Private Sydney Harbour Sightseeing

45 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

Enjoy 45 minutes exploring Sydney Harbour aboard your own private water taxi. Departing from the Circular Quay/CBD area, this private sightseeing cruise gives your group more time to enjoy Sydney’s landmarks, harbour islands, bays and waterfront.

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45 Minute Private Cruise $350 Includes 1–4 passengers

Sydney Harbour Sightseeing

More time to explore Sydney Harbour

Our 45-minute private Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise is $350 for 1–4 passengers.

Additional passengers are $25 per person.

45-minute private cruise

1–4 passengers included

+$25 per additional passenger

Circular Quay / CBD departure

Private water taxi

Extended Sydney Harbour sightseeing

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Our Mid-Length Harbour Cruise

More sightseeing than the 30-minute cruise

Forty-five minutes gives your group more time to experience Sydney Harbour while still being easy to fit around lunch, dinner, sightseeing or another activity in the city.

Starting from the Circular Quay/CBD area gives excellent access to Sydney’s central harbour landmarks, while the additional 15 minutes compared with the shorter cruise allows more time to explore the harbour.

The exact sightseeing route remains flexible and depends on harbour traffic, weather and safe operating conditions.

Your own private water taxi
45 minutes of Sydney Harbour sightseeing
Departure from Circular Quay / CBD area
More sightseeing time than the 30-minute cruise
Suitable for visitors, couples, families and groups
Excellent for photographs and harbour sightseeing

Sydney Harbour Highlights

See more of Sydney Harbour in 45 minutes

The exact route can vary, but a 45-minute cruise from the Circular Quay/CBD area provides excellent access to many well-known Sydney Harbour sights.

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Circular Quay

Fort Denison

Kirribilli

Luna Park

Barangaroo

Sydney Skyline

Garden Island

Woolloomooloo

Eastern Harbour

Sydney Harbour Islands

45 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise Map

Explore the 45-minute sightseeing route

This custom map gives you an idea of the harbour area normally available during our 45-minute private sightseeing cruise from the Circular Quay/CBD area.

Please note: this map is a guide to the typical sightseeing area and route rather than a guarantee of an exact course. The skipper will make the best use of the available 45 minutes depending on harbour traffic, weather, maritime restrictions and safe operating conditions on the day.

Your 45 Minute Experience

Extra time gives your cruise more options

Forty-five minutes provides a useful balance between the shorter 30-minute sightseeing cruise and our full one-hour option.

Departing from the central harbour gives you immediate access to Sydney’s best-known landmarks, while the additional time allows the skipper to continue further through the harbour where conditions permit.

The map above gives you a useful guide to the sightseeing area, although the exact course can change on the day.

Central Harbour Excellent access to the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and nearby waterfront.

More Sightseeing Fifteen extra minutes compared with the shorter cruise provides more time to explore.

Harbour Islands Enjoy views around Sydney Harbour’s islands and surrounding waterways where practical.

Flexible Route Weather, harbour traffic and maritime conditions influence the exact route on the day.

See Sydney Harbour From The Water

See what a private Sydney Harbour cruise is like

Watch our water taxis travelling throughout Sydney Harbour and get a feel for the views, landmarks and waterfront scenery you can enjoy during your private 45-minute cruise.

The map above provides a guide to the sightseeing area, while this video gives you a better feel for the actual harbour experience aboard our vessels.

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Different Pickup or Destination?

Looking for a custom water taxi journey instead?

The $350 price above is for our dedicated 45-minute sightseeing cruise departing from the Circular Quay/CBD area.

If you want to depart from another location, travel to another destination or add sightseeing time to a normal water taxi transfer, use the custom quote calculator below.

Water Taxi Bookings for Sydney Harbour

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Choose your pickup, destination, passengers and optional cruise time.

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Groups of more than 135 passengers: please email Water Taxi for a custom quote. Online fares and booking requests are limited to our six-boat capacity, subject to availability.

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Important: this instant calculator is for customised water taxi journeys. It does not replace the fixed $350 Circular Quay/CBD 45-minute sightseeing cruise. To enquire about the dedicated 45-minute cruise, use one of the email enquiry buttons on this page.

Sydney Harbour Cruise Options

Compare our private sightseeing cruises

All three dedicated sightseeing cruises depart from the Circular Quay/CBD area and include 1–4 passengers.

Shorter Cruise

30 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

$250

A shorter private sightseeing experience focused on Sydney’s central harbour landmarks.

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45 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

$350

A mid-length cruise providing more sightseeing time without requiring a full hour on the harbour.

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Extended Cruise

60 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

$450

Spend a full hour exploring more of Sydney Harbour aboard your own private water taxi.

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45 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 45-minute Sydney Harbour cruise?

The 45-minute private Sydney Harbour cruise is $350 for 1–4 passengers. Additional passengers are $25 each.

Where does the 45-minute cruise depart from?

The fixed $350 sightseeing price is based on departure from the Circular Quay/CBD area.

Is the cruise private?

Yes. Your booking is for a private water taxi for your group, subject to the vessel allocated to the booking.

Is the route shown on the map guaranteed?

No. The map is a guide to the typical 45-minute sightseeing area. The exact route can vary depending on weather, harbour traffic, maritime restrictions and safe operating conditions.

What can we see during the cruise?

The cruise can include major Sydney Harbour landmarks such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and surrounding central and eastern harbour scenery.

Can the $350 cruise start from Manly, Rose Bay or another location?

No. The fixed $350 sightseeing price is based on the dedicated cruise departing from the Circular Quay/CBD area. For another pickup location, use the custom quote calculator.

Can I travel from one harbour location to another?

Yes, but this is treated as a customised water taxi journey. Use the custom quote calculator and add additional cruise time to your transfer.

What is the difference between the 30 and 45-minute cruises?

The 45-minute cruise gives you an additional 15 minutes aboard, allowing more time to explore Sydney Harbour beyond the shorter central-harbour sightseeing experience.

Can larger groups book the cruise?

Yes. Larger groups can be accommodated subject to vessel availability and may require more than one vessel.

45 Minutes On Sydney Harbour

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$350 for 1–4 passengers, then $25 for each additional passenger. Depart from the Circular Quay/CBD area and enjoy 45 minutes of private Sydney Harbour sightseeing.

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