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 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

4.7 (609)

Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway

Join a full day tour to Kuranda, in World Heritage Rainforest. Experience the largest flight aviary in Australia at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the award-winning...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (609)

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$235

Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

Discover Tasmania’s Bruny Island on this full-day tour from Hobart. Feel the awesome power of the Southern Ocean on a three-hour coastal wilderness cruise around …More

Hobart, Australia

4.9 (531)

Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart

Discover Tasmania’s Bruny Island on this full-day tour from Hobart. Feel the awesome power of the Southern Ocean on a three-hour coastal wilderness cruise around...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (531)

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$203

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing …More

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4.9 (308)

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing...

1 hour 31 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (308)

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$27

Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

Aboard the boat, the sights will be accompanied by informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your on board …More

Brisbane, Australia

4.7 (528)

Cruise to Lunch Package: 10:30am – 2pm (3.5hr)

Aboard the boat, the sights will be accompanied by informative commentary about the region as well as a morning tea to satisfy your on board...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (528)

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$67

Ultimate Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

Immerse yourself deep into the rainforest by taking a trip on our world-renowned wildlife experience cruise. During your 60 – 90 minute journey, you will …More

Port Douglas, Australia

4.8 (372)

Ultimate Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise

Immerse yourself deep into the rainforest by taking a trip on our world-renowned wildlife experience cruise. During your 60 – 90 minute journey, you will...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (372)

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$28

1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch

See an abundance of birds, saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife on a full-day tour to the Corroboree Billabong, from Darwin. En route, visit Fogg Dam …More

Darwin, Australia

4.9 (511)

1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch

See an abundance of birds, saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife on a full-day tour to the Corroboree Billabong, from Darwin. En route, visit Fogg Dam...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (511)

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$167

As the setting sun slowly slips behind the majestic Blackall Mountain Range to the west of Mooloolaba you will be cruising comfortably through the waterways …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (56)

1 Hour Tour Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise

As the setting sun slowly slips behind the majestic Blackall Mountain Range to the west of Mooloolaba you will be cruising comfortably through the waterways...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (56)

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$28

See Mandurah's most famous highlights on our Dolphin Cruise & Views, with dolphin sightings guaranteed. Mandurah is an easy day out, about an hour south …More

Mandurah, Australia

4.7 (392)

Mandurah Dolphin Cruise and Views

See Mandurah's most famous highlights on our Dolphin Cruise & Views, with dolphin sightings guaranteed. Mandurah is an easy day out, about an hour south...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (392)

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$31

Watch whales dive and play on a whale-watching cruise from Hervey Bay. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic …More

Fraser Island, Australia

4.9 (582)

Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Watch whales dive and play on a whale-watching cruise from Hervey Bay. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (582)

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$110

Mooloolaba's famous Sunset cruise. This 90 minute relaxing cruise along the beautiful Mooloolaba river and canals. We offer a optional a-la-carte seafood menu and fully …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (311)

Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba's famous Sunset cruise. This 90 minute relaxing cruise along the beautiful Mooloolaba river and canals. We offer a optional a-la-carte seafood menu and fully...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (311)

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$38

There's nothing quite as perfect as watching an iconic Broome sunset aboard our catamaran. With a vibrant owner operated crew, you will be expertly looked …More

Broome, Australia

4.6 (234)

3.5 hours Sunset Cruise in Broome

There's nothing quite as perfect as watching an iconic Broome sunset aboard our catamaran. With a vibrant owner operated crew, you will be expertly looked...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (234)

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$110

As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of …More

Port Douglas, Australia

5.0 (94)

2 Hour Sunset Sailing

As the sun sets behind the mountains of Mossman Gorge, enjoy a drink as well as some complimentary cheese and nibbles on the foredeck of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (94)

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$76

Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

Relax on board a luxury yacht while sailing the waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip wine or beer and enjoy a local cheese platter served with …More

Magnetic Island, Australia

5.0 (205)

Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

Relax on board a luxury yacht while sailing the waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Sip wine or beer and enjoy a local cheese platter served with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (205)

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$101

Sydney Harbour 90-minute Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

This is sightseeing as you've never experienced before. It's a glass of sparkling by the sails of the Sydney Opera House, a macchiato under the …More

Sydney, Australia

4.4 (372)

Sydney Harbour 90-minute Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

This is sightseeing as you've never experienced before. It's a glass of sparkling by the sails of the Sydney Opera House, a macchiato under the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (372)

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$40

Cruise the Yarra River and admire Melbourne's spectacular skyline on a two hour narrated city cruise. Your cruise includes both the down and up river …More

Melbourne, Australia

4.0 (714)

Highlights of Melbourne Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River and admire Melbourne's spectacular skyline on a two hour narrated city cruise. Your cruise includes both the down and up river...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.0 (714)

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$53

Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (101)

Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Mooloolaba’s Most Magical Evening on the Water! Step aboard our heritage-listed vessel for a truly unforgettable experience on the Sunshine Coast. Departing The Wharf Mooloolaba...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (101)

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$62

Join us on our Eco Certified Glass Bottom Boat Tour and discover Airlie Beach’s most spectacular coral reefs. This experience explores the valuable ecosystems within …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.4 (347)

Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Join us on our Eco Certified Glass Bottom Boat Tour and discover Airlie Beach’s most spectacular coral reefs. This experience explores the valuable ecosystems within...

1 hour 10 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (347)

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$69

The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.7 (155)

Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise

The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (155)

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$53

Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax …More

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island, Australia

4.8 (452)

Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax...

10 hours

4.8 (452)

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$181

Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin

A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine …More

Darwin, Australia

4.6 (203)

Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin

A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (203)

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$255

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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