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Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Brisbane City Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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Shaolin Sunset Sail on Authentic Chinese Junk Boat

Step aboard Shaolin, the iconic Chinese junk with timeless charm, for a one-of-a-kind Sunset Sail in Port Douglas. Departing daily from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, just …More

Port Douglas, Australia

4.8 (259)

Shaolin Sunset Sail on Authentic Chinese Junk Boat

Step aboard Shaolin, the iconic Chinese junk with timeless charm, for a one-of-a-kind Sunset Sail in Port Douglas. Departing daily from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, just...

1 hour 30 minutes

4.8 (259)

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$63

Sydney Harbour Unique Cruise Including Lunch

Get a glimpse of the life of a fabulous Sydneysider as you cruise like a local on this small-group tour of Sydney Harbour. See all …More

Sydney, Australia

4.9 (222)

Sydney Harbour Unique Cruise Including Lunch

Get a glimpse of the life of a fabulous Sydneysider as you cruise like a local on this small-group tour of Sydney Harbour. See all...

4 hours

4.9 (222)

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$281

Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 1.5 hour Morning cruise

This cruise requires you to have your own transport. Only 90 minutes drive from Darwin on your way to Kakadu National Park is a wetland …More

Darwin, Australia

4.9 (46)

Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 1.5 hour Morning cruise

This cruise requires you to have your own transport. Only 90 minutes drive from Darwin on your way to Kakadu National Park is a wetland...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (46)

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$53

Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition

Spend the day with us Island hopping from French Island to Phillip Island getting up close and personal with some of Australia’s cutest and cuddliest …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.8 (37)

Phillip Island and French Island Wildlife Expedition

Spend the day with us Island hopping from French Island to Phillip Island getting up close and personal with some of Australia’s cutest and cuddliest...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (37)

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$168

3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.9 (82)

3 Day Whitsundays Sailing and Diving Adventure: Kiana

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the...

3 days

4.9 (82)

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$682

Gold Coast Boat Hire Self-Drive with No License Required

Sea the Sights and stand out from the others - experience the thrill of being your own captain onboard our fleet of affordable, unique electric …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.9 (57)

Gold Coast Boat Hire Self-Drive with No License Required

Sea the Sights and stand out from the others - experience the thrill of being your own captain onboard our fleet of affordable, unique electric...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (57)

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$115

New Years Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise 2026-2027

Every year since Sydney Harbours’ fireworks display became world famous welcoming the millennium, the display has got bigger & better! On land nearly 1½ million …More

Sydney, Australia

4.8 (41)

New Years Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise 2026-2027

Every year since Sydney Harbours’ fireworks display became world famous welcoming the millennium, the display has got bigger & better! On land nearly 1½ million...

8 hours 15 minutes

4.8 (41)

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$1,209

Giant and Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise in Mandurah

See 'Seba's Song', the fourth of the five Giants of Mandurah, in full from the water. Made from recycled wood by artist Thomas Dambo, he …More

Mandurah, Australia

4.8 (18)

Giant and Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise in Mandurah

See 'Seba's Song', the fourth of the five Giants of Mandurah, in full from the water. Made from recycled wood by artist Thomas Dambo, he...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (18)

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$55

Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Palm Cove

Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef. You can watch fish feeding, go on a snorkeling expedition, …More

Palm Cove, Australia

4.7 (44)

Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Palm Cove

Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef. You can watch fish feeding, go on a snorkeling expedition,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (44)

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$228

Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no …More

Albany, Australia

5.0 (80)

Albany Wildlife and Scenic Cruise

Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (80)

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$87

90 Minute Midweek Pirate Ship Scenic Cruise

Looking for a more relaxed adventure on Mandurah’s waterways? Our Midweek cruise offers just that! Available outside of school holidays, this off-peak 90-minute cruise lets …More

Mandurah, Australia

5.0 (43)

90 Minute Midweek Pirate Ship Scenic Cruise

Looking for a more relaxed adventure on Mandurah’s waterways? Our Midweek cruise offers just that! Available outside of school holidays, this off-peak 90-minute cruise lets...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (43)

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$29

2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm

Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub. …More

Launceston, Australia

4.7 (21)

2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm

Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings: St Mathias Church and the Rosevears Pub....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (21)

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$91

From Darwin Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip

Discover the Top End with Wildlife Tours Australia on an unforgettable 1-day adventure to Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls. Cruise through the jaw-dropping cliffs of …More

Darwin, Australia

4.9 (16)

From Darwin Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip

Discover the Top End with Wildlife Tours Australia on an unforgettable 1-day adventure to Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls. Cruise through the jaw-dropping cliffs of...

13 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$222

Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Enjoy the relaxed casual environment of Rottnest Island, one of the most unique islands in the world, just off the coast of Perth. After cruising …More

Fremantle, Australia

4.3 (441)

Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Enjoy the relaxed casual environment of Rottnest Island, one of the most unique islands in the world, just off the coast of Perth. After cruising...

8 hours

4.3 (441)

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$86

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling …More

Port Douglas, Australia

4.5 (27)

Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (27)

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$224

Enjoy a 2 & half hour tour aboard Nebraska II around Gantheume Bay while encountering Humpback Whales and the abundance of marine life Kalbarri has …More

Kalbarri, Australia

4.9 (25)

Kalbarri Whale Watching Tour

Enjoy a 2 & half hour tour aboard Nebraska II around Gantheume Bay while encountering Humpback Whales and the abundance of marine life Kalbarri has...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (25)

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$66

Mooloolaba Whale Watching – Small Group Tour

SMALL GROUPS…. ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO MOVE AROUND! Whale watching like you've never experienced before. Our team gives you …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.8 (25)

Mooloolaba Whale Watching – Small Group Tour

SMALL GROUPS…. ONLY 20 GUESTS PER TRIP AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO MOVE AROUND! Whale watching like you've never experienced before. Our team gives you...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (25)

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$83

Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

5.0 (42)

Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves...

1 to 11 hours

5.0 (42)

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$2,706

Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch

Take in the stunning views of Sydney on a Sydney Harbour on luxury sailing trip. On board your 40-foot luxury sailing yacht, with your experienced …More

Sydney, Australia

4.9 (178)

Luxury Sailing Cruise on Sydney Harbour with Lunch

Take in the stunning views of Sydney on a Sydney Harbour on luxury sailing trip. On board your 40-foot luxury sailing yacht, with your experienced...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (178)

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$256

Slip into the unique sunset sail in style on a 62ft gaff-rigged topsail schooner, an American Bluenose a replica of the Grand Banks fishing boats …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.4 (320)

Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

Slip into the unique sunset sail in style on a 62ft gaff-rigged topsail schooner, an American Bluenose a replica of the Grand Banks fishing boats...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (320)

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$67

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Which Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Instant Confirmation?

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