Top Australia Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

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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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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour

Enjoy a fun-filled day cruising through beautiful Sydney Harbour and visiting Taronga Zoo. See iconic Sydney landmarks from the water and meet the animals of …More

Sydney, Australia

4.5 (818)

Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour

Enjoy a fun-filled day cruising through beautiful Sydney Harbour and visiting Taronga Zoo. See iconic Sydney landmarks from the water and meet the animals of...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (818)

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$56

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island

Discover Tasmania’s Bruny Island on this eco-cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. Feel the awesome power of the Southern Ocean on a three-hour coastal wilderness …More

Hobart, Australia

4.9 (314)

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island

Discover Tasmania’s Bruny Island on this eco-cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. Feel the awesome power of the Southern Ocean on a three-hour coastal wilderness...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (314)

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$133

2 hour PRIVATE Sunset Sailing Cruise up to 4 pax with bubbles

Sun sailing offers intimate sunset cruises on our 38ft sailing yacht for up to 4 guests. Sip on a sparkling wine, water or beer whilst …More

Gold Coast, Australia

5.0 (151)

2 hour PRIVATE Sunset Sailing Cruise up to 4 pax with bubbles

Sun sailing offers intimate sunset cruises on our 38ft sailing yacht for up to 4 guests. Sip on a sparkling wine, water or beer whilst...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (151)

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$390

See thousands of Australian fur seals in their natural habitat during a 2-hour wildlife cruise from Phillip Island. Journey on a comfortable catamaran with indoor …More

Phillip Island, Australia

4.8 (151)

Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise

See thousands of Australian fur seals in their natural habitat during a 2-hour wildlife cruise from Phillip Island. Journey on a comfortable catamaran with indoor...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (151)

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$82

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

Explore Noosa's Great Sandy National Park, only reachable by 4WD, offering an untouched and pristine environment for wildlife encounters. Get the chance to paddle alongside …More

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia

4.9 (450)

Epic Kayak With Dolphins & Wildlife - 4WD Beach Adventure Noosa

Explore Noosa's Great Sandy National Park, only reachable by 4WD, offering an untouched and pristine environment for wildlife encounters. Get the chance to paddle alongside...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (450)

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$125

Join us on a guided kayak tour and paddle where only kayaks can go. Explore peaceful mangrove lined creeks, glide past shipwrecks and keep an …More

Adelaide, Australia

4.8 (398)

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

Join us on a guided kayak tour and paddle where only kayaks can go. Explore peaceful mangrove lined creeks, glide past shipwrecks and keep an...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (398)

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$55

Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour

IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE BOAT MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS FOR EACH BOAT. Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Adventure Tour®. Navigate …More

Sydney, Australia

5.0 (126)

Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour

IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE BOAT MAKE SEPARATE RESERVATIONS FOR EACH BOAT. Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Adventure Tour®. Navigate...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (126)

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$104

2.5 hour Snorkel / Turtle Tour on the Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth

**cruise ship passengers - 11am tour is the only tour that works with the ships timing **** Cape Immersion Tours provides fantastic low key snorkeling …More

Exmouth, Australia

4.9 (196)

2.5 hour Snorkel / Turtle Tour on the Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth

**cruise ship passengers - 11am tour is the only tour that works with the ships timing **** Cape Immersion Tours provides fantastic low key snorkeling...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (196)

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$101

Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

Small groups are defined as 24 passengers or less Take on the Majestic Murray River as you cruise on Captain Proud side paddle wheeler for …More

Adelaide, Australia

4.5 (422)

Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

Small groups are defined as 24 passengers or less Take on the Majestic Murray River as you cruise on Captain Proud side paddle wheeler for...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (422)

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$132

Broken Bay Pearl Farm, the only pearl farm in NSW, is the best kept secret on the Central Coast! Just one hour north of Sydney, …More

Sydney, Australia

4.9 (164)

Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours

Broken Bay Pearl Farm, the only pearl farm in NSW, is the best kept secret on the Central Coast! Just one hour north of Sydney,...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (164)

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$25

Join a spectacular 4-hour cruise around Phillip Island with beautiful coastal scenery and up-close marine wildlife viewing. See thousands of playful fur seals at Seal …More

Phillip Island, Australia

4.8 (95)

Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour

Join a spectacular 4-hour cruise around Phillip Island with beautiful coastal scenery and up-close marine wildlife viewing. See thousands of playful fur seals at Seal...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (95)

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$124

Stradbroke Island Eco Day Trip from Brisbane – Wildlife & Beaches

Discover North Stradbroke Island on a small-group eco day tour from Brisbane, featuring wild koalas, kangaroos, coastal walks, and beautiful beaches. Travel by ferry to …More

Brisbane, Australia

5.0 (110)

Stradbroke Island Eco Day Trip from Brisbane – Wildlife & Beaches

Discover North Stradbroke Island on a small-group eco day tour from Brisbane, featuring wild koalas, kangaroos, coastal walks, and beautiful beaches. Travel by ferry to...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (110)

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$139

Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

Sea Sydney Harbour by dusk and enjoy the stunning Sydney landmarks as the sun sets and the city lights come to life. The Sunset & Sparkle …More

Sydney, Australia

4.7 (242)

Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

Sea Sydney Harbour by dusk and enjoy the stunning Sydney landmarks as the sun sets and the city lights come to life. The Sunset & Sparkle...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.7 (242)

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$41

Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour

VOTED THE 9TH TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 2026 VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD IN 2021 Multi award-winning Aquascene is …More

Magnetic Island, Australia

5.0 (236)

Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour

VOTED THE 9TH TOP EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 2026 VOTED #7 IN THE TOP 10 EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD IN 2021 Multi award-winning Aquascene is...

5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (236)

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$125

Broome’s Original Snubfin Dolphin & Sunset Adventure! Experience more than just a sunset cruise —join an exclusive discovery. While many sail the bay, we take …More

Broome, Australia

4.8 (147)

3.5 Hour Broome Dolphin Sunset Cruise

Broome’s Original Snubfin Dolphin & Sunset Adventure! Experience more than just a sunset cruise —join an exclusive discovery. While many sail the bay, we take...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (147)

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$136

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

Step aboard the beautiful Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen and set sail on this twilight dinner cruise like the early settlers all those years ago. There is …More

Sydney, Australia

4.4 (458)

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

Step aboard the beautiful Southern Swan or the magnificent Soren Larsen and set sail on this twilight dinner cruise like the early settlers all those years ago. There is...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (458)

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$62

Hop aboard a comfortable catamaran for a 6-hour tour navigating the east coast of Wilsons Promontory National Park. Head to well known hot spots in …More

4.9 (106)

Wilsons Prom Whale Cruise

Hop aboard a comfortable catamaran for a 6-hour tour navigating the east coast of Wilsons Promontory National Park. Head to well known hot spots in...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (106)

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$178

Set sail aboard Matador, a legendary racing yacht, and explore the breathtaking Whitsundays. Glide through turquoise waters, past lush islands and stunning white sandy beaches. …More

Airlie Beach, Australia

4.8 (487)

Matador Whitsundays

Set sail aboard Matador, a legendary racing yacht, and explore the breathtaking Whitsundays. Glide through turquoise waters, past lush islands and stunning white sandy beaches....

2 days Free Cancellation

4.8 (487)

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$347

Fitzroy Island awaits, just 55 minutes away. There's no better way to spend the day, than relaxing in paradise. "Best of Island" includes return boat …More

Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

3.9 (15)

Best of Fitzroy Island Day Tour

Fitzroy Island awaits, just 55 minutes away. There's no better way to spend the day, than relaxing in paradise. "Best of Island" includes return boat...

375 to 465 minutes Free Cancellation

3.9 (15)

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$116

Poseidon Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Port Douglas

Departing from Port Douglas, Poseidon is a 24 metre catamaran offering an exciting boutique adventure, perfect for small groups of experienced divers and confident snorkellers. …More

Port Douglas, Australia

4.8 (106)

Poseidon Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Port Douglas

Departing from Port Douglas, Poseidon is a 24 metre catamaran offering an exciting boutique adventure, perfect for small groups of experienced divers and confident snorkellers....

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (106)

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$229

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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