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Sydney Harbour 2 or 3-Course Lunch Cruise (Darling Harbour)

4.4out of 5, 317 reviews 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

Duration
1 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 150 people
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Our take

Captain Cook's lunch cruise leaves King Street Wharf 1 at 12pm on MV Sydney 2000. You choose a 1.5-hour cruise with two courses, or 3 hours with three courses, and you can book a guaranteed window seat. A couple we watched on the three-course top deck lunch had bread rolls first, then smoked salmon and a pea and watercress salad, and went out on deck once dessert was cleared.

Choose the option carefully. On our lunch cruises page we would skip the three-course, three-hour version: reviewers say it runs the same 1.5-hour route twice, with a stop at Circular Quay in the middle. The two-course sailing sees the same harbour in half the time. Drinks are extra on both and ordered at the table. The boat is wheelchair accessible on the main deck; the upper deck is reached by stairs only. Check in 20 minutes before.

Good for

  • A classic harbour lunch with a choice of courses
  • Groups with a wheelchair user, on the main deck

Think twice if

  • You want drinks in the price. Journey Beyond's lunch includes them
  • The three-hour option, if the harbour matters more than the meal

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

Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour from the upper deck with optional guranteed window seating, superb dining and attentive service.

From the listing by Captain Cook Cruises on Viator.

What's included

  • Guaranteed window seat (option to be selected at time of booking)
  • 3-Hour Cruise of Sydney Harbour with 3-Course Lunch (if option selected)
  • 1.5-Hour Cruise on Sydney Harbour with 2-Course Lunch (if option selected)

Not included

  • Drinks (available for purchase onboard)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 departure at 12.00pm.

Please check in at your confirmed departure point 20 minutes prior to departure.

Checking in

Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 departure at 12pm. Please arrive for check in 20-30 minutes prior to departure.

Where it ends

Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 departure at 12.00pm.

Please check in at your confirmed departure point 20 minutes prior to departure.

Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Seating on upper decks is via stairs only (no elevator) - please request accessibility information at time of booking if required.
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • By selecting the child fare, a Children's menu applies. Children 4-15 can receive the adult menu by booking an adult fare

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.

How it compares

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