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Top 3 Christmas Tours in Sydney

3 tours  ·  from $106 a head

The good christmas tours fill up in summer and the best go first. Below: the 3 to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.

Christmas Day Cruise on Sydney Harbour - From Circular Quay to the open harbour
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Christmas Day Cruise on Sydney Harbour

1.Christmas Day Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $121Our pick

Join Sydney Princess Cruises at Circular Quay for a noon Christmas lunch cruise, returning at 3pm. You’ll share a table, choose from seafood, roast meats, salads, and Christmas pudding, and have beer, wine, sparkling wine, soft drinks, and juice included. The boat’s indoor cabin and outdoor decks offer different ways to take in the harbour.

“Try and get a seat upstairs to get a better view. Our view was obstructed by a couple of palm trees pretending to be Xmas trees. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pity about the weather but at least it was not too choppy. The food was quite Read more”

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Christmas Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour - Walsh Bay at noon: a straightforward start
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Christmas Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

2.Christmas Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $105Best value

Spend Christmas Day aboard the MV Vagabond Spirit, a modern catamaran cruising Sydney Harbour from Walsh Bay. The three-hour lunch includes seafood and carvery, dessert, tea and coffee, music, Christmas bon-bons and a Santa visit. Enjoy the views from the outdoor decks, or buy a drink from the licensed bar. The cruise starts at noon and returns to its meeting point.

“Our 1st trip from UK to Aus - prebooked this lunch in the Summer. We were concerned when looking at recent reviews about the Star that indicated a very poor rating - but needn't have worried as all was brilliant; staff (friendly and helpful), fRead more”

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Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour - The harbour, the Opera House, and the bridge
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Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

3.Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $105

Board Vagabond Cruises at King Street Wharf at 7 pm on Christmas Day for an approximately three-hour harbour cruise. Expect a buffet of seafood, roast meats, salads, and desserts, plus Christmas music, bon-bons, and views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Coffee and tea are included; alcoholic drinks cost extra.

“So much fun and a great way to spend Christmas! I didn’t have any family or friends while I was in Australia for work but quickly made friends on this cruise! Amazing food and outstanding views!”

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