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Captain Cook 3 or 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Assistance dogs and pets are allowed, provided they are restrained in a suitable box, basket, or other container at all times whilst onboard

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: Wear smart casuals.

Additional information

Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
There is a fully licensed bar on board where you can purchase additional drinks and snacks.
If you're prone to motion/sea sickness, make sure to take medicines suggested by your doctor beforehand.
You can check the 2-course lunch menu here.
You can check the 3-course lunch menu here.
The meal includes vegetarian and gluten-free options.

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2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 mins

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Sightseeing Cruises

Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

Tip: While everyone gets the classic bridge and opera house shot, look for unique angles and compositions. Capture details like hidden coves, working harbor areas, or sailboats gliding by.
This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Assistance dogs and pets are allowed, provided they are restrained in a suitable box, basket, or other container at all times whilst onboard
Keep in mind smoking is prohibited on this experience.
The experience is not accessible for people with back and neck problems, serious medical conditions, injuries, and pregnant women.
You can access your cruise timetable here.

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1 hr 20 mins - 2 hrs 30 mins

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Captain Cook 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Enjoy live music and scenic harbour views from the Sydney 2000 super-cruiser this afternoon.

Starting point: Board the Sydney 2000 super-cruiser at Sydney Harbour for your lunch departure.
Everything you get: Settle in for a 2.5 or 4-hour lunch cruise aboard the AC Sydney 2000 super-cruiser as it circles Sydney Harbour. Take in waterfront views throughout the journey while live musicians perform on Saturdays and Sundays during your sailing for a leisurely midday break.
Sights covered: Circular route across Sydney Harbour, with views of the skyline, bridges, and waterfront neighbourhoods from the water.
Why choose this: Choose between 2 or 3 courses and standard or window seating so your lunch cruise matches your appetite and budget.
Upgrades: Upgrade to a guaranteed window seat for harbour views, and choose between 2 or 3-course menus to match how much you want to eat.

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1 hr 30 mins - 4 hrs

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[Exclusive Promo] Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook

What to bring

Whale watching cruise

Pack your seasickness meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

What's not allowed

Whale watching cruise

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cruise.

Taronga Zoo

Animal costume, ball, balloon, scooter, skateboards, rollerblades, apparatus alcohol, audio equipment, or musical instrument is not allowed inside Toranga Zoo.
Please refrain from touching animals, feeding animals, throwing objects, damaging structures or signs, lighting fires, or littering.

Accessibility

Whale watching cruise

This experience is accessible by wheelchairs.
All vessels are fitted with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.

Sydney Harbour HOHO pass

The entrance level deck of rocket ferries is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.

Additional information

Please complete this form prior to arrival to ensure a smooth check-in and boarding process.
Dress snug in warm layers; the ocean is known to have a chilly twist in the weather.

Whale watching cruise

The Whale Guarantee applies when a whale is not sighted during your cruise. Cruise again in the same season for free on a standby basis confirmed 24 hours prior, subject to availability.
The cruise is subject to weather conditions.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sydney Harbour HOHO pass

The HOHO pass is valid for two days and commences from the date of the whale-watching cruise.

Taronga Zoo

You can download the Taronga Zoo map from here.

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Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points, and here for the timetable. You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Hop-on Hop-off Cruise Route Hop onboard to skip the traffic and travel between the city center, the world-famous zoo, and the surf-side beaches of the north.

Schedule Mon to Fri

First cruise: 7:35am from Circular Quay - Wharf 6
Last cruise: 6:40pm from Circular Quay - Wharf 6
Frequency: approx every 60 mins
Popular stops: Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Darling Harbour

Sat, Sun & public holidays

First cruise: 9:35am from Darling Harbour - King St Wharf 1
Last cruise: 5:05pm from Darling Harbour - King St Wharf 1
Frequency: approx every 30-60 mins
Popular stops: Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay

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Dinner Cruise

5-Course Gold Penfolds Degustation Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Best for luxury seekers who want an elevated dining experience paired with premium Penfolds wines, all while cruising Sydney Harbour.
Book this if you want an exclusive, 5-course gourmet dinner with nighttime views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, perfect for a special occasion.
What’s unique: You’ll be treated to hand-picked wines from Penfolds, paired with fresh salads, scallops, and dessert.
Icing on the cake: Upgrade to a window seat on this Captain Cook cruise for guaranteed views of Sydney’s glittering skyline.

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2 hrs - 3 hrs

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Tickets

Taronga Zoo Tickets with Return Ferry

Accessibility

The Taronga Zoo wharf is wheelchair accessible.
The zoo is 90% accessible via ramps and lifts; free wheelchairs are available (pre-book recommended).

Additional information

Your ferry ticket covers both directions and is valid for the same day. Please find the timetable here.
Download the Taronga Zoo Sydney app to find maps, schedules, and highlights.
This is a cashless venue; please bring a card or a digital payment method.
Guests holding Taronga Zoo Express tickets may access the zoo via the Lower Zoo Entrance just a short walk from the wharf. Guests with ferry only tickets are required to enter via the Main Entrance at the top of the hill. Access is via a public bus (at own expense).
There are up to 10 departures daily starting from 9am, with return rocket ferry services from Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Manly, or Watsons Bay.

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Combo [Save 4%]: Sydney Whale Watching Cruise + Taronga Zoo Tickets

Whale Watching Cruise

Tip: If you are lucky you might spot Southern Right Whales, Minke Whales and Blue Whales. Plus, be on the lookout for dolphins, seals, penguins, and sea birds!
Commissioner’s Steps are not wheelchair accessible.
This experience is not suitable for children under the age of 4 years.
Pets are allowed on board provided they are restrained in a suitable box, basket, or another container at all times whilst onboard.
In the unlikely event a whale is not sighted during the cruise, guests can cruise again for free, in the same season.
Departure point
- Commissioner’s Steps, 1A Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia | Find on maps
- Dates: From Monday 20 July to Friday 28 August 2026

Taronga Zoo

Tip: You will be treated with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour; with boats bobbing about at Sydney Cove, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Animal costume, ball, balloon, scooter, skateboards, rollerblades, apparatus alcohol, audio equipment, or musical instrument is not allowed inside Toranga Zoo.
Please refrain from touching animals, feeding animals, throwing objects, damaging structures, or signs, lighting fires, or littering.

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7 hrs

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Book Sydney Captain Cook Cruises

Captain Cook 3 or 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Accessibility

What's not allowed

Additional information

Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

Captain Cook 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

[Exclusive Promo] Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook

What to bring

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

5-Course Gold Penfolds Degustation Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Taronga Zoo Tickets with Return Ferry

Accessibility

Additional information

Combo [Save 4%]: Sydney Whale Watching Cruise + Taronga Zoo Tickets

Top things to do in Sydney

Book Sydney Captain Cook Cruises

Captain Cook 3 or 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Accessibility

What's not allowed

Additional information

Accessibility

What's not allowed

Additional information

Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

Captain Cook 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Accessibility

What’s not allowed

Additional information

[Exclusive Promo] Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Cruise by Captain Cook

What to bring

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

What to bring

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

5-Course Gold Penfolds Degustation Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Taronga Zoo Tickets with Return Ferry

Accessibility

Additional information

Accessibility

Additional information

Combo [Save 4%]: Sydney Whale Watching Cruise + Taronga Zoo Tickets

Accessibility

What's not allowed

Additional information

Accessibility

What’s not allowed

Additional information

What to bring

What's not allowed

Accessibility

Additional information

Accessibility

Additional information