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12 Sydney Speedboat Tours Worth Booking

12 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Good sydney speedboat tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist - Arriving at Jetty 1 at Circular Quay
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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride - The Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water
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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

Sydney Harbour: Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride - The first few minutes ease you into the speed
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Sydney Harbour: Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride

Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat - Four Sydney sights before the whales
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Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

4.Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $92

Ride Sydney’s fast Ocean Extreme speedboat into the Tasman Sea for a lively two-hour whale-watching trip with expert local guides.

“Blake was a great guide and this was a fantastic experience -- I immediately wanted to go again the next morning once we arrived back (and would've gone if a slot was available). It's important to remember there's no controlling the whales so there is patience and some luck involved to see a breach or get really close -- and more luck to get it on camera. We followed a few different pods during the time and even got to see one breach as we headed back. Loved that Blake took pictures to share with as after and that special coats were provided. My only wishes were that it was…”

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Sydney: Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay - Thirty minutes of full-throttle harbour action
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Sydney: Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay

5.Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 30 min · from $40Best value

Review of Sydney’s 30-minute jet boat ride from Circular Quay, with speed, spins, harbour views, safety advice, price, and booking tips.

“Brilliant tour of the harbour! Some great views from the water. Definitely bring a change of clothes though because the ponchos will only stop so much of the water.”

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Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour - The Opera House and the harbour’s main stage
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Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour

6.Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $96

Pilot your own speedboat past Sydney icons, islands, and naval sights on a guided harbour adventure with small groups and great views.

“Flawless experience. Our guide Dirk was super friendly and also knowledgeable. It was great fun. Had some amazing photos from all the must see Sydney harbour locations.”

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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast - Starting at Darling Harbour
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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

7.30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $60

Review of Sydney’s 30-minute Jet Blast ride, with spins, speed, landmark views, practical tips, wet-weather advice, and value guidance.

“I was very nervous because I don’t ride roller coasters or anything else. However after speaking to a girl at the counter before signing up for the ride I felt a little bit more comfortable. During the ride I enjoyed more and more the tricks. At the end I was yelling for more 360 degree Spins. Whoohoo, let’s do it. But, keep in mind the ponchos do not keep you dry.”

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Sydney Harbour: 30 Minute Slow Jet Boat Vivid Cruise - Reaching the boat near Ferry Wharf No. 2
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Sydney Harbour: 30 Minute Slow Jet Boat Vivid Cruise

Sydney: 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Darling Harbour - Finding the boat at Cockle Bay Wharf
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Sydney: 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Darling Harbour

9.30-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 30 min · from $56

Review of Sydney’s 30-minute Darling Harbour jet boat ride, with 70 km/h spins, harbour views, practical tips, price, and who should book.

“I loved that amazing experience with my friends. The Jet boat guide is excellent in his job and so kindly. I'll recommend you of course!”

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Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour - Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the water
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Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour

10.Whale Watching on Speed Boat with canopy from Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $98

Review of Sydney’s Ocean Extreme whale-watching speed boat, with route details, price value, safety advice, weather tips, and booking guidance.

“Paul and Luke were amazing and funny. It made whale watching the best experience. We learnt so much and seen so many whales. Definitely a bucket list experience. Many friends and family want to experience it too after looking at videos we shared with them. So amazing and would 100% be doing it again for sure”

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Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB - Crossing Sydney Heads in about 15 minutes
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Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB

11.Sydney Whale Watching on Small RIB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $98

Review of Sydney’s intimate 12-person RIB whale-watching tour, with harbor views, expert commentary, pricing, itinerary, and booking advice.

“Even if we had t seen whales the boat ride was so much fun. The whales were the topping on the cake. They even showed off for us flapping their fin and showing us tails. Cassie was a great boat captain and allowed us to stay as long as possible to enjoy the whale experience.”

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45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride - The first run across Sydney Harbour
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45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride

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