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sydney harbour cruises - sightseeing

A cruise on the most magnificent harbour in the world is not to be missed! Choose from a variety of different cruising from sailing on a catamaran or cruising on a luxury vessel. Cruises differ in length from an hour, a half day or full day cruise with Sydney's leading cruise companies.

• magistic cruisesmart
• harbour days sailing
• sydney jet boat adventure
• captain cook cruises – coffee cruise
• captain cook cruises – 2000 café cruise
• captain cook cruises – harbour highlights
• captain cook cruises – sydney harbour explorer
• captain cook cruises video preview
• magistic cruises video preview

magistic cruisesmart 1 hour sightseeing

Want to see Sydney in an hour? The splendour and sights of Sydney Harbour are uncovered as you cruise past major harbour attractions including The Rocks, Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, City Skyline, Botanical Gardens, Fort Denison and Sydney Casino. Relax onboard the magnificent Magistic Cruises fleet – Sydney’s latest $5 Million Dollar catamarans, featuring state of the art Global Positioning System (GPS) Commentary that will cover the history of the harbour as well as present day sights of interest. In the true tradition of Australian hospitality you will also receive a FREE BEER or soft drink whilst on board. [video tour ]

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luxury sightseeing on Sydney’s newest and fastest $5M Catamaran
State of the art GPS commentary

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1 hour cruising (one) free beer or softdrink informative commentary

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Departs Jetty 6 Circular Quay: 10am, 11am, 12pm*, 1pm, 3pm*, 4pm
(* Check availability before departure)

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Children at 4-12 years of age
Book date and arrive at Jetty 6 Circular Quay to board next available service (no need to be locked into a departure time)

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harbour days sailing

Set sail for a day and discover Sydney Harbour aboard a beautiful yacht. Harbour Days sailing experience caters for discerning travellers who appreciate personalised service that a smaller group can offer. Cruise at a relaxed pace under the Harbour Bridge past the Opera House and Fort Denison before crossing the Harbour Heads to historic Store Beach for lunch. There will be plenty of time to try your hand at fishing, take a swim or just sit back with a drink whilst lunch is prepared. Your skipper will personally guide you through Sydney’s intriguing history and if you wish you will have the opportunity to steer, rig and generally sail the vessel.

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Fully equipped 40ft yacht
For independent travellers and small groups
Sightseeing with commentary
Platter Lunch with beverages including softdrink, wine or beer
Chance for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing and fishing

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Full luncheon served on board including lunch platter and beverages Towels Snorkeling equipment fishing equipment wet weather jackets

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Departs daily from Aquarium Pontoon at Darling Harbour at 10.00am
Returns to Darling Harbour at 3.00pm

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Rates are person and are in Australian Dollars including GST
Minimum of two passengers for cruise to operate
Children 0-12 years
What to bring: Sun protection (eg. Shirt with long sleeves, hat and sunscreen), sweater, swimmers, sturdy sneakers or rubber soled shoes (no black shoes).
Exclusive charter also available, please contact us for rates
Recommended for a maximum of 8 passengers

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sydney jet

Sydney Jet operates daily from Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour.

Jet Thrill: As we depart the calm waters of Cockle Bay passing between the Sydney Aquarium and the Maritime Museum, you prepare yourself for the exhilarating heart racing action ahead. Then as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House slowly come into view, you hold on tight as the almighty roar of the 850 horsepower engines unleash and you find out what jet boating is all about! Your adrenalin is now pumping as we put this high speed machine through its paces from radical fishtails to awesome spins and amazing power break stops. After seeing the breathtaking icons of main harbour we muscle our way past the pristine foreshores of Double Bay, Rose Bay and Watsons Bay before returning to the tranquil waters of Darling Harbour.

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ride Sydney’s most thrilling, high performance Jet boats
experience the exhilaration of fish tails
experience high speed turns and breathtaking spins

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Jet boat thrill ride water proof clothing provided

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Jet Thrill – 40 minutes – Departs daily on the hour starting from 11.00am.

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Safety Regulations: all passengers must be over 130cm tall, as their feet must be able to touch the floor of the boat and they must be able to reach the handrails.
Children 0-15 years of age
What to wear: Wear comfortable, casual clothing and flat shoes as it may be necessary to climb over seats. Water proof clothing is provided, but expect to get wet – it’s part of the thrill.

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coffee cruise – captain cook cruises

This is Captain Cook Cruises’ comprehensive sightseeing cruise, showing what public and private Sydney is all about. This cruise covers the Main Harbour attractions such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison before cruising the magnificent upper reaches of Middle Harbour where palatial waterfront homes, parks, beaches and marinas show Sydney life at its best.

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Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison
Cruise to Middle Harbour

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Morning or afternoon tea/coffee Personalised commentary

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Departs: Wharf No.6 Circular Quay at 10.00am and 2.15pm, Daily
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

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Rates are person and are in Australian Dollars including GST
Children 5-14 years

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2000 café cruise – captain cook cruises

Cruise in first class style aboard Captain Cook Cruises’ MV Sydney 2000. The Café Cruise is your chance to admire a great harbour aboard a great ship. The MV Sydney 2000, Sydney’s most prestigious cruise vessel, tours Sydney’s best-known landmarks in the Main Harbour.

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See all the main attractions of the Harbour

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Morning or afternoon tea featuring freshly brewed coffee, handmade cakes and pastries personalised commentary

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Departs: Daily from No. 6 Jetty Circular Quay at 3.15pm
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

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Rates are person and are in Australian Dollars including GST
Children 5-14 years

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harbour highlights cruise – captain cook cruises

A first class cruise especially designed for those visitors with limited time and is a great way to relax and take in the sights of Sydney. Passengers cruise the Main Harbour, cruising past the Opera House to Double Bay, exclusive Point Pipe, Bradley head, under the Harbour Bridge to Balmain and Darling Harbour.

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Explores Sydney Harbour’s main attractions
Cruise for 1 hour 15 minutes

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Personalised commentary

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Departs: Wharf No.6 Circular Quay, daily at 9.30am*, 11am, 12.45pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 6pm* Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
* Operates from October to March only

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All prices are person and are in Australian Dollars including GST
Children 5-14 years

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sydney harbour explorer – captain cook cruises

Explore the harbour by water and land on this highly flexible cruise covering four harbourside attractions: The Rocks, Watson's Bay, Taronga Park Zoo and Darling Harbour. Disembark at any destination and stay as long as you like and reboard for the next attraction. Passengers have the option of either a full day ticket or round trip cruise. Great for independent travellers.

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Flexible cruise covering four harbourside attractions.

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Full day ticket or round trip cruise

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Departs: Wharf No.6 Circular Quay, daily at 9.45am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, and 3.30pm

Effective 01 April 2007 the popular Sydney Harbour Explorer all day cruise ticket will depart every 45 minutes. A total of 10 departures will operate daily (up from 8) plus an 11th departure during daylights savings months. The cruise will also feature two additional attractions/stops at Luna Park and Harbourside Darling Harbour.

The complete round trip cruise duration will increase to 1.5 hours with an optional 1 hour duration available from Circular Quay.

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All prices are person and are in Australian Dollars including GST
Children 5-14 years

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