Sailing & Boating on Sydney Harbour: Recommended tours & tickets

Come enjoy a morning sea kayak adventure on Sydney's beautiful harbour. No engine noise or fumes, just the sound of your paddle in the water and the sea birds squawking above! We'll experience the built environs and get up close and personal with many of the harbour's natural wonders and marine inhabitants. We'll paddle to the center of the harbour where we'll get some photos of you framed by the Harbour Bridge (I'm a professional photographer in my other job so expect good pics - no charge of course!) We'll then land and explore Goat Island (Memel in the local Aboriginal Language) before paddling back via Darling Harbour. Goat Island is closed to the public and landing is by special permit only. Your permit is included as part of the tour. After we're finished your welcome to have a hot shower before treating yourself to a great lunch at the famous Sydney Fish Markets a short walk away.

This mini kayak experience is the best choice for those trying kayaking for the first time or if you are a bit nervous out on the water and  provides an opportunity to get yourself started in the popular sport of kayaking. You’ll learn some basic paddling technique and then follow this up with a short kayaking adventure (about 1.5 hours paddling at a leisurely pace) with a guide to assist you along the way. Runs daily! Highlights include exploring this stunning Sydney destination of uncrowded stretches of sandy beaches, pristine bays and Royal National Park from the best vantage point around - a kayak!

IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE BOAT MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS FOR EACH BOAT. Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Adventure Tour®. Navigate and captain your own red speedboat for the entirety of the tour while following our trained and knowledgeable guides to experience the best of both worlds - the THRILL of driving your own speedboat, and the safety of having a skilled guide leading you around Sydney Harbour. See The Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, and more. See them from a whole new perspective that simply cannot be matched by big sight-seeing vessels.

Board a speed boat for one of the most exciting and most personal whale-watching experiences in Sydney. You will blast out of Sydney Harbour and offshore into the Tasman Sea on your search for these magnificent creatures. Once located you will have plenty of photo opportunities as you travel alongside the migrating pod. Aboard the the fastest commercial vessel in Sydney, you'll get to the whales quicker than ever before. The completely open design of the vessel, along with its low position in the water, offers the only unparalleled, unobstructed and up close whale-watching experience.

Experience what jet boating is all about on Australia's most exciting Jet Boat! Get ready to hold on tight as the 'Thunder' opens up with amazing stunts and wild spins through Sydney Harbour.

Take in the stunning views of Sydney on a Sydney Harbour on luxury sailing trip. On board your 40-foot luxury sailing yacht, with your experienced skipper at the helm, you'll sail under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Sydney Opera House. A delicious lunch is served on board while anchored in one of Sydney Harbour's secluded bays. Your yacht accommodates a maximum of eight passengers, ensuring personalized attention from your captain.

Discover everything Sydney Harbour has to offer, aboard a high speed sports cruiser with live commentary. This classy small group morning tour (10 max) explores Sydney’s authentic ‘living & working harbour’, from iconic city landmarks and opulent waterfront suburbs to secluded national park waterways and beaches, home to Sydney’s resident penguin and seal colonies

Feel your adrenalin rush on a 30-minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride. As the jet boat powers across Sydney Harbour, see the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a different perspective, and experience the thrill of on-water maneuvers like 270-degree spins . This is Australia's most popular jet boating adventure, blasting off from Circular Quay every hour, every day.

The most delicious and unique way to experience Sydney Harbour. Come aboard your luxury cruiser where you will be taken to two of Sydney's fabulous harbourside restaurants to dine on sensational fresh local produce. You will see Sydney's world famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge as you cruise along the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour. Cruise into Middle Harbour where you will see some of the most exclusive real estate Sydney has to offer. Three course lunch and all beverages included.

Enjoy a fully guided Middle Harbour eco kayaking tour while learning about the natural and social history of the area from your friendly and professional guide. Paddle through differing environments – from waterfront suburban areas to the remote bushland of the Garigal National Park. Soak up the serenity while you enjoy a wholesome morning tea served at one of our favourite secluded spots. The tour starts and finishes at Sydney Harbour Kayaks at the Spit Bridge, Mosman, only 8 km (20 mins) from Sydney's CBD. Sydney Harbour Kayaks are a member of the Tourism NSW Hall of Fame

Step on board and begin your Sydney Harbour adventure. Our modern 78ft vessel is designed to feel luxurious and super comfortable, so you’ll feel right at home. Enjoy 360-degree views of the iconic attractions as we sail past. We think lunch should be a long, lavish affair, so we serve generous al la carte meals inspired by locally sourced, regionally inspired delights. Think local seafood from the Hawkesbury, lamb from lush pastures in the Riverina and beef sourced from the upper Hunter Valley. We pair these with a selection of beers, wines, soft drinks and tea or coffee. Our wines have been hand selected by our sommelier from some of the finest wine regions in New South Wales – so wine lovers are in for a real treat! After lunch we head back past Taronga Zoo and Luna Park before arriving back into Darling Harbour.

Step aboard the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler and journey through the breathtaking Nepean Gorge, where time and nature have sculpted towering sandstone cliffs into a spectacular backdrop. As you glide through this untouched part of the Blue Mountains National Park, relax and take in the serenity and snap unforgettable photos of the dramatic rock formations shaped over centuries. Keep your eyes peeled for native Australian wildlife—you might spot wallabies, lizards, eagles, cormorants, mountain goats, and even a local family of white-breasted sea eagles soaring above the water. Indulge in a delicious, hearty lunch served on a shared platter at your own private table. Our meals are all prepared fresh onboard for every cruise and our set seasonal menus highlight fresh, local ingredients. Menus can be viewed on our website. Relax, unwind, and enjoy a truly unforgettable river adventure aboard the Nepean Belle. Conditions on the day determine the route taken.

Experience one of the world's most iconic destinations in style. Cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour and enjoy a premium dining experience. Seating just 90 people, this is the most stylish and unique way to discover the magic of Sydney Harbour. The three-course dinner menu features seasonal and regionally sourced food and wine from New South Wales. Note: Summer 6:10pm departure from 1 January to 31 March and from 1 October to 31 December 2025 Winder 5:10pm departures from 1 April to 30 September 2025

Great for Couples, Families and Small Groups of Friends A bucket list item, our Deluxe Sunset Cruise is a two-hour experience on board our luxurious 28-foot vessel, MV BEL. The Deluxe Sunset Cruise is a rare opportunity to soak up Sydney’s most picturesque views, with a hint of romance. Take in the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and stunning cityscape while sipping on Sparkling Brut. Nibble on fine provedore from a complimentary hamper while watching the sky transform into a spectacle of colour. To help make your evening truly unforgettable our Skipper will happily stop for photographs at vantage points along the way. We invite you to bring additional food and BYO beverages on board should you wish to enjoy dinner aboard the cruise. No voyage is complete without ambiance, so please utilise the iPad on board which plays your choice of music on Spotify!

Step aboard the beautiful Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen and set sail on this twilight dinner cruise like the early settlers all those years ago. There is no better way to end the day than this sublime Sydney Harbour dinner cruise. **PLEASE NOTE: To book weekdays in April till first week of October, please refer to product "Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker"

Book a table for a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise aboard the our flagship vessel MV Sydney 2000. The choice is yours whether you embark at Circular Quay or King Street Wharf on your 2-hour Sydney dinner cruise. Take your seat as you float past the floodlit Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, while a team of international chefs prepare a four-course dinner, including canapés, for you to enjoy.

Cruise Sydney Harbour and watch Sydney light up on an early-dinner cruise aboard MV Sydney 2000, the most prestigious cruising restaurant on Sydney's waterways. Whether you're enjoying an early pre-theatre dinner or wanting to complete your Sydney sightseeing in style, you'll enjoy the MV Sydney 2000's relaxed atmosphere, first-class service, fabulous food and superb views of Sydney Harbour.