Watsons Bay or Kutti, lies on the South Head peninsula and is one of Sydney's most prestigious eastern suburbs. The area is famous for its seafood, waterfront pubs, picnic spots, swimming beaches and spectacular headlands walks overlooking the Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. Its roads can also be some of the most congested in Sydney. The most relaxing way to travel to and from Watsons Bay is on a rocket ferry.
Serving the Watsons Bay community and visitors
Indicative route only. Direct city services operate during peak hours.
Timetables
Commuter Services
- Direct services to Circular Quay operating Monday to Friday during peak times, excluding public holidays.
Prices
⚠️ Manly Wharf 3 Temporary Closure
14 September - 9 October 2026
- Due to NSW Maritime wharf upgrade works, vessel access to Manly Wharf 3 will be temporarily closed from Monday 14 September to Friday 09 October 2026 (inclusive).
- Captain Cook Cruises rocket ferries will continue to operate from Manly Wharf 2 and there are no cancellations as a result of these works
For all the latest Watsons Bay ferry updates and feedback
Leisure & Tourist Services
- Regular Weekend and Midweek services between Circular Quay, Manly, Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Darling Harbour and Watsons Bay
- 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.
Register for Live SMS Updates
We've launched new new software to manage our SMS updates making it easier and faster! Wherever possible we try to give our customers notice of any disruptions to our services. However, due to the nature of on-water transport this is not always possible and your understanding is appreciated.
Commuter Services: You can opt out and opt back in to Commuter Ferry SMS anytime if you need to temporarily stop notifications
Tourist Services:
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*Registrations for the Hop On Hop Off Harbour last 48 hours after which you will no longer receive notifications and your registration deleted from the system
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Fares
| Valid from 13 April 2026 | Adult | Child | App (Multi trip) |
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| To/From Circular Quay or Darling Harbour | $9.50 | $6.50 | Adult from $8.64 per trip |
| To/From Manly | $9.00 | $6.50 | Adult from $8.18 per trip |
| To/From Taronga Zoo | $9.00 | $6.50 |
One-way fares listed above. View return and concession fares here. Visa/MasterCard/Amex & OpalPay accepted. All ferry services are cashless. All prices are per person and subject to change.
More Information
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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- Wheelchair access
- Accessible: Sydney 2000 (Ocean Deck), Captain Cook 3 (Main Deck), The Jackson (Main Deck)
- Rocket Ferries: The entrance level deck of rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom, however not all destinations are wheelchair accessible. Click here for onsite Taronga Zoo accessibility
- Please check our Accessibility page for full details and wharf access considerations
- Still looking? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page
- Terms & Conditions: Visit our Terms & Conditions page for full booking and cancellation policies
- Our Fleet: Learn more about our vessels on the Fleet Overview page
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