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Sydney Harbour Cruises & Experiences

Discover the world’s most beautiful Harbour in a unique and refreshingly local way. We create more than great dinner cruises, long lunch gatherings, day trips and exclusive private charters.

What's On Sydney Harbour

Discover What's On Sydney Harbour from Australia Day to New Year’s Eve, from high tea to whale watching.

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    Sydney Harbour Specials

    Everyday is Magic on Sydney Harbour

    Save up to $24 on your Summer holiday premium Dining or Sightseeing experience or save up to 50% with our Christmas Gift Voucher Sale.

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    From $32.00 per person

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    Australia Day 2024

    Friday, 26 January 2024

    Sydney Harbour takes centre-stage on Australia Day for the Ferrython, Australia Day Live, Australia Day Parade, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta, Tug and Boat Ballet, flyovers, fireworks and more! Discover our range of Australia Day cruises.

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    From $99 per person

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    Valentines Day 2024

    Wednesday, 14 February 2024

    Our Valentine’s Day cruises are designed to impress. Romance your way through the night being seduced by 360˚ water views on spectacular Sydney Harbour.

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    From $99.00 per person

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    Seniors Festival 2024

    11-24 March 2024

    The NSW Seniors Festival, 11-24 March 2024, is the largest celebration for people over 60 in the southern hemisphere. Captain Cook Cruises is proud to support this event annually with a selection of special cruises.

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    From $24.50 per person

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    Vivid Sydney 2024

    24 May - 15 June 2024

    A spectacular line-up of official Vivid Sydney 2024 on-water cruise and dining experiences. Discover unique vantage points to view the Vivid Lights. Visit multiple precincts and see the full canvas of lights from your Vivid Sydney cruise.

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    From $29.00 per person

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    Family Fun with Kids

    Year round

    Sydney Harbour is bursting with fun things to do with kids and the whole family. From Taronga Zoo, to nature walks, family picnics to island hideaways, whale watching to high tea at sea, we’ve got your covered.

    Kids Go Free
    Selected Cruises

Dining Experiences
Explore Sydney
Private Events

We design breath-taking experiences that complement the natural beauty of our Harbour city in a way that identifies with our vibrant outdoor lifestyle.

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Stories to inspire!

Our favourite things to do in Sydney help create your ultimate day, afternoon or night out on the Harbour.

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    10 reasons Sydney Harbour is the most beautiful in the world

    Adored the world over, ‘on the list’ for international travellers, loved by the locals and gasp worthy for all who visit. Here are 10 reasons why Sydney Harbour can stake its claim as the best harbour in the world.

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    Local life on Sydney Harbour, Sydney’s aquatic playground

    Imagine waking up on a warm Sydney morning and having a swim in the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour before you start your day. Or taking a walk along a coastal track with views of the most beautiful Harbour in the world.

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    Celebrate your special occasion on Sydney Harbour

    Wondering what to do for your next birthday? Planning your next anniversary? Looking for a venue to bring the family together to celebrate being family?

    A Sydney Harbour Cruise is the answer!

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    Which cruise ship is in Sydney Harbour today?

    Sydney Harbour is a busy working harbour for all its natural beauty, iconic man-made attractions, pretty harbour beaches and harbour-hugging mansions with exclusive addresses.

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    Cruise and Dine Sydney Harbour with Penfolds

    There is no finer dining experience on Sydney Harbour. This signature experience offers guests a six-course degustation paired with wines from Penfold’s private bin and vintage wines, served onboard the air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000.

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    Connect with Aboriginal history and culture on Sydney Harbour

    Before the British settlement in 1788, the area now known as Sydney Harbour was inhabited by people of the Eora Nation, upon whose Country the penal settlement was built.

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    Marine Life in Sydney Harbour

    You will be surprised how much marine life exists in Sydney Harbour, on the doorstep of Australia’s most populous city. This natural Harbour has as much diverse topography and marine life under the water as the landscapes and foreshore above.

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    9 secret spots to look out for on a Sydney Harbour Cruise

    Sydney Harbour is known as the jewel in Sydney’s crown. Its stunning natural vistas and iconic man-made attractions are visible for all to see from vantage points from the north and south sides of the foreshore (and beyond).

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    Houses of the rich and famous on Sydney Harbour

    Why wouldn’t you want to live on Sydney Harbour if you could? Unfortunately, the views are exclusively multi-million dollar only attainable to the rich and famous.

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