Sydney Welcomes the Barmy Army for the 2026 Ashes Test

The Sydney New Year’s Ashes Test begins Sunday 4 January 2026 — the fifth and final showdown of the series. As the Barmy Army brings its songs, spirit and cricket pride to the SCG, Sydney opens its arms (and its bars) to our English mates.

Here, the rivalry is fierce on the field but friendly off it. Between the sunshine, the skyline and the sea breeze, you’ll soon see why locals say — you haven’t truly been to Sydney, or Australia, until you’ve been out on the Harbour.

So before or after the day’s play, do what Sydney does best: get on the water. Explore Sightseeing and Dining Cruises with Captain Cook Cruises, the Harbour experience locals trust for over 55 years.

Book your Harbour adventure today — it’s the ultimate Sydney experience!

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Premium Dining

When it comes to dining on Sydney Harbour, locals know there’s one name they can trust - Captain Cook Cruises.

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    Best Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruises

    Enjoy premium lunch cruises on Sydney Harbour. Seasonal menus, iconic views & seamless service aboard Captain Cook Cruises.

    Book your Harbour Lunch now.


    From $95.00 per person

  • COLOURS OF SYDNEY
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    Sunset Dinner Cruises

    Year round, sun-up or sun-down, the colours of Sydney Harbour will welcome you onboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. A great early dining experience.

    From $109.00 Per adult

    Normally $125.00. Save $16.00.

  • SIGNATURE DINING
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    Starlight Dinner Cruise

    The Starlight Dinner is our signature dinner cruise Sydney experience. Enjoy quality 3-course premium dining, a comprehensive wine list and live music, all set to the spectacular backdrop of Sydney by night.

    From $135.00 per adult

    Normally $155.00. Save $20.00.

  • GOURMET FOOD & WINE
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    Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise

    The quintessential gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour. Nothing quite compares to the Gold Penfolds Dinner alongside a Sydney Harbour view.

    From $215.00 per adult

  • GREAT VALUE
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    Cocktail Harbour Bar

    Take in the stunning colours of Sydney Harbour at days end, whilst enjoying your choice of cocktail, an Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share between two and house beverage, all from the comfort of your premium reserved lounge seating on Ocean Deck.

    From $75.00 Per adult

    Normally $79.00. Save $4.00.

Sightseeing

No-one does sightseeing like Captain Cook Cruises - he was after all, the greatest British navigator of all time!


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    Taronga Zoo Express

    Visit Australia’s most famous zoo, situated right on Sydney Harbour. The Taronga Zoo Ferry Express is the fun way to travel to the Zoo onboard a rocket ferry with express entry on the Sky Safari cable car directly from the wharf.

    From $75.00 per adult

    Normally $79.00. Save $4.00.

  • PREMIUM SIGHTSEEING
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    Premium Harbour Experience

    Premium sightseeing as you have never experienced before enjoying a glass of wine or beer and an Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share between two as you cruise Sydney Harbour with 360-degree views.

    From $65.00 per adult

    Normally $75.00. Save $10.00.

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    Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer

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    Upgrade to the 2-Day Pass for only $1 more!

    When in Sydney travel like the locals do, on the harbour highway with the official Sydney Harbour Explorer. Up to 6 destinations, one easy to follow ferry timetable, expert local assistance and the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off as you like.

    From $44.00 Per adult

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    Classic Sightseeing

    Classic Cruises - Discover the most beautiful Harbour in the world with our range of sightseeing cruises passing the world-famous icons of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, stunning blue bays, hidden beaches, island national parks, towering headlands, botanic gardens, and the homes and playgrounds of the rich and famous.

    From $28.00 per adult

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New Year's Eve

Sydney's New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular is the world's best, and there's no better vantage point than from the Harbour

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    Sydney New Years Eve 2025

    Wednesday, 31 December 2025

    Sydney leads the world on New Year’s Eve, not only because our time zone makes us the first major fireworks and laser display, but because it’s one of the world's best. And the best vantage point is from a Sydney NYE cruise.

    On Sale Now
    From $829 per person

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    Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2025

    Friday, 26 December 2025

    Boxing Day is the day millions of eyes turn to Sydney Harbour for the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - one of the world’s greatest ocean races. See all the action as the fleet jockeys for starting position on our Boxing Day cruises.

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    From $85 per person

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