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Matilda Cruises

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Address: Pier 26, Aquarium Wharf
Darling Harbour, NSW 2000

Cruise the gentle waters of Sydney Harbour with your choice of daily sightseeing and dining cruises.

For a slightly faster pace why not step onboard Matilda Cruises "Hop on Hop Off" Harbour Explorer - with seven stops around Sydney Harbour at all your favourite destinations, live commentary and the choice to disembark at one of the many locations and simply re-join a later cruise. Experience all Sydney has to offer by combining your cruise ticket with entry into your favourite attraction.

For those guests who like to unwind on the weekends, join them for High Tea at Sea every Saturday or treat yourself to Sunday Breakfast. Enjoy million dollar views and first class service aboard Sydney's most prestigious cruise ship MV Sydney 2000.

All vessels feature enclosed areas with complete window surrounds, or soak up the sunshine and experience the true atmosphere of Sydney Harbour from the spacious outdoor decks.

Tours

  • Express Ferry and Attraction Pass There are many attractions around Sydney Harbour which make for a great day out including There are many attractions around Sydney Harbour which make for a great day out including Taronga Zoo, Fort Denison, Shark Island, Watsons Bay, Luna Park, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Wildlife World. Jump on one of the rocket ferries from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour or purchase a Harbour Explorer all-day pass and hop on and hop off at your leisure throughout the day. Plus receive great savings on attraction entry prices with the combo tickets.

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    Jetty No 6, Circular Quay, Circular Quay Pier 26, Darling Harbour, Sydney Pier 26, Darling Harbour, Darling Harbour Circular Quay / Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay Shark Island, Sydney Harbour Watsons Bay Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Entry to Taronga Zoo or Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Sky Tower, Fort Denison or The Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Motor Vessel Full Day.
    Price*:
    $23.00-$58.00 Tour and Admission Prices vary according to Ferry & Attraction package
  • Fort Denison Express Ferry Guests can choose from a range of ferry, cruise and tour options, all available through Guests can choose from a range of ferry, cruise and tour options, all available through Matilda Cruises.

    Explore the island at your leisure with a Fort Denison Express Ferry ticket, departing approximately every 45 minutes daily from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, including your return ferry ride and National Park entry fee for just AUD20.00 per person.

    For an additional AUD10.00 per person (approximately) you can join a 45 minute guided tour departing from the Fort at 12:15pm and 2:30pm Daily, or 10:45am Wednesday - Sunday (pre-bookings direct with National Parks essential).

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    Depart from Pier 26, Darling Harbour, Darling Harbour Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Motor Vessel Half Day or less.
    Price*:
    $20.00 Tour and Admission Adult/Concession/Student
  • Harbour Explorer Cruise Spend as little as one hour or the whole day enjoying the sights of spectacular Spend as little as one hour or the whole day enjoying the sights of spectacular Sydney Harbour. Sit back and experience live commentary on the history and sights that make Sydney Harbour so famous.

    Matilda's Harbour Explorer has 7 stops around Sydney Harbour, with the option to disembark at any stop and explore then simply rejoin throughout the day. Cruises depart every 45 minutes, all day.

    Jump on board at Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Luna Park, Watson's Bay or Taronga Zoo. What better way to see the sights as you cruise under the Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House, around Fort Denison and view some of the most exclusive real estate Sydney has to offer.

    Cruise and Attraction:

    For and enjoyable full day out, combine your Harbour Explorer cruise ticket with entry into your choice of Sydney attractions and save up to 30 per cent on individual ticket costs

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    Jetty No 6. Circular Quay, Circular Quay Pier 26 Darling Harbour, Darling Harbour Pier 26, Darling Harbour, Darling Harbour Circular Quay Shark Island, Sydney Harbour Watson's Bay, Watsons Bay Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay Fort Denison, Darling Harbour
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Ferry, Motor Vessel Full Day, Half Day or less.
    Price*:
    $23.00-$39.00 Tour and Admission Cruise ticket. Additional costs apply for entry into some harbour attractions.
  • Harbour Highlights Cruise Harbour Highlights Cruise, Sydney's best value for money sightseeing cruise, with up to three Harbour Highlights Cruise, Sydney's best value for money sightseeing cruise, with up to three departures daily. See all the best-known landmarks and enjoy a harbour commentary while you cruise. Disembark at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour for a visit to Sydney Aquarium.

    Includes:

    1 hour and 15 minutes cruising

    Main Harbour sights and commentary

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    Jetty No 6, Circular Quay, Circular Quay Sydney Aquarium, Sydney
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Ferry Half Day or less.
    Price*:
    $30.00-$62.00 Tour and Admission Per person price includes cruise & commentary
  • Shark Island Express Ferry With great views and a spectacular setting in the Sydney Harbour National Park, Shark Island With great views and a spectacular setting in the Sydney Harbour National Park, Shark Island is the perfect destination for a weekend picnic; large grassy areas, shady trees or a gazebo available. Enjoy a relaxing ferry trip each way and spend a few hours or the whole day on Shark Island.

    Services depart from Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    Jetty No 6, Circular Quay, Circular Quay Depart Circular Quay, Circular Quay Ferry ride to Shark Island on Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Arrive at Shark Island, Sydney Harbour Travel back to Circular Quay, Circular Quay
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Motor Vessel Tailored.
    Price*:
    $17.00-$20.00 Tour and Admission Ferry + Island landing fee
  • Taronga Zoo Express Ferry Matilda now offers the fastest way to get to Taronga Zoo. Onboard our sleek Executive Matilda now offers the fastest way to get to Taronga Zoo. Onboard our sleek Executive Rockets your Zoo Express pass includes return cruise from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, including zoo entry and the Sky Safari cable car (subject to weather and other operational requirements).

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    Jetty No 6, Circular Quay, Circular Quay Pier 26, Darling Harbour, Sydney Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Ferry Full Day.
    Price*:
    $29.50-$49.50 Tour and Admission Cruise + Zoo entry

Contact

Contact Information
www.matilda.com.au
Pier 26, Aquarium Wharf
Darling Harbour, NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 8270 5188
Fax: (02) 9290 3858

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