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Sydney Harbour Boat Tours
Sydney Harbour Boat Tours
5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Sydney Harbour Boat Tours takes small groups to places no other tour operators go - we land our boat on secluded harbour beaches and visit fascinating and historic waterfront locations. You'll see all the iconic Sydney Harbour sights (Opera House, Harbour Bridge etc) and hear some fascinating stories about our amazing 'living and working' harbour from our charming local guides. We are the only boat tour operator on Sydney Harbour with Eco Tourism status. We also provide special tours for NYE, Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race etc, plus we offer luxury private group charters on an award-winning European Sports Cruiser.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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2023
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Full-day Tours
1–2 hours
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Full-day Tours
4 hours
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Full-day Tours
2 hours
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Journey13651741838
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Dec. 2023 • Family
Zane was incredible! He took me and my family all around the harbour to see both the history and beauty of Sydney. As a local myself, Zane did a beautiful job at showing the city from the local perspective but also highlighting the iconic features of the harbour and very prominent houses and locations. He even showed me some new beaches and coves that I can go to, as well as let us jump off for a little swim at Collins bay. We truly had the best time and I would make this tour an absolute MUST if you have the ability to while you're in Sydney.
Written 4 December 2023
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Rod M
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Oct. 2023 • Couples
Was Just what we where after, A Personalised Tour where you could ask questions and get detailed information on all the various aspects of the harbour and bays etc that we visited, and the Guide was excellent !
Written 5 November 2023
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Michael L
Salem, MA128 contributions
The BEST way to see the harbor. To use a small boat is personable. David was great. Much much better than on a large vessel.
Written 22 October 2023
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Markrichardson2023
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Oct. 2023
Wow- the views, champagne and boat all lived up to expectations even with the wind blowing! It felt longer than two hours and the time spent on the mooring looking at the Bridge and Opera House just chilling was fantastic.
Written 14 October 2023
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Lennie B
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Oct. 2023 • Couples
We had a great time. Captain Rob was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We noted several places we want to visit.
Written 1 October 2023
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Esther E
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Apr. 2023 • Solo
Great way to see Sydney harbour and it’s beautiful bays and views. The guide was great and was very knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the experience.
Written 22 May 2023
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Andrew L
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Apr. 2023 • Family
It’s not hard to see why this company has almost 100% 5⭐️ reviews. I booked a 3-hour private charter for 8 family members which included my elderly parents, niece and nephew. It was absolutely perfect! Zane was amazing at looking after everyone and making the day super special! We found a great spot for lunch and a swim, and explored lots of hidden beaches be coves. I’ve now got a great list of secret beaches to visit.
Written 14 April 2023
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Kara W
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Apr. 2023 • Friends
My family visited from the US and I booked this cruise for us and my partner’s family. It was the second time they had met so it was the perfect way to show off Sydney, break the ice with the in laws and make a memory. Our captain, Zane was lovely and had so many fun facts about the area and real estate. 10/10 would recommend!
Written 12 April 2023
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Stephen I
6 contributions
Mar. 2023
Great experience with a small crowd. 10 Person boat. Alowed us to experience more of the coves of Sydney Harbor. Skipper was great and knowledgeable.
Written 3 April 2023
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Jane M
4 contributions
Mar. 2023
Really enjoyed this boat trip. It was a gorgeous day! Zane was very knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide. Tom was a fantastic driver! We stopped off in Parsley Bay which was really nice. Lovely little cafe there. Would highly recommend!
Written 31 March 2023
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juliemj
Crossville, TN184 contributions
Very interested in the penguin colony, but there are no pictures of it and nobody mentions it in the reviews. Do you view them from the boat? How close do you get? Coming in mid-January.
Mark D
Sydney, Australia27 contributions
Hi Julie,
We visit Store Beach in Sydney Harbour National Park, which is the home of the Manly Little Penguins, however, there are only about 50 pairs and they leave their burrows at sunrise and return at sunset, so we don't see them on land. We do occasionally see them in the water (we saw one last week!) but it is probably every 8-10 tours so we don't advertise it as a penguin spotting tour. We do see fur seals sometimes and the occasion pod of dolphins, so it's more about getting a taste of nature, with some history, culture and traditional sight-seeing along the way. There's always something new and interesting on these tours.
Mark
eisenteach
Arizona31 contributions
I have been trying to book for 22 feb for months and they never answer either email or booking form from their web site...Can trip advisor help me get this booking?
Mark D
Sydney, Australia27 contributions
Hi Peter sorry I couldn't get you in the day you requested. Andrew.
Jim P
Bangor, ME19 contributions
Are your tours all all-day? Will be two or four of us - interested in either Sat, 31-Oct or Sun, 01-Nov., 2015. I've seen lots of reviews (all good I see!) but am having trouble finding time and what is included. Are their senior discounts? Can you send a link to exactly what is included and the time it departs/returns? It sounds like something we'd be quite interested in.
Thanks,
Jim Paton
Mark D
Sydney, Australia27 contributions
Hi Jim,
All the information about my boat tour is on my website Sydney harbour boat tours Check it out and if you have any other questions from there, you can email us. Its basically an all day tour, and the price is a bargain at $129 per person. I also have a courtesy bus to pick you up at your hotel as well. Thanks
rowleyhouse
West Yorkshire - England56 contributions
Is the tour suitable for a 4 year old?
Mark D
Sydney, Australia27 contributions
Hi,
I have had people on from 1-92 years of age, and have had plenty of 4 years olds. The tour is suitable for all ages.
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Thanks
John M
Johnstone, UK55 contributions
Hi we are off to Sydney in 10 days time. Can you tell me were drinks included on the trip?
Sounds amazing
Thanks
John
Mark D
Sydney, Australia27 contributions
Hi, Thanks for your request, unfortunately drinks are not included in the tour. You do get courtesy bus pick up, a huge Seafood Lunch and a great tour included. Please email me via my website to book if your are interested. Thanks