Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise: Experience the Best Sights of Sydney
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198 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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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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Joyce
Feb 14, 2024
Hop on and off boat experience - The 3 of us were from US. We very much enjoyed the views from the boat, and it was easy to go in and out the boat even though we were senior citizens with knees problems 😊
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Cindy_c
Feb 4, 2024
Cheap and easy - Easy, inexpensive way to spend the day. Fun to be on the water on a hot day. Only went to Circular Quay, Watson’s Bay and Manly.
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Marcia_f
Jan 25, 2024
Hoho boat tour - Enjoyed the cruise around the harbor. On time and staff explained the hoho procedure. Recommend it as a great way to see the area by boat.
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Andi_s
Jan 13, 2024
Nice to see Sydney harbour and to arrive easy to some hotspots - Easy to see and arrive to some hotspots, like Tongoronga Zoo, Mainly area, Shark island and Watson bay from which U can see easy the Tasmanian sea
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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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Allen_t
Feb 13, 2024
Good trip - Going through the harbor and stopping at the stops. Particularly liked Manley Beach. Need to plan an entire day.
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Sandra_h
Feb 4, 2024
Not a narrated tour - This isn't a tradtl hop on/hop off with narrative on the sights; it's an economical ferry shuttle to the primary stops which is fine. There's supposedly a self-directed phone app audio offered but no one could get it operational with limited service out on the water...
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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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Magnamosa
Feb 5, 2024
Don't use Captain Cook, they will leave you behind and not provide the refund they promise - Not sure which is worse · They intentionally, rudely denied us access to the ferry in the Manly suburb of Sydney, AU · Or they promised on multiple occasions a refund only to never process it My husband and I took the hop on/off ferry to Manly and when trying to get back on the ferry to Taronga Zoo we got left behind event though we were right by the ferry agent and spoke to her. In fact we apologized for the behavior of another guest that was being rude to her. We asked if the boat that was there was ours and she told us to wait for the next boat. When it arrived, she opened the gate for passengers to get off and then quickly shut it and walked away. We thought she would come back but she didn't and the boat left!!! We couldn't believe it as we were right with her and she knew we were waiting for that boat! As a result we had to pay to take another line and then got to the zoo so late it wasn't worth paying the entry fee. We emailed captain cook management and the apologized, asked for our credit card for a reimbursement and promised a refund that never came. They did not dispute what happened but didn't provide what they promised TWICE! Dont' waste your time or money with this operation as there are others to choose from and they surely can't be worse.
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