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My Fast Ferry
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#80 of 738 things to do in Sydney
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
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Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Manly Fast Ferry operates every day between Manly and Circular Quay, during the weekdays off peak and on weekends we operate the Manly Flyer tourist service between Circular Quay, Manly and Darling Harbour.A 24 hour Jump on Jump Off ticket is available including harbour sightseeing commentary
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
The Sydney Central Business District is abuzz with energy. Power brokers run to and from high rise buildings and after-work drink places, high-end shoppers tour venues like the QVB, and fine diners frequent the many celebrity chef restaurants. For a dose of culture, walk to the NSW Art Gallery, or visit the Sydney Museum. To escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature at the Sydney Botanical Gardens or picnic lunch at High Park. No matter your interest, be sure to check the full calendar of events hosted by the city, from the Sydney Festival in January to October’s Good Food Month at Hyde Park.
How to get there
  • Circular Quay • 3 min walk
  • Martin Place • 10 min walk
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Marcus Ardern
Cairns, Australia9 contributions
Very convenient
Feb. 2023 • Solo
A short brilliant view of the harbour and useful between peacefully Manly to busy downturn.convenient.
Written 22 June 2023
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akira matsumoto
1 contribution
Honest & Professional staff
Feb. 2023
Thank you for your honest and professional staff, especially the lady working at Wharf 2 , Circular quay.

My wife, three grandchildren and myself took a ferry to Manly from Circular Quay.
It was the hottest day on 12 February 2023 and returned to Circular quay.

After we got off, I found out that I left my smartphone with my ID, bank cards and opal cards on a Ferry. I asked the lady in charge at Wharf 2 to look for it but could not find it. I was shocked because,without these, I cannot do anything with all my valuable things even contact my son and buy some ice creams for my grandchildren. But, fortunately enough, my phone was returned.

Your staff showed professional and honest customer service.
Thank you again and best wishes for the future.

Akira Matsumoto
from Tokyo, Japan
Written 14 February 2023
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Thomas U
1 contribution
Website doesn’t represent actual ferry routes.
Dec. 2022 • Couples
Website hasn’t been updated in weeks. Route from Manly to Watson Bay isn’t running anymore although the website says it is. Missed dinner reservation in Watson Bay because we had to go back to Circular Quay and then pick up another ferry back to Watson Bay. Very poor customer service!
Written 10 December 2022
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Shane R
24 contributions
sydney holiday
Nov. 2022
Brilliant hotel in the middle of all places to visit. Right on the quay side.
Overlooking the bridge and the opera house. Good places to eat all around.
Written 13 November 2022
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Etsa S
Warrnambool, Australia14 contributions
Great
Apr. 2021
Fast and efficient service across the harbour. Great views and [;easant staff made for an excellent experience.
Written 15 April 2021
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EdiBa683
Switzerland1,237 contributions
Great view to Sydney Harbour and Opera House
Jan. 2020
This ferry is not just about going from one place to another. It is the perfect way to see and explore Sydney Harbour and the entire region if you don't want to join a guided cruise. The view to the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House is amazing. I bought the "Hop On Hop Off Taronga Zoo Combo Pass" for two days. The 48 hours start when you first step on the ferry. With this pass I could also skip the waiting line at the zoo. It was perfect and a great value, especially if you know that you want to visit Manly Beach also. The ferry is comfortable, fast and on time. It is a great service. It is worth to use the Fast Ferry day and night.
Written 29 December 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,421 contributions
Comfortable ride
Sep. 2020
We got on to the Fast Ferry thinking it was just another ferry, not realising it is meant to be more expensive and it is not government run. However we used our opal card and it cost us the usual small amount as the normal ferry. It was fast and comfortable and it did not really feel that much different from other ferries. We got from Manly to Circular Quay without any problems, and followed the same route as the usual ferry. The great views along the way are fantastic and you can get them travelling on any boat!
Written 9 November 2020
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Q4979RBmarkh
Benton City, WA224 contributions
Fast ferry
Mar. 2020 • Couples
Had a enjoyable trip from darling har or to manly. Seemed profesionally ran and safe. Turned out to be a really scenic trip
This is a private co.pany and not the goverment run ferry. Wasnt obvious to me originally. But as i mentioned was scenic and comfortable.

Written 21 March 2020
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JGV_10
Wirral, UK62 contributions
Well worth it
Mar. 2020 • Couples
This was the ideal package as it allowed us a rapid trip to Manley on the first day where we spent a very pleasant afternoon. These ferries run every 20 minutes so there was virtually no wait when we wanted to return. The following day the same ticket allowed us to do the 2 hour round trip which in addition to Manley gave us additional hop off and on places, zoo, Watson Bay Quarentine Bay and Darling Harbour. Best of all as senior citizans we only had to pay $35 for the ticket. There was a little commentary but it was not that type of cruise. Other more expensive trips may be better suited for that type.
Written 12 March 2020
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KelmKzn
Waterfall, South Africa98 contributions
Worth it
Jan. 2020
So we paid and got on this ferry by mistake - we were actually looking for the normal day to day ferry that runs in sydney. We were so glad we made the mistake:

We were wanting to go from Darling Harbour to Watsons bay for lunch and then onto Manly and then back to DH. Firstly - the normal ferries cant go directly to Manly from WB you have to go back to Circular Quay and catch a ferry from CQ to Manly. So this was a win!! Secondly the queues for the normal ferry were ridiculous!!! We had such great seats on each of our hop ons and it wasn't overcrowded at all. No fighting to get a spot and the crew was really great. Well worth the extra cash.
Written 14 January 2020
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