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
- Family Bonus Kids Free - see prices
From $38.00 - $42.00
2-Day Pass
- Valid two consecutive calendar days
- Family Bonus Kids Free - see prices
From $40.00 - $59.00
Add Taronga Zoo
- Includes Taronga Zoo entry
- 1-Day Cruise Pass from $75
- 2-Day Cruise Pass from $75 (same price!)
From $75.00 - $85.00
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 with digital commentary available directly on your smartphone or or printed maps. Click here for details
Prices & More Info
Prices
Hop On Hop Off Cruise Only
| Valid from 01-Apr-2024 | 1-Day Pass | 2-Day Pass |
| Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15yrs Family Bonus (2ad, 2ch) | $42 $38 $28 $84 | $59 $40 $39 $118 |
Taronga Zoo Combos
| Valid from 01-Apr-2024 | 1-Day Pass + Zoo | 2-Day Pass + Zoo |
| Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15yrs Child Online Special from | $79 $75 $52 n/a | $85 $75 $62 $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 2025. All prices are per person. Special subject to change.
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 - The entrance level deck of rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom, however not at destinations are wheelchair accessible. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 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
Timetables
- Operates daily
- Timetables are issued daily on arrival or onboard
- Special timetables may operate on selected dates - see the notes shown the bottom of timetable.
- Taronga Zoo: Guests holding Cruise & Zoo Combo tickets may access the zoo via the Lower Zoo Entrance just a short walk from the wharf. Guests with ferry only tickets are required to enter via the Main Entrance at the top of the hill. Access is via a public bus (at own expense).
Wharf Check-in Offices
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.
- Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 - Click here for Google Maps directions
- Circular Quay Wharf 6 - Click here for Google Maps directions
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