All our payment options and prices in one easy table
We accept Australia Dollar (AUD) payments through a wide range of payment gateways.
Payment Options
Pay the balance of an existing booking online
- You can pay the total amount outstanding on your booking online
- You will need the email associated with your booking and the 6-digit booking number found on your invoice or booking confirmation
- Payment types including AMEX, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, JCB and Alipay - credit surcharges apply
- We also accept PayPal - 1% surcharge applies
- Please note part payments cannot be processed through this facility
To make a payment click here
- You will then be sent an email with a link to our secure payment portal
- Please not the link will expire in 30 minutes from request
We accept the following credit cards. Surcharges apply as shown:
- Visa 1.25%
- MasterCard 1.25%
- Amex 1.25%
- JCB 3.0%
- Diners 3.0%
- Alipay 2.0%
- China Union Pay (nil surcharge).
Direct deposits and international bank transfers
- Sydney Harbour (AUD only)
- Account Number: 8416 69104
- BSB: 015 056
- Account Name: Captain Cook Cruises Pty Ltd
- Bank: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ)
- Branch: 185 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
- TIAS: CAP06
- ENETT: 200094
- SWIFT CODE: ANZBAU3M
- For International bank transfers, please add AU$25 to the total
Download our form
- You may find it easy to download our Bank Details & Bank Deposits Notice, then complete and forward the information on page 2 to accounts@captaincook.com.au
The following information is required for each deposit
- Captain Cook Cruises Reservation Number/s
- Booking Name/s
- Travel Agent Name (where applicable)
- Date Deposited
- Total Amount Deposited
- Details of Other payments eg Type of Cruise / Charter
The above information must be forwarded to Captain Cook Cruises on the day the deposit is made otherwise additional fees may apply
- Without this information funds cannot be identified and allocated to the correct reservation
- Failure to provide this information promptly may result in banks charges for the identification of deposits, which may be deducted from your payment
All information must be forwarded by email or delivered to:
Captain Cook Cruises
Accounting Officer – Banking
accounts@captaincook.com.au
Address: Circular Quay Wharf No.6, Sydney NSW, 2000, Australia
Cheques
- Australian Dollars only
- Local currency cheques take up to seven working days to clear, therefore must be received two weeks prior to travel date
- Please make cheques payable to Captain Cook Cruises and post to Captain Cook Cruises, Circular Quay Wharf No.6, Sydney NSW 2000
Cash Payments
- Cash payment in Australian Dollars can be made at any of the following Captain Cook Cruises Australian offices:-
- Circular Quay, Wharf No.6, Sydney NSW
- Darling Harbour, 10 The Promenade, King St Wharf, Sydney NSW
OpalPay FAQ
Please note, the below information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. Visit OpalPay for the latest information and services.
| What is Opalpay? | OpalPay is a convenient way to pay for travel using your Opal card on participating privately operated transport services. |
| Where can I use OpalPay? | You can now tap to pay with your Opal card on selected private ferry services. Look for 'OpalPay accepted here' signs. |
| Why use OpalPay? | With OpalPay, you can use your Opal card on a wider range of transport services, allowing you to travel to more places more easily. There is no need to buy individual trip tickets, you can just tap to pay with your Opal card for a more convenient way of paying your fare. |
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| Will tapping on with OpalPay contribute to my Opal travel benefits? | No. Unlike trips made with Opal cards on other public transport services, OpalPay trips do not contribute to Opal travel benefits or discounts. |
| Can two people travel together using the same Opal card? | No, each customer over the age of four must have their own reloadable Opal card with sufficient balance to travel. |
| What if my Opal card is lost or stolen? | If your card is registered and it's lost or stolen you can report on opal.com.au. Your existing balance can be protected and you can get it transferred to a new Opal card and sent to you. |
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Retail Prices
For online specials please visit the individual cruise page
Premium Dining
- Valid to 31 March 2025 excluding special events
- Issued 23 April 2024and subject to change
• Per person prices in Australian Dollars • Special prices, itineraries and conditions apply on selected special event dates including but not limited to 25, 26 & 31 Dec & 26 Jan, 14 Feb & Vivid Sydney • Infants: Infants 0-3 years free of charge unless otherwise stated (no meal provided) • Note: All rates are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST) at the current legislated rate of 10% and may be subject to variation by the Government of the day. Prices exclude any new legislated taxes or charges. Captain Cook Cruises reserves the right to change the timetable, vessels and increase fares without prior notice. Fully paid guests will be protected at their booked rate, except for fuel surcharges, government taxes or other surcharges. Refer terms and conditions for full conditions
| Premium Dining | Adult | Child 4-15yrs |
| Gold Penfolds Dinner | $279 | n/a |
| Gold Dinner | $205 | n/a |
| Starlight Dinner | $145 | $57 Child Menu |
| Sunset Premium Dinner | $145 | $57 Child Menu |
| Sunset Dinner | $115 | $47 Child Menu |
| Harbour View Long Lunch 3-course | $119 | $52 Child Menu |
| Harbour View Lunch 2-course | $99 | $47 Child Menu |
| High Tea at Sea | $99 | n/a |
| Cocktail Harbour Bar | $79 | n/a |
| Premium Harbour Experience | $69 | $45 |
| Harbour Story | $55 | $29 |
Whale Watching, Sightseeing & Hop-On Hop-Off
- Valid to 31 March 2025 excluding special events
- Issued 23 April 2024 and subject to change
• Per person prices in Australian Dollars • Special prices, itineraries and conditions apply on selected special event dates • Infants: Infants 0-3 years free of charge unless otherwise stated (no meal provided) • Note: All rates are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST) at the current legislated rate of 10% and may be subject to variation by the Government of the day. Prices exclude any new legislated taxes or charges. Captain Cook Cruises reserves the right to change the timetable, vessels and increase fares without prior notice. Fully paid guests will be protected at their booked rate, except for fuel surcharges, government taxes or other surcharges. Refer terms and conditions for full conditions
| Sydney Sightseeing | Adult | Child 4-15yrs |
| Harbour Experience | $49 | $28 |
| Rocket Sightseeing Single Loop | $32 | $22 |
| Premium Sightseeing | Adult | Child 4-15yrs |
| Harbour Story | $55 | $29 |
| Cocktail Harbour Bar | $79 | n/a |
| Premium Harbour Experience | $69 | $47 |
| Whale Watching | Adult | Child 4-15yrs |
| Whale Watching Cruise | $92 | $62 |
| Whale Watching Explorer Morning Whale Watching Cruise & 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer | $115 | $89 |
| Whale Watching + Taronga Zoo Morning Whale Watching Cruise & Taronga Zoo Entry | $125 | $95 |
| Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer & Zoo Combos | Adult | Child 4-15 yrs |
| Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer 2-Day Pass Cruise only | $59 | $39 |
| Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer 1-Day Pass Cruise only | $42 | $28 |
| Taronga Zoo Express Return rocket ferry & Taronga Zoo entry | $75 | $42 |
| Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer 2-Day Pass + Taronga Zoo entry | $85 | $62 |
| Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer 1-Day Pass + Taronga Zoo Entry | $79 | $52 |
Ferry Fares
- Effective 23 April 2024
- Issued 23 April 2024 and subject to change
• Per person prices in Australian Dollars • Special prices, itineraries and conditions apply on selected special event dates • Infants: Infants 0-3 years free of charge unless otherwise stated (no meal provided) • Note: All rates are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST) at the current legislated rate of 10% and may be subject to variation by the Government of the day. Prices exclude any new legislated taxes or charges. Captain Cook Cruises reserves the right to change the timetable, vessels and increase fares without prior notice. Fully paid guests will be protected at their booked rate, except for fuel surcharges, government taxes or other surcharges. Refer terms and conditions for full conditions
One-Way Fares
| Service | |||
| LANE COVE | Adult | Child 4-15yrs | Conc. |
| Lane Cove - City | $7.40 | $3.70 | $5.00 |
| MANLY | Adult | Child 4-15yrs | Conc. |
| Manly - City | $10.50 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
| Manly - Taronga Zoo | $8.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Manly - Watsons Bay | $8.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| SHARK ISLAND | |||
| Shark Island - City/Manly/Watsons Bay - Includes National Park fee | $20.00 Return | $17.00 Return | $20.00 Return |
| TARONGA ZOO | Adult | Child 4-15yrs | Conc. |
| Taronga Zoo - City | $8.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Taronga Zoo - Watsons Bay | $8.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| WATSONS BAY | Adult | Child 4-15yrs | Conc. |
| Watsons Bay - City | $9.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Watsons Bay - Manly | $8.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Watsons Bay - Taronga Zoo | $8.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Watsons Bay - Cremorne Pt | $7.00 | $4.00 | $7.00 |
Multi-trip Ferry Fares
- Effective 23 April 2024. Issued 23 April 2024 and subject to change
- Available on the Captain Cook Cruises App
| Service | Expiry | Per Trip From | Adult | Child 4-15yrs |
| LANE COVE - CITY | ||||
| 1-Trip | 7-Day | $7.40 | $7.40 | $3.70 |
| 11- Trips | 365-Day | $6.00 | $66.00 | $33.00 |
| 33-Trips | 365-Day | $6.00 | $198.00 | $99.00 |
| WATSONS BAY - CITY | ||||
| 1-Trip | 7-Day | $9.00 | $9.00 | $6.00 |
| 11-Trips | 365-Day | $8.40 | $92.40 | $44.00 |
| 33-Trips | 365-Day | $8.40 | $277.20 | $132.00 |
| MANLY - WATSONS BAY | ||||
| 1-Trip | 7-Day | $8.50 | $8.50 | $6.00 |
| 15-Trips | 365-Day | $7.60 | $114.00 | $60.00 |
| CREMORNE PT - WATSONS BAY | ||||
| 1-Trip | 7-Day | $7.00 | 7.00 | 4.00 |
| 11-Trips | 365-Day | $6.36 | 70.00 | 40.00 |
| 33-Trips | 365-Day | $6.36 | 210.00 | 120.00 |
Download the Captain Cook Cruises app
Need to Know
- Each trip is for a single ferry in any direction from where the passenger boards to disembarks at any of the included stops.
- Tickets commence from the time of first redemption until the expiry date, or once the maximum number of trips is reached.
- Only one ticket can be redeemed from a pass every 20 minutes.
- If more than one person is travelling on the same service, you will need a separate pass per person or you can purchase additional single trips onboard.
- App logins, and passes, can be shared between family members if you choose.
- Child age is 4-15 years.
- Present your pass to the Deckhand at boarding who will scan the barcode and redeem a single trip from your pass.
- If upon presentation, the pass is expired or has been redeemed within 20 minutes, an error message will be displayed, and the passenger will be required to purchase a ticket onboard.
- Once tickets are expired, they cannot be extended for any reason.
- In certain circumstances and at Captain Cook Cruises discretion, we may be able extend passes if we are contacted at least 7 days prior to expiry.
- To reset your password, go to the My Account tab on your app and select “reset password”. A reset password link will then be sent to the email address you registered with.
- Passes can be purchased by credit or debit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay – fees apply.
- Your credit card details can be stored safely. When you add your credit card details during the payment, select the "Save Credit Card Information". Please note we don't store your credit cards details ourselves. Your credit card details are stored securely within the Braintree Vault. Learn more https://developer.paypal.com/braintree/articles/control-panel/vault/overview
- Ferry timetables can be viewed https://www.captaincook.com.au/info/timetables/ or on the NSW Government Tripview app.
- Download the ‘Captain Cook Cruises’ app onto your phone now from the App Store or Google Play Store
Need Help?
Support is available on your app – click the Account button, then click on “Contact Email”
Please visit our What's On section for details and prices of all our special events
Please visit our Private Events section to receive a personalised quote for your event
Promotional Fares
Captain Cook Cruises, from time to time, offer a range of specials which can be booked online. These can be viewed on the individual cruise pages when available. You may also like to visit our Gifts & Offers section for other great deals for groups and families.
Special terms and conditions apply to promotional fares