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Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
Highlights
- Start your adventure at Circular Quay, enjoying stunning views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
- Explore Taronga Zoo's 4,000 animals, including unique Australian wildlife, with easy access via your ferry pass.
- Drift to Watsons Bay for fresh seafood and picturesque picnic spots along the scenic headland walks.
- Savour the flexibility of hopping on and off at iconic destinations like Manly and Darling Harbour at your leisure.
Travel like the locals do, on the Harbour highway. The best Harbour destinations and combined into one easy to follow ferry timetable.
One-Day and Two-Day passes give you the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off as you like, with smartphone commentary and the expert local guidance of our crew.
Easy, fast and flexible day pass tickets. An adventure packed 1-Day Pass, or for only a few dollars more enjoy the leisure of a 2-Day Pass. Combine your pass with optional entry to the Taronga Zoo for amazing savings.
Highlights
– Start your day from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
– Visit Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay, Manly, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay
– Smartphone Commentary and free Wi-Fi
– Indoor and outdoor leisure decks
Circular Quay – Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Botanic Gardens
Taronga Zoo – 4,000 animal, including Australian native wildlife
Shark Island – Spectacular national park and picnic spot
Watsons Bay – Famous for seafood, pubs, picnic spots, swimming beaches and headlands walks
Manly – Swim, shop, find your favourite gelato flavour or take a nature walk.
Darling Harbour – Restaurants, pubs and nightclubs at King Street Wharf and Barangaroo
Itinerary highlights
Circular Quay
Taronga Zoo
Discover Australia’s amazing wildlife: koalas, platypus & kangaroos, plus animals of the world. Park entry fees apply. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Manly
Swim, shop, find your favourite gelato flavour or take a nature walk
Shark Island
Spectacular national park and picnic spot
Watsons Bay
Famous for seafood, pubs, picnic spots, swimming beaches and headlands walks
Darling Harbour
Aquarium, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs at King Street Wharf and Barangaroo
Tour details
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Available from 25 March 2025 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/info/accessible-cruises/
Operation information
Captain Cook Cruises Sydney Harbour
Discover the world’s most beautiful Harbour in a unique, and refreshingly local way.
Captain Cook Cruises designs breath-taking experiences that complement the natural beauty of the Harbour city in a way that identifies with its vibrant outdoor lifestyle.
Find the perfect Sydney Harbour experience with Captain Cook Cruises from spectacular dining and exclusive private events, to exciting day trips and wildlife adventures.
Create brilliant memories with the confidence of five decades of experience and a fleet of vessels ranging from eco-friendly rocket ferries to super cruisers.
Daily public cruises include a choice of Dinner Cruises, Lunch Cruises, High Tea Cruise, Cocktail Cruise, Sightseeing Cruises, Whale Watching Cruises, Taronga Zoo Ferry, Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer day passes and more.
Captain Cook Cruises strives to be an inclusive business and offers a range of accessible experiences. Full details available online.
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Accreditations
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ATEC India Host
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ATEC Japan Host
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Charter Vessel Association
- New South Wales Business Chamber
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