Sydney Harbour Cruises

Discover Sydney from the water with a Captain Cook hop-on, hop-off sightseeing cruise. Selected Big Bus Tours tickets include a sightseeing cruise - the perfect complement to your Big Bus Tours bus tour! Simply board the boat, sit back, relax and listen to fascinating facts and stories about Sydney and its landmarks from the onboard commentary. Along the way, you'll get great views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, stunning bays, hidden beaches, islands, national parks, towering headlands, city skylines, botanic gardens, and the homes and playgrounds of the rich and famous

Captain Cook Hop-On, Hop-Off Harbour Explorer – 1-Day Pass:

  • Days of operation: 7 days per week*
  • Boarding Point: Circular Quay Wharf 6
  • Departure times*:
    Monday – Friday: 9:05am, 11:00am, 12:20pm, 2:15pm, 4:10pm
    Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9:15am, 10:32am, 11:55am, 2:35pm, 3:50pm, 5:05pm
  • Stops: Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay, Manly
  • Full cruise duration: 80 minutes (approx) if you don't hop off
  • Hop on, hop off?: Yes
  • Commentary: Smart phone commentary available in 9 languages via the free app. Read more on the Commentary PDF
  • Ticket validity: Valid for one calendar day only
  • Redemption instructions:
    1. Present your booking confirmation (printed or on your device) to a Big Bus Tours staff member in exchange for your Big Bus Tour ticket (includes bus tour and inclusions)
    2. Present the cruise portion of the Big Bus tour ticket to Captain Cook staff at Circular Quay (Wharf 6) in exchange for your cruise boarding pass
    3. Board the cruise at Circular Quay (Wharf 6).
  • Important information: Vessels are wheelchair-accessible, however some stops have stair access. Toilet facilities are available onboard. Smoking is not permitted on board. Seats are not allocated - you are free to choose between indoor or outdoor seating.
  • Closure dates: 25 Dec (Christmas Day), 26 Dec (Boxing Day), 31 Dec (New Year's Eve)

* Timings are subject to change. See the Captain Cook website for more detail.

For any further questions about Captain Cook cruises, please contact them on +61 2 9206 1111.