Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off 1 or 2-Day Ferry Pass
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Group size
- Up to 9 people
- Guide
- hi, German, Korean, cmn, Japanese, English, Italian, French
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Our take
This is a hop-on hop-off pass for the harbour rather than the streets, and we list it on our Sydney city tours page next to the Big Bus. One or two days of unlimited travel covers Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and Manly, with indoor and outdoor seating and commentary on your phone in seven languages. A 2-day pass covers two consecutive calendar days.
It rates around 4.2, and the honest comparison is the public ferry. Ordinary Sydney ferries from Circular Quay reach Manly, Watsons Bay and Taronga Zoo for an Opal fare, and fares are capped each day. What this pass adds is Shark Island, the Darling Harbour link and a route built for sightseeing. Attraction entry is not included, so Taronga Zoo is extra. Prams are fine on board.
Good for
- A day of island and beach stops without planning ferry routes
- Visitors who want Shark Island
Think twice if
- You already use Opal or a contactless card on the public ferries
- You want a live guide
Written by SydneySide Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked October 2026. How we review tours.
From the operator
There's no better way to see the iconic sights of Sydney Harbour than on a hop-on hop-off Harbour cruise. You can jump on and off at any number of stops, including Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and Manly. Simply disembark at any destination, stay as long as you like, then board another boat to reach your next sightseeing destination.
From the listing by Captain Cook Cruises on Viator.
What's included
- Convenient departures from Circular Quay & Darling Harbour, easy to fit into your sightseeing plan
- Indoor and outdoor seating, stay comfortable whatever the weather!
- Smartphone geo-tagged commentary in 7 languages, listen whenever you like, or just enjoy the ride
- Access to major Sydney Harbour attractions and precincts, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Manly & more
- Unlimited travel across Sydney's top Harbour destinations (select 1 or 2-Day Pass when booking)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Attraction Entries
Meeting point
Checking in
Check in at the ticket office to collect your boarding passes and timetable. First departure approximately 9:00am.
For the operators timetable, visit https://www.captaincook.com.au/info/timetables/#hop-on-hop-off--ferry-timetable
Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hop-On Hop Off 1-Day Pass is valid for same day travel.
- Hop-On Hop Off 2-Day Pass is valid for 2 consecutive calendar days.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.
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