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- EMSJBath, UK583 contributionsA cheap and effective way to see the city and Sydney Harbour Bridge plus the Opera House
And to get to Manly Beach which is a nice ride.Written 13 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SeeTheW0rld62Sunnyvale, CA2,259 contributionsWe were impressed with the Manly Fast Ferry. It's fast, 20 minutes from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf. The ferry is comfortable and a fairly new boat and it's quite inexpensive to ride.Written 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Simon BCity of Greater Geelong, Australia4,145 contributionsTourist on day adventure. Caught slow ferry to Manly from CQ, fast ferry back.
Even on Winter’s day, managed to enjoy an outdoor seat in bright sunshine.
Friendly & efficient service. Beautiful journey across harbour back to CBD.Written 4 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Simon BCity of Greater Geelong, Australia4,145 contributionsJumped off tram into the CQ wharf area to catch a ferry.
Really enjoy the easy ticket tap system simply using personal credit card.
Busy & delightful junction between land & water. What amazing views!Written 4 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stotty6Laos75 contributionsThese are really charter boats for short distances, they need to be booked and cannot just be flagged down like a taxi. When we figured that out and called them, a boat was sent to our location quite quickly to pick us up. The service from the driver was fantastic, helping one of our older passengers to alight without issue. He also stopped the boat for a great photo. Not cheap though!Written 7 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alistair Cross4 contributionsRon was amazing, punctual and very professional. Arrived on time and knowledgeable about the harbour.
Would highly recommend him.Written 16 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Penny MExmouth, Australia36 contributionsI relied on the ecohopper online timetable but it didn’t turn up at the Q station. Had to wait 45 minutes. The sign says to wave to ferry down which I did twice but it just skipped it. Be wary.Written 6 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- craighR3297NCChelmer17 contributionsWe used Water Taxis Combined for the service. I pre-booked and paid the trip online, so was aware the trip was expensive. I was told the trip was 15-20 minutes, but it took slightly longer than that. It is much faster than the River-cat service. The boat driver was most friendly and courteous and the trip very smooth.Written 20 July 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Suzanne CSydney, Australia4 contributionsHighly recommend Majestic Limousine Water Taxis. Captain Don was professional, helpful and friendly. He was on time and the water taxi clean and great value. They were responsive to our bookig request, well done MajesticWritten 23 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
