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From $28.00 per adult

Normally $33.00. Save $5.00.

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We’re celebrating 55 incredible years on Sydney Harbour, and you could WIN BIG just by cruising with us in 2025!

*Specials available on selected dates only and subject to limited availability. T&C's apply.

  • 2 Classic Cruises to choose from - rocket or relaxed sightseeing
  • Rocket Sightseeing - fully flexible departures throughout the day
  • Harbour Experience - 4 departures daily from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Family Bonus specials

The Best Way to See Sydney

Discover the most beautiful in the world - its iconic landmarks of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the natural beauty of its beaches, parks and bays, and the playgrounds of the rich and famous. Captain Cook Cruises has been at the forefront of Sydney Harbour sightseeing for over five decades. Our sightseeing cruises are world-famous, with a wealth of awards and over a million guest from all over the world.

Choose from the Harbour Experience aboard our premier sightseeing fleet OR Rocket Sightseeing aboard our red rocket catamarans. Visit our Premium Sightseeing experiences for superior comfort and style.

  • Two girlfriends cheering and enjoying the view of the Sydney Opera House sightseeing ferry non-ccc dnsw
  • Sydney 2000 boat and Captain Cook 3 boat aligned in front of Opera House during the day, S2, CC3
  • Premium sightseeing senior couple enjoying champagne and tea Harbour Experience, BB
  • Group of girls chatting on open deck with city in the background sightseeing casual dining lunch daytime
  • Hop On Hop Off ferry Rocket 2 decks Annabelle Rankin boat cruising past Harbour Bridge sightseeing

Harbour Experience $55

  • Leisurely cruise of Main Harbour aboard Sydney’s premier sightseeing vessels
  • Flexible boarding - up to 4 departures from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Light snacks and drinks available

Rocket Sightseeing $28 - $33

  • Take the express ride on a red rocket catamaran through Main Harbour and all the way to Manly and back
  • Fully flexible ticket valid on any departure throughout the day
  • Approx. 65-80 minute round trip onboard the official Sydney Harbour Explorer stopping briefly at Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay, Manly, Circular Quay/Opera House and Darling Harbour

All options feature

  • Discover fascinating stories that bring history and culture of the Harbour city alive
  • Indoor and outdoor open seating
  • Smartphone Commentary and printed Map & Highlights
  • Family Bonus - one child free with every paying adult - see prices for details
  • Free Wifi

Download the commentary onto your Smartphone before you arrive

Take control of your sightseeing experience with digital commentary available directly on your smartphone or or printed maps. Click here for details

Prices & Timetables

Prices

Prices from 01-Apr-2025Rocket SightseeingHarbour Experience
Adult Retail
Adult Online Special from
Child 4-15yrs
Family Bonus (2ad, 2ch)		$33
$28
$23
$66		$55
n/a
$29
$110

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. Full details

Retail rates are valid to 31-Mar-2026. All prices are per person. Special subject to change.

The vessel picks up from Darling Harbour, then Circular Quay before making a round-trip circuit of the Harbour.

DepartDarling Harbour King St Wharf 1Circular Quay Wharf 6
Wed-SunDepart 12:00pm (1.5h), 1:30pm (2.5h)
Disembark 1:30pm, 4:00pm		Depart 12:30pm (1.5h), 2:00pm (1.5h)
Disembark 2:00pm, 3:30pm

Valid to 18 May 2025

Departing Circular Quay Wharf 6 finishing at Circular Quay
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 9:15am, 10:32am, 11:55am, 2:35pm, 3:50pm

Mon-Fri excluding Public Holidays: 9:05am 11:00am, 12:20pm, 1:15pm, 1:50pm, 3:50pm

Departing Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 finishing at Circular Quay
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 9:00am, 2:20pm and the following to Watsons Bay only 1:50pm

Mon-Fri excluding Public Holidays: n/a

Valid from 19 May 2025

Departing Circular Quay Wharf 6 finishing at Circular Quay
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 9:15am, 10:32am, 11:55am, 2:35pm, 3:50pm

Mon-Fri excluding Public Holidays: 9:05am 11:00am, 12:20pm, 1:15pm, 1:50pm, 3:50pm

Departing Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 finishing at Darling Harbour
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 1:50pm cruising as far as Watsons Bay only

Mon-Fri excluding Public Holidays: n/a


Departing Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 finishing at Circular Quay
Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 9:00am, 2:20pm

Mon-Fri excluding Public Holidays: n/a




This vessel stops briefly at a number of destinations along the way. Guests may decide to disembark at any point, however once you disembark the vessel, your ticket is considered complete. Should you wish to re-join the vessel an additional return ferry fare will apply.

Guests may also choose to use their Rocket Sightseeing ticket on our mid-week commuter rocket ferries for a round trip between Circular Quay and Watsons Bay if they so prefer. See our timetable section for details

Duration approx 1hr 5min to 1hr 20min.

Closed: 25-Dec-25 (Christmas Day, 26-Dec-25 (Boxing Day), 26-Jan-26 (Australia Day)

Special Timetables Operate: 31-Dec-25 (New Years Eve), 01-Jan-26 (New Year's Day)


IMPORTANT UPDATE ISSUED 02 JULY 2025 - 5:00pm

⚠️ Travel Wednesday 02 July to Thursday 03 July 2025

Due to the large weather system currently effecting Sydney, services to Manly and Watsons Bay Wharf have been effected

WATSONS BAY WHARF

  • Normal services have resumed for Watsons Bay

MANLY

Due to the large swell vessels may not be able to cross The Heads to Manly. Passengers will be advised the latest conditions when you board the vessels at Circular Quay, Darling Harbour or Watsons Bay.

  • Wednesday 02 July - all Manly services are cancelled
  • Thursday 03 July - conditions are being monitored - please check back for the latest advice

Harbour Experience - Route Map

Rocket Sightseeing - Route Map

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  • Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck on Sydney 2000 (Ocean Deck), Captain Cook 3 (Main Deck) and The Jackson (Main Deck) and Rocket Ferries are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom. Starship Sydney and Starship Aqua are not suitable for wheelchairs. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
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