See Sydney Harbour the way it's meant to be seen: From the water. This lunch cruise passes by such world-famous sites as the Sydney Opera House as well as such hidden gems as secluded beaches and sandstone cliffs. On board, enjoy a delicious barbecue buffet lunch.

Sydney Harbour cruise: See the sights from the water
Explore hidden gems that are missed by most visitors
Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch on board
Onboard commentary provides background information

What's Included

Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Restroom on board
Live Harbour Commentary

Private transportation
Hotel Transfers

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay
7 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Eastern Pontoon is in Circular Quay (wharf is in between Ferry Wharf 2 and the Sydney Opera House). Please note the boat will not arrive until just before boarding. Please ensure you are there 15 minutes prior to check in. Any latecomers may miss the vessel and forfeit their tickets.

Start time

12:00 pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

60 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Agneta and Kent from Sweden

Kent_J, Mar 2023

Nice and calm boattrip around Syney harbour with a realy frendly and interresting guide and on top of that a very nice lunch buffet. We strongly recommend Syney Harbour Discovery Cruise! or in swedish: den här båtfärden rekommenderar vi skarpt för de som vill se Syneys mest kända attraktioner under mycket trevliga förhållanden.

Excellent value for money !

Dylan_T, Mar 2023

Dave's commentary was very comprehensive. The buffet lunch was excellent, with a good variety of food on offer. The vessel was comfortable, with not too many passengers and plenty of seating both inside and outside. The bar provided a good selection of drinks and at very reasonable prices. The staff were most friendly, courteous and helpful.

Wonderful way to see and learn about Sydney and it’s harbour

Gordon_M, Mar 2023

The boat was sparkling clean. The food was delicious and even included huge fresh prawns. No limit on serving sizes or repeat servings. But apart from the spectacular scenery the staff were world class. Rachael was bubbly and eager to assist and the tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Went on my own as my wife was hitting the department stores in the city but might just do it again next week with her.

Fantastic cruise

Pam_Y, Mar 2023

The weather is great, so is view to Harbour bridge and Opera House, lunch is good, plenty food, well worth it.

Very nice lunch tour!

Petra_U, Mar 2023

Easy to book, nice staff, freash buffet and interesting guidning during the boat trip. A very nice way to get a real look at beautiful Sidney from the seaside.

Great

Cheryl_M, Mar 2023

Food and company good never been on harbour cruise before staff helpful enjoyable day with my sisters

Refreshing

Andy_S, Mar 2023

Life is always better on the water!! Great way to see parts if the city and be away from the madness if the roads! But, don't forget your sunscreen!

Great for a rainy day

Lynley_M, Mar 2023

Relaxation of the cruise on a rainy day, good food & interesting history on the harbour. Shame the audio broke part way through the cruise.

Best day ever

LEEANNE_D, Mar 2023

Absolutely fabulous would highly recommend food so fresh and nice staff very friendly great day on harbour

Dubs in Sydney.

Colm_M, Mar 2023

This is a lovely cruise taking in all of the sights of Sydney harbour and seeing the fantastic houses that surround it. There is a lovely lunch given and plenty of it finished off with a piece of cake and a tea or coffee.

Wonderful experience

Helen_L, Mar 2023

Very relaxing with an excellent choice of food from the buffet, just sit back with a cool drink and enjoy the scenery and great commentary.

Great experience on Sydney harbour

Jean_A, Mar 2023

Great commentary all the way. We wanted to show friends from the USA the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour and this trip certainly did it. The food on offer was terrific and this was altogether a great experience and real value for money

Views of Sydney

Becki_E, Mar 2023

We did this Harbour cruise after returning from a 12 day cruise and it was still a great way to get fantastic views of Sydney and the various areas. Lunch was really good with a nice variety of fresh shrimp, salads and other items.

A great cruise on the harbour

Marilyn_J, Feb 2023

We really enjoyed the lunch cruise. The food was delicious and plentiful. Loved the coffee machine that made specialty coffees. The views on the water were amazing. The only complaint I have is that there are no speakers on the outside of the boat. If you want to take photos you can’t hear the narrator talking.

Would definitely recommend the tour and staff were friendly and helpful

sean_t, Feb 2023

Having a view of the Sydney harbour with the commentary of it history and points of interest was really good

Lunch with friends

Susan_M, Feb 2023

Great lunch cruise. Food was lovely. Commentary informative. Had a really lovely time. Weather turned out fines. Highly recommend

Superb tour

Varun_B, Feb 2023

Very detailed elaborate tour, guidance and fantastic superb lunch. We had a very very good time. These such memories will last for ever.

Great view

RICK_S, Feb 2023

Great views and the guide was informative. We enjoyed hearing about the many interesting areas around Sydney!

Don’t waste your time and money

William_L, Feb 2023

The tour disappointed us. There was very little commentary about the sights and the person speaking spoke too quickly. Plus the sound system kept breaking up so we couldn’t hear complete sentences. I don’t know why they don’t play a recorded commentary and give more background. It was a long slow trip so they had plenty of time to share information. Would NOT recommend this tour.

Tour with my cousin

Ibiwari_O, Feb 2023

We enjoyed every bit of the cruise . Though sea sick yet it was a beautiful sight to see. Amazing staff also.