Highlights:
- 80 minutes of pure fun
- 75km/h - 270 spins
- Power brake stops
- Fish-tails
- Music
- Commentary
- Sightseeing
- Photo opportunities
After heading through the main Harbour with a few spins along the way, we take you between the Heads of Sydney to ride a few ocean swells before heading past some of Sydney's exclusive harbourside properties. Finally, we pass under the Spit Bridge and into the National Park and tranquil waters of Middle Harbour.
Harbour Jet's regimented training process for its fully qualified local skippers, individual bucket seats and handrails, ensure passenger safety. For customer comfort, Harbour Jet provides all passengers with complimentary full-length spray jackets and dry pants. A selection of merchandise and souvenirs is available, as a memento of your experience, from the Bookings office and retail shop located at 'Harbourside' Darling Harbour.
This is one experience YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!
Schedule details
Sydney Middle Harbour Adventure
Departure Dates:
Saturday and Sunday
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- January 26 (Australia Day)
Departure Point:
Please meet at the Convention Jetty located on the Harbour Side of Darling Harbour in front of Jordan's Seafood Restaurant and the Convention Centre.Departure Time:
- 9:00am
Departure time is dependant on the time of year and may vary. You are required to call the operator 24 hours prior to travel to reconfirm. Details will be listed on confirmation voucher.
Return Details:
Tour returns to the original departure point at Darling HarbourPricing information
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 12 to 14 years and under IMPORTANT! Information for those travelling with Children
- Tour not recommended for children under 12 years
- Children MUST be over 130cm in height
- Currency is set to AUD.
- Our pricing is updated constantly to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
Additional information
Cruising past Sydney Opera House
Inclusions:
- 80 minutes Jet Boat Ride in the 'HJ1' vessel
- Commentary of particular Sydney Sights
- Photo opportunities (Plastic bag provided for cameras)
- Use of a full length spray jacket and dry pants
- Australia's Good and Service Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
- Purchases of a personal nature
- Locker fee for storing luggage
Additional information
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Maximum of 18 passengers onboard 'HJ1' each ride
- All passengers must be over 130cm (4' 3") in height
- Passengers with back, neck or heart conditions, or who are pregnant, are prohibited onboard the Jet Boats
Restrictions:
Your Safety:
Harbour Jet's vessels have been built to Australian Standards and passed all NSW Waterway stringent survey inspections and requirements for commercial operation. All drivers are qualified master class 5 Skippers, have a knowledgeable understanding of Sydney Harbour and the environs and go through a regimented training process to become experienced Jet boat drivers.
These vessels have also been specifically built with your safety in mind. Bucket seats (the first of their kind in a jet boat) and handrails guarantee you remain firmly in your allocated seat during the Jet boat maneuvers. A comprehensive safety briefing and confirmation that all passengers understand the conditions of ridding is also given prior to boarding.
Lifejackets are not required to be worn however are available for every passenger and are located under each seat. The provision of spray jackets and dry pants. All passengers are covered by a comprehensive AUD $10,000,000 Public Liability Policy.
Getting to Harbourside Shopping Centre:
- Sydney Monorail - Disembark at the Convention Centre station
- Taxi - Taxi stop at Darling Harbour - Harbourside, directly outside the Harbour Jet Office and just a minutes walk from the departure point
- By Foot - Walk from Sydney CBD, across Pyrmont Bridge (approx. 10-15 minutes)
Jet Boats:
Custom designed and build for Sydney Harbour, 'HJ1' has a 20-degree dead-rise which gives the vessel a smoother ride through the occasional rough conditions of Sydney Harbour and enables the vessel to successfully navigate the ocean swells and conditions experienced outside the Sydney Heads during the 'Middle Harbour Adventure'. Bucket seats (the first of its kind in a Jet Boat) and safety handrails have been fitted the vessel to maximize the comfort and safety of all passengers. HJ2 is our newest addition to Harbour Jet with 25 seats and a newly re-powered engine. This boat definitely is worth going on.
Booking Details:
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- All passengers must be over 130cm in height
- Passengers with back, neck or heart conditions, or who are pregnant, are prohibited onboard the Jet Boats
Local Contact Details:
Please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Sydney. This is important information the tour operator requires in case you need to be contacted regarding changes in the tour departure times.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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