We'll get the party started with your first cocktail free - a `Captain Cook Special' - as we depart for the exclusive eastern suburbs. The spacious open Star Deck is the place to be but don't forget to give the less fortunate land-lubbers a farewell wave from your cruise ship.
From 5.00pm the harbour jumps up another gear. On selected Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the sailing schools operate Twilight Races. Depending on the winds they can be quite spectacular with a mix of experienced and novice sailors tacking across the harbour, often with spinnakers set. The rule on the Harbour is cruise gives way to sail, and everyone gives way to ferries. Some sailors do like to push the boundaries if a win is in sight. One of the funniest sights we have seen was an 18-footer taking on the Queen Mary 2. A table is reserved for you on the dining deck should you prefer to watch all the action from our enormous picture windows.
When my husband and I visit Sydney we always take the Cocktail Cruise from Darling Harbour. It's only 90 minutes, we get a drink each and a lovely tray of nibblies and the view is always magnificent and (it seems) always different. Back on land in time to go in search of a meal. You've never really seen Sydney until you've seen it from the water.
We've also done the dinner cruise (for my 40th with a group of friends) which was perfect. And we've done the morning tea cruise before going to a matinee at the Opera House. The staff are consistently eager, fun and polite.
Friendly crew and good service.
We were short on time in Sydney & wanted to see as much as possible and the cocktail cruise was a fantastic way to see the harbour. It was very enjoyable & lots of fun.