The Best Way to See the Sights of Sydney Harbour

The Best Way to See the Sights of Sydney Harbour

What better way to see the sights and discover Sydney Harbour than on one of Captain Cook Cruises sightseeing cruises departing Circular Quay daily.

As Sydney’s number one cruise operator, Captain Cook Cruises offers 20 scheduled cruises daily aboard Sydney’s largest fleet of sightseeing and restaurant cruise vessels, available for day and evening charter, with a total fleet capacity of over 2,000 passengers.

The original Coffee Cruise, including morning and afternoon tea, provides the best way to see the sights of Sydney. Departing at 10.00am and 2.15pm daily, this two hour cruise takes sightseers past magnificent waterfront homes, beaches and parklands and incorporates all the main Harbour attractions. A full live commentary on the sights of Sydney is provided. The Coffee Cruise is $55 for adults and $29 for children (5-14 yrs).

The 1¼ hour Harbour Highlights Cruise at 2.30pm, is a great way for those short of time to still see and enjoy all the Harbour’s main attractions. The Harbour Highlights cruise is priced at $30 per adult and $16 per child (5-14 yrs).

Hop from one Sydney Harbour famous attraction to another with a Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer 24 hour pass and discover Sydney like the locals. Speedy red rocket catamarans zoom around the harbour visiting eight harbour attractions every 45 minutes with live commentary. The cruise includes live commentary and visits to Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watson’s Bay, Fort Denison, Shark Island, Luna Park, Manly and Darling Harbour. Tickets are priced from $39 per adult and $23 per child (5-14 years) and passengers can add on entry to attractions including Taronga Zoo, Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds at greatly reduced prices.

Forget sitting in traffic on the way to the Zoo, Captain Cook Cruises has a Zoo Express which will not only get passengers to the Zoo quickly, but they can sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic feast of the harbour along the way. The Zoo Express includes a return rocket ferry from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, entry into Taronga Zoo and Sky Safari cable car. Tickets are only $54 per adult and $27 per child (4-15yrs).

Enjoy the warm summer nights on the harbour with Captain Cook Cruises Cocktail Cruise.This one and a half hour cruise onboard the prestigious MV Sydney 2000, is all about kicking back and relaxing,soaking up the last rays of sunshine and taking in the picturesque harbour sights, all while sipping on a cocktail or two. The Cocktail Cruise includes a complimentary cocktail and refreshments.

A licensed bar also operates onboard. The Cocktail Cruise departs at 5.00pm daily, from Jetty 6, Circular Quay and is priced at $42 per adult and $22 per child (5–14 yrs).

All sightseeing cruises depart daily from Circular Quay. Visit for a cruise timetable.

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