Where to Go: the 13 Best Sydney Boat Tours

1.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Our pick

Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains tour with Scenic World rides, lunch, koalas, wildlife parks, and a scenic Parramatta River ferry ride.

“Our guide was Axel and he was fantastic. He made sure that all of us got the most out of our trip to the Blue Mountains, where there are many beautiful and fun things to see and do. He was very knowledgeable, engaging , personable, and an overall great guide.”

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2.Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,009 reviews · from $137

Blue Mountains small-group tour with Scenic World rides, Three Sisters, lunch, native wildlife, and a scenic ferry return to Sydney.

“Jay was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and made the whole day a memorable one. The only small critic was the bus transportation seating is tight, I am 6ft 3 and struggled to get comfortable with limited leg room - appreciate this will not apply to the majority. Overall the trip offers excellent value for money, highly recommend using Anderson Tours!”

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3.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

Review Sydney’s Big Bus tour, with city and Bondi routes, optional harbour cruise, prices, timing, stops, and practical tips.

“Easy to collect tickets and find bus stops. Interesting and informative tour. A little expensive for what it is but I guess that is to be expected in the middle of Sydney!”

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4.Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,790 reviews · 2h 45m · from $63

Review of Sydney’s 165-minute whale watching cruise, with practical tips on seasickness, whale sightings, value, decks, and Sydney Harbour views.

“Absolutely amazing, saw so many whales. But if you get motion sickness.. I would come prepared”

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5.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,122 reviews · from $89

Review of Sydney’s 1-hour-45-minute sunset dinner cruise, with harbour views, three-course dining, live music, prices, tips, and drawbacks.

“The food and view were incredible! A very nice smooth ride! The staff were incredible! The entertainment was just okay”

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6.Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 925 reviews · 105 minutes - 3 hours · from $88

Review of Sydney’s MV Sydney 2000 dinner cruise, with menu choices, Harbour views, pricing, timing, music, and practical booking advice.

“Perfect, such good value for money. Food was really tasty and the sunset was gorgeous. Live music was amazing”

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7.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 878 reviews · from $74

Review of Sydney’s four-hour whale-watching cruise, with harbour sights, breakfast or BBQ lunch, whale-season tips, seasickness advice, and value guidance.

“Absolutely amazing!!! The breakfast was delicious! Service was excellent! The person doing the commentary was great and very informative! I saw SEVERAL whales and several dolphins! Such a beautiful experience!”

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8.Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 774 reviews · from $111

Review of Sydney’s 2-hour starlight dinner cruise, with harbour views, four-course dining, live music, pricing, seating tips, and practical advice.

“This was excellent value for money. A five star dining experience with 5 star views, worth every penny. We weee not expecting the live music during the week which was an added bonus. The staff were lovely and the food was of high quality”

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9.2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 756 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Review of Sydney’s 2-hour express whale watching cruise from Circular Quay, with boat details, wildlife tips, pricing, comfort, and honest advice.

“Had a lovely time on this trip. It was just the right length of time and the captain and crew were helpful and knowledgeable regarding humpback whales. We were so fortunate enough to see about 4 pods who seemed comfortable enough to be on the surface really close to the boat. A really good experience.”

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10.Whale Watching Boat Trip in Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · from $99

Review of Sydney’s Whale Tales cruise, with small groups, expert commentary, whale guarantee, Harbour views, tips, price, and practical advice.

“This is ideal for people short of time, we saw at least 3 different adult humpback whales and two calfs, as well as,a dolphin, really good.”

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11.Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · from $63

Sail Sydney Harbour at twilight aboard a historic tall ship, with dinner, live commentary, Opera House views, and a relaxed two-hour cruise.

“Great cruise, the crew was fun and nice. We were originally booked the bigger boat but took the smaller one instead. We had a nice time visiting with the other passengers.”

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12.Sydney Harbour: Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 372 reviews · 30 min · from $41Best value

Review of Sydney Harbour’s Thunder Thrill Jet Boat, with 360-degree spins, Opera House views, practical tips, safety, and value.

“Quinn was great fun. A very entertaining experience with great views of the harbour and lots to keep the ride fresh and fun.”

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13.Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 342 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Review of Sydney’s two-hour tall ship twilight dinner cruise, with Opera House views, a three-course meal, sailing activities, and practical tips.

“World class tour that’s all I have to say! Beautiful old style ship careful restored by some of the crew. Set sail on a beautiful summers evening riding the waves around Sydney Harbour and other points outside the Harbour. The crew are extremely professional, knowledgeable and go the extra mile for everyone on board. The food was lovely and flavoursome. The crew came around with a few appetisers before being served that night a lovely fresh curry, potato salad and fresh salad with rice. The crew went around asking if we wanted photos taken, being a solo traveller I’m use to taking selfies but they went above and beyond to…”

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