Tours/Sydney/Sydney Harbour 90-minute Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary
Viator · group up to 100 pax

Sydney Harbour 90-minute Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

4.2(391)Sydney1 hour
VIATOR4.3(298)TRIPADVISOR4.0(93)

Description

This is sightseeing as you've never experienced before. It's a glass of sparkling by the sails of the Sydney Opera House, a macchiato under the Harbour Bridge, a delicious tasting plate of Australian Cheeses to share. Relax into your comfy reserved Ocean Deck Lounge or table seating and cruise around Sydney Harbour in style as your marvel at the natural beauty of the stunning harbour foreshore, and playground of the rich and famous. Discover fascinating stories that bring history and culture of the harbour city alive via expert guided commentary available directly through your smartphone.

Tour Options

2pm Circular Quay - Premium
  • Premium Harbour Experience: Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share, choice of house drink (beer, wine, soft drink) Cruise departs: Circular Quay Wharf 6
2pm Circular Quay
  • Cruise Departs: Circular Quay Wharf 6

Itinerary

15 min

Boarding location for your cruise.

Pass by

Pass by the famous Sydney Opera House as you depart Circular Quay.

Pass by

Enjoy 360-degree views of the stunning Sydney Harbour onboard.

Pass by

Cruise under the iconic Harbour Bridge.

Highlights

Spacious outdoor open decks to capture the perfect Instagram moments
Light snacks and beverages available for purchase onboard
Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share, choice of house drink & reserved seating -select Premium option
Guided commentary available directly through your smartphone
1.5 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour

What's included

Included
Spacious outdoor open decks to capture the perfect Instagram moments
Light snacks and beverages available for purchase onboard
Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share, choice of house drink & reserved seating -select Premium option
Guided commentary available directly through your smartphone
1.5 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour

Traveller Ratings

4.2
391 reviews
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult 18 years+

Reviews(391)

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Bianca_R
March 9, 2026
Great way to see the...

Great way to see the sites from the water. Not too busy and easy to board. Just what you would expect

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FlowerPower82_11
February 28, 2026
Gentle harbour cruise with well informed guide

The retired guide told many great stories about Sydney, Australia, the animals in the harbour basin etc. Nice to see the harbour from the water.

Operator response

Hi FlowerPower82_11, Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the gentle harbour cruise and the informative commentary from our guide. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated learning more about Sydney, Australia, and the harbour wildlife while taking in the views from the water. We take great pride in delivering exceptional service and are pleased to know that we have upheld our standards. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises

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MaryAnn_H
February 22, 2026
Harbour Cruise.

Absolute fantastic tour of everything from the harbour. Very relaxing and informative. The premium package which includes a drink and cheese plate is very good value and the perfect thing to enjoy while enjoying the view.

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Simon_O
February 14, 2026
Bad app

Viator app is poor wouldn’t deliver tickets through the app. Had to get tickets through the vendor at the wharf. Cruise was cut short due to late arrival

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Bee_N
February 11, 2026
Unusual commentary delivery

The commentary is through one’s phone so you need to download the app and have ear plugs - not ideal and inconvenient.

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JASON_B
February 10, 2026
Ok, but could be so much better.

Food wasn't like the photos in the app. The ship is quite good, however no shade upstairs and little seating which is very disappointing and no commentary unless you use your phone.

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hnkm7svn42
February 1, 2026
Lovely trip around Sydney...

Lovely trip around Sydney harbour. Well organised and good value for money. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

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Companion14901187436
January 31, 2026
A lovely trip around the harbour after a very unsettling startv

Staff very unhelpful when boarding We had no idea where to sit nor did we and others realise that there were allocated seats according to how much one paid This is not made clear at all when booking . We felt very embarrassed and humiliated Staff were unhelpful indeed

Operator response

Hi Robert, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience and for the unsettled start to your experience. This is certainly not the standard of service or practice we aim to uphold. We are disappointed to hear that the boarding process and seating arrangements were unclear and that our team did not provide the assistance you should have received. Your comments will be reviewed with our management team, as we are committed to delivering a welcoming, respectful, and seamless experience for all guests along Sydney Harbour. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on board in the future for a more positive and enjoyable experience. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises

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G Charles A
January 5, 2026
Waste of money.

Pretty poor experience. Unfriendly and unhelpful staff. Boat left late and returned early. Felt short-changed. Didn’t complete the route. No option to get a drink. Don’t waste your money on this - get the Manly ferry which is cheaper and does a better job.

Operator response

Hi G Charles, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We sincerely apologise that your experience fell short of expectations and did not reflect the standard of service we aim to provide to all our guests. We would also like to clarify that there is a licensed bar available on board where guests are able to purchase drinks during the cruise, and we apologise if this was not clearly communicated at the time. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your feedback and hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you back on board in the future for a more enjoyable experience. Best regards, Captain Cook Cruises

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James_B
January 4, 2026
Great gift for elderly mother

Bought as a present for solo elderly mother and they took care of her: well done! Good experience from her raving about it. I might have to do it during a long weekend or when works not so busy.

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