We now accept Afterpay 
Yes, we cater for all of the above, we ask that you let us know if there are any dietary requirements at the time of your booking and a minimum two (2) weeks prior to your cruise.
GENERAL:
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- Our Sydney Harbour Discovery Lunch Cruise boards at 11:45am sharp and will depart at 12pm. We cannot wait for latecomers and recommend all guests arrive at 11:30am.
- Our Oz Whale Watching Lunch Cruise boards at 12:15pm and will depart at 12:30pm. We cannot wait for latecomers and recommend all guests arrive at 12pm.
- Our Oz Whale Watching Brekkie Cruise boats at 8:15am and will depart at 8:30am. We cannot wait for latecomers and recommend all guests arrive at 8am.
- Our Sydney Harbour Morning Sightseeing Cruise boards at 10am and will depart at 10:15am. We cannot wait for latecomers and recommend all guests arrive at 9:45am.
- Our Sydney Harbour Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise boards at 2:15pm and departs at 2:30pm. We cannot wait for latecomers and recommend all guests arrive at 2pm.
*All these cruises board at Eastern Pontoon in Circular Quay.
If you have a private cruise booked, all your departure details will be discussed with your cruise specialist.
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If you are really concerned we recommend you consult a pharmacist for some readily available over the counter preventatives or consult your medical professional. For our whale watching cruises we highly suggested all participants do this, as it is better safe than sorry.
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Shared Cruises:
Our Sydney Harbour Discovery Lunch Cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience. It is fun for the whole family, as kids and adults are bound to learn something new, including a buffet lunch and informative live commentary! See more information here!
Book a BBQ Lunch or Brekkie Whale Watching Cruise with us to enjoy breathtaking views of the harbour and cruise alongside the most magnificent sea creatures on Earth! See more information here!
Short on time? Sit back and relax, on our 1.5hr Morning or Afternoon Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise, while our live commentator will help you discover the secrets of the world’s most famous and spectacular Sydney Harbour icons! See more information here!
Private Cruises:
We offer an array of private charter options to suit your needs, from birthdays, to corporate events, weddings, Christmas parties and more. And with a range of different food and drink menus, and boats, your cruise will be personalised to you. Contact us today to enquire for your special event!
BOAT QUERIES:
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The MV Harbour Spirit can accommodate up to 216 guests maximum; depending on your party size and what you have in mind we recommend the following as a guideline for your Sydney Harbour Cruise with Sydney Princess Cruises.
Transfer: 216
Cocktail-Style Menu: 210
Buffet-Style fully seated: 140
Buffet Style informal: up to 180
Formal dining: 100
Minimum 2 guests (dependant on season)The MV Jerry Bailey can accommodate up to 185 guests maximum; depending on your party size and what you have in mind we recommend the following as a guideline for your Sydney Harbour Cruise with Sydney Princess Cruises.
Transfer: 185 guests
Cocktail-Style Menu: 185 guests
Buffet-Style fully seated: 90- 100 guests
Buffet Style informal: up to 120 – 150 guests
Formal dining: 90 guests maximum
Minimum 2 guests (dependant on season)The MV Pearl can accommodate up to 145 guests maximum; depending on your party size and what you have in mind we recommend the following as a guideline for your Sydney Harbour Cruise with Sydney Princess Cruises.
Transfer: 145
Cocktail-Style Menu: 145
Buffet-Style fully seated: 110
Buffet Style informal: up to 145
Formal dining: 80
Minimum 2 guests (dependant on season)The MV Ocean Blue can accommodate up to 16 guests maximum; depending on your party size and what you have in mind we recommend the following as a guideline for your Sydney Harbour Cruise with Sydney Princess Cruises.
Transfer: 16 guests
Platter-Style Menu: 16 guests
Buffet Style informal: up to 16 guests
Minimum 2 guests (dependant on season)As mentioned these are guidelines, so if you are unsure please contact us for further options.
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Please see below specific accessibility restrictions for each vessel below:
*Please note: unfortunately none of our vessels are accessible to fully immobile guests.
- MV Harbour Spirit – If the guests are able to walk onboard, they can then go back into their wheelchair straight after once onboard. The bathrooms are located down stairs, outdoor areas are only located upstairs, bar is located on the entry level.
- MV Pearl – If the guests are able to walk onboard, they can then go back into their wheelchair straight after once onboard. Outdoor areas are located upstairs, bathrooms and bar are located on the entry level.
- MV Jerry Bailey – If the guests are able to walk onboard, they can then go back into their wheelchair straight after once onboard. The bathrooms are located down stairs, outdoor areas are located upstairs and also around the outside of the vessel via steps, bar is located upstairs.
- MV Ocean Blue – As our smallest vessel, Ocean Blue is not accessible, it takes multiple steps to embark and disembark the vessel, bathrooms are located downstairs and indoor area is accessed via small steps.
VOUCHER REDEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Please refer to the link provided from your voucher provider. These cannot be booked direct in our website.
*If you have purchased your vouchers from Groupon, there are booking instructions and a special booking link in the email they sent immediately after your purchase, you must use the link Groupon sent you to book.
(1) Choose a date from the calendar (available dates have a green background)
(2) Select time
(3) Enter number of participants, voucher code (code beginning with GRP, LUX not the security code) and full names for all participants
(4) Add any additional information e.g. dietary requirements
(5) Enter your full contact information
(6) Click “Complete Booking”
(7) You will receive an email confirmation in your inbox
(8) On the day show a digital copy of your booking confirmation – no need to print it!
• Valid hours for vouchers:
Breakfast cruise: 8.15am-12.15pm (Saturday’s and Sunday’s)
Lunch cruise: 12.15pm-4.15pm (Monday – Friday ONLY) -
- Please refer to the link provided from your voucher provider. These cannot be booked direct in our website.
- Select the date you would like to travel on from the Calendar. Click a date to browse availability.
- Select how many Persons in your group. NOTE: You must enter all participants 5 years and older in the Person box. Enter all infants 4 years and younger in the Infant box.
- Enter each travellers voucher code, first and last name, contact number into the Person voucher redemption box. NOTE: Each person 5 years and over will require their own voucher. One (1) voucher code per person required. (When entering your voucher code please be sure not to enter an 0 as a O or vice versa or a 1 as an I or vice versa. Please be sure you have entered your voucher code as displayed on your voucher
- In additional information, please note any Dietary Requirements or Allergies.
- Continue to fill in all remaining required information.
- If all information is correct you will be able to finalise your booking by pressing ‘Complete Your Booking’ on the right hand side of the web page.
*Please note the voucher has been successfully redeemed when a green tick appears – if the voucher is showing as invalid and is displaying a red cross at the end of the redemption box, you will need to correct your entry – please exchange number ones (1) for the letter I and any zeros (0) to the letter O & vice versa. Please be sure you have entered your voucher code as displayed on your voucher.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
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We do not recommend you bring your own food onboard; you are going on a sensational harbour cruise, so why not let us take care of everything for you? We have a range of menus to choose from including light cocktail-style food, a range of buffets or fully seated three-course formal dining for your selection. Contact our team for menu options. We are sure to have something to suit your taste and budget.
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NO, we are fully licensed and governed by the NSW Liquor, Gaming and Racing Board. We operate under the same rules as going to a pub or a club so no BYO beverages are allowed. All beverages are to be purchased at our fully licensed bar. We have quite a large range of beverages to choose from for you to enjoy on your Sydney Harbour cruise including soft drinks, juice, beer, wine, sparkling wine, spirits and more.
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Yes, pre-paid packages are available for purchase and must be purchased by the entire group. Other options are to run a tab where you prepay a set amount and we serve only what you instruct us to or you have a full cash bar where everyone buys their own as they go along. Please contact our team for further information and options.
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Yes, we cater for all of the above, we ask that you let us know if there are any dietary requirements at the time of your booking and a minimum two (2) weeks prior to your cruise. In exceptional circumstances, if you or one of your guests wishes to bring their own meal we are happy to accommodate them.
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SAFETY:
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We do not recommend that you come on board with us if you have the following
Injuries such as, but not limited to:
- Neck, back, limbs etc.
- Are at any stage of pregnancy
- Babies or children under 4 years
BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS:
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When you decide you would like to book your cruise with Sydney Princess Cruises we require a deposit payment from you to secure your date and time slot. The deposit amount will be what has been agreed on by yourself and our team as per your proposal that you would have received when you first inquired.
Once we have received your investment we will forward you an invoice to confirm all funds have been received.
CARD PAYMENT OPTIONS
We accept the following, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, eft, cash. Note: VISA and MasterCard attract a 1.5% bank surcharge and American Express payments attract a 3% bank surcharge.
EFT Details:
Account Name: Sydney Princess Cruises
BSB: 062 020
Account No. : 10146500
Please use your invoice number AND/OR Surname as reference.
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Card Payment Options:
We accept the following, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, eft, cash. Note: VISA and MasterCard attract a 1.5% bank surcharge and American Express payments attract a 3% bank surcharge.
EFT Details:
Account Name: Sydney Princess Cruises
BSB: 062 020
Account No. : 10146500
Please use your invoice number AND/OR Surname as reference.
Payright:
We have partnered with Payright so now you can buy now and pay later. Available for purchases from $200 through to $10 000. Email [email protected] for more information.
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Final guest numbers and final money amount owing need to be paid two (2) weeks prior to your cruise. If your guest numbers increase for your Sydney Harbour cruise after this date you can notify us and the additional balance must be paid for at the same time.
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If your guest numbers decrease for some reason after you have confirmed and paid for your final numbers we cannot refund you as orders will already have taken place for catering and staffing.