Top Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

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

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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Private Blue Mountains Day Trip VIP from Sydney luxury

Unleash the Blue Mountains Adventure: Exclusive VIP tour in a luxury Mercedes van. Private guide (just your group & driver/guide) See the largest collection of …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (4)

Private Blue Mountains Day Trip VIP from Sydney luxury

Unleash the Blue Mountains Adventure: Exclusive VIP tour in a luxury Mercedes van. Private guide (just your group & driver/guide) See the largest collection of...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$186

Private Classic Wooden Speedboat Sydney Harbour Cruise

Experience Sydney Harbour in timeless elegance aboard our Montebello Classic 33 wooden speedboat. Crafted with precision and luxury, this vessel exudes sophistication with its polished …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (1)

Private Classic Wooden Speedboat Sydney Harbour Cruise

Experience Sydney Harbour in timeless elegance aboard our Montebello Classic 33 wooden speedboat. Crafted with precision and luxury, this vessel exudes sophistication with its polished...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$768

Romantic Birthday Dinner Cruise for Two on a Private Gondola

Celebrate in Style with Our Luxury Birthday Gondola Package! Make your next birthday truly unforgettable with a private celebration aboard Gold Coast Gondolas. Designed for …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

5.0 (1)

Romantic Birthday Dinner Cruise for Two on a Private Gondola

Celebrate in Style with Our Luxury Birthday Gondola Package! Make your next birthday truly unforgettable with a private celebration aboard Gold Coast Gondolas. Designed for...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$175

Private Gondola Cruise through Surfers Paradise

Enjoy a private cruise around the best canals of the Gold Coast for up to 5 guests. Gold Coast Gondolas is your gateway to experiencing …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

5.0 (4)

Private Gondola Cruise through Surfers Paradise

Enjoy a private cruise around the best canals of the Gold Coast for up to 5 guests. Gold Coast Gondolas is your gateway to experiencing...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$45

Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day Tour

A truly VIP experience, discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a roundtrip helicopter scenic flight and a day at the …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.5 (2)

Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day Tour

A truly VIP experience, discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a roundtrip helicopter scenic flight and a day at the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$1,782

Great Barrier Reef Luxury Expedition Cruise cabin booking 7 days 6 night

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest & most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve, about half the …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

4.9 (10)

Great Barrier Reef Luxury Expedition Cruise cabin booking 7 days 6 night

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest & most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve, about half the...

7 days

4.9 (10)

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$3,495

Sydney Harbour Australia Day Lunch and Ferrython Cruise

Experience the Ferrython and Australia Day parades on Sydney Harbour aboard the MV Vagabond Spirit! Hop aboard our flagship, the MV Vagabond Spirit and join …More

Sydney, Australia

4.6 (13)

Sydney Harbour Australia Day Lunch and Ferrython Cruise

Experience the Ferrython and Australia Day parades on Sydney Harbour aboard the MV Vagabond Spirit! Hop aboard our flagship, the MV Vagabond Spirit and join...

4 hours

4.6 (13)

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$100

Indulge and enjoy a private lunch cruise on Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River for you and your partner. This is a private cruise for two only. …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (2)

Private Yarra River Lunch Cruise

Indulge and enjoy a private lunch cruise on Melbourne's spectacular Yarra River for you and your partner. This is a private cruise for two only....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$412

Newcastle: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Wildlife Day Tour

Meet Australia's wildlife up close on this full day small group tour from Newcastle to Port Stephens. Dolphins, koalas, kangaroos and the Southern Hemisphere's largest …More

Newcastle, Australia

5.0 (2)

Newcastle: Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Wildlife Day Tour

Meet Australia's wildlife up close on this full day small group tour from Newcastle to Port Stephens. Dolphins, koalas, kangaroos and the Southern Hemisphere's largest...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$207

Sydney Harbour Degustation Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay

The quintessential gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour. For that truly special occasion or corporate entertaining, our 5-Course Gold Penfolds Dinner is an …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (4)

Sydney Harbour Degustation Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay

The quintessential gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour. For that truly special occasion or corporate entertaining, our 5-Course Gold Penfolds Dinner is an...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$209

Cape Raoul Cruises with bus transfers from Hobart

Explore the Spectacular Coastline from Port Arthur Historic Site to Cape Raoul With soaring sea cliffs and monumental rock formations, Tasman National Park is a …More

Hobart, Australia

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Cape Raoul Cruises with bus transfers from Hobart

Explore the Spectacular Coastline from Port Arthur Historic Site to Cape Raoul With soaring sea cliffs and monumental rock formations, Tasman National Park is a...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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$182

Noosa Everglades Tour with River Cruise and Hinterland Villages

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Noosa Everglades Tour with Hinterland Villages, a fully inclusive journey beyond the bustling shores of Noosa. Unwind amidst …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

5.0 (3)

Noosa Everglades Tour with River Cruise and Hinterland Villages

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Noosa Everglades Tour with Hinterland Villages, a fully inclusive journey beyond the bustling shores of Noosa. Unwind amidst...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$237

Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of …More

Port Douglas, Australia

5.0 (2)

Quicksilver Pontoon and 10 Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

Step aboard Quicksilver’s award-winning Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and experience the reef like never before! With an exclusive activity platform right on the edge of...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$377

East Coast Australia 16 Day Comfort Tour from Sydney to Daintree

Discover Australia’s East Coast in comfort on this 16-day journey filled with culture, coastlines, and adventure. From the iconic sights of Sydney to the ancient …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (2)

East Coast Australia 16 Day Comfort Tour from Sydney to Daintree

Discover Australia’s East Coast in comfort on this 16-day journey filled with culture, coastlines, and adventure. From the iconic sights of Sydney to the ancient...

16 days

5.0 (2)

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$7,514

Blue Mountains Scenic World & Scenic Zoo Day Tour

- A lovely morning tea to refresh your day, giving you a pleasant break to relax and recharge before continuing your journey. - Meet kangaroos, …More

Blue Mountains, Australia

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Blue Mountains Scenic World & Scenic Zoo Day Tour

- A lovely morning tea to refresh your day, giving you a pleasant break to relax and recharge before continuing your journey. - Meet kangaroos,...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (27)

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$66

14 Day Tour from Sydney to Cairns Fraser Island and Whitsundays

From iconic cities to tropical islands, wildlife encounters to Indigenous culture, this 14-day small-group tour from Sydney to Cairns is your ultimate East Coast adventure …More

Sydney, Australia

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14 Day Tour from Sydney to Cairns Fraser Island and Whitsundays

From iconic cities to tropical islands, wildlife encounters to Indigenous culture, this 14-day small-group tour from Sydney to Cairns is your ultimate East Coast adventure...

14 days

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$5,934

Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package - Sydney Harbour

Combine two popular Sydney experiences with a morning Whale Watching cruise to watch the whales play outside the heads during the annual migration. Then spend …More

Sydney, Australia

4.6 (16)

Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo Cruise Package - Sydney Harbour

Combine two popular Sydney experiences with a morning Whale Watching cruise to watch the whales play outside the heads during the annual migration. Then spend...

1 day Free Cancellation

4.6 (16)

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$102

5 Day Top End Camping Tour - Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield

Join us for an unforgettable five day journey through Australia’s Top End, with our exclusive small group camping tour. Designed for those seeking an authentic …More

Kakadu, Australia

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5 Day Top End Camping Tour - Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield

Join us for an unforgettable five day journey through Australia’s Top End, with our exclusive small group camping tour. Designed for those seeking an authentic...

5 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,678

Batemans Bay Overnight Kayak Camping Tour from Canberra - All Inclusive

Sleeping out immersed in nature, completely self sufficient, is an unforgettable experience. Get a taste of it on this magical all-inclusive weekend overnighter on the …More

Canberra, Australia

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Batemans Bay Overnight Kayak Camping Tour from Canberra - All Inclusive

Sleeping out immersed in nature, completely self sufficient, is an unforgettable experience. Get a taste of it on this magical all-inclusive weekend overnighter on the...

2 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$454

Cruise in comfort and relax aboard the White Pearl on this one hour scenic dolphin watching cruise. You will explore Mandurah's inland waterways that are …More

Mandurah, Australia

4.8 (5)

1 Hour Deluxe Scenic Dolphin Cruise

Cruise in comfort and relax aboard the White Pearl on this one hour scenic dolphin watching cruise. You will explore Mandurah's inland waterways that are...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$34

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What are the best kid-friendly options for Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Tours?

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

Which Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours have Free Cancellation?

Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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