Sydney Harbour Cruise with Lunch and Live Commentary

See the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water instead of the shore.

A shared harbour cruise in Sydney that passes the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and secluded beaches while you eat a buffet lunch and listen to live commentary. The boat holds up to 80 passengers. Lunch includes vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus tea, coffee and complimentary cake. The cruise runs about two and a half hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sydney Harbour cruise with lunch

• Board the cruise
• Cruise Sydney Harbour
• Cruise under Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Cruise past Sydney Opera House
• Enjoy buffet lunch on board
• Listen to live commentary

The experience

The boat leaves the dock and heads straight into Sydney Harbour, where the two landmarks most visitors see from land reveal themselves from the water. You cruise underneath the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House with plenty of time to photograph both, then move through the wider harbour to spot the secluded beaches and sandstone cliffs that make the geography distinctive. A live guide provides commentary throughout, so you learn what you're looking at as it passes.

Lunch is served on board as a buffet, with a mix of vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options so most dietary needs are covered. Tea, coffee and water are available at a station, and complimentary cake rounds out the meal. The whole experience runs about two and a half hours, which is long enough to eat without feeling rushed but short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without dominating the day.

The group maxes out at 80 people, so it's shared but not cramped. Restrooms are on board. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one. Public transport gets you to the departure point, so you don't need a car or a separate transfer.

What’s included

• Buffet lunch with vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options.
• tea, coffee and water station.
• complimentary cake.
• live commentary from an English-speaking guide.
• restroom on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Eastern Pontoon is a wharf on the water's edge in Circular Quay. It is opposite Sea Rock Grill restaurant and is the wharf where the jet boats depart from. Please ensure you are there 15 minutes prior to check in.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sydney Princess Cruises

Is this one for you?This cruise works best if you want to see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water without organizing a separate boat, and if you're happy eating lunch on board with a group rather than at a restaurant. The fixed schedule and included meal mean the whole outing is arranged. You just show up and the day unfolds.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What exactly do you see on the Sydney Harbour cruise?

The cruise passes the Sydney Opera House and goes underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, then moves through the wider harbour to show you secluded beaches and sandstone cliffs. You get photo opportunities at both landmarks from the water.

Is lunch included, and does it cover dietary restrictions?

Yes, buffet lunch is included with vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options on the buffet. Tea, coffee, water and complimentary cake are also provided.

How long is the cruise?

The cruise runs about two and a half hours from start to finish.

Do I need to arrange transport to the boat?

Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the departure point, so you can get there without a car.