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Highlights
- Start the Sydney Harbour Intimate Luxury Lunch Cruise with Doyles & Balmoral Dining for a midday experience that combines relaxed sightseeing aboard a super-premium private luxury vessel, all-inclusive drinks, and waterfront dining.
- Begin your journey at Circular Quay where you'll settle into an intimate small-group setting on the Eastern Pontoon, enjoying uninterrupted views of Sydney’s iconic harbour as you cruise past its famous waterfront scenery.
- Make stops at waterside restaurants like Doyles on the Beach for a multi-course meal featuring entrée and lunch main courses with included drinks served alongside each dish.
- Return to your private vessel where you can unwind with cheese platters and unlimited beverages while continuing your leisurely harbour cruise.
- Experience an alternative to larger sightseeing cruises, offering more privacy and atmosphere. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request.
Your Experience
Spend a delightful afternoon cruising Sydney Harbour with waterfront restaurant dining, all-inclusive drinks, and an elegant atmosphere away from crowded sightseeing cruises. Board your luxury vessel at the Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay, where you'll complete ticket validation before setting sail. Once onboard, select your preferred seating area, relax with a drink in hand, and prepare for a leisurely harbour journey.
Cruise across Sydney Harbour on an intimate luxury vessel that stops at waterfront restaurants for a progressive multi-course dining experience. This private-style super-premium cruise offers:
- Waterfront restaurant dining: Savor an entrée at Doyles on the Beach, followed by lunch mains at another waterside venue.
- All-inclusive beverages: Enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served throughout your cruise and dining stops.
- Cheese platters onboard: Indulge in shared cheese platters while cruising through Sydney Harbour’s scenic views.
- Sydney Harbour sightseeing: Experience uninterrupted vistas of the bays, waterfront neighborhoods, and iconic harbour scenery.
- Relaxed small-group atmosphere: Enjoy a quieter alternative to larger cruises with an intimate setting.
- Dietary options available: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meal options can be arranged upon request.
The cruise concludes back at the Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay, after your afternoon of harbour dining.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private luxury boat
- All onboard beverages included
- Entree at a selected Sydney waterside restaurant, one per person with an accompanying drink
- Lunch main course at a chosen Sydney waterside eatery, one per person plus two drinks each
- Cheese platters served on board the vessel
- Check menu here: https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/cec5f494f8b3fd625f52438c62928b01-44171SYDNEYHARBOURLUNCHCRUISE.pdf
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Infants aged 4 and under can join the cruise at no extra cost.
- Cruise timings may vary slightly due to harbour traffic conditions; plan accordingly.
- The waterside restaurant could change for special events or late bookings, so check in advance if specific dining is important to you.
- From 1 April onwards, boarding will only be available from the Eastern Pontoon at Circular Quay.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable; ensure your plans are set before booking.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.
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Booking FAQs
Infant policy: Infants ages 4 and under can join the cruise free of charge. Timings: Cruise timings may vary slightly due to harbour traffic conditions. Restaurants: The chosen waterside restaurant may change for special events or late bookings. Hire type: This experience is available for shared or private hire, depending on your booking. Pickup location: From 1 April, pickup will only be from Eastern Pontoon in Circular Quay. Cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure do not receive a refund. Check menu here
Yes, the Sydney Harbour Intimate Luxury Lunch Cruise includes a private luxury boat, all onboard beverages, and multi-course dining with drinks at selected waterside restaurants.
Infants aged 4 years and under can join the cruise without any charge.
Yes, these dietary preferences are accommodated upon request during your waterfront restaurant stops.
The package includes unlimited beverages throughout the cruise and specific drink pairings with each meal course at the waterside restaurants.
While you can enjoy a more private experience, mandatory security checks cannot be skipped on board.
Starting from April 1st, the pickup location will be the Eastern Pontoon in Circular Quay.
Cruise timings may vary slightly due to harbour traffic conditions, so it's best to aim for punctuality.
There is no specific dress code mentioned; however, smart casual attire is generally recommended for such events.
Please refer to the cancellation policy provided at the time of your booking for details on how to manage any changes.
While no explicit bag restrictions are mentioned, it's advisable to keep luggage minimal and secure personal belongings during the journey.