When in Sydney travel like the locals do, on the Harbour highway. We’ve selected the best Harbour destinations and combined them into one easy to follow ferry timetable. Our 1 and 2 days passes give you the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off as you like, with the expert local guidance of our onboard crew.
The official Sydney Harbour Explorer
Easy, fast and flexible day pass tickets
Pack your day with adventure with a 1-Day Pass, or for only a few dollars more enjoy the flexibility and leisure of a 2-Day Pass. Combine your pass with entry to the Taronga Zoo for amazing savings.
1-Day Pass
- Valid one calendar day
- Smartphone Commentary
- Family Bonus Kids Free - see prices
Special from $38.00 per adult
2-Day Pass
- Valid two consecutive calendar days
- Smartphone Commentary
- Family Bonus Kids Free - see prices
Special from $40.00 per adult
Add Taronga Zoo
- Includes Taronga Zoo entry
- 1-Day Cruise Pass from $75
- 2-Day Cruise Pass from $75 (Same price!)
Special from $75.00 per adult
Must-see Harbour destinations
Circular Quay
Bounded by the Sydney Harbour Bridge and historic Rocks district to the west, and the Sydney Opera House and Botanic Gardens to the east, Circular Quay is a bustling ferry hub.
Taronga Zoo
Over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife. Free daily seal and/or bird presentations. Purchase the Zoo and Explorer combo and save.
Shark Island
It would be hard to find a more spectacular picnic spot. Stunning, 360-degree views of Sydney Harbour and a delightfully deserted national park for your own private getaway.
Watsons Bay
Local must-do `Watto’ is famous for its seafood, waterfront pubs, picnic spots, swimming beaches and spectacular headlands walks overlooking the Harbour and the Pacific Ocean.
Manly
You don’t have to swim at this iconic beach to soak up the atmosphere. Shop at the Corso, dine at waterfront cafés, find your favourite gelato flavour or take a nature walk.
Darling Harbour
Start or finish your day at Darling Harbour, surrounded by restaurants, nightclubs and hotels at King Street Wharf, Barangaroo and Cockle Bay.
Download the commentary onto your Smartphone before you arrive
Take control of your sightseeing experience and download our free guided commentary, available directly on your smartphone. Click here for details
Prices & Timetables
Hop On Hop Off Prices
| 1-Day Pass | 2-Day Pass | |
| Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15yrs Family Bonus (2ad, 2ch) | $40 $38 $26 $80 | $56 $40 $36 $112 |
Taronga Zoo Combos
| 1-Day Pass + Zoo | 2-Day Pass + Zoo | |
| Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15yrs Child Online Special from | $77 $75 $50 n/a | $81 $75 $60 $50 |
Family Bonus
Simply book online and enter promo code FAMILY at the check-out page. One child 4-15 years cruises for free with every full paying adult. Not valid with Book Online specials or Attraction Combos. Full details
Retail rates are valid to 31 March 2024. All prices are per person. Special subject to change.
Timetables
- Regular services operate between Circular Quay, Manly, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and Taronga Zoo. Darling Harbour on weekends
- Operates daily
- Variations to this schedule are noted on the bottom section of each timetable.
- Special timetables may operate on selected dates. Explore our timetable section for the latest information
Taronga Zoo: Note Taronga Zoo has announced it has ceased operation of the Sky Safari, with planning underway for a revitalised and fully accessible experience in the future. Guests arriving by Captain Cook Cruise's ferry can enter through the Lower Zoo Entrance just a short 3-minute walk from the ferry wharf. Alternatively a public bus (at own expense) is available from the ferry wharf to the Main Entrance at the top of the zoo.
More Information & Directions
Choose a departure from Circular Quay Wharf 6 (Daily) or Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 (Sat-Sun) based on the Hop on Hop off timetable above to collect your boarding passes and daily timetable.
Wharf Check-in Offices
- Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 - Click here for Google Maps directions
- Circular Quay Wharf 6 - Click here for Google Maps directions
Take control of your sightseeing experience and download our free guided commentary, available directly on your smartphone. Click here for details
Save on City Parking
Captain Cook Cruises' guests receive special rates at selected parking stations when you pre-book your car park online with Wilson Parking.
Remember to check with local authorities for special event road closures.
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- Wheelchair access - Sydney 2000, Captain Cook 3, and both single deck and twin deck rocket catamarans are wheelchair accessible. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
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