Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: Explore Iconic Sites, Secluded Beaches, and Spectacular Cliffs

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Discover the expansiveness of Sydney Harbour, replete with historic landmarks, iconic locations, hidden beaches and magnificent sandstone cliffs. Take in the breathtaking views, accompanying it with our live narration of Sydney Harbour’s past.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Sydney Harbour - Once on board you will cruise and discover all the history and heritage of Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Opera House - The Sydney Opera House is one of the many iconic sites you will have front row seats to during your sightseeing cruise.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney - The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the many beautiful…

What's Included

Live commentary
On-board restrooms
Tea and coffee service

What's Not Included

Hotel Transfers
Alcoholic beverages
Private transportation

Location

Sydney Princess Cruises

Please check in 20 minutes prior to departure. Eastern Pontoon is a wharf on the water's edge (on the same side as the opera house).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Sharon1102

Nov 8, 2025

Great way to see Sydney - It was a great way to see Sydney from the water and learn more about the history of buildings and areas that we past. It was only 1 1/2 hours long so didn’t take up too much time.

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Trudi_g

Nov 7, 2025

Harbour Cruise - Very good harbour cruise, not over crowded very informative. Just the right amount of time. Great views

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Claudia_e

Nov 6, 2025

Excellent Experience - A wonderful experience. The views along the coast are breathtaking and the tour is very well organized. The service was impeccable and the food delicious. In addition, the small group made everything more comfortable and personal. Highly recommended 100%.

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Michael_i

Nov 5, 2025

This is an excellent tour... - This is an excellent tour of the Sydney harbor. The narrator did a great job pointing out the sights and providing history. He also answered questions

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Louis_h

Nov 3, 2025

A great tour of Sydney... - A great tour of Sydney Harbor. Easily accessible, timely and courteous. Highly recommended, particularly if you are on a cruise ship stop.

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Mark_c

Nov 2, 2025

Great cruise - Great cruise to give you a feel of the different harbours around Sydney. Great photo opportunities particularly of the Opera House and Bridge.

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Brian_c

Nov 1, 2025

Harbour cruise - Excellent cruise, very comfortable and enjoyable way to see the city sights from the water, all explained by our tour guide Ron

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Odyssey17186142463

Nov 1, 2025

Unforgettable Sydney Cruise Experience! - Our Sydney Harbour cruise was absolutely unforgettable! The views were breathtaking — from the sparkling Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, everything looked even more stunning from the water. The boat was comfortable, the atmosphere was relaxed, and every moment felt special. A huge thank you to our tour operator, Ron, who truly went above and beyond to make our trip amazing. His friendly personality, local knowledge, and genuine passion for what he does made all the difference. Ron’s stories and attention to detail turned a beautiful cruise into a truly memorable experience. We can’t recommend this tour enough — if you’re visiting Sydney, this cruise is a must-do, and make sure you ask for Ron!

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Elizabeth_f

Oct 31, 2025

Highly Recommend! - Really nice experience and our host provided so much information about the Harbour area-- both history and current. Cost was more than reasonable for the experience. Would highly recommend.

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