The 15 Best Boat Trips & Cruises in Australia

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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

1.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Our pick

Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains day tour with Scenic World rides, lunch, koalas, wildlife park entry, and a Parramatta River ferry return.

“We had an amazing day with Jay, our tour guide doing the blue mountain tour. Even tho it was raining for most of it. We still made the best out of it and enjoyed every minute! You really get to do and see so much during this tour. Definitely recommend 100%”

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

2.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,714 reviews · from $190

Review of Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef cruise, with two outer reef stops, snorkeling, optional scuba, lunch, and practical booking tips.

“I am an inexperienced snorkeler, so I was doubtful when I booked this cruise. My partner really wanted to do it though. I was pleasantly surprised. They had a guide in the water with a floater who took me around the great barrier reef so I could see all the best spots. I felt safe and didn’t have any anxiety.”

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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

3.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161

Review of Diamond Tours’ Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney, with Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo, Three Sisters, and a ferry finish.

“Our guide made all the difference. Phil was wonderful. He stayed with us and made sure it was perfect”

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From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

4.Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,567 reviews · 9 hours · from $190

Review of Passions of Paradise from Cairns, with two outer reef stops, snorkeling, scuba, lunch, marine guides, and practical booking advice.

“Fab, Crewe were amazing , so helpful, so friendly , so knowledgeable”

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

5.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ 8-hour Whitehaven Beach cruise, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet views, buffet lunch, tips, and honest value advice.

“The snorkeling was amazing and the coral was so healthy. All the crew were very friendly, enthusiastic, organized, and helpful. They were very knowledgeable about the reef and emphasized cultural respect and reef protection. They gave us brownies and fruit snacks, as well as a nice lunch that accommodated those with dietary restrictions.”

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

6.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

See Sydney and Bondi by open-top bus, then add a harbour cruise for bridge, Opera House, beach, and skyline views.

“Great got to. Do both the lines took about 3 hoird easy to. Hop on and off”

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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

7.Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Review of Red Cat Adventures’ Whitehaven eco-cruise from Airlie Beach, with snorkeling, Hill Inlet, buffet lunch, tips, and honest value advice.

“overwhelming the natures beauty. l enjoy swimming at whiteheaven beach and snorkeling”

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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

8.Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,564 reviews · from $192

Review of Passions of Paradise, a full-day Cairns catamaran cruise with two reef stops, snorkeling, scuba, lunch, and marine talks.

“The crew were great, really informative and I felt confident with our guide Simon. We did a scuba taster session and enjoyed it so much, we paid for a 2nd one on the same trip. The reefs we visited were amazing and we got really close to them. There was loads of food provided, unfortunately I was too sea sick to eat anything but bread at lunch, but there were lots of fruit and snacks later.”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

9.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,548 reviews · 1 day · from $84

Cycle Rottnest Island at your own pace with ferry tickets, bike hire, quokka sightings, beaches, and optional hotel pickup from Perth.

“East to book and bike pick up right beside the ferry office, bikes go on the ferry and trip across to the island a breeze, look out for Whales as we saw a few not far from our ferry, once on the island the quokkas are everywhere, beware they will climb on you if you have food. There is a train you can take to the tunnels on the island and it’s very cheap for a trip. The island does have some hills, but easy to ride other places if you want to avoid them. Overall a great trip and time flies, when you are cruising around the island as…”

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Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

10.Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,119 reviews · from $172

Review of Darwin’s Litchfield and jumping crocodile tour, with waterfalls, swimming holes, lunch, transfers, tips, cost, and practical advice.

“What an amazing day. Didn’t think we could top the croc cruise and then we had a magical day at Litchfield. A beautiful part of Australia. Dylan was a brilliant guide, lots of laughs and stories. Would recommend 100%.”

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