BY FERRY · SYDNEY FERRY TRIPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend with one free day: 5 sydney ferry trips worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the sailing detail that decides it.
This 10-hour small-group trip combines Echo Point, Scenic World’s Railway, Skyway, Cableway and rainforest walk with Sydney Zoo and a Parramatta River ferry ride. Guides such as Scottie, Phil, Lloyd and Rod are known for lively commentary. Expect an early start, a full schedule, and lunch at your own expense.
“Excellent Great driver great passionate guided no regrets thanks👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍”
Take a return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour to Taronga Zoo, where you can spend a full day among more than 5,000 animals. Explore at your own pace, attend free keeper talks, and see Sydney Harbour and the Opera House from the zoo grounds. Collect your combined ticket from Fantasea Cruises.
“This is a self-guided tour, as there is no tour guide. However, my husband and I really enjoyed our time at Taronga Zoo. The zoo is well-organized and easy to explore at our own pace. We had plenty of time to see a wide variety of animals and take photos along the way. The booking includes both zoo admission and round-trip ferry tickets, which made the trip very convenient. The ferry ride itself was a wonderful experience, offering great views of the Sydney Harbour. We also loved the beautiful view of the Sydney Opera House from the zoo—it’s truly breathtaking. Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable day, and we…”
Travel by Captain Cook Cruises from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to Taronga Zoo, with harbour commentary and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison. Your ticket includes round-trip ferry travel and zoo entry. Allow four to eight hours for keeper talks, animal shows, Australian wildlife, and the zoo’s famous harbour outlook.
“The zoo is huge and the ferry ride to the location was beautiful. My favourite part was the Seal Show, well done.”
Start with Sydney CBD pickup at 6:40 am, then visit Glenbrook, three Blue Mountains lookouts, Scenic World, Katoomba Cascades, Leura, and Sydney Zoo. Ride the Skyway, Railway, and Cableway, take a koala photo, and finish with a ferry to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ronnie, Karen, Chris, Adrian, and David keep the busy day moving.
“Ronnie was excellent captain of our ship. Good driving skill.on time and energetic person. Me and my mother enjoy the ride by carrying out with more memories .”
Captain Cook Cruises gives you a flexible ferry pass for Sydney Harbour, with frequent services linking Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Manly, Shark Island and Darling Harbour. Ride indoors or outside, use optional phone commentary in seven languages, and plan your own day without a live guide or fixed tour group.
“Nice way to see the sights of Sydney! Convenient dock close to the train.. Enjoyed the different stops, very enjoyable day!!”
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