Where do I board the ferry?

On weekdays (excluding public holidays), board at Circular Quay Wharf 6. On weekends and public holidays, you can also board at Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1. Both stops are served throughout the day.

How does the hop-on hop-off work — do I need to book a specific sailing time?

No fixed time is needed. Your pass is valid for the full day (or two days). Simply turn up at any stop on the route, board the next available sailing, and hop off whenever you like.

How do I access the audio guide?

The guide runs through the free POPGuide app on your smartphone. Download it before you travel — you'll need your phone charged and ready when you board.

What is the difference between the 1-day and 2-day passes?

A 1-day pass covers all hop-on hop-off sailings within a single calendar day. A 2-day pass extends that flexibility across two consecutive days, giving you more time to explore stops like Manly and Watsons Bay without rushing.

Does the route operate every day?

The route runs Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and on weekends and public holidays, but the stops and departure frequency differ between weekday and weekend schedules. Check the Captain Cook Cruises website for current timetables before you travel.

Is the Taronga Zoo ticket included in all passes?

Zoo admission is only included with the dedicated 'Taronga Zoo + Cruise' ticket options (available as 1-day or 2-day). Standard cruise-only passes do not include zoo entry.

Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Explorer Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

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Duration

12 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 48hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Hop-on hop-off ferry cruise (1 or 2 days, depending on pass selected)

Multilingual audio guide via the POPGuide app

Taronga Zoo admission (selected ticket options only)

Not included

Food and drinks

Personal expenses at stops

Entry fees to other attractions along the route

What to expect

1
Darling Harbour — King St Wharf 1
Weekends and public holidays only — board here to join the full harbour loop from the western side of the CBD.
2
Circular Quay — Wharf 6
The main boarding point on weekdays; the heart of Sydney's ferry network, steps from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
3
Taronga Zoo
Hop off to spend time with over 4,000 animals overlooking the harbour — zoo admission included with select passes.
4
Shark Island
A secluded harbour island with picnic areas and sweeping views — a quieter stop ideal for a short break.
5
Watsons Bay
Sydney's oldest fishing village, known for its beach, fish and chips, and views back across the harbour to the city.
6
Manly — Wharf 3
The northern beaches suburb famous for its surf beach, promenade, and relaxed coastal atmosphere.

Hop on and off at any stop along the route.

Meeting point

Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Sydney NSW, Australia

1Board at Circular Quay Wharf 6 on weekdays, or at Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 on weekends and public holidays. Download the POPGuide app before you arrive to access your audio guide. Present your ticket (mobile or printed) when boarding.

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