Fun things to do with kids on Sydney Harbour

Year Round | Kids go Free | Dining with Kids | Daytime Escape

YEAR ROUND

Sydney Harbour is bursting with fun things to do with kids and the whole family.

Jump on the Taronga Zoo Express; head out to Watson’s Bay for a headland nature walk to Hornsby Lighthouse; pack a picnic and your swimming gear for a Shark Island hideaway; or join a whale watching adventure to see the gentle giants in their natural environment. Check out of great range of family fun available throughout the school holidays and weekends year-round.

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    Taronga Zoo Express

    Visit Australia’s most famous zoo, situated right on Sydney Harbour. The Taronga Zoo Ferry Express is the fun way to travel to the Zoo onboard a rocket ferry with express entry on the Sky Safari cable car directly from the wharf.

    • Entry to Taronga Zoo
    • Return ferry from Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Manly or Watsons Bay
    • The fun way to travel to the Zoo aboard a rocket ferry
    • Digital commentary and free wifi

    From $69.00 per adult

    Normally $75.00. Save $6.00.

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    Whale Watching

    17 May - 02 November 2025

    Sydney is the envy of Australia with a whale watching season that lasts over five months of the year. Over 20,000 Humpback whales make the 3,500km journey from sub-Antarctic waters to the Great Barrier Reef every year.

    • Approx. 2.5 hour cruise
    • Expert commentary
    • Family friendly, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating
    • Whale sighting guaranteed or cruise again for free*

    From $95.00 per adult

Kids go free!

For a fun day out with the kids, with a little adventure and a big dose of relaxation for the parents, you can’t go past our Family Bonus cruises. Sit back, relax and explore as much or as little as you like. Best of all one child cruises free with every full-priced adult.

How to Book a Family Bonus Child Free

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    Family Bonus

    Who doesn't love a freebie, especially when you are running out of kids activities. Head to Sydney Harbour where our family bonus cruises offer one child 4-15 years free with every full paying adult.

    One child FREE
    with every adult on selected sightseeing cruises

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    Classic Sightseeing

    Classic Cruises - Discover the most beautiful Harbour in the world with our range of sightseeing cruises passing the world-famous icons of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, stunning blue bays, hidden beaches, island national parks, towering headlands, botanic gardens, and the homes and playgrounds of the rich and famous.

    From $28.00 per adult

    Normally $32.00. Save $4.00.

  • GREAT VALUE
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    Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer

    When in Sydney travel like the locals do, on the harbour highway with the official Sydney Harbour Explorer. Up to 6 destinations, one easy to follow ferry timetable, expert local assistance and the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off as you like.

    From $35.00 Per adult

    Normally $42.00. Save $7.00.

Dining with kids

There’s a great range of family friendly dining cruises on Sydney Harbour too with new Family Bonus discounted Child Menus on selected cruises. High Tea is perennial favourite with the girls, the Top Deck Lunch offers fantastic value for family gatherings and the early Sunset Dinner gets everyone on the way home by 7.30pm.

Child Menus

  • LADIES DAY OUT
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    High Tea at Sea

    Sydney loves an indulgent high tea, and with good reason. At Captain Cook Cruises we gave it a modern setting and created the High Tea at Sea.

    From $89.00 Per person

    Normally $99.00. Save $10.00.

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    Sunset Dinner Cruise

    Year round, sun-up or sun-down, the colours of Sydney Harbour will welcome you onboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. A great early dining experience.

    From $95.00 Per adult

    Normally $115.00. Save $20.00.

  • FAMILY FAVE
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    Harbour View Lunch - Two Course

    Enjoy a Two Course Lunch cruise on the world's most beautiful Harbour with à la carte dining and endless Sydney Harbour views.

    From $95.00 Per adult

    Normally $99.00. Save $4.00.

  • TOP SELLER
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    Harbour View Long Lunch - Three Course

    Experience the ultimate Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise. Indulge in gourmet modern Australian cuisine expertly crafted by our experienced chefs as you cruise through the stunning Harbour with breathtaking 360-degree views. The perfect blend of relaxation and culinary delight!

    From $115.00 Per adult

    Normally $119.00. Save $4.00.

Daytime Escape for Carers and Kids

The Premium Harbour Experience is the perfect place for carers and young families to meet and relax in style. It’s a comfy lounge, a glass of wine by the Opera House, and selection of Australia fine cheeses and charcuterie board for the parents, all at a fun on-water venue the kids will love. The massive windows, ever-changing views and the myriad of boats criss-crossing the Harbour will keep the kids enthralled. Best of all everything is fully accessible with prams and wheelchairs welcome, the food and bar selection can be ordered directly from your reserved lounge via your phone, and the spacious accessible bathrooms are on the same deck.

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Because we all need time out!

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