Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Ladies and gentlemen: All aboard for High Tea at sea! Start your Sydney Harbour cruise in style with a glass of sparkling wine. Your tea is served with a delicious assortment of hot and cold treats that will tempt both your sweet tooth and savoury tastes.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Seating on upper decks is via stairs only (no elevator) - please request accessibility information at time of booking if required.
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking and we will aim to accommodate
What To Expect
Depart from Circular Quay aboard super-cruiser Sydney 2000. Your cruise director gets the party started with a refreshing glass of sparkling wine. It's a great complement to the views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, among other landmarks you pass, on this 90-minute cruise. As your vessel glides smoothly across the water, indulge on blinis topped with prawns, whole chocolate-coated strawberries, mini savoury pastries, petit fours and more from the stands.
Sample Menu
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Queensland Prawns on Blini
will dill crème fraiche
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Assorted Finger Sandwiches
of chicken & avocado, turkey & brie, smoked salmon
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Mini Sweet & Savoury Tarlets
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Mini Quiches & Savoury Pastries
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Classic Scones
with strawberry preserve & and vanilla cream
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Assorted Petit Fours & Macarons
Options
2pm Circular Quay
High Tea & wine: Sweet & savoury high tea platter plus a glass of sparkling wine Cruise departs: Circular Quay Wharf 6
What‘s Included
Glass of sparkling wine
Sweet and savory High Tea selection
Drinks (available to purchase onboard)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Harbour High Tea...
Adriaan V,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Harbour High Tea Cruise is truly a standout experience and an absolute must do. The selection of treats is exquisite, beautifully presented and just as delicious as they look, making every bite feel indulgent. What really sets this cruise apart is the warm and welcoming service onboard. The staff are attentive, friendly, and go out of their way to ensure a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The cruise itself offers an extended tour of the harbour and surrounding areas, giving you plenty of time to take in the iconic views from every angle. A perfect blend of luxury, scenery, and hospitality. Highly recommended.
Great trip for an afternoon
William S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic afternoon tea, it was delicious. Complemented by great views of the harbour, Opera house and bridge.
Overall this was a lovely...
Allison M,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Overall this was a lovely experience and one I would recommend to anyone wanting a nice high tea experience in beautiful Sydney harbour. The cruise shows you many of the wonderful sights of Sydney and we were fortunate to see dolphins as well on our trip. The food was delicious and plentiful. The tea options were very limited, and nothing special. We had to ask a couple of times for normal black tea, by the time it arrived the hot water provided to us had gone lukewarm. Unfortunately our table was one of the last to be served so by the time our food arrived we were already well into the cruise time and the hot items were cold. We understand not everyone can be served immediately but would still aspect items to be warm at least. We were doing this experience with our baby and unlucky timing for us meant he woke up when our food was finally served, of course this was to no fault of the cruise company as this is our decision to bring a small child onto this experience. However when we asked if we may take our high tea with us (as I was unable to finish my high tea due to our baby), we were flat out refused to do so, with very little to no understanding provided to our circumstances. My husband is also in a wheelchair and needs assistance with eating so managing this and our baby is of course our challenge, but we were simply hoping we could take our food with us given we were unable to have most of it on the cruise due to the time taken for it to arrive at our table. Nonetheless our unique circumstances aside we would have appreciated some understanding here. The cruise itself was wonderful and very picturesque. The staff helping to board the guests onto the boat were wonderful and very helpful with our pram and wheelchair.
A Relaxing Cruise with Beautiful Harbour Views
Kara B,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed a pleasant afternoon on the Sydney Harbour high tea cruise. The views of the Harbour were beautiful and, of course, being out on the water is always special. It’s a lovely way to take in the scenery and enjoy some time relaxing. The atmosphere was nice and comfortable, and the service was smooth. The food and drinks were enjoyable, though fairly standard for a high tea experience. Overall, it was a nice outing with beautiful views — a good option if you’re looking for a relaxed way to see the Harbour.
Unreasonable admission prices
Resort28101471571,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I reached out to the team as I tried booking for high tea for my family however I noticed that the prices for adults and kids were the same. The team confirmed that the price was the same for adults and kids and I was told that this was a set menu. Which does not provide any sensible explanation to how a child’s food type and quantity would be the same. The standard menu had bubbles and tea and no child would be utilising that option so therefore a complete waste of money to be paying an adults price and not utilising the menu. If people booking need an adult option for their older kids then they would do that but it makes no sense for a 4,5,6,7 etc years old to be getting an adults menu. I did provide this as a feedback to the team hopefully they consider as many other high teas in Sydney have kids and adults prices as separate.
Lovely experience, highly recommend
Carolina A,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely, food was beautiful..relaxing and I would do it again, maybe we some company as I didn't get through it all
Great food and service....
Candace B,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food and service. The entertainment was also good. The entire staff created a safe and enjoyable environment.
Beautiful views
Dholakia2014,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very spacious cruise with warm welcome and timely distribution of juices, coffee, biscuits etc. The scenic beauty of Sydney harbour captivated us. Majestic Darling harbour and Symbolic Sydney Opera House in one frame is a delight for visitors like us. As weather was moderate we enjoyed view from the deck too!
Disappointment
X9121LEdianem,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The service was very poor. We waited 35 minutes before we were offered any beverage as the cruise was only one and a half hours also on the website it was stated that all the food was made fresh on board and it definitely was not all fresh. The food was very limited with hardly any savouring food and my friend who had a nut allergy was handed one piece of cake and was not told if anything else on the platter was okay for her to eat. The girl that served just made us feel like we were an inconvenience to her. I would definitely not recommend this cruise as it wasn’t cheap and i’ve definitely been on better. I was embarrassed as it was my suggestion to go on this high tea and unfortunately we were all very disappointed.
Amazing cruise, on a stunning yacht.
Karen Q,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This cruise with high tea was fabulous!!! The boat was a large, cruising yacht with plenty of room for everybody. They assigned you to a beautiful table near the window and start you off with glass of champagne, from there tea and coffee, sweets and treats are delivered to your table. This cruise is extremely enjoyable and relaxing. I highly recommend and would do it again in a minute.
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