4 Buffet Experiences in Sydney Worth the Ferry Fare

1.Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 2h 15m · from $53Our pick

Cruise from Circular Quay for 135 minutes past the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Botanical Gardens and Darling Harbour. An English-speaking guide shares harbour stories while you enjoy a buffet with 13 food options, plus tea and coffee. Ron is one of the guides you may meet; other named hosts include Ellen and Rin. Meet at the Eastern Pontoon on the Opera House side.

“Very wet and windy experience, but overall extremely entertaining with lots of factual information, banter and trivia about the evolution of Sydney from the early settlement times and the creation of the various iconic landmarks.”

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2.Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 300 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Board at Circular Quay’s Eastern Pontoon for a two-hour dinner cruise with Sydney Princess Cruises. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Royal Botanic Gardens as daylight fades, with time for photos and a buffet of hot and cold dishes. The cruise is relaxed rather than guided, so come for the harbour views, dinner and an easy evening afloat, not a running commentary.

“It was very relaxing. Food was good. Staff were friendly. Everything was good.”

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3.3 Hour Abba Tribute Show Harbour Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Board at Eastern Pontoon, near the Sydney Opera House, for a three-hour harbour cruise with a buffet meal, DJ and live ABBA tribute show by the Fabba Girls. Sing along to Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, or step outside for harbour views. The fare is $55 per person; drinks cost extra.

“Had a great time on this excursion. Very well organised and the hot buffet was plentiful. It was good that you could go outside on the deck and just watch the city views and still hear the party music. I would definitely book another one next time on my visit to Sydney.”

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4.Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise: 360° Glass Boat Views & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews

Spend 90 minutes on a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise aboard a contemporary glass boat. Eat a buffet in the air-conditioned dining saloon, then head to the mezzanine lounge or Sky Deck for open-air views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and more. Drinks are available to buy from the licensed bars.

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