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Dogs on Deck Sydney Harbour Cruise

Tours Boat and harbour cruises

8 Reviews

1 hour

Overview

This is a short Sydney Harbour cruise built around bringing your dog along. You’ll board an intimate catamaran and spend an hour on the water taking in views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with a grazing platter included and BYO drinks welcome. It’s more of a social outing than a standard sightseeing cruise, with limited numbers on board so there’s space for both people and dogs to settle in.

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Why backpackers love it

If you’re travelling with a dog or staying in Sydney with one, this is a pretty rare harbour option. It keeps the planning simple with a central departure point and a short run time that fits easily into a day out. The small-group setup also makes it feel more relaxed than a big boat cruise, and the included grazing platter adds a bit more value than just hopping on for the views alone.

What to expect

The cruise departs from Man O’War Steps beside the Sydney Opera House and runs for around an hour. Once on board, you’ll cruise past major harbour sights while relaxing on a smaller vessel capped at 20 passengers, plus dogs. Dog-friendly treats and water bowls are provided, and there are plenty of photo chances with the skyline in the background. If you’re bringing a dog, it needs its own ticket, must be small to medium-sized up to 25kg, and must stay on a lead throughout the cruise. Dogs also need to be well-behaved, vaccinated, desexed and comfortable around other dogs and people.

What's included

1 beverage per person. Beverage included is either soft drink, juice or water (availability on cruises may vary)
Endless photo opportunities with your dog and Sydney's world-famous skyline
A relaxed 1 hour intimate harbour cruise, with maximum passenger numbers of 20 + dogs
A grazing platter to nibble on + pup-friendly treats and water bowls
Pup-friendly treats and water bowls provided on board
Restroom on board
Pick up and drop off at Man O War Steps (located next to the Sydney Opera House)

Features

Cruise past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a smaller, more relaxed catamaran
Grazing platter included on board, with BYO drinks welcome during the trip
Dog-friendly setup with treats, water bowls and space to socialise on board

Details

Additional details

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers of all ages must be accounted for to ensure that the maximum number of passengers aboard the boat is not exceeded.
Each dog must have their own ticket, with breed and weight details provided at the time of booking. Please contact our team prior to your cruise date, if your dog is attending the cruise, to secure a ticket.
For everyone's comfort, only small to medium-sized dogs are permitted. Maximum weight limit: 25kg
Dogs must be well-behaved, vaccinated, and desexed. This is a social cruise, so dogs should be comfortable around other dogs and people
Dogs must remain on a lead at all times throughout the cruise
For safety, dogs must be carried on and off the vessel by their owner or crew
Owners are kindly requested to ensure their dogs have relieved themselves prior to boarding
Maximum of 8-10 dogs per cruise. Dogs must be booked with an adult ticket

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Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.