Day Cruises in New South Wales

See Sydney Harbour as the sun sets on a 75-minute evening cruise from Darling Harbour. Get great photo ops as you watch the city lights sparkle and pass landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Select from three options to add to your cruise: one drink onboard; a wine tasting paired with chocolate; or one drink on the boat followed by a 2-course dinner at a waterfront restaurant after the cruise. You also have a choice of departure times to suit your schedule.

Hop on board a 1.5-hour Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise for a comprehensive yet speedy introduction to all of Sydney's waterfront landmarks. Keep your camera handy for great photo ops of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and admire pretty harborside suburbs such as Point Piper and Balmain. It's the perfect sightseeing tour for first-timers and those short on time, plus you'll enjoy being out on the water instead of inside a tour bus. With a central departure point at Circular Quay, you are perfectly positioned for sightseeing nearby.

Enjoy an afternoon sail on Sydney Harbour aboard a historic tall ship from the 1920s. Learn about Sydney's maritime roots and your ship's sailing history during a 90-minute cruise that provides close views of iconic sights including Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Fort Denison. Get great photo ops and soak up the spectacular scenery. You can even lend the crew a hand by steering the ship and hoisting the sails.

Treat your friends, family or colleagues to an exclusive 1-hour Sydney Harbour cruise by vintage water taxi. Your expert captain welcomes your group of up to 15 people aboard your boat for a customized tour of the harbor. You can start from either Darling Harbour or Circular Quay then glide out on the water, taking in iconic sights including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Shark Island, Clark Island and hidden beaches, accompanied by live commentary from your captain.

Enjoy exclusive access to Goat Island on 3-hour excursion that includes a leisurely guided walking tour on Goat Island and a 1.5-hour Sydney Harbour cruise aboard a traditional vessel. Goat Island can only be visited with a tour in order to preserve its many historic sites, including some of Australia's oldest convict-built structures. Get great photo ops of Sydney icons during your Goat Island excursion, which includes a 1.5-hour Sydney Harbour lunch cruise with complimentary sparkling wine and juice.

Explore Sydney from the water during a four-hour luxury lunch cruise. Hop on board your yacht at Circular Quay then set out on Sydney Harbour. Snap photos of landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as you glide past the glittering city skyline. Visit pristine spots around the harbor where you can swim, kayak or hit the beach. Top off your Sydney cruise with a three-course barbecue lunch served with beer and wine. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Cruise around Sydney Harbour while learning about Australia's indigenous culture from the Aboriginal hosts and crew. On board, hear stories of the Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal, and Wallumedegal people and learn the Aboriginal names and meanings of Sydney landmarks. After arriving at Clark Island, which is known by the Aboriginal people as Be-lang-le-wool, you'll learn about their fishing methods and food gathering techniques.

See Sydney highlights from the water with this scenic Harbour tour. Over the course of 3 hours, you'll cruise from Darling Harbour past landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. See Watsons Bay, penguins, North Head Quarantine Station, and lovely waterside homes. Stop at local beaches to swim and explore before your return to Darling Harbour.

Experience Sydney like a VIP on this private sightseeing cruise. On board your own yacht with your own captain, you can view iconic landmarks around Sydney Harbour, even stopping to fish, swim or kayak during the afternoon tour. Get great photo ops of Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Shark Island and more. The morning tour includes morning tea, and the afternoon or sunset tour come with a three-course barbecue lunch or dinner accompanied by Australian wine and beer. Linger at your favorite places on this customizable tour.

Take in panoramic views of lovely Sydney on a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise that lasts up to two hours. Choose from two options a morning or afternoon tour that takes you close to the majestic Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and other top sights. Listen to live commentary as you snack on tea, coffee and snacks and light refreshments during the 2-hour tour that includes all of the above plus sparkling wine, cakes and cheeses, with stories focused on Sydney's fascinating heritage.

Get a peak into Australia's dark past with a guided tour of Goat Island. Visit this convict stockade-turned-national park with an informative local guide and take an entertaining walking tour. take Take a cruise through Sydney Harbor, enjoy a delicious champagne lunch, and explore the country's history as a penal colony - all on one fun and fascinating excursion.

Get around Sydney with a hop-on hop-off ferry pass that is valid for three days. Take as many rides as you like, cruising between eight stops including Circular Quay and Darling Harbour in central Sydney, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and Luna Park, next to Sydney Harbour Bridge. Bonus: comes with admission to Taronga Zoo and a round-trip ticket for the fast ferry to Manly.