From $35.00 Per adult

Normally $42.00. Save $7.00.

*Specials available on selected dates only and subject to limited availability. T&C's apply.

  • Approx 90-minute round-trip circuit of the Harbour
  • Commentary
  • Choice of 1 or 2 day passes
  • Combine with attractions

The official Sydney Harbour Explorer

NEW TIMETABLE with up to 20 departures daily!

When in Sydney travel like the locals do, on the Harbour highway. We’ve selected the best Harbour destinations and combined them into one easy to follow ferry timetable. Our 1 and 2 days passes give you the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off as you like, with the expert local guidance of our onboard crew.

  • Start your day from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
  • Visit Taronga Zoo, Shark Island, Watsons Bay and Manly
  • Choice of 1 or 2 day passes
  • Add entry to Taronga Zoo and save
  • Smartphone Commentary and printed Map & Highlights
  • Indoor and outdoor leisure decks
  • Free Wi-Fi

Easy, fast and flexible day pass tickets

Pack your day with adventure with a 1-Day Pass, or for only a few dollars more enjoy the flexibility and leisure of a 2-Day Pass. Combine your pass with entry to the Taronga Zoo for amazing savings.

1-Day Pass

  • Valid one calendar day
  • Family Bonus Kids Free - see prices

From $38.00 - $42.00

2-Day Pass

  • Valid two consecutive calendar days
  • Family Bonus Kids Free - see prices

From $40.00 - $59.00

Add Taronga Zoo

  • Includes Taronga Zoo entry
  • 1-Day Cruise Pass from $75
  • 2-Day Cruise Pass from $75 (same price!)

From $75.00 - $85.00

Big Bus Combos also available

Click here for details

Must-see Harbour destinations

Download the commentary onto your Smartphone before you arrive

Take control of your sightseeing experience with digital commentary available directly on your smartphone or or printed maps. Click here for details

Circular Quay

Bounded by the Sydney Harbour Bridge and historic Rocks district to the west, and the Sydney Opera House and Botanic Gardens to the east, Circular Quay is a bustling ferry hub.

Taronga Zoo

Over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife. Free daily seal and/or bird presentations. Purchase the Zoo and Explorer combo and save.

Shark Island

It would be hard to find a more spectacular picnic spot. Stunning, 360-degree views of Sydney Harbour and a delightfully deserted national park for your own private getaway.

Watsons Bay

Local must-do `Watto’ is famous for its seafood, waterfront pubs, picnic spots, swimming beaches and spectacular headlands walks overlooking the Harbour and the Pacific Ocean.

Manly

You don’t have to swim at this iconic beach to soak up the atmosphere. Shop at the Corso, dine at waterfront cafés, find your favourite gelato flavour or take a nature walk.

Darling Harbour

Start or finish your day at Darling Harbour, surrounded by restaurants, nightclubs and hotels at King Street Wharf, Barangaroo and Cockle Bay.

Timetables

  • Operates daily
  • Printed Timetables are issued daily on arrival or onboard
  • Special timetables may operate on selected dates - see the notes shown on the bottom of timetable.
  • Taronga Zoo: Guests holding Cruise & Zoo Combo tickets may access the zoo via the Lower Zoo Entrance just a short walk from the wharf. Guests with ferry only tickets are required to enter via the Main Entrance at the top of the hill. Access is via a public bus (at own expense).

Prices & More Info

See Legend below for variations

Darling Harbour - King St WharfCircular Quay - Wharf 6Taronga ZooShark IslandWatsons BayManly - Wharf 3Watsons BayShark Island Taronga Zoo Circular Quay - Wharf 6Darling Harbour - King St Wharf
9:00am# Wharf 39:15am9:30am9:35am9:45am10:00am10:15am10:32am
9:35am9:50am9:50am10:05am
10:05am10:20am10:20am10:45am
10:32am10:50am10:55am11:05am11:20am11:35am11:55am
10:45am Wharf 311:00am11:15am11:15am11:30am
11:30am11:45am11:45am12:10pm*
11:55am12:10pm12:25pm12:40pm12:55pm1:10pm1:25pm 1:40pm*
Darling Harbour - King St WharfCircular Quay - Wharf 6Taronga ZooShark IslandWatsons BayManly - Wharf 3Watsons BayShark IslandTaronga ZooCircular Quay - Wharf 6Darling Harbour - King St Wharf
12:50pm# Wharf 11:05pm1:20pm1:20pm1:35pm1:50pm
1:50pm Wharf 12:05pm2:20pm2:35pm2:35pm2:50pm3:05pm3:20pm
2:20pm# Wharf 12:35pm2:45pm2:55pm3:10pm3:30pm3:35pm3:50pm
3:20pm Wharf 13:35pm3:55pm3:55pm4:05pm4:10pm4:25pm4:40pm
3:50pm4:10pm4:25pm4:40pm4:50pm5:05pm
5:05pm5:35pm5:50pm6:10pm 6:25pm*


Timetable Commencing 07 December 2024 | Updated 3 December November 2024

Hop On Hop Off Weekend Leisure & Tourist Services: Saturday to Sunday and public holidays

Legend: #Pick-up only | *Set down only

Closed: 25-Dec-24 (Christmas Day), 26-Dec-24 (Boxing Day), 26-Jan-25 (Australia Day)

Limited Timetables Operates: 31-Dec (New Year’s Eve), 01-Jan-25 (New Year’s Day) - Click here for details

Shark Island Closed: 25-Dec-24, 26-Dec-24, 31-Dec-24. 01-Jan-25, 15-Jan-25, 17-Jan-25, 26-Jan-25, 30-Jan-25 to 13-Feb-25

See Legend below for variations

Darling Harbour King St Wharf

Circular Quay - Wharf 6Taronga ZooShark IslandWatsons BayManly - Wharf 3Watsons BayShark Island Taronga Zoo Circular Quay - Wharf 6Darling Harbour King St Wharf
7:15am#^7:35am^
7:35am^8:00am^8:00am^8:20am^
8:20am^8:40am^8:40am^9:00am^
9:05am9:15am9:20am9:30am9:45am10:00am10:20am*
9:15am# Wharf 39:30am9:45am

9:45am

9:55am
9:55am10:10am10:10am10:30am
10:30am Wharf 310:45am11:00am11:00am11:10am*
11:00am11:15am11:20am11:30am11:45am12:00pm12:20pm
11:50am#12:05pm12:05pm12:15pm12:30pm
Darling Harbour King St WharfCircular Quay - Wharf 6Taronga ZooShark IslandWatsons BayManly - Wharf 3Watsons BayShark IslandTaronga ZooCircular Quay - Wharf 6Darling Harbour King St Wharf
12:20pm12:35pm12:50pm1:05pm1:20pm1:30pm1:35pm1:50pm
12:30pm Wharf 112:45pm1:00pm1:00pm1:15pm
1:15pm1:30pm1:45pm2:00pm2:15pm2:25pm2:40pom3:00pm*
2:15pm2:30pm2:45pm3:00pm3:15pm3:25pm3:30pm3:40pm*
3:45pm#@4:10pm@
4:50pm#5:00pm*
4:10pm^^4:30pm4:40pm4:55pm^^

5:20pm^^

5:20pm^5:40pm^5:40pm^6:00pm^
6:00pm^6:20pm^6:20pm^6:40pm^
6:40pm^7:00pm^7:00pm^7:20pm^*


Timetable Commencing 13 December 2024 | Updated 12 December 2024

  • Hop On Hop Off Midweek Leisure & Tourist Services: Monday to Friday
  • Commuter Services: Monday to Friday excluding public holidays

Legend: #Pick-up only | *Set down only | ^ Commuter Services | ^^ Mixed Commuter, Leisure & Tourist service | @ Discontinued from 07-Dec-24

Closed: 25-Dec-24 (Christmas Day), 26-Dec-24 (Boxing Day), 26-Jan-25 (Australia Day)

Limited Timetables Operates: 31-Dec-244 (New Year’s Eve), 01-Jan-25 (New Year’s Day) - Click here for details

Shark Island Closed: 25-Dec-24, 26-Dec-24, 31-Dec-24. 01-Jan-25, 15-Jan-25, 17-Jan-25, 26-Jan-25, 30-Jan-25 to 13-Feb-25


Prices

Hop On Hop Off Cruise Only

Valid to 31-Mar-20251-Day Pass2-Day Pass
Adult Retail
Adult Online Special from

Child 4-15yrs
Family Bonus
(2ad, 2ch)
$42
$38

$28
$84
$59
$40

$39
$118
Valid from 01-Apr-20251-Day Pass2-Day Pass
Adult Retail
Child 4-15yrs
Family Bonus
(2ad, 2ch)
$44
$29
$88
$60
$40
$120

Taronga Zoo Combos

Valid to 31-Mar-20251-Day Pass + Zoo2-Day Pass + Zoo
Adult Retail
Adult Online Special from
Child 4-15yrs
Child Online Special from
$79
$75

$52
n/a
$85
$75

$62
n/a

Valid from 01-Apr-20251-Day Pass + Zoo2-Day Pass + Zoo
Adult Retail
Child 4-15yrs
$85
$55
$89
$65

Family Bonus

Simply book online and enter promo code FAMILY at the check-out page. One child 4-15 years cruises for free with every full paying adult. Not valid with Book Online specials or Attraction Combos. Full details

Retail rates are valid to 31-March-2026. All prices are per person. Special subject to change.

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Captain Cook Cruises' guests receive special rates at selected parking stations when you pre-book your car park online with Wilson Parking.

Remember to check with local authorities for special event road closures.

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  • Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck of rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom, however not at destinations are wheelchair accessible. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Our Fleet
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Credit card fraud - At check-in you will be required to present the credit card used to purchase your cruise online

Wharf Check-in Offices

Choose a departure from Circular Quay Wharf 6 (Daily) or Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 (Sat-Sun) based on the Hop on Hop off timetable above to collect your boarding passes and daily timetable.

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