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Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise
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Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

By Captain Cook Cruises
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 7h
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Mobile ticket
Audio guide: English
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  • Choice of 1-Day or 2-Day Hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise pass, select at time of booking
  • Guided Commentary available for download to your smartphone
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Attraction Entries


  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3378EXPLORER

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Hop-On Hop Off 1-Day Explorer is valid for same day travel.
  • Hop-On Hop Off 2-Day Explorer is valid for 2 consecutive calendar days.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which attractions will I visit with Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise?
How much is Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise?
Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise price starts from HK$210.41. Discover and book Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise on Tripadvisor
What is the Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise cancellation policy?
Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise?
Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise is hosted by Captain Cook Cruises. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Captain Cook Cruises on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise on Tripadvisor

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3378EXPLORER

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  • Captain Cook Cruises
    2,890
    Australia
    Joined in December 2019
  • tiajulia61
    0 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Harbour cruise
    Note there is assigned seating. Take an earlier cruise of the harbor, if you want to see anything but lights. Got dark really early, no narrations done.Alcoholic beverages were nasty stick to beer, soda. Live entertainment was a joke.
    Written 16 March 2024
  • 720JohnH720
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best dinner cruise we’ve ever experienced!
    A beautiful experience! Great food and wines, a perfect scenic cruise with the city lights, and exceptionally good service!
    Written 16 March 2024
  • CanceledinJuly
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun
    A bit confusing as to where to get your tickets- but fine after that. Going to the zoo was fun and the ferry ride was fast and smooth. The zoo is well worth visiting.
    Written 16 March 2024
  • stazzag
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great views, average food, not a full three hour drinks package
    We had a lovely weather and a fantastic view of Sydney’s coastline. We had booked a window table, so the views were amazing and you could also go outside. The website says they will politely decline catering for allergies/intolerances, but they did a great job with a GF menu for me, which was a pleasant surprise. I had looked and thought I just would pass on canapés and give my pasta to someone else, but that was unnecessary. We found the food came fast and furious with the paired wines… we would have liked a but more of a break between courses. We had wine left from one course and the next wine was being poured. I guess we couldn’t understand the rush when we were 5here for three hours. Wine served with each course was very generous. Food was okay,, steak was the standout for all four… order it less cooked than you want as tended to be overdone. The other courses were okay but not worth mentioning,,, lol but I did like them scallops🤣🤣🤣…Inclusive of wines/drinks package totally great value, but they did stop service at about 9:30 before we docked.
    Written 16 March 2024
  • VintinerFamily
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    ZOO!!!!!
    Awesome ferry ride over and absolutely fantastic zoo. Was amazing being out in the harbour being so busy. Would definitely go again.
    Written 15 March 2024
  • 636collinp
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do not do this one!
    I am 50, my father 75, and yes, we are yank Americans. I start with that to say, "No, we are not 'entitled'." We each have worked hard for what we have. So here is my review: I was quite put off by the way things transpired. It start with my talking to the sales girl the day before (buying the tickets). It was made clear that my father and I are into photography and would like a 'window' seat. That was guaranteed when purchasing this (3 hr) lunch cruise. The sales girl then asked if one of us was celebrating a birthday, in which this is the week my father is turning 75. Nicely, she gave us a discount. That is definitely appreciated. However, somewhere in that, we lost our window seats. Stepping on board they have a designated table they seat you at. Not being a window table I went back to the seaters to ask. I was told that was an extra $30 per person upgrade. ????? Okay? So what happened to the 'guaranteed window seats' we had? Well, fine, we will go with what we have. So we sit and they give us one (1) glass of nasty tap water each. I press on this one glass as you will read shortly. So now, there is a QR code for drinks and menu. Hmmmmm? Well, we are from outside Australia and do not have cellular coverage or internet on our phones. Asking for menus, the (appearant to be) waitress of ours visibly gets put off herself at our saying we cannot use the QR code and need menus. She comes back with menus and my father starts to ask, " what drinks are include...," to which she immediately turns her back, walks away, and turned our table over to another person to serve us. The next person, to take over, was good. He was in a whote shirt (uniform), not a wait staff uniform. Once again, we asked about what drinks were included. He was not sure so he went to check. NOTHING! PERIOD! ... Not even coffee. That afore mentioned one glass of tap water was it! ... For a three hour harbor cruise. NO drinks are included. I had one (with alcohol) and my father had one (with alcohol). That was another $30 somthing. Sodas were around $5 each. The whole window thing I will attribute to getting lost somewhere in the transaction. The lack of supplied (at least one) drinks is pathetic. The, to be, waitresses actions are inexcusable.
    Written 13 March 2024
  • monty529
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic cruise
    Excellent experience,our overseas visitors loved the harbour cruise,a fabulous way to see our beautiful harbour and the food and cocktails were great,the service was exceptional Highly recommend
    Written 11 March 2024
  • jjjfolley
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great value harbour cruise.
    My wife and I went on a beautiful Sunday afternoon cruise. We took a 2 hour cruise embarking at the Captain Cook Wharf, Darling Harbour/Barrangaroo and disembarking at Circular Quay. We paid only $55 per head with the Premium upgrade. Great value (I don’t recall why we got the $10 p.h. discount.) Th cheese and charcuterie plate was tasty and plentiful (we could not finish). It consisted of salami, prosciutto, 3 types of cheese, olives, assorted dried fruits, assorted nuts bowl, crackers, toasted bread rounds and plump fresh strawberries. The plate was enjoyed with a glass each of icy cold beer and bubbly, respectively, with easy-listening live guitar music and vocalist. Our $10 per head discount was spent on some cloudy apple ciders during the second hour of our cruise. A couple of tips for the budget conscious: For a light brunch/lunch before embarking, I don’t think that you will find anything more economical than UME, a Japanese style hamburger joint. We shared Japanese style fried chicken (boneless) and chips for $20 all-up. If disembarking at Circular Quay there is a tiny bottle shop where can grab a couple of bottles to take back to your accommodation. Prices start at $5 per bottle for drink-in-park plonk up to some good quality wines.
    Written 10 March 2024
  • janetE4077PF
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great aftrnoon on the harbour
    Lovely way to spend 3 hours on the harbour. Food and service was great. Our only slight disappointment was that we didn't venture further around the harbour in that time.
    Written 4 March 2024
  • Tanyaargo
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Would book Main Harbor Cruise instead
    Nice, short, basic cruise. Would book Main Harbor cruise instead. Cheese plate was nice. Not too crowded. Audio guide was good. Live music made it difficult to hear audio guide
    Written 3 March 2024
  • aldavril
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always a pleasure!
    Every year we do this beautiful long lunch cruise. It’s something we always look forward to. From the moment we arrive we are greeted by the friendly crew. Well worth paying a few more dollars for window seating. It’s just the most beautiful relaxing experience with fabulous food and service. No better way to experience Sydney Harbour. So perfect for visitors but we also enjoy it every year. Well done to all. Just a minor thought maybe review menu seems to have been the same mains for quite a number of years now. Still A beautiful experience.
    Written 2 March 2024
  • Gregg P
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stay away from this tour!!
    This is a total scam. My wife and I traveled 8000 miles to get here. We wanted to see sunset as well as Sydney harbor all lit up at night. WE SAW NEITHER! The boat was back at the dock about an hour and a half before sunset! Their reply was that they don’t adjust for daylight savings time!! No refunds either.
    Written 25 February 2024
  • 207skya
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved it
    Stunning views, staff were all super friendly + helpful, well worth the price. Ferry was super fast too, no dilly-dallying. 10/10
    Written 24 February 2024
  • hanna001_11
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sydney Harbour Cruise
    Went on 3 hr Long Lunch cruise. Disappointed with the route taken. We went into Darling Harbour 3 times & Circular Quay twice which meant we only cruised into harbour just past Clark Island then turned around. No commentary given. The staff, meals & service were all good. Would choose another company to cruise further into harbour next time. If using a Gift Voucher check the expiry times as they can be misleading.
    Written 23 February 2024
  • Mrnigeguy
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Evening Dinner Cruise
    We did the evening dinner cruise. Everything was amazing- the service food entertainment and the views. We have been travelling across Australia for 6 weeks and this has been the most memorable experience Thanks to all the staff who looked after us
    Written 23 February 2024
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MelbourneFamily6
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
We did the Sydney harbour “rocket” tour. It was a complete waste of money. You can get exactly the same trip on normal ferries for a fraction of the cost. The commentary was bland and uninteresting. The tour guide just tells you the name of places and not much more. She made in jokes about Sydney which a lot of people wouldn’t understand and stereotypical comments about Australians (we drink a lot of beer and don’t like kiwis).
Don’t waste your money.
Written 1 March 2020
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Dear MelbourneFamily6, Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed to read that your experience on your cruise wasn’t to your standards. Selected rocket cruises offer live, personalised commentary providing insights from our highly experienced commentator. As you’re aware, finding the right balance between providing information, humour and interactions can be difficult as each customer has tastes and preferences. However, please be assured your thoughts will be forwarded to our hospitality manager for review. Thank you once again for your feedback. Kind Regards, Head of Customer Service Captain Cook Cruise
Written 17 March 2020
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Cynthia R
Ormond Beach, FL186 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We booked the hop on hop off cruise option before realizing there are lots of options for ferries around Sydney Harbor. It worked okay for our visit to the zoo then continuing on to Manly Beach to explore for a few hours before heading back to Circular Quay. However I think the individual ferries may have worked too. Staff was friendly & they were on time.
Written 2 November 2022
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Dear K29479Dcynthiar, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that our hop-on hop-off cruise option worked well for your visit to the zoo and Manly Beach. It's great to know that our staff was friendly and that our cruises were punctual. We hope you had a memorable time exploring Sydney Harbour, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Regards, Captain Cook Sydney Team
Written 22 June 2023
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Marc N
Bartlesville, OK935 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This 2 hr cruise several stops and Ron narrated what we were seeing along the way. Ron (the docent) was retired and said "I do this because I want to and not because I have to". Great views of bridge, opera house, stop for the zoo, etc.
Written 23 February 2020
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Dear marcn609, Thank you for your review of your Captain Cook Cruises experience. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the commentary and views on your cruise. Thank you once again for your feedback. Kind Regards, Head of Customer Service Captain Cook Cruises
Written 3 March 2020
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Magnamosa
San Francisco, CA431 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Not sure which is worse

· They intentionally, rudely denied us access to the ferry in the Manly suburb of Sydney, AU
· Or they promised on multiple occasions a refund only to never process it

My husband and I took the hop on/off ferry to Manly and when trying to get back on the ferry to Taronga Zoo we got left behind event though we were right by the ferry agent and spoke to her. In fact we apologized for the behavior of another guest that was being rude to her. We asked if the boat that was there was ours and she told us to wait for the next boat. When it arrived, she opened the gate for passengers to get off and then quickly shut it and walked away. We thought she would come back but she didn't and the boat left!!! We couldn't believe it as we were right with her and she knew we were waiting for that boat! As a result we had to pay to take another line and then got to the zoo so late it wasn't worth paying the entry fee. We emailed captain cook management and the apologized, asked for our credit card for a reimbursement and promised a refund that never came. They did not dispute what happened but didn't provide what they promised TWICE! Dont' waste your time or money with this operation as there are others to choose from and they surely can't be worse.
Written 5 February 2024
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Hi magnamosa, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you experienced during your recent trip with us. It's disheartening to hear about the misunderstanding and the subsequent failure to receive the promised refund. Please know that we take such incidents seriously, and we are investigating the matter internally to ensure that our staff are providing accurate information and appropriate assistance to our passengers. We deeply regret the inconvenience caused by the missed ferry and the lack of follow-through on our refund commitment. We understand your disappointment and frustration, and we want to make things right for you. Please contact us directly at sydney@captaincook.com.au with any further details or specific suggestions for improvement. We are committed to addressing your concerns and resolving this matter to your satisfaction. Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment caused. We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to improve our services. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best Regards, Captain Cook Sydney Team
Written 6 February 2024
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AngelaLD
Wilmington, NC21 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
I do not recommend this tour. On the morning of the tour, I found out that one stop was cancelled due to swells. The ticket master just marked it off the schedule and didn’t tell me or anyone else. I was rudely told that I could not get a refund (this is before I used the ticket) . The other ferries were running that day, so I did get to go, but felt ripped off since that stop was supposed to be included. It is billed as flexible, but it has limited service so you get stuck waiting while watching ferry after ferry make their rounds. It is much more flexible (and faster since ferries go directly to each port) to buy regular ferry tickets, which are cheaper and run more often. The “tour” part where you download the app was not working. The boat was clean and the crew on board were pleasant hence 2 stars.
Written 3 October 2022
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Dear AngelaLD, Unfortunately, we cannot go ahead with certain arrivals/departures when the swell is at a dangerous level. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Hope to see you onboard again soon. Regards, Captain cook Sydney Team
Written 21 June 2023
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Jephson
Maidstone, UK362 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
We purchased a two day pass and put it to good effect visiting Manley Island, Watsons Bay, The Zoo. A timetable is issued so you have to plan ahead with where you want to go and when you want to come back or go to another venue but they very punctual during our stay. They run until about 21.00 so if like us you want to go for a meal at say Watsons Bay you might need to get a public ferry back. The crew were always very courteous. The ferries are designed to carry passengers with mobility issues. The ferries travel at speed so it's quite thrilling especially if you sit outside on the top deck. Wonderful photo opportunities.
Written 30 January 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your cruise experience with us onboard Captain Cook Cruises. We've been cruising Sydney Harbour for over 50 years and our customers are at the heart of all we do, so it makes us all very pleased when we hear you have had a great time onboard. Thank you once again and we hope to see you again very soon!
Written 20 March 2023
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goblin54
Plymouth, UK243 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
We got the 1 day hop on hop off ticket from Circular Quay, which gave us a circular harbour tour with a stop at Manly to visit the beach, have lunch etc.
Reasonable value compared to a harbour cruise, but more expensive than a ferry to Manly & back. There were 3 stops on our boats - the zoo, Watson’s Bay & Manly.
The boat was more or less on time and the crew were pleasant enough. Sit inside or on top outside if it’s warm enough.
Written 7 April 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your most recent Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer experience. This cruise stops at Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay, Manly and Clifton Gardens, if this was not your experience, please reach out to the team feedback@captaincook.com.au and we'd be happy to talk to you directly. Thank you once again and we hope to see you again very soon! Regards, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney Team
Written 14 April 2023
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Jay M
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
We boarded the boat at Circular Quay as an easy and inexpensive way to see the harbor. We took the round trip tour because we only had a couple of hours before our next activity. It was very pleasant and easy way to get out on the water and see multiple stops around the harbor. If we had more time, we would have paid a little more to explore the Hop-on Hop-off stops included in the cruise. It could have easily been an all day activity.
Written 15 February 2023
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Dear Jay, Thank you for the 5 stars! On behalf of all of us, thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you onboard Captain Cook Cruises again soon. The Captain Cook Sydney Team
Written 19 February 2023
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Katharine M
23 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Took a day trip with this line. The wifi commentary does not work so don't bother with this. We went up to Manly and spent most time there. Also got off at Watson's Cove. If I was doing it again I would spend more time at Watson's cove. There is a great fish restaurant there, Doyle's. They also have a tearoom next to the library on the bay. The ferry is always very punctual and quick to leave the dock so give enough time to get to the boat.
Written 29 February 2024
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Hi katharinem556 Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback regarding the wifi commentary, and we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused during your day trip. It's helpful to hear about your itinerary, including your visits to Manly and Watson's Bay. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at Watson's Cove and found Doyle's fish restaurant to be a great spot. We strive to maintain punctuality and efficiency with our ferry services, and we appreciate your reminder to allow enough time to reach the boat before departure. If you decide to explore the area again, we hope you'll consider joining us for another memorable journey. Best Regards, Captain Cook Sydney Team
Written 29 February 2024
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Melodie M
Kuttawa, KY13 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
It was wonderful to see Sydney from the water. The first older gentleman did a great job of sharing history and background of the sites as we passed. We shortly got a different guide and he didn't share much which was disappointing.
Written 18 June 2020
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Dear melodiem140, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We would just like you let you know that there are no longer any changes in voices for our sightseeing cruise, as the commentary is automated - meaning it is detailed and accurate every time. We hope to see you onboard again very soon. Regards, Captain Cook Sydney Team
Written 21 June 2023
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