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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Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Australia are: Australia Luxury & Special Occasions Australia Luxury Tours Australia Tours & Sightseeing Australia Outdoor Activities Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in Australia →

Rottnest Island Skydive Including Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

Have you ever tried it? Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane? Harness tight, sitting in the door with your Instructor the deafening sound of …More

Fremantle, Australia

5.0 (3)

Rottnest Island Skydive Including Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

Have you ever tried it? Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane? Harness tight, sitting in the door with your Instructor the deafening sound of...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$383

Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef

Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

5.0 (4)

Whitsunday Islands Private Sailing Experience with Snorkeling & Langford Reef

Charter your own skipper and crew on a tallship in the Whitsunday Islands for up to 24 guests with this private tour that gives you...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$1,289

Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Perth

The ‘thrill of the catch’ will be yours to remember forever, as you pull up pots of Western Rock Lobster (or ‘crayfish’, as it is …More

Perth, Australia

5.0 (3)

Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Perth

The ‘thrill of the catch’ will be yours to remember forever, as you pull up pots of Western Rock Lobster (or ‘crayfish’, as it is...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$359

Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Private Tour - up to 8 guests

Whale sightings guaranteed. This exclusive experience is fully private for your group (up to 8), Step aboard a 600hp VIP Sports Cruiser and within 15 …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (2)

Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Private Tour - up to 8 guests

Whale sightings guaranteed. This exclusive experience is fully private for your group (up to 8), Step aboard a 600hp VIP Sports Cruiser and within 15...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,408

Private Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour on Classic Yacht

You'll be cruising aboard our magnificent 61ft flagship, Southwinds with our experienced and attentive crew. Iconic Views: Glide past Sydney’s world-famous landmarks, including the Sydney …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (3)

Private Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour on Classic Yacht

You'll be cruising aboard our magnificent 61ft flagship, Southwinds with our experienced and attentive crew. Iconic Views: Glide past Sydney’s world-famous landmarks, including the Sydney...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$1,600

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as …More

Launceston, Australia

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Cataract Gorge Cruise 4:30 pm

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as...

50 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (8)

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$32

Private Sydney at Night Cruise for up to Six Guests

Our Sydney by Night Cruise is a one-hour Harbour Cruise showcasing our city in a very picturesque setting. This is an unique opportunity to Experience …More

Sydney, Australia

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Private Sydney at Night Cruise for up to Six Guests

Our Sydney by Night Cruise is a one-hour Harbour Cruise showcasing our city in a very picturesque setting. This is an unique opportunity to Experience...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$427

Private Sydney Harbour Twilight Sail with Champagne

Private Twilight Harbour Champagne Cruise on Sydney Harbour Operated by Salty Sydney Harbour. This private intimate twilight tour is the perfect way to end the …More

Sydney, Australia

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Private Sydney Harbour Twilight Sail with Champagne

Private Twilight Harbour Champagne Cruise on Sydney Harbour Operated by Salty Sydney Harbour. This private intimate twilight tour is the perfect way to end the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,066

Sydney Harbour Sail Like a Local Lunch Tour

Sail like a local on Sydney Harbour! Operated by Salty Sydney Harbour. Set sail on a 12m luxury Beneteau 40.7 yacht. An informative skipper or …More

Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Harbour Sail Like a Local Lunch Tour

Sail like a local on Sydney Harbour! Operated by Salty Sydney Harbour. Set sail on a 12m luxury Beneteau 40.7 yacht. An informative skipper or...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$420

Sydney Harbour 4-Course Evening Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay

Book a table for a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise aboard our flagship vessel, super-cruiser Sydney 2000. Be surrounded by icons as you depart Circular Quay …More

Sydney, Australia

4.6 (9)

Sydney Harbour 4-Course Evening Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay

Book a table for a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise aboard our flagship vessel, super-cruiser Sydney 2000. Be surrounded by icons as you depart Circular Quay...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (9)

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$115

Unique Waterbike Experience: Glide atop the Yarra River on our state-of-the-art waterbikes. Unlike any other boat or kayak tour, our waterbikes offer an intimate, immersive …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (3)

Yarra River Twilight Waterbike Tour

Unique Waterbike Experience: Glide atop the Yarra River on our state-of-the-art waterbikes. Unlike any other boat or kayak tour, our waterbikes offer an intimate, immersive...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$63

Tasmania: Wineglass Bay Shared Cruise and Walking Tour

Freycinet Aqua Express is the fastest and easiest way to Wineglass Bay. Most explore this iconic spot via a challenging bushwalk. Freycinet Aqua Express offers …More

Coles Bay, Australia

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Tasmania: Wineglass Bay Shared Cruise and Walking Tour

Freycinet Aqua Express is the fastest and easiest way to Wineglass Bay. Most explore this iconic spot via a challenging bushwalk. Freycinet Aqua Express offers...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$91

Christmas in July Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Aboard this three-hour cruise, you will enjoy the beautiful sights of Sydney Harbour, a delicious seafood and carvery Christmas buffet with roast turkey, pudding, coffee, …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (3)

Christmas in July Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Aboard this three-hour cruise, you will enjoy the beautiful sights of Sydney Harbour, a delicious seafood and carvery Christmas buffet with roast turkey, pudding, coffee,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$83

Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise with live Brazilian show on Sydney Harbour

Spoil your loved one on Sydney Harbour this Valentine's Day! What says 'I love you' more than a cruise on Sydney Harbour complemented by a …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (2)

Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise with live Brazilian show on Sydney Harbour

Spoil your loved one on Sydney Harbour this Valentine's Day! What says 'I love you' more than a cruise on Sydney Harbour complemented by a...

3 hours

5.0 (2)

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$100

Our company are an award winning eco tour operator with a team of passionate guides that love birds! All of our waterways give us the …More

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Bird Watching Kayak Tour

Our company are an award winning eco tour operator with a team of passionate guides that love birds! All of our waterways give us the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$113

Discover Sydney Harbour and It’s Secret Islands

Embark on a captivating journey of Sydney Harbour to uncover its hidden treasures—Secret Islands that gleam with history and teem with Australian wildlife amidst lush …More

Sydney, Australia

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Discover Sydney Harbour and It’s Secret Islands

Embark on a captivating journey of Sydney Harbour to uncover its hidden treasures—Secret Islands that gleam with history and teem with Australian wildlife amidst lush...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$124

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Laser Clay Shooting with Mast Climb

Laser Clay Shooting is an original and interactive activity that can be enjoyed by everyone in totally safety without harming the environment. Get a group …More

Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Laser Clay Shooting with Mast Climb

Laser Clay Shooting is an original and interactive activity that can be enjoyed by everyone in totally safety without harming the environment. Get a group...

2 hours 30 minutes

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$104

Great Barrier Reef Private Expedition Cruise (min 4 day max 8 guests)

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

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Great Barrier Reef Private Expedition Cruise (min 4 day max 8 guests)

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to...

7 days

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$9,786

Whale Watching & Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

Enjoy the flexibility of a 2-Day Hop on Hop off cruise pass, allowing you to visit up to 6 famous Harbour Precincts along with a …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (1)

Whale Watching & Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

Enjoy the flexibility of a 2-Day Hop on Hop off cruise pass, allowing you to visit up to 6 famous Harbour Precincts along with a...

2 days Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$95

“Aqua Donut” is a floating device with a barbeque station to enable a unique dining experience as one sways along the picturesque area of Docklands. …More

Melbourne, Australia

5.0 (1)

Aquadonut BBQ Boat Hire

“Aqua Donut” is a floating device with a barbeque station to enable a unique dining experience as one sways along the picturesque area of Docklands....

2 hours

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$175

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What are the best options for Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water 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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