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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 Premium Cruises to choice from - day and night
  • Premium Harbour Experience - 4 departures from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Cocktail Harbour Bar - 4 departures from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Premium reserved Lounge or Table seating on Ocean Deck

Premium Harbour sightseeing as you have never experienced before

The world’s most beautiful Harbour, deserves the very best cruise to experience it. Our new range of premium sightseeing experiences offer amazing views, a choice of premium reserved lounge seating onboard air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000 and a delectable choice of tasting plate and beverage options are available day and night.

When friends and family come to visit Sydney, show them our spectacular Harbour city in unequalled style, Discover why millions of people from all over the world come to Captain Cook Cruises to experience our world-famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, our stunning beaches, national parks and the playgrounds of the rich and famous.

Choose from the Premium Harbour Experience available throughout the day or the Cocktail Harbour Bar at days end.

  • Senior grandparent couple with grand daughter child on lounge
  • Circular Quay and Opera House Daytime
  • Two girlfriends enjoying the views from the open deck sightseeing casual bar
  • Cocktails 23a 10 - ST
  • Bar Cheese Plate Food Menu

Premium Harbour Experience

  • One circuit of Sydney Harbour from 1.5 to 2.5 hours
  • One-house beverage of your choice on arrival
  • Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share between two (VG option available)
  • Choice of Smartphone and printed Commentary options
  • Up to 4 departures from 12:00pm to 2:00pm from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour

From $65 - $75pp

Cocktail Harbour Bar

  • 2 to 3 hours on Sydney Harbour
  • One welcome cocktail followed by your choice of house beverage
  • Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share between two (VG option available)
  • Printed Commentary Map & Highlights
  • Up to 4 departures from 5:00pm to 7:30pm from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour

From $69- $79pp

All options feature

  • 360-degree waterfront views of Sydney's stunning Harbour and the sights of world-famous icons such as Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
  • Cruise in style onboard air-conditioned super-cruiser
  • Premium reserved Lounge or Table seating on Ocean Deck
  • Modern bar menu including modern Australian tapas plates, premium cocktails, and comprehensive beverage selection all available for purchase
  • Fully accessible bathrooms, wheelchair, and pram friendly - stair access to outdoor decks

Note

  • Year-round groups are seated at tables so you can all sit together
  • During December and Vivid Sydney all seating is at tables
  • Cocktail Harbour Bar - limited availability during Vivid Sydney

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

Premium Harbour Experience Menu (PDF)

Cocktail Harbour Bar Menu (PDF)

Celebration Desserts & Cakes (PDF)

Available for Purchase Onboard

Harbour Bar & Restaurant Tapas Menu (PDF)

Beverage List (PDF)

Special Menus and Dietary Requests: Requests made for specialty diets, substitutions and modifications of menus outside what is outlined in the sample menus will be politely declined.

View our menus for full details.

    Prices

    Valid from 01-Apr-2025

    Premium Harbour ExperienceAdult Retail
    Adult Online Special from
    Child 4-15yrs    		$75
    $65
    $49
    Cocktail Harbour BarAll
    Online Special from    		$79
    $69

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

    Weekly Schedule

    The Premium Harbour Experience and Cocktail Harbour Bar picks up from Darling Harbour, then Circular Quay before making a round-trip circuit of the Harbour. View the full timetable

    Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1Circular Quay Wharf 6
    Premium Harbour Experience
    Wed-Sun    		Depart 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

    Cocktail Harbour Bar
    Fri-Sat

    		Depart 5:00pm (boarding 4.45pm), 7:00pm
    Disembark 6:45pm, 10:00pm    		Depart 5:30pm, 7:30pm
    Disembark 7:30pm, 9:30pm
    Cocktail Harbour Bar
    Wed, Thu & Sun    		Depart 5:00pm
    Disembark 7:00pm    		Depart 5:30pm
    Disembark 7:30pm

    Please note special timetables and vessels operate on selected dates. Please recheck this webpage closer to departure and any email updates for the latest information

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      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Dress Code: Smart Casual
      • Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
      • Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck on Sydney 2000 (Ocean Deck), Captain Cook 3 (Main Deck) and The Jackson (Main Deck) 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.
      • Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy
      • Our Fleet
      • Terms & Conditions
      • Credit card fraud - At check-in you will be required to present the credit card used to purchase your cruise online

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