Now what could be better than spending a beautiful day out on a beautiful harbor on a boat with a…read morecrew that treats you like royalty from the time you step aboard? Absolutely nothing and that's the experience I got when booking with Sea Sydney Cruises. I pre arranged my trip as there is limited room on this 52 foot motor cruiser and you want to make sure you have a spot. The boat picks up at the Commisioners steps, down on the Quay, and as soon as all 10 people arrive for the trip, the boat is off and headed around the harbor, pointing out all the sights along the way. This is the perfect way to see the city of Sydney! Your ticket price includes beverages ( beer, wine or soft drinks), lunch ( on the day I was there is was a 3 course experience with a shrimp appetizer, salmon and steak with salad as the main course and cheese and fruit for dessert). They serve lunch while anchored in one of the bay's and you can swim or kayak while there as well so be sure to bring your swimsuit. The boat has a sun bathing area in the front, a shady area up top, and cushioned seating in the back to enjoy the weather and the views. There is also a bathroom on board so no need to worry about that! The staff is terrific. Terry was our guide and host and he was knowledgeable, personable and at times, I felt like I was out on his personal boat, so how cool is that? My trip lasted about 4 hours and as we pulled back into the dock, I was sad to see it end, This, truly, was one of the highlights of my visit to Sydney!

This is a must if you love a thrill and need an adrenaline rush!! For a half an hour of fun while…read morein Sydney, you have to try the Shark Attack Thrill ride and do be prepared to get soaked. An adventurous ride and if you have a GoPro camera or a waterproof camera, bring it. For starters, the ticket is quite pricey at $75 for an adult and $45 for a child under 16. However, they do offer discounts for larger groups and you can always purchase the iventure card and it will be one of the attractions/activities that you can choose to do. So glad I did. Once you arrive at the Circular Quay, where you'll set off, you will have to leave all your belongings in a trunk they lock up and put on a parka that is honestly quite useless because it soaks up about 90% the water. Shoes also must be taken off. Luckily, I brought along a plastic poncho to wear underneath. Always be prepared:p Before the ride commences, the driver will teach you a few hand signals to indicate "ok" or "spin" so that you can be prepared for a spin. They'll also remind you of a few safety precautions. Just in case. Then you set off circling the entire Port Jackson! The driver will speed up and slow down to catch you off guard and make the ride more entertaining! Make sure to go on a sunny day and bring a waterproof camera if you can! They offer purchase of pictures and a video afterwards, but it'll set you back another $35:(

Wow! If you get a chance and you don't mind getting wet --- I highly recommend a Jet Boat tour of…read morethe Sydney Harbor. We had a very knowledgeable guide that also knew how to get us totally soaked. The next time I am back, this is top on my list.

Just had a fantastic morning out on the harbor with Sophie. The rate is very reasonable, the…read moreequipment is very good quality and her instructions and guidance help you have good form. Plus the location is great, and it's easy getting in and out of the water. And she's very knowledgeable about sites around the harbor. Highly recommend.

Great morning kayak trip in Sydney Harbor. Sophie starts the trip with a kayaking how to…read morerefresher. We then paddled over to the Opera House. Sophie was full of information about Sydney, the Opera House and kayaking. Most importantly Sophie did an excellent job of modifying the trip to the varying skill levels. She kept the more experienced kayakers busy while working with the less experienced. Everyone had a great experience!

If I could give it 6 stars I would. We booked the tour to…read moresee the Blue Mountains through the Viator app. It was super easy and straightforward. The app immediately sent us two vouchers annd confirmation of our bookings. The tour started at 7:50 am and we took a ferry back and arrived at Circular Quay in the city by 5:45 pm. More about the ferry ride back later. The tour included: 1. Three Sisters Lookout Point 2.Tram and cable rides at Scenic World and a short hike on the Scenic Walkway 3.Lunch at Loaves and Dishes Cafe 4.Entrance into Featherdale Wildlife Refuge. On the day of the tour, the bus picked us up at our hotel the Hilton Sydney. They make a number of pick ups from other hotels. If your hotel is not on the list then you have to meet them at one of the designated hotels. A tour coordinator approached us to get our names. She checked us in on her list and gave us an envelope with tickets for the forthcoming destinations. The bus was a big comfortable climate control vehicle. Our driver/historian/entertainer was magnificent !! He only mentioned his name once at the beginning of the tour and I didn't catch it. In any case, he was terrifically knowledgable about the history of Sydney and the Blue Mountains. He was funny and kept us entertained throughout the whole day. In addition, he clearly instructed us on how to navigate through the different destinations with keen details. His instructions were extremely spot on and helpful. There was a lot of time designated for each destination. We never felt rushed. i On the way back many people opted to book a ferry ride back on the river cruise. We didn't buy that option but the bus driver told us that we still could pay for the ferry ride at the dock. We chose to do that thinking that the bus would run into Sydney rush hour traffic. I highly recommend that you take the ferry ride option. It was a beautiful, peaceful ride back to the city center and only took 30 minutes. We're not sure how long the bus took but surely it wasn't as scenic. In addition, the b So to get on the ferry, we had to purchase tickets. At the dock, there was a vending like machine where you can buy a ticket to get on the ferry. It was $8.50 AUD/person. The ferry made a few stops along the way to pick up other passengers. We thoroughly enjoyed every facet of the tour. It takes you to gorgeous areas of our Sydney trip that we wouldn't have otherwise been able to see on our own. The operators were extremely professional and well informed. It was worth every penny of the approximately $98/person for two people. Viator had a special 10% discount if we purchased on the mobile app. Also follow my food adventure on IG @tazebudshawaii Happy Travels !

Ashleigh was the best tour guide EVER! We are visiting from Los Angeles and wanted to see the three…read moresisters at the Blue Mountains. This trip gave us that and more. The Featherdale wildlife park gave us a great up close kangaroo/koala experience, as well as a chance to see some of Australia's bird and reptile species. Lunch in Luera was delicious, and the town was adorable. Following that was the trip to the Blue Mountains, and finally a nice ferry ride home. Ashleigh's knowledge combined with her engaging personality made the whole experience that much more inviting! Great job!

We arrived in Sydney yesterday afternoon for the NYE celebrations and no sooner walked out of our…read morehotel (Pier 1, Marriott Bonvoy) and saw a beautiful old sailing or tall ship. We wandered down and found they actually did 2 hour dinner cruises and had one leaving in 10 minutes. Perfect. We boarded the Southern Swan and sat back to enjoy the sights and sounds of Sydney harbor on this fabulous 1922 timber barquentine. The crew was lovely, very helpful and full of information about the harbor and the sites we were passing (Governors House, sharks island, Sydney Opera House etc) The food was very good, better than most dinner cruises on much newer ships. Some sausage or spinach and feta triangles as appetizers were passed around first. Three different salads, two casseroles, one a mild chicken curry and another lentil and veggie one for the vegetarians - all gluten free served buffet style. Brownies for dessert. Drinks were available for an additional cost at the bar or as part of a package. The best bit, should you choose, you can even help raise sails (hubby did that) or even climb the masts. A great way to spend the evening. Thanks to Captain Pete, Howard our host and the wonderful crew members who are mostly international visitors who sign on for up to three months, volunteering for room and board onboard. Louisa was one young German lady who was doing it and an absolute delight to talk to. Thanks to all who made this a great evening.

We did a Sydney Sightseeing tour and harbor cruise. Graham our guide did a wonderful narrative of…read morethe various sights around Sydney. With a little bit of dry humor thrown in, he made it a bunch of fun! The second part being the harbor cruise was great, informative with great buffet food, drinks and helpful attentive staff. Great day all round.

We took a great tour of Sydney with Graham as our tour guide. He was really knowledgeable and nice…read moreand took great pictures of us at iconic sights. It was just the right length of time and the van was very comfortable.

Sydney Seaplanes is not just a place for a plane ride over the harbour, it also has a bar and…read morerestaurant and you can visit the empire lounge simply for a meal and enjoy the beautiful harbour scenery. Outdoor seating on the verandah or inside near the bar, come here for a relaxing setting. Although the outdoor temperature was a bit cold on the day we visited, they have outdoor heating and blankets to keep us warm. They have a top cocktail list and we began with one each. The flavours of these were lovely and refreshing and the presentation also fit the setting. Brunch always has to have a Bellini and this one was a nice mix of Champagne with white peach and vine peach liquor. The skyline swizzle was a mix of rum, açai berries, raspberries, fresh lime and bitters. Gin, pineapple, lime and bitters made up the Honolulu cocktail and it was awesome. Food wise, we left it in the hands of the waiter to order us an array of foods, beginning with some beautiful oysters and a vinaigrette. The menu is predominantly seafood, a natural choice given the proximity to the sea. From the sea menu, we tried the Balmain bug risotto, which was cooked just as risotto should be, and with the addition of nice small chunks of Balmain bug. Beautifully presented with edible flowers, Creme fraiche and edamame, this was a popular dish amongst our group. We also tried the yellow fin tuna tartare with avocado, black sesame and ponzu, accompanied by some rice waters. The kale and avocado salad with quinoa, chickpeas, seeds, pine nuts and mint was so refreshing and nice and light to go with the meal. We also had the swordfish steak special with sugar snap peas and a romasco sauce, a seafood lasagne and a side of bread and butter. It's a perfect location, lovely food and efficient service.

Amazing. Absolutely the only way to get to Berowra Waters Inn, especially on a magically clear…read moreSydney spring day like we had. The pilots are informative and it is a view of Sydney that is like no other.

Did we see a lot of whales? Yes Did we see some dolphins?…read moreYes Did we get to see whales breaching? Yes Did I also get really sea sick? Also yes if there's a swell on the day you're going not for the feint of heart. Probably 10% of the folks we had on board got sick- thankfully they hand out sick bags which are easy use. I just mention this as I've gone whale watching, fishing, and sailing in other countries and nothing was as rough as Sydney Harbour. Now this has nothing to do with this tour operator as it is 100% the conditions in Sydney. I'm thankful we went on a larger and more stable boat, some of the smaller boats looked like they were having a rougher time. Overall some of the best whale watching I've done with multiple sightings. Just maybe asses if you may get queezy with a lot of rocking!!

If you have seasickness, I recommend to get the two hour trip (I got the 3 hours). Saw some whales…read more Awesome. Crew are very entertaining. He didn't stop talking for 2 1/2 hours. If you're planning to take meds for seasickness, I highly recommend to go for it. Don't stay at the lowest deck. Stay at top. Barf bag are always available.