Tours/Sydney/Viator
Viator · group up to 80 pax

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

4.7(842)Sydney1 hour
VIATOR4.7(501)TRIPADVISOR4.7(341)

Description

Experience the vastness of Sydney Harbour with its rich history, iconic sites, secluded beaches and spectacular sandstone cliffs. Enjoy the incredible views while you listen to the live commentary on the history of Sydney Harbour.

Tour Options

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

Itinerary

90 min

Once on board you will cruise and discover all the history and heritage of Sydney Harbour.

Pass by

The Sydney Opera House is one of the many iconic sites you will have front row seats to during your sightseeing cruise.

Pass by

The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the many beautiful sites you will have front row seats to during your sightseeing cruise.

Pass by

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the many iconic sites you will have front row seats to during your sightseeing cruise.

Pass by

Luna Park is one of the many iconic sites you will have front row seats to during your sightseeing cruise.

Highlights

Live commentary
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea

What's included

Included
Live commentary
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Hotel Transfers
Alcoholic Beverages
Private transportation

Traveller Ratings

4.7
842 reviews
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(842)

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David H
June 16, 2026
Informative

Informative overview of the areas of Sydney.

Operator response

Hi David, Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you found the cruise informative and enjoyed learning more about Sydney and its beautiful harbour. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you onboard again soon for another enjoyable sightseeing experience.

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arsolanrezaa
June 7, 2026
Great Way to See Sydney Harbour

The view from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. I also got to see some quiet beaches and beautiful sandstone cliffs, which are usually not easily visible from the city.... The live commentary was informative and I learned a lot about the history of Sydney Harbour. The boat was comfortable and the whole trip was well managed. I just wanted it to be a little longer.....

Operator response

Hi there, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful Sydney Harbour views, informative commentary, and comfortable cruise experience. It’s lovely to know you discovered parts of the harbour not usually seen from the city. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you onboard again soon for another harbour adventure.

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Stacy_T
June 3, 2026
Disappointed

If you get sea sick I would avoid this. This particular boat was so rocky you could barely stand. And the Tour guide’s mic was cutting in and out and had no idea what he was saying. I was sitting inside below the upper deck. The guide was up on the top. He would say things like, “over there…over here”, and without being able to see where he was pointing at I had no clue where to look.

Operator response

Hi Stacy, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience did not meet your expectations. Harbour conditions can sometimes cause rougher movement on the water, especially depending on weather and traffic conditions. We also appreciate your comments regarding the commentary audio and will certainly pass this on to the team for review and improvement.

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Dave M
June 2, 2026
Great Sight seeing Of the Harbor

Tour guide was very informative, and the views around the Sydney Harbor were amazing!!

Operator response

Hi Dave, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the informative commentary and beautiful views around Sydney Harbour during your sightseeing cruise. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you onboard again soon for another Sydney Harbour experience.

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Nancy_S
June 1, 2026
Fabulous experience

We saw a lot in a relatively brief period of time. We went in and out of different bays, under the Harbour Bridge and saw the bridge and the opera house from many different angles as well as many other famous and interesting and beautiful architectural sites. The boat itself was very comfortable. You could sit outside or inside. It had bathrooms, coffee and a bar inside as well as seating on the deck with umbrellas.

Operator response

Hi Nancy, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a fabulous experience exploring Sydney Harbour and enjoyed seeing the iconic sights from different angles. It’s also lovely to know you found the vessel comfortable and enjoyed the onboard facilities. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you onboard again soon.

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vicki807
May 29, 2026
Great harbour cruise with a fantastic tour guide

It was %100 worth the price, Ron the tour guide was great and very detailed. Beautiful day on the harbour. Overall it was a great cruise. Thank you Ron

Operator response

Hi Vicki, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful day on Sydney Harbour and found the sightseeing cruise great value. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back onboard again soon for another harbour experience.

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Maureen_J
May 25, 2026
Great way to experience Sydney

Our cruise was narrated by Ron who was very knowledgeable on everything that we saw while on the 90 minute cruise. He explained some of history around Sydney opera house, the harbour bridge and even billionaire row. Very good value for money

Operator response

Hi Maureen, thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the sightseeing cruise and found it informative and great value for money. Sydney Harbour truly is a wonderful place to explore, and we appreciate your support. Hope to welcome you again soon!

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MRSP_W
May 24, 2026
Harbours Cruise Under Two Weather Conditions

The experience was first class, despitec the mist and rain. Ron was very easy b to listen to and provided interesting comments through the whole journey. Sun eventually broke v through, allowing us to take some photos of the trip

Operator response

Hi there, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a first-class experience despite the changing weather and enjoyed the informative commentary throughout the cruise. Glad the sunshine came through in time for some great harbour photos as well!

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TrailBlazer616990
May 23, 2026
Good for photos

Usual bay trip. Free coffee/Tea but broken no replacement offered Guide was informative Good views of harbour bridge and opera house.

Operator response

Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the harbour views and informative commentary during the cruise. We also appreciate your comments regarding the tea and coffee service and will share this with our team as we continue improving the onboard experience.

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febat3155
May 21, 2026
Great little excursion in...

Great little excursion in the harbour, allowing us a different perspective of all the famous sights. The narration by the guide (whose name I didn’t catch) was excellent, informative and interesting - she’s a passionate advocate for the city!

Operator response

Hi there, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the harbour cruise and seeing Sydney from a different perspective. Great to hear the commentary was informative and engaging as well. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you onboard again soon.

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