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Sydney Harbour Cruises & Experiences

Discover the world’s most beautiful Harbour in a unique and refreshingly local way. We create more than great dinner cruises, long lunch gatherings, day trips and exclusive private charters.

What's On Sydney Harbour

Discover What's On Sydney Harbour from Australia Day to New Year’s Eve, from high tea to whale watching.

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    Whale Watching

    20 May - 05 November 2023

    The whales are here! Sydney is the envy of Australia with a whale watching season that lasts over five months of the year. Over 20,000 Humpback whales make the 3,500km journey from sub-Antarctic waters to the Great Barrier Reef every year.

    From $69.00 Per adult

    Normally $89.00. Save $20.00.

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    Christmas Day Lunch 2023

    Monday, 25 December 2023

    You'll love Christmas Day Lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour. We take the hard work out of preparing the Christmas Day feast and replace it with relaxation, fun, spectacular scenery, great food and wine, and brilliant memories.

    $259.00 Per adult

    Normally $289.00. Save $30.00.

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    Sydney New Years Eve 2023

    Sunday, 31 December 2023

    Sydney leads the world on New Year’s Eve, not only because our time zone makes us the first major fireworks and laser display, but because it’s one of the world's best. And the best vantage point is from a Sydney NYE cruise.

    On sale now
    From $550 per person

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    Gift Vouchers

    Cruise Voucher Sale Now On

    The best gifts are experience gifts Sydney Harbour! Greater and longer lasting happiness comes from stored experiences more than things. If you are looking for unique gift voucher ideas, wrap your presents in views not ribbons and purchase a cruise voucher they will treasure for the memories.

    From $50.00 Per voucher

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We design breath-taking experiences that complement the natural beauty of our Harbour city in a way that identifies with our vibrant outdoor lifestyle.

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    The best places to go whale watching in Sydney

    May marks the start of the whale watching season, and Sydney is one of the best places on the planet to spot these gentle giants as they make their way from Antarctica to our picturesque shores every year.

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    Celebrate your special occasion on Sydney Harbour

    Wondering what to do for your next birthday? Planning your next anniversary? Looking for a venue to bring the family together to celebrate being family?

    Don’t even think about it; Captain Cook offers you the venue, the menu, the service and the experience to create an unforgettable and effortless celebration for your next special occasion.

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    Connect with Aboriginal history and culture on Sydney Harbour

    Before the British settlement in 1788, the area now known as Sydney Harbour was inhabited by people of the Eora Nation, upon whose Country the penal settlement was built.

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    Three things to expect on your first whale watching adventure

    It’s estimated that up to 38,000 whales will pass by Sydney Harbour in 2020 on their way to the Queensland tropics. The best part is that our city boasts some of the most likely spots for you to see Humpbacks, Minke, Orca or even Southern Right Whales as they migrate north while also putting on a spectacular show.

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    10 reasons Sydney Harbour is the most beautiful in the world

    Adored the world over, ‘on the list’ for international travellers, loved by the locals and gasp worthy for all who visit. Here are 10 reasons why Sydney Harbour can stake its claim as the best harbour in the world.

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    Cruise and Dine Sydney Harbour with Penfolds

    There is no finer dining experience on Sydney Harbour. This signature experience offers guests a six-course degustation paired with wines from Penfold’s private bin and vintage wines, served onboard the air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000.

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    9 secret spots to look out for on a Sydney Harbour Cruise

    Sydney Harbour is known as the jewel in Sydney’s crown. Its stunning natural vistas and iconic man-made attractions are visible for all to see from vantage points from the north and south sides of the foreshore (and beyond).

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    Local life on Sydney Harbour, Sydney’s aquatic playground

    Imagine waking up on a warm Sydney morning and having a swim in the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour before you start your day. Or taking a walk along a coastal track with views of the most beautiful Harbour in the world.

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    What you can see on a Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise

    Already as pretty as a picture, Sydney Harbour becomes a masterpiece when splashed with the kaleidoscope of colours that make up a Sydney sunset.

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