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Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise
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Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise
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Offered in: English
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview
Get the best possible views of stunning Sydney landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge onboard a 35-foot (10.5 meter) catamaran. Relax and soak up the colorful sky as you cruise through the water at sunset while nibbling on an appetizer platter and sip on a cold beverage, or bring your own alcoholic beverages onboard with no corkage fee. Watch as the sun sets and the twinkling city lights come to life.
- Relax on a 1-hour sunset cruise of the Sydney Harbour on a catamaran
- See 360° views of the harbor on an intimate cruise (30 passengers max)
- Nibble on an appetizer platter and sip a cold drink (or BYO) as you cruise
- See the iconic harbor landmarks from the decks of a 35-foot (10.5 meter) catamaran
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What's Included
A relaxed 1 hour harbour cruise aboard a beautiful, spacious 10.5 metre catamaran with an experienced skipper and knowledgeable and friendly crew. An intimate harbour tour with maximum passenger numbers of 30
Pick up and drop off at Man O War Steps (located next to the Sydney Opera House)
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Restroom on board
Gratuities
A guided tour
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Man O'War Steps, Farm Cove Street, Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaReturn Details
Returns to original departure pointAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Passengers of all ages must be accounted for to ensure that the maximum number of passengers aboard the boat is not exceeded.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- OPERATED BY Sea Sydney Harbour
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise?
A:
The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers.
See all safety measures taken by Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise.
See all safety measures taken by Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise.
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A little disappointed...
Mike
, Feb 2020
We were unfortunately left a little disappointed by our recent experience. The boat was just shy of fully capacity which meant that it was a scramble for seats out the front of the boat, resulting in us sitting on the flooring for the duration of the cruise.
Secondly, despite being billed as an hour-long cruise, the boat didn’t dock until 8:20pm, and at a different location to that specified on our ticket! This would have been good had we not had plans immediately afterwards.
Finally, our ticket advertised a free soft drink and snack platter, however this only materialised at 7:50pm when a guest questioned where it was. However, BYOB was a perk (plastic cups are provided onboard) and definitely made the cruise more enjoyable.
Despite the above, we still had a good time, saw some great sunset views and managed to get some good photos around Sydney harbour.
Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a good time and enjoyed the views of Sydney Harbour.
The vessel that this experience is taken on is a sailing catamaran that has a casual layout on board. Passengers can move around while on board and the layout of this vessel allows for 360-degree views of the harbour. As the cruise is hosted in a casual style, there is no set seat for passengers on board, and the seating is a mix of saloon-style seats, cushions and netted areas - this is the style of the vessel, this is not due to the number of guests on board.
As this is an outdoor activity each experience does differ slightly as it can be impacted by weather. The crew’s priority onboard is to deliver a safe and comfortable experience for all and the elements can change the way the cruise is delivered.
On the evening that you cruised with us, there were some winds that came about while on the boat, and so the skipper needed to adjust the speed and route of the vessel to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. When winds are about, the vessel does need to cruise with caution, and this is just one of the reasons why we advertise the cruise as “a relaxed 1 hour”, as there are so many external factors that impact on the cruise duration. Nevertheless, the cruise returned to the wharf later than planned, giving passengers more time to enjoy the harbour views and more value. The decision to dock the vessel at an alternate wharf (merely 400m from the original location) was also made by the skipper on the day, to ensure safe disembarking of all passengers. This was a location closer to public transport and restaurant venues, and passengers were informed of this change on the day.
The nibbles are served on board at varied times, pending on the route and conditions on the water. The crew determine when they feel they are in an area with calmer water.
While we appreciate your feedback, we do hope you can understand that logistics for an experience on a vessel work differently to that on land, and the crew adapt the cruise to suit the evening, however, safety and comfort will always be the priority.
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Terrific
dollarbill
, Feb 2020
We had a lovely cruise through Sydney harbour. The crew was amazing with their commentary as well as their willingness to accommodate photos etc. The charcuterie board was a nice touch
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5 Star Experience
stephanator19
, Jan 2020
Our sunset cruise was fantastic! It was a small intimate group of only about 15 people. The two crew members Very friendly and even included a little history and information about the harbor for us. Snacks were great. The entire experience was five stars definitely would do it again!!!
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Don’t bother
hinky99
, Jan 2020
The captain offered to answer any questions but it would have been nice to receive a commentary of the history and names of the sights as we passed. We cruised in silence instead
Response from Host , Feb 2020
The sunset cruise that is offered as a relaxing harbour cruise on Sydney Harbour that includes nibbles and the option to BYO drinks, and the highlight is the stunning harbour views. Generally, it does not include a guided tour of the harbour, and the product description does not advise that this included, however the crew will endeavour to provide information on the harbour where possible. It is a shame that you had alternate expectations when boarding the vessel. As guests onboard are a mix of locals and visitors, not all on board wish to hear commentary of the harbour, hence the reason why the crew encourage questions if there is information you would like to know. The crew are always happy to have a chat with guests and provide them with further information on request. There is background music playing and guests onboard tend to mingle with each other also. We hope you enjoyed the views while on board, as cruising Sydney Harbour is often a once in a lifetime opportunity for many Sydney visitors.
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Enjoyable, Informal Alternative Sydney Harbour Cruise
MariaLIngeman
, Dec 2019
Our group had an enjoyable evening. An intimate cruise of Sydney Harbour during sunset on a catamaran. BYOB, snacks provided by crew. A wonderful and refreshing alternative to the larger and formal dinner cruises offered.
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Fantastic time!
corinne p
, Nov 2019
Very nice boat, great crew, and a beautiful sunset. Couldn’t have asked for much more. It was a good value.
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Beautiful
Stroma217
, Apr 2019
Perfect evening. 28 degrees in the day. Stunning views. Great crew. Lovely boat. Well worth this trip. Would recommend to everyone not just tourists. Softer music would have been a bonus played on the boat, given the setting but I really enjoyed the beautiful breeze, sunset and magical setting. Very good value for money. Thank you.
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