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One Hour Private Sydney Harbour Sightseeing

60 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

Spend a full hour exploring Sydney Harbour aboard your own private water taxi. Departing from the Circular Quay/CBD area, this extended sightseeing cruise gives your group more time to experience Sydney’s world-famous harbour from the water.

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60 Minute Private Cruise $450 Includes 1–4 passengers
Sydney Harbour Sightseeing

A full hour exploring Sydney Harbour

Our 60-minute private Sydney Harbour cruise is $450 for 1–4 passengers.

Additional passengers are $25 per person.

60-minute private cruise
1–4 passengers included
+$25 per additional passenger
Circular Quay / CBD departure
Private water taxi
Sydney Harbour sightseeing
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Extended Sydney Harbour Cruise

More time to explore Sydney from the water

A full hour gives your group more time to enjoy Sydney Harbour than our shorter sightseeing options, allowing the cruise to extend beyond the central Circular Quay area.

Starting from the Circular Quay/CBD area, your private water taxi can cruise past Sydney’s best-known harbour landmarks while also allowing additional time to explore surrounding bays, waterfront areas and harbour scenery.

The exact route depends on harbour conditions, traffic, weather and safe operating conditions on the day.

  • Your own private water taxi
  • A full 60 minutes on Sydney Harbour
  • Departure from Circular Quay / CBD area
  • More sightseeing time than the 30 and 45-minute cruises
  • Suitable for visitors, families, couples and groups
  • Excellent for photos and sightseeing
60 minute private Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise
Why Choose One Hour?

Our longest dedicated sightseeing cruise

The 60-minute option is ideal for groups who want more than a quick look at Sydney Harbour and would like additional time to enjoy the scenery.

More Harbour More time gives your group the opportunity to explore farther beyond Sydney’s central harbour.
More Relaxed Enjoy the sightseeing experience without feeling rushed.
Private Vessel Your group has its own private water taxi rather than joining a large sightseeing vessel.
Great For Photos Enjoy more opportunities to photograph Sydney’s skyline, bridge and harbour waterfront.
Sydney Harbour Highlights

What can you see during a 60-minute cruise?

Starting in the Circular Quay/CBD area gives you direct access to many of Sydney Harbour’s best-known landmarks.

With a full hour available, there is more opportunity to continue beyond the central harbour and enjoy additional bays and waterfront areas.

The route remains subject to weather, harbour traffic and safe operating conditions.

Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Circular Quay
Kirribilli
Luna Park
Fort Denison
Barangaroo
Harbour Islands
Eastern Harbour
Waterfront Bays
60 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise Map

Explore the 60-minute sightseeing area

This map gives you an idea of the Sydney Harbour areas that can be explored during our one-hour private sightseeing cruise from the Circular Quay/CBD area.

Please note: this map is a guide to the sightseeing area and possible harbour route rather than a guarantee of an exact course. Your skipper will operate the vessel according to the time available, harbour traffic, weather, passenger preferences and safe operating conditions on the day.
Experience Sydney Harbour

See our water taxis cruising Sydney Harbour

See our vessels travelling around Sydney Harbour and get a feel for the harbour scenery, landmarks and views you can experience during your private one-hour sightseeing cruise.

Every trip can be slightly different depending on the conditions and route on the day.

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Private one hour Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise
Your Private Harbour Experience

Sydney Harbour sightseeing at your own pace

Unlike a large sightseeing vessel, your booking is for your own private water taxi.

This makes the cruise ideal for couples, families, groups, visiting friends and relatives, corporate guests and anyone who prefers a smaller private sightseeing experience.

A one-hour cruise can also be a great addition before lunch, dinner, an event or another activity around Sydney Harbour.

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Different Pickup or Destination?

Looking for a custom water taxi journey instead?

The $450 price above is for our dedicated 60-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.

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 $450 Circular Quay/CBD 60-minute sightseeing cruise. To enquire about the dedicated 60-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.

Short Harbour Experience

30 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

$250

A shorter central-harbour experience focused on Sydney’s most famous landmarks.

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More Harbour Time

45 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

$350

Additional sightseeing time for a broader Sydney Harbour experience.

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60 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

$450

Our longest dedicated sightseeing option with a full hour to enjoy Sydney Harbour.

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60 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 60-minute Sydney Harbour cruise?
The 60-minute private Sydney Harbour cruise is $450 for 1–4 passengers. Additional passengers are $25 each.
Where does the 60-minute cruise depart from?
The fixed $450 sightseeing cruise is based on departure from the Circular Quay/CBD area.
Is the water taxi private?
Yes. The vessel is privately booked for your group, subject to the vessel allocated to your booking.
What can we see during the cruise?
The journey can include many of Sydney Harbour’s best-known landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and surrounding harbour areas. The exact route depends on operating conditions on the day.
Is the map the exact route the boat will travel?
The map is a guide to the sightseeing area and possible route. The exact course can change depending on weather, harbour traffic, passenger preferences and safe operating conditions.
Can the cruise start from Manly or another location for $450?
No. The fixed $450 sightseeing price is based on the dedicated cruise departing from the Circular Quay/CBD area. For another pickup location, use the custom water taxi quote calculator.
Can I travel from one location to another?
If you require a different pickup and destination, use the custom water taxi quote calculator and add sightseeing time to your transfer.
Can larger groups book the one-hour cruise?
Yes. Larger groups can be accommodated subject to vessel availability and may require multiple vessels.
One Hour On Sydney Harbour

Enquire About Our 60 Minute Sydney Harbour Cruise

$450 for 1–4 passengers, then $25 for each additional passenger. Depart from the Circular Quay/CBD area and enjoy a full hour of private Sydney Harbour sightseeing.

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