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Australian National Maritime Museum

Australian National Maritime Museum: Our most recommended tours and activities

Sydney: Sydney Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

1. Sydney: Sydney Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Join a relaxing sightseeing cruise around Sydney Harbour with commentary created by the Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation and the Australian Maritime Museum. Discover the sparkling blue waters of Sidney Harbour, along with hidden beaches, pristine bushlands, and pretty botanic gardens brimming with native flora and charming islands. Choose between a Inner Loop Sightseeing Cruise between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo and the Outer Loop Sightseeing Cruise between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay and Manly Sightseeing Cruises depart from Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.

Sydney: Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary

2. Sydney: Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary

Get your keys to the city of Sydney with a 1 or 2-day pass for the Sydney Harbour hop-on-hop-off fleet. Cruises depart from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour and allow you the flexibility of visiting up to 8 famous harbour precincts or simply stay on board for a round trip.  • Darling Harbour: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds, National Maritime Museum, Explorer Bus, China Town, shopping, restaurants, bars, ICC Sydney, Barangaroo and more • Watsons Bay: Home of Doyles famous seafood restaurant and one of Sydney’s best waterfront pubs. Take a short stroll to Camp Cove, the Gap and historic South Head • Circular Quay: Sydney Opera House, the historic Rocks precinct, weekend markets, Royal Botanic Gardens, Harbour Bridge pylon, restaurants, bars and the Explorer Bus • Taronga Zoo: Discover Australia’s amazing wildlife including koalas, platypus and kangaroos plus animals of the world. Park entry fees apply • Manly - A short walk to famous Manly surf beaches, ocean-front restaurants, bars and cafés

Sydney: Go City Explorer Pass 3, 4, 5, or 7 Attractions

3. Sydney: Go City Explorer Pass 3, 4, 5, or 7 Attractions

Maximize your time and save during your visit to Sydney with the Explorer Pass. Valid for 60 days, you can save up to 50%* off on combined admission fees at over 25 of the city's most popular and famous attractions. Choose between a 3-, 4-, 5-, or 7-day pass and get exploring. During your time in Sydney, you can use your Explorer Pass to enjoy the iconic Sydney Opera House with a 1-hour Guided Tour, visit the Australian National Maritime Museum, indulge in some fine wine tasting, take a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Sydney, and so much more. Choose from a variety of different experiences to enjoy with your pass: • The Sydney Opera House with a 1-Hour Guided Tour • The Rocks Walking Tour • Sydney Harbour Hopper – 48-hour ticket • Urban Winery Sydney Wine Tasting and Cheese • Magistic Cruisemart: 1-Hour Harbour Sightseeing Cruise • Taronga Zoo with Fantasea Return Ferry • Australian National Maritime Museum • Sydney Jet Thrill Ride • Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus: Discover Tour (Red & Blue Routes) • Sydney's True Crime Tour • Entermission - Virtual Reality Escape Rooms • Bondi Surf 2-Hour Board and Wetsuit Rental • 4-hour Bike Rental by Bonza Bike Tours • The Sydney Opera House - Architectural Tour • Blue Mountains Explorer Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour • Escape Hunt Sydney • Adventure Clues - Unlock the Rocks • Sydney's Razor Gang True Crime Tour • Maroubra: 2-hour Surfboard & Wetsuit Rental • Adventure Clues - Bloomin’ Botanic Gardens Sydney • Quiz Room Experience • 2-Hour Whale Watching Cruise (seasonal - back May 2024) • Adventure Clues - Secret Sydney • Adventure Clues - The Mad Botanist for Kids • Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park • Sunset Views & Twilight Hues Cruise with 3-Course Set Menu (adults only) • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park • Mogo Wildlife Park Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction list, including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. * Savings based on sample itineraries on Go City website.

Sydney: 1 or 2 day Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

4. Sydney: 1 or 2 day Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

Explore all popular Sydney Harbour destinations with a convenient 1 or 2 day Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. Take in the striking views of the city from a spacious ferry and get off whenever and wherever you wish to. Discover iconic attractions, hidden beaches, pristine bushlands, and botanic gardens and hop on and hop off at Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay and Manly as often as you like. Experience all the natural beauty of the harbour contrasting with the modern cityscape, such as the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, and the elegant buildings of Darling Harbour. Take advantage of the flexible route and departure times to embark and disembark at your chosen locations.

Australian National Maritime Museum: All-Inclusive Ticket

5. Australian National Maritime Museum: All-Inclusive Ticket

Spectacularly located at the waterfront of Darling Harbour and just a short walk from the CBD, the Australian National Maritime Museum is a distinctive indoor/outdoor attraction that’s great entertainment for all ages. The museum has one of the largest and most diverse in-water fleets in the world. Climb aboard the cold war submarine, the naval destroyer, the stunning replica of Captain Cook's tall ship HMB Endeavour, or the beautiful replica of Duyfken, the first European ship to reach Australia. The museum wharves are packed with a stunning fleet of vessels you can't see anywhere else, each with unique and colourful stories to tell of life at sea. Inside the museum, six permanent galleries showcasing the museum's historical artefact collection and an ever-changing program of temporary exhibitions bring alive Australia's deep connection to the sea, past and present. Overlooking Sydney Darling Harbour towards the city, the museum’s café is a perfect waterfront dining location and place to relax during your visit to the museum.

iVenture Sydney Attractions Flexi Pass

6. iVenture Sydney Attractions Flexi Pass

Treat yourself to a memorable stay in Sydney, admiring its glittering attractions and natural wonders with a convenient Flexi Attractions Pass. Check out 3, 5, or 7 sightseeing destinations during the course of 3 months. Your Sydney Flexi Attractions Pass allows you to save up to 50 percent on many of Sydney’s top museums, tours, and exhibits. Once your pass is activated, you are in no rush to visit your 3, 5, or 7 attractions. Indulge in enthralling sightseeing tours, cruises, watersports, and wildlife encounters with 3 full months of flexibility. Included Attractions: • Sydney Opera House • Australian National Maritime Museum • Manly Bike Tours • Blue Mountains Explorer Bus • Bygone Beautys • Chinese Garden of Friendship • Featherdale Wildlife Park • Oz Jet Boating Jet Boat Ride • Whale Watching Cruise (Seasonal) • Escape Hunt Sydney • Virtual Room Sydney • VR Kingdom • Entermission Sydney • Calmsley Hill City Farm • Adventure Clues - Unlock the Rocks • Adventure Clues - Secret Sydney • Adventure Clues - Bloomin' Botanic Gardens • Sydney's True Crime Tour • Haunted Sydney Ghost Tour • Surf Ski Paddle by Sydney Harbour • Sydney Archery at Bondi • Adventure Clues - Bondi Beauty • Adventure Clues - X-Fierce Nights & Neon Lights • Bonza Bike Tours - Half Day Bike Hire

Sydney: 2, 3 or 5-Day iVenture Unlimited Attractions Pass

7. Sydney: 2, 3 or 5-Day iVenture Unlimited Attractions Pass

Explore some of the finest attractions Sydney has to offer, unlocking the charms of the capital of New South Wales at your own pace. Choose from up to 30 museums, tours, and activities and discover them at your own pace with the Sydney Unlimited Attractions Pass. The Sydney Unlimited Attractions Pass allows you to save up to 40 percent on several of the city's top attractions. Once your pass is activated, get an early start and indulge in a bevy of sightseeing tours, attractions, cruises, watersports, and wildlife encounters over the course of 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days. Included Attractions: • Sydney Opera House • The Rocks Walking Tour • Australian National Maritime Museum • Manly Bike Tours • Blue Mountains Explorer Bus • Bygone Beautys • Chinese Garden of Friendship • Featherdale Wildlife Park • Oz Jet Boating Jet Boat Ride • Entermission Sydney • Haunted Sydney Ghost Tour • Surf Ski Paddle by Sydney Harbour • Virtual Room Sydney • VR Kingdom • Escape Hunt Sydney • Adventure Clues - Bloomin' Botanic Gardens Sydney • Adventure Clues - Unlock The Rocks • Adventure Clues - Secret Sydney • Calmsley Hill City Farm • Sydney Archery at Bondi • Sydney's True Crime Tour • Adventure Clues - Bondi Beauty • Adventure Clues - X-Fierce Nights & Neon Lights • Bonza Bike Tours

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What people are saying about Australian National Maritime Museum

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 209 reviews

Make sure you queue otherwise nobody tells you and you end up having to wait for the next boat. The seats upstairs are too close together and not enough room to take pictures. I preferred downstairs at the back of the boat and once you had taken your pictures the seats were more comfortable and had a lot more space.

a lovelly way to spend a relaxing day and get to explore the surrounding areas of Sydney with the Ferry. We specifially enjoyed Manly Beach area (Shelly & Manly Beach, incl. Shopping, Drinks at Manly Wharf) and then dinner at Watsons Bay.

Was a relaxing ride with some interesting facts thrown in . Enjoyed it!

A wonderful way to see all the major attractions in Sydney!

Excellent, informative cruise. Great value for money!