Frequently asked questions

• Comfortable clothing (that can get wet)
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Water shoes or sandals
• A hat for sun protection
• A waterproof bag for valuables (optional)
• A towel (for after the tour)
• Personal water bottle (optional)
• A positive attitude and sense of adventure!

No, our tours are suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced kayakers. Our Qualified guides will provide an introduction and basic paddling instruction before the tour begins.

We offer a variety of kayaks, including single and tandem kayaks. Top of the range from WILDERNESS, this offers the best, safest and most comfortable kayaking for your Kayaking Sydney experience.

A typical Sydney kayak tour package includes all equipment, a single or tandem kayak, paddle, and life jacket, personally fitted to you before departure. You’ll be guided by qualified, friendly instructors with expert knowledge of Sydney’s waterways, history, and wildlife. Before heading out, everyone receives a full safety briefing and hands-on paddling instruction, making it suitable for all experience levels.

While we can’t predict the weather, your safety is the priority. We reserve the right to cancel the session on the spot if we decide it is unsafe to go ahead.

If it’s forecasted to be too windy or rainy, we will offer you an alternative day to reschedule. If we feel we need to cancel due to the weather, we will notify you by the afternoon prior to the proposed dates, usually by around 5 pm.

(If you’re unable to attend on a later day, please get in touch with us.)

Yes. Check out our Special Occasions Tour here. We can create a corporate or private package to suit your needs, from work gatherings and corporate social responsibility events to birthday parties, hen’s brunches, and everything in between!

Simply fill in the enquiry form, and we will get back to you asap!

Yes, all our tours are led by experienced guides, who will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water. Throughout the tour, they’ll share their knowledge of Sydney’s stunning waterways, local wildlife, and iconic landmarks, making it a memorable experience for all ages and skill levels.

When it comes to what to wear, staying sun safe while prioritising comfort and warmth (especially on those cool summer mornings!) is key. We recommend the following:

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• A long-sleeved (preferably quick dry) shirt
• Boardshorts, activewear shirts or leggings
• For cool early morning tours, add a warm windbreaker or spray jacket

We offer a range of tour options to suit different budgets and times of day, with prices as follows:

• Our Sunrise Kayak Tour Sydney Harbour is $165 per person
• Our Sydney Harbour Lunchtime Kayak Tour is $134 per person
• Our Sydney Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour is $154 per person
• Our Vivid Lights Sydney Harbour Night Kayak Tour is $164 per person
• The price of our Private Sunrise Proposal Tour – Sydney Harbour is available on request.

The most scenic kayak tours in Sydney not only show off famous landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, but also treat you to breathtaking views of Sydney’s stunning skyline. Our tours deliver exactly that, taking you across the calm, sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour at the most magical times of day, sunrise, mid-morning, and sunset.

There is plenty of 4-hour street parking available around Blues Point Reserve, just a short stroll from where we set sail, which is next to the carpark on McMahons Point!

The start and end times of our tours will differ based on which tour you book:

• The start and finish times of our Sunrise Kayak Tour Sydney Harbour differ based on the time of year and seasonal sunrise times:
  • April-Oct: Begins at approximately 5:40-6 am and lasts around 2 hours.
  • October-April: Begins at approximately 4.40-5 am and lasts around 2 hours.
• Our Sydney Harbour Lunchtime Kayak Tour starts at 12:30 pm and finishes at approximately 2 pm.
• Our Sydney Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour starts at 3.30pm and lasts until around 5pm.