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Fantasea Cruising
Fantasea Cruising
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8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Fantasea Cruising delivers Australia’s most personalised experiences on the water. With the flexibility to cater for 2 to 1200 people, we offer charters in a range of vessel sizes from 16 seater water taxis to large vessels across a range of locations. Our fleet on Sydney Harbour operates evening cruises, special event cruises like Vivid & New Year’s Eve and daily whale watching cruises. Our whale watching cruises are unique to Sydney with a marine biologist on every departure and a hydrophone to hear the whale song underwater. Our fleet of water taxis not only offer point to point services to move people around Sydney with not a traffic light in sight, the sunset cruises and our exclusive picnic on Sydney Harbour are experiences not to be missed. On Pittwater, north of Sydney, we operate ferry services between Ettalong, Wagstaffe and Palm Beach. We also operate whale watching from Palm Beach during season.
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Gloria K
1 contribution
Mar 2023
This zoo is amazing! It is very well organized so you don't walk in circles to find your favorite animal. It is very family friendly with hands-on activities for kids that are simultaneously educational and fun. Fantasea provided timely crossings with good commentary at a very good price.
Written March 14, 2023
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Karen
Poole, UK16 contributions
May 2022
As a solo traveller, decided to take this easy quick 60 mins harbour tour.
I took the last option available re timings, Only me and 2 other guests and the guide.
Really lovely chap and very helpful.
Gave all the information etc regards to the areas passing locations of what etc.
The weather wasn't great at all so limited to go outside due to such rain.
Lovely touch that they offer blankets to keep you warm.
Its defo worth a go as great little tour at such a small cost and you get amazing views of going out in the harbour and coming back in at dusk.
I took the last option available re timings, Only me and 2 other guests and the guide.
Really lovely chap and very helpful.
Gave all the information etc regards to the areas passing locations of what etc.
The weather wasn't great at all so limited to go outside due to such rain.
Lovely touch that they offer blankets to keep you warm.
Its defo worth a go as great little tour at such a small cost and you get amazing views of going out in the harbour and coming back in at dusk.
Written May 26, 2022
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jayZed
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Couples
I had booked the midnight fireworks cruise last minute on the Ocean Adventurer which turned out to be the Ocean Surfer. Boarding was on time which was great but there was a lot of push and shove due to people cutting in line.
On board the vessel , secured a nice seat the cruise began around the west side of the harbour bridge. It was pitch black so couldn’t see much other than the crowded parts around the harbour. Would’ve been great if we could go closer to Luna Park and see the Opera House from a distance , but I believe due to the exclusion zone it wasn’t possible.
The vessel had 2 levels. The back was an open area with a roof and had a bow which was the open area . The captain was very courteous by spinning the boat around while the fireworks were happening so everyone had their fair share of the harbour bridge.
Would I return ? Maybe on the Manly NYE cruise as it’s position on the East Side of the harbour bridge :D
Thank you and Happy New Year !!!!
On board the vessel , secured a nice seat the cruise began around the west side of the harbour bridge. It was pitch black so couldn’t see much other than the crowded parts around the harbour. Would’ve been great if we could go closer to Luna Park and see the Opera House from a distance , but I believe due to the exclusion zone it wasn’t possible.
The vessel had 2 levels. The back was an open area with a roof and had a bow which was the open area . The captain was very courteous by spinning the boat around while the fireworks were happening so everyone had their fair share of the harbour bridge.
Would I return ? Maybe on the Manly NYE cruise as it’s position on the East Side of the harbour bridge :D
Thank you and Happy New Year !!!!
Written December 31, 2022
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René
9 contributions
Jan 2023
We bought our tickets to Taronga Zoo, incl. return ferry tickets, online, for departure 8:50am from Darling Harbour on Sunday 22/01. We waited at the Fantasea shop and the ferry in front of us. 8:50 came and went, and nobody pitched up. 9am: I phoned the 1800 number twice, nobody answered. The mobile number listed was disconnected. At 9:08am the person arrived at the shop and opened up. He said that the ferry left at 8:50am but it left from the Aquarium wharf, not from the Darling Harbour wharf - - which is not stated on either the website nor on my email confirmation - this would have been VERY useful to know. He then said that the next ferry is at 10:10. So we left the shop to wait. He then ran after us and said he phoned and there is a ferry at 9:30 and we should come with him to get our paper tickets for the zoo and the ferry, as well as the timetable. If we had left on the 8:50 ferry, where would we receive our paper tickets? Would the email confirmation have been accepted? (If so, why did we need paper tickets?) He then apologised. The crew of the ferry were VERY FRIENDLY and helpful. It was a rainy day and they gave us kitchen towels to dry the seats if we wanted to sit outside.
Written January 25, 2023
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rosivdapirt101
Sydney, Australia81 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
I've done plenty of harbour cruises, this was the most unpleasant. Firstly for some reason the noisiest motors at the rear which vibrate a lot and have loosened the aluminium seats which make a deafening vibration noise at full throttle. It was really windy on the uncovered top deck so few braved that. The only other place to be is inside where the paint is peeling in places, but you could hardly see through the windows they were so filthy, so as to spoil the view and defeat the purpose of the cruise. Looked like they hadnt been cleaned for weeks or months. Cant say I'd recommend this one.
Written August 8, 2022
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Pulak B
Bengaluru, India2 contributions
Sep 2022
90 mins hopper cruise was excellent. Starts from Darling Harbour Aquarium Wharf, right in front of the SeaLife aquarium. Takes you on a ride along the harbour with stops at Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo and Watsons Bay. You can either hop off of the cruise at any of the stops and take the next one, or you can choose to sit through the entire return journey. We took our seats on the top deck and got great views of the harbour bridge and the opera house.
Written September 15, 2022
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Donna R
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
We went on Fantasy cruise for New Year’s Eve fireworks! The boat was terrible everyone crowded at the back because there was no where else to view the fire works. All night you had to fight for your position. The cruise was also on the wrong side of the harbour bridge this was not mentioned when booking. Would look at another cruise to see fire works don’t recommend this company. Also the staff weren’t at the dock when everyone is lining up so that was badly handled.
Written January 4, 2023
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Dan
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Jun 2022 • Couples
Not impressed with the process, and lack of information provided, we rushed to get there for the 9:30 ish ferry and it was not running and was not advised of this, then having to wait an hour before the first ferry of that day.
On the positive side the guy in the booth on the wharf was super friendly and helpful. Ferries clean and tidy. You need to also fix your website as it was nearly impossible to find the timetable to get back using a phone.
On the positive side the guy in the booth on the wharf was super friendly and helpful. Ferries clean and tidy. You need to also fix your website as it was nearly impossible to find the timetable to get back using a phone.
Written June 13, 2022
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Colleen Morgan
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Feb 2020
I went on the Sydney Harbour Cruise with my daughters . The staff were very engaging, you receive your first drinks free of charge. We were able to get some lovely pictures of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. We also got to see various other points of interest while on this cruise. All-in-all, a must see and do. Preferably book in advance.
Written February 3, 2020
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MYMC5
Brisbane Region, Australia10 contributions
Mar 2020
Lovely way to see the Harbour. We (hubby, 15yr and 17yr) enjoyed sitting back with a drink and seeing the beautiful harbour from the water, sunset was stunning.
The vessel was clean, staff friendly and departed on time. Make sure you follow instructions to the correct jetty (Opera House side of Circular Quay).
Enjoy.
The vessel was clean, staff friendly and departed on time. Make sure you follow instructions to the correct jetty (Opera House side of Circular Quay).
Enjoy.
Written April 8, 2020
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Palmie
Jerusalem, Israel6 contributions
Hi - I have booked a cruise tonight and have printed my etickets. I have been sent an email saying I need to pick up my tickets today from pier 26. Is that right or can I use my eticket? Where exactly does the boat leave from - it’s the 10.30 fireworks boat? Hi hanks
Fransiska
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hi,,,I've booked fantasea whale watching cruise on 9july, but the forecast weather said its gonna be little rain in the afternoon. So, how if its really raining? Is the cruise can keep going? Or what else option do you have? Because I don't have another day for cruise, schedule packed. Thx for expalining
Luke Delaney
Townsville, Australia1 contribution
Thank you for contacting us. It's not the rain but the winds which effects whale watching cruise. If in any case, we have to cancel the cruise, you will get prior notice and we also get clear weather forecast one day earlier. Please let me know if you have any questions, you can connect with us on our Facebook page as well ie. FantaseaCruising. Have a nice evening ahead!
Jan W
52 contributions
Im looking to book a nye 20017 cruise. I would like to know which is the better company. Fantasea or Captain Cook. Im.looking for a dj, not overcrowded and enough toilets.
Luke Delaney
Townsville, Australia1 contribution
Hi Jan, Thank You for contacting us. We have several cruises planned for new year eve celebration. Most of the information is available on our website. If you could please share your email id, we can send you details & pictures regarding our cruises & evening plan.
Thanks- Team Fantasea Cruising
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