A fabulous day with Andrew on Sydney Harbour Boat Tours. Andrew was very specific about what we…read morewere going to do and how it would play into our day. He picked us up from our hotel at the exact moment he said he would. He is personable and truly wants to make his customers happy. Onboard, we talked about where we were from, showed it on a map, and just generally relaxed with the others we were on the cruise with. We started out by cruising out of Rose Bay, seeing all the 'rich and famous' homes, then going to see the incredible fish market and having lunch on the boat from food from the fish market, then going up to Manly and walking the path to the beach. My girlfriend got in the water here. Then off to a private beech that could only be reached by boat and we played around with a ball, went swimming in the ocean, lolled around relaxing, Andrew is not only easy on the eyes, but an incredible business man, community-builder among the participants. He's really a great guy. We saw so much of Sydney Harbour that we had never seen before - he kept us regaled in stories of events that had happened (both current and historical) - it was an unforgettable day. My ONLY suggestion to Andrew would be to sign up with some sort of answering/booking service so that he doesn't have to constantly answer his phone and deal with folks like one of the previous contributors here. Simply - get an answering/ booking service so you can concentrate on your day by day customers and don't end up with nasty reviews. I would highly recommend that he be extremely clear about what pier/what time passengers should be where. Waiting for nimrod passengers who are in the wrong place at the wrong time is not good. This is an awesome day; one that every first time visitor to Sydney should take. You will learn a lot and have a fun/relaxing day with a babe-alicious guy on a wonderful little boat. Just do it!

From the owner: See Sydney Harbour like a local!…read more We offer small-group tours and private charters on cool, beach accessible boats that go to places other operators don't. You'll see all the famous landmarks from the water (Opera House, Harbour Bridge etc) but our knowledgeable skippers will also take you to hidden gems that only local boaties know about, plus we'll tell you some great stories about our harbour. Our tours also include shore stops, where you'll land on secluded beaches and explore interesting and historic places.

Thanks to the guidebook I managed to find a tour to the blue mountains in a small group…read more Unfortunately, the tours will only start from most of the hotels in the CBD area and I had to purposely stay overnight at a cheaper hotel to join this tour which starts at 7am (timing depends on pick up locations). The downside of this tour is some customers arrive late or didn't show up which took a little bit of the time. First stop, our tour guide as well as driver brought us to Featherdale wild life park. Managed to reach here before 9am (their opening hours) so we managed to feed the Kangaroos, pet the Koala and Wombats, take quick pictures of the animals in different habitats and shop for a bit. Next of was the scenic world where we experienced the railway, cableway, walkway (trail) and skyway. The tour guide leaded us for the cableway and skyway which helped us in maximizing our time there. He then gave us food vouchers (that was included in the tour package) for our lunch and told us to be back around 2 hours later. After scenic world, he brought us to echo point and Leura village. Echo point, you can take pictures of the blue mountains and shop for souvenir while Leura village you can stroll along the shops to sightsee or go to a cafe to enjoy baked goods and cup of coffee. I managed to do both. Time management was definitely an important factor here. We then headed to the Olympic park where we could take picture and use the restroom and along the way he gave us a brief history of the places we passed by. Our last stop was at the river cruise from homebush bay. It took us 1 hour to get back to Circular Quay wharf and the tour guide bid goodbye there. Price wise, it was on the expensive side ($145) but with the code guidebook, you could save $10-$20. The tour ended exactly at 6pm (including the cruise ride to circular quay). Definitely recommend this tour group to other tourists :)

It was a great day-the last time I was in Sydney, my time was so limited that it was either to tour…read moreSydney all day or go to the Blue Mountains [all day] I opted to see Sydney at that time. This time, in addition to seeing Sydney, my friend and I did the Blue Mountain excursion, this being a priority. The concierge at the hotel suggested the Blue Mountain tour with FJ tours since it was all inclusive. It was a full day-we left in the morning and did not get back until after dinner. We made a stop at the Featherdale Wildlife Park which was wonderful-we were able to see the wallabees and the kangaroos up close, pet them and feed them. We then went on to Leura for lunch, [Loaves and the Dishes] Echo Point for a photo op and then on to the 3 Sisters. We had rides on the Scenic skyway and the day ended with a cruise dropping us off either at Darling Harbor or Circular Quay. A great day and well worth the time. I would recommend.

Just finished a tour of Sydney Au with Jelly of Dingo. Scenic photo stops and history of Sydney…read more Almost 4 hours. A great experience and I highly recommend it Bess from Chicago

We were in Sydney for a two day business trip with a third day free. I found Dingo Tours online and…read morebased on reviews I found I selected Dingo for a 1-day excursion to the blue mountains. We had some specific time requests and also wanted a more intense and lightly bit of hiking. Our needs were well met and we had a great day. Jellen was a great host and guide from the start. He was prompt and friendly on pick up. He adjusted the day as it went based on our needs and timing. He was very friendly and knew a lot about the areas we visited including the bird and wildlife we saw. On my next trip to Syndey I will be planning ahead to do some more excursions with Jellen and Dingo Tours.

Our tour group recently took a beautiful ferry ride via Rose Bay back into Sydney cove. Circular…read moreQuay from Watson's Bay by ferry is one of Australia's great ferry trips. An unscheduled storm cloud had us all scrambling for cover but today the 125th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy featuring a fleet review of 30 ships from 19 countries right here in Sydney harbour meant we didn't really mind getting a tad wet. Our first ferry stop Rose Bay was once the home to Sydney's first international airport with amphibious aircraft taking the 30 stop kangaroo route from London to Sydney in 12 days commencing in 1938 and continuing right up to the 1950s. Passing the HMAS Sydney memorial Mast, Shark beach, Taronga Zoo, Garden Island (Royal Australian Navy) and the Prime Minister's house while also admiring some of the most expensive suburbs in the southern hemisphere, it was easy to see why this is such a well patronised ferry ride. Standing between Wharf 3 and 4 the RAAF roulettes then had us in awe at their 15 min display of raw energy and choreographed acrobatics.

While staying in Sydney's CBD, we found walking to the points of interest I had bookmarked to be…read moresafe and easy, as everything seemed to be within walking distance of our hotel. For places such as the Taronga Zoo or beaches (Manly and Bondi), which were farther away or across Sydney Harbour, we chose to use public water transport, AKA the Sydney Ferry System. We purchased single-ride tickets since we only used the system 4 times ( round-trip tickets) instead of getting an OPAL card, which you can recharge or top up for multiple trips. Anyway, we couldn't have been more impressed by the efficiency, high capacity, and accessibility of the ferry system, which services 38 wharves across Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Ferry Fleet is comprised of six different classes of vessels, ranging from modern, high-speed double-hulled catamarans for inner harbour suburban routes to larger freshwater-class vessels for handling larger or rougher swells. The cost of each ride varies by destination and as tourists, we found this ferry system economical, fast, and allowed us to get different views of the iconic landmarks in and around the Sydney Harbour and glimpses of the suburbs.

Fun boat tour to see the Sydney Harbor and Opera House. Learn lots of Sydney history while seeing…read morethe fabulous sites all around the Harbor!! Fun facts you might not otherwise know!!!

Hosted my sons graduation with 25 of his friends on the Kirralee cruising Sydney Harbour. Frank…read morePanuccio skippered the boat. Sea Sydney Harbour is a world class operation. Every aspect from the time I booked til we docked back was professional and exactly as I expected. Above all, Frank ensured all our guests had a blast ... and they did! Thank you Pippa, Frank and the rest of the SSH crew.

Travelers to the central coast of Australia shouldn't miss the opportunity to take an historic…read morejourney up the Hawesbury River on the River Postman. A boat tour and actual operating mailboat to island/river communities, the River Postman is a three hour journey up the lower Hawkesbury River which departs from the docks at Brooklyn an hour north of Sydney. Sights of the natural scenery abound and viewing from the open-air top deck is the way to do it best. Along with numerous vistas of eroded sandstone, mangrove-lined riverbanks and Eucalyptus forests, continuous and entertaining information is provided by the boat captain about the historic events and places that shaped life on the lower Hawkesbury. A fresh mid-day sandwich and salad lunch in a comfortable seating room is served along with complimentary coffee or tea. Wine and beer is available at a modest fee. This was a delightful addition to our week-long stay in the region.

Another must on the Sydney bucket list is a boat tour around Sydney harbour. See the Opera House…read moreand Royal Botanic Gardens from another angle, and sail right under the ominous Harbour Bridge. If the weather is right, this makes for a perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon. My friends organised a sailing adventure for a birthday and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate. We left from Rushcutters Bay and set out on a four-hour charter for $400 an hour, but with a group of 30 it didn't add up to too much each. The 33-foot catamaran was spacious and even included a BBQ, a spot to keep our beers cold and an audio system to plug in the iPod. We sailed around the harbour for a while, then paused for a swim and lunch. We went in January so it was blue skies and biting sun, and we docked that afternoon a shade darker and a lot happier. I couldn't believe it had taken me so long to sign up for a harbour cruise, but now I'm pretty much finding any excuse to organise another... Sydney Mainsail were excellent. The staff were really friendly and accommodating and I'd definitely hire them again.

This is the 2nd time I've brough family on the Sydney walking tour, both times with Zoe. I've also…read moredone The Rocks walking tour, and I would do both again. I recommend this walk to anyone visiting Sydney, and to locals as well! The Sydney Sights tour covers a lot of ground, and yet you realize just how walkable the city is. The knowledge and trivia that is shared is fun and informative. I can't recommend this Company and its tours enough. https://imfree.tours/

Paul was the best, highly recommend so much history stories and a full itinerary of what to do…read morewhile in Sydney.

This was so easy to book, easy to find, easy to use! It's a clean ride with bathrooms on board. A…read morequick private ferry ride to the zoo which included the entrance fee as well! The zoo was fantastic as well! Captain Cook also offers a hop on hop off option which would be a fun way to see more places- next time!

My friends and I went on a sunset cruise. It included 2 drinks each and a charcuterie board. Great…read moreexperience with beautiful views!