Day Cruises

Day Cruises

Enjoy great dining cruises and jet boat thrills on Sydney Harbour and Gold Coast waterways.

For an experience full of action join Quicksilver Cruises where it’s more than just cruising to a destination. You can swim and snorkel your way to explore the beauty of marine life in our Quicksilver - Outer Barrier Reef, Wavedancer, Silversonic and Silverswift!

If that’s not enough enjoy the Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures Cruises!

Captain Cook Cruises - Sightseeing Cruises

The best way to see Sydney

Relax on board one of Captain Cook's many cruises and admire the views of Sydney Harbour – undoubtedly one of the great harbours of the world. Each cruise has outstanding commentary outlining where you are, the history of the various landmarks and interesting facts to give you a deeper understanding of the ports and the people.

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Captain Cook Cruises - Dining Cruises

The best way to see Sydney

Let Captain Cook Cruises show you one of the world's most beautiful and fascinating harbours, with commentary on all sightseeing cruises to inform you about this great harbour city. Choose from a buffet lunch, sunset or starlight dinner, Sunday breakfast or High Tea at Sea.

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Jet Blast - 35 Minutes

After venturing out of Darling Harbour, we jet to the closest, calmest harbour bay and unleash the full power of the jet at 75km/h with a continual mix of 270º spins, wild fish tails, wake surfing and awesome power brake stops. A continual mix of music keeps the jet boat rockin! For the ride of your life!

Operating times: Daily - 12.00pm, 2.00pm & 4.00pm

Sydney Harbour Adventure - 50 Minutes

Adventure seekers, imagine racing at 75 km/h through Sydney Harbour, under the Harbour Bridge past the Opera House and the Australian Navy Fleet before skimming around Fort Denison and the Prime Minister's Sydney Residence. Our experienced drivers stop frequently so you can catch your breath, take a photo and hear some unknown and fascinating facts of Sydney, Australia and its people. Finally, we head to quieter waters and unleash the full power of the Jet, where riders will encounter Harbour Jet's array of wild fish tails, 270º spins and awesome power brake stops. A continual mix of music keeps the jet boat rockin'.

Operating times: Daily - 10.30am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm

Middle Harbour Adventure - 80 Minutes

Come and experience some of the unknown reaches of Sydney Harbour. During this adventure, you will not only experience all of the adrenaline rush of the 'Jet Blast' and all the sights of the 'Sydney Harbour Adventure', but also discover the magic of Middle Harbour.

After heading through the main harbour with a few spins along the way, we take you between Sydney Heads to ride a few ocean swells before heading past some of Sydney's exclusive harbourside properties. Finally, we pass under the Spit Bridge and into the National Park and tranquil waters of Middle Harbour. This is one experience you will never forget.

Operating times: Sat & Sun - 9.00am

The Ultimate Scenic Adventure - 75 Minutes

This tour is a seamless combination of the Sydney Harbour Adventure which is 50 minutes of sheer adrenaline with a 15 minute seaplane flight over Sydney Harbour and its beaches.

Operating times: Daily - 10.30am

Waves & Blades - 55 Minutes

Feel the thrill of a 35 minute jetboat ride followed by a 20 minute helicopter scenic flight over the city of Sydney and its beautiful harbour beaches.

Operating times: Daily - 12pm, 2pm, 4pm

Ocean Thriller - 155 Minutes

If you're a thrill seeker that loves to kick start your heart with a dose of adrenalin then you should love this. Take a 40-minute Jet Boat ride over to Ocean World in Manly then get up close and personal with huge sharks, stingrays, sea turtles and wobbegong. Your dive will go for 30 minutes and all equipment is supplied.

Operating times: Daily - 10.30am

Paradise Jetboating

The Gold Coast is the Adventure Capital of Australia

Now you can enjoy the FUN and EXCITEMENT of an authentic Jet Boat Adventure in this wonderful location. Marvel at the power and manoeuverability as the pilots of these world-class boats perform their stunts through the beautiful Broadwater. Exciting 360° spins, awesome wake surfing, high speed drifting and incredible 'Beach Buzzing' in as little as 10cm of water will get your adrenaline pumping.

You can also be picked up in a unique, 10 seater open air stretch 'Super Jeep'. There are only two vehicles of their kind in Australia so you'll be sure to stand out as you cruise along Surfers Paradise Esplanade. Pickup is from central Surfers locations everyday at 10:00am, 12:00 noon or 2:00pm. Return trip will be either 12:00 noon, 2:00pm or 4:00pm.

Extreme Adventures depart hourly from Jetty 'C' Mariners Cove Marina, Main Beach directly into the Broadwater 10am – 4pm everyday!

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Broadwater Adventure – 55 mins

By far their most popular ride – full-on-thrills from start to finish – it combines exciting 360 degree spins, high speed slides and drifts, "beach buzzing" and heart racing nose-offs in as little as 10cm of water. From the sand-bars of Southport, past the Mansions of Sovereign Island, through the Mangrove channels of the Aldershots and along the secluded beaches of South Stradbroke Island. It's more than just a thrill tide... it's an adventure!

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Quicksilver Outer Barrier Reef

An easy and fun way to experience the underwater world. Get up and close with the fish life on a platform 4.5 metres underwater.

It is a national treasure and one of the true wonders of the world. The spectacular lagoon at Agincourt offers excellent swimming and snorkelling areas or for the more adventurous scuba diving is amongst the best in the world. Whatever you choose you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder.

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Australia Zoo Whale Encounters

Comfortably seating 130, this little ripper will be sure to get your heart pumping. On board, guests can take in the 360 degree views from large observation decks or listen to the amazing whales' songs using the underwater hydrophone. If this isn't enough to make a splash over, there's also onboard marine education to provide everything you need to know about these gentle giants as well as a free gift for every visitor. And to whet your appetite, there's a delicious smorgasbord lunch!

The vessel leaves from The Wharf, Mooloolaba QLD daily at 10am from 26 Jun - 1 Nov 10. Bookings are essential.

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