Easy and on time. Many places to hop on and hop off.
Cecilia_I, Sep 2025
I loved the ability to see Sydney this way and was so happy I made the last minute decision to book this as I got to see Manly and Watson Bay and they were both lovely locations!
Wendy_B, Jul 2025
Easy access beautiful Veiws and lovely spots to sit up top or inside to see Sydneys landmarks .smooth ride and blue sky’s made this a great day .
Daniel_M, Jun 2025
Very convenient way to travel and sight see other areas of Sydney. The boats are punctual and comfortable. We really enjoyed exploring and shopping at Manly beach. Did I mention, this pass is wayyyy cheaper than the local public boat. I spent $50 one way across the harbor w the local boat. With this hop on hop off u can stop wherever u want as long as u want and not worry about paying for each trip. Well worth just as a tour of Sydney Harbor but even better with the stops.
Jeff_Y, Feb 2025
Easy to locate and exchange voucher for ticket. Comfortable ferry and ran on time. Easy to get on and off and things to do at each location.
shirley_m, Feb 2025
The timetable was very limited and we couldn't go to all the destinations as this was not on offer. I felt a bit et down by that.
The beaches were beautiful and the sun made it for us
Andy_R, Dec 2024
Use the general ferries instead of the captain cook far more regular, and go from the the correct wharf.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your input and would like to better understand your experience. Captain Cook Cruises has been proudly operating on Sydney Harbour for over 50 years, offering unique experiences that go beyond what public ferries can provide. We ensure all necessary information, including wharf details, is provided at the time of booking. Our aim is to deliver quality service and an enjoyable journey for all our guests.
Thank you for considering Captain Cook Cruises, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Best regards,
Captain Cook Cruises
Fernando_C, Nov 2024
There very few stops, for me the only worth going to was the zoo. You do get to see the beautiful downtown area as you're traveling on the boats.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the views of the beautiful downtown area during your trip. We appreciate your feedback regarding the stops and will take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another experience, and we’re pleased you enjoyed your visit to the zoo.
Best regards,
Captain Cook Cruises
Andrea_C, Nov 2024
Easy to get to and absolutely stunning views! It is a must do, very cost effective. I got to see Sydney from the water which is pretty spectacular!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you found the experience easy to access and enjoyed the stunning views. It’s great to know that you had the chance to see Sydney from the water—it really is a spectacular perspective!
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience.
Best regards,
Captain Cook Cruises
Matthew_F, Oct 2024
It’s just a ferry. No more, no less. There are also city public transportation ferries, usually at lower cost.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. While we aim to provide more than just a ferry ride by offering scenic experiences and unique routes, we understand that different services suit different needs. We appreciate your feedback and hope you might consider trying one of our themed or sightseeing cruises for a more enhanced experience in the future.
Best Regards,
Captain Cook Cruises
yicell_m, Oct 2024
I always use HOHO and I’m very happy. This time i’m not. I follow the time schedule to watson bay and when I wanted to return on the 3:45pm pickup the boat was hidden and there was not an announcement to find them. I searched and they were in the back and they were leaving me behind. They keep saying they were going to BENTLY which isn’t part of the schedule. I didn’t want to wait another hour so I purchase an OPAL card to get me back to the wharf on the ferry. It was frustrating
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the frustration you encountered during your recent trip to Watson Bay.
Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate your patience. We hope to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Catherine_S, Sep 2024
The timetable for pickups was very limited. We could not access the commentary because of problems with our phones, not their fault but would have been nice if there was a little more info on the brochure for cases like ours. As an alternative there are public ferries available, however I would caution that those are very large with lots of people. Captain Cook's are smaller and not as crowded so that was a plus also the price for our tickets was very reasonable.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Catheri,
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the smaller, less crowded experience on our ferries and found the ticket price reasonable. We appreciate your suggestion and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more seamless experience.
Best regards,
Captain Cook Sydney Team
PaulinaMarie_S, Sep 2024
The ferry was always on time with very friendly staff on board. It was very easy to get tickets and find everything. Unfortunately, they don’t stop at some stops in the afternoon anymore.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Paulina,
Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear that you found the ferry punctual and the staff friendly, and that getting tickets and navigating everything was easy. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the reduced afternoon stops, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our schedule.
We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon!
Best regards,
Captain Cook Sydney Team
Patrick_B, Jun 2024
Nice views but very noisy boat. Ok for commuting but for a touristic trip too basic. Boat was also going quite fast which gave the impression speed is more important then comfort.
Bob_Y, May 2024
Excellent experience. Great and helpful crew. Smooth ride and comfortable ship. Really enjoyed being able to get to places without the hassle of driving.
Jackie_L, Apr 2024
We booked the hop on hop off boat whilst in Sydney, perfect way to visit different destinations, clear instructions regarding times for getting back on the boat, departures were on time.
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