Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise: Experience the Best Sights of Sydney
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209 Ratings

There’s no better way to see the sights of Sydney Harbour than on a hop-on hop-off harbour cruise. You can jump on and off at any number of stops, including Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and Manly. Simply disembark at any destination, stay as long as you like, then board another boat to reach your next sightseeing destination.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Hop on Hop off (Route)

Operating Schedule: Take in all the famous sights of Sydney Harbour with boats departing through the day - first departure approximately 9:00am.

Circular Quay: Home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Rocks - historical area, Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon and weekend markets.

Taronga Zoo: Discover Australia’s amazing wildlife. Choose the zoo option for a return ferry and entry ticket to the zoo. With over 2,900 exotic and native animals, free zoo-keeper talks and animal shows, there is something for everyone.

Watsons Bay: A short walk to beaches, lookout points and waterside restaurants.

Manly: Manly Beach is a beach situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia in Manly.

Shark Island: An island situation in the middle of the harbour. Ideal for a picnic and a swim as you take in the breathtaking vistas of Sydney Harbour.

1. Circular Quay Wharf 6

2. Taronga Zoo Wharf, Athol Wharf Rd

3. Watsons Bay

4. Manly Wharf

5. Shark Island

Points of Interest

  • Taronga Zoo

  • Manly Beach

  • Captain Cook Cruises

  • Watsons Bay

  • Circular Quay

  • Shark Island

What's Included
  • Choose between 1-Day or 2-Day Hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise pass
  • Downloadable guided commentary for your smartphone
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Attraction Entries
Additional Information
  • Hop-On Hop Off 1-Day Explorer is valid for same day travel.
  • Hop-On Hop Off 2-Day Explorer is valid for 2 consecutive calendar days.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bob_y
May 2, 2024
Smooth ride - Excellent experience. Great and helpful crew. Smooth ride and comfortable ship. Really enjoyed being able to get to places without the hassle of driving.
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Jackie_l
Apr 17, 2024
perfect way to get around - We booked the hop on hop off boat whilst in Sydney, perfect way to visit different destinations, clear instructions regarding times for getting back on the boat, departures were on time.
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Annette_g
Apr 11, 2024
Sydney Harbour Cruise - Cruise started on time and all stops were on time as well. We enjoyed the views of Sydney from the harbour and especially enjoyed Manly Beach. We had several days in Sydney a few years ago and didn't make it to Manly Beach. This was the perfect way to go there and see the other sights as well. Recommend this excursion highly. It fit our timetable for our cruise ship stop.
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E9757xzjackiew
Apr 10, 2024
Best views of Sydney . - A lovely way to see Sydney Harbour and all that it has to offer. Hop on and off as many times as you like or stay as long as you like. The views of the city, opera House and Harbour Bridge are just amazing from the water. Highly recommend.
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Frostyrunner
Apr 1, 2024
Good trip - Very easy way to enjoy a couple of stops in the harbour. Loved Watson Bay. Manly very busy but weekend visit was great to visit the market.
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506ulysseg
Feb 23, 2024
Nice day - Very Nice trip we can enjoy a vert good weather the beach in Manly is amazing and you can rent a Umbrella or a Cabana for a full day Watson bay is Also interesting if you want to walk
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Katharinem556
Feb 29, 2024
Lovely well priced day tour from Sydney Central Quay for great views. - Took a day trip with this line. The wifi commentary does not work so don't bother with this. We went up to Manly and spent most time there. Also got off at Watson's Cove. If I was doing it again I would spend more time at Watson's cove. There is a great fish restaurant there, Doyle's. They also have a tearoom next to the library on the bay. The ferry is always very punctual and quick to leave the dock so give enough time to get to the boat.
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Taman1951
May 2, 2024
Decent exposure to the harbor - Fairly inexpensive way to get a taste of Sydney harbor. More of a transport than sightseeing ad the boat moves fairly fast and you must be ready for the iconic views.
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Jeni7russo
Mar 20, 2024
Wish it were better - Too long to wait between pick ups at the different locations. Decided to pay for a ticket on a commercial ferry to get from Watson's Bay to Manly so we didn't have to wait so long.
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Chris
Mar 27, 2024
Authentic tourist trap rip-off - From the moment the rude and passive aggressive man in the ticket kiosk takes your money, the whole experience has the irresistible feeling that everything has been done on the cheap. The main issue is that the app glitches the whole time and makes it broadly impossible to get any commentary while you’re on the boat. That being the case you may as well pay half the price and have a silent tour in Sydney ferries. When I said that we were having difficulty getting the app to work, the angry man in the kiosk shoved a photocopied sheet with the most perfunctory of descriptions on it through the window. It was not worth much. The company clearly takes the view that customers won’t repeat the experience so they really don’t care. Save your money, don’t be sneered at by a man in a kiosk. You’ll enjoy your visit a whole lot more.
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