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Australia Day harbour cruises for 2023

Celebrate this Australia Day on the water.

Searching for a way to spend the Australia Day public holiday? Take to the seas on a day cruise in your city.

Whether you're seeking an upbeat cruising experience or you just want to relax, here are your Australia Day harbour cruise options for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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Our top picks for Australia Day harbour cruises for 2023

Fremantle Cruise

Fremantle Cruise from RedBalloon

Highlights:

  • Enjoy the view of Swan River
  • Seasonal lunch with drinks
  • Commentary and entertainment onboard
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QuackrDuck Gold Coast City Tour and River Cruise

QuackrDuck Gold Coast City Tour and River Cruise from Experience Oz

Highlights:

  • Open sundeck and indoor seating
  • Cruise past Gold Coast hotspots
  • Cruise past Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Sea World
Check availability
Sydney Event Cruises: Australia Day Cruise

Sydney Event Cruises: Australia Day Cruise from Groupon

Highlights:

  • Viewing deck to watch the fireworks
  • Buffet-style dinner
  • Onboard bar and entertainment
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Yarra River Wine and Cheese Cruise 

Yarra River Wine and Cheese Cruise  from finder.com.au

Highlights:

  • Cruise on a premium luxury vessel
  • Cheese platter and a bottle of wine 
  • Private skipper
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Australia Day harbour cruises in Sydney

CruiseInclusionsLengthPriceWhere to book
Sighteseeing Cruise
  • Commentary onboard
1.5 hours$25 per personRedBalloon
Private Night Cruise on Sydney Harbour for 2
  • Skipper and crew
  • Bottle of sparkling wine
1 hour$499 for 2 peopleRedBalloon
Sydney Harbour Hopper Sightseeing Cruise
  • Live commentary
  • See highlights of Sydney Harbour
1.5 hours$28 per personExperience Oz
Luxury Sydney Highlights Private Cruise
  • Australian sparking wine
  • Premium cheese platter
  • See highlights of Sydney Harbour
1 hour$499 per personExperience Oz
Private Sunset Harbour Cruise for 5
  • Experienced captain
  • Bottle of sparkling wine
  • Cheese platter
  • Allowed BYO food and drinks
2 hours$799 for 5 peopleRedBalloon
Private Sydney Harbour Cruise for 6
  • Antipasto plate
  • Drinks
2 hours$1,500 for 6 peopleRedBalloon
Rockfish Catamaran on Australia Day
  • BYO food
  • BBQ sausage sizzle option
4 hours$400 per hourRockfish
Australia Day Harbour Parade Cruise
  • BYO food
  • Bar onboard
2.5 hours$69.14 per personFantasea Cruising
Australia Day Ferrython Cruise
  • Gourmet lunch
  • Drinks and dessert
2 hours$58.50 per personFantasea Cruising
Sydney Event Cruises: Australia Day Cruise
  • Aussie BBQ lunch
  • Welcome drink onboard
4 hours$75 per personGroupon
Private Australia Day Cruise on Catalpa
  • Skipper and crew
  • Allowed BYO food and drinks
4 hours$600 per hourAnyboat
Private Australia Day Cruise on Sea Monkey
  • Skipper and crew
5 hours$725 per hourAnyboat
Private Australia Day Cruise on Morpheus
  • Entertainment onboard
  • Catering
4 hours$900 per hourAnyboat

Australia Day harbour cruises in Melbourne

CruiseInclusionsLengthPriceWhere to book
Melbourne Sightseeing Cruise
  • Coffee and tea
  • Commentary onboard
1 hour$30 per personRedBalloon
Melbourne City 2 hour Sightseeing Cruise
  • BYO light snacks and drinks
  • Tour city highlights
  • Cruise along Yarra River
2 hours$58 per personExperience Oz
Twilight Bay Cruise
  • Live commentary
  • Local birdlife sightseeing
  • Light appetisers
1.5 hours$56 for 2 peopleAdrenaline
Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
  • Tour city highlights
  • Cruise along Yarra River
1 hour$22.40 per personKlook
Yarra River Wine and Cheese Cruise
  • Cheese platter
  • Bottle of wine
  • Skipper and crew
1.5 hours$440 for 6 peopleFinder.com.au
Luxury Private Romantic Dinner Cruise
  • 3-course meal
  • Privacy dining on a luxurious eco-friendly cruise
  • Drinks included
1.5 hours$589 for 2 peopleFinder.com.au

Australia Day harbour cruises on the Gold Coast

CruiseInclusionsLengthPriceWhere to book
Champagne Sailing Cruise
  • A glass of champagne for each
  • Platter of seafood
1.5 hours$180 for 2 peopleAdrenaline
Gondola Cruise for 2
  • Bottle of sparkling wine
  • Entertainment onboard
1.5 hours$305 for 2 peopleRedBalloon
Broadwater Sunset Sailing Cruise
  • Gourmet snack plate
  • Sparkling wine or beer for each
2 hours$79 per personExperience Oz
Scenic River Cruise
  • Plate of nibbles
  • Drinks
  • Commentary onboard
1.5 hours$49 per personRedBalloon
Gold Coast Sightseeing River Cruise from Surfers Paradise
  • Snacks
  • Live commentary
  • City sightseeing tour
1.5 hours$45 per personViator
Morning Cruise
  • Complimentary cake, tea or coffee
  • Glass of bubbly from licensed onboard bar
  • Gold Coast sightseeing
1.5 hours$35 per personFinder.com.au

Australia Day harbour cruises in Brisbane

CruiseInclusionsLengthPriceWhere to book
Morning River Cruise
  • Devonshire tea
  • Commentary onboard
1.5 hours$33 per personRedBalloon
Midday Cruise on the Brisbane River
  • Complimentary souvenir map
  • Afternoon tea
  • Live commentary
1.5 hours$49 per personExperience Oz
Afternoon River Cruise
  • Commentary onboard
1.5 hours$33 per personRedBalloon
Scenic Pirate Cruise
  • Skipper and crew
45 minutes$24 per personRedBalloon
Fremantle Cruise
  • Lunch with drinks
  • Commentary onboard
  • Dessert
TBC$80 per personRedBalloon

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