Sydney Harbour Crime Cruise: A 2-Hour Journey into the City's Dark History
4.7
15 Ratings
The Rocks

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour crime cruise in Sydney Harbour, delving into the city’s dark history. Uncover hidden stories of true crime amidst the stunning beauty of the harbor.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sydney Harbour - Please sit back and relax as we steer you on a True Crime Cruise across the Harbour, guiding you through the murkiest moments from Sydney’s long history.
What's Included
  • Knowledgable In Person Tour Host
  • Carbonated beverages
  • On-board restrooms
  • Tea and coffee
  • 2 Hour True Crime History Tour
Additional Information

The Harbour is the jewel in Sydney’s crown, yet it has witnessed all the foul deeds committed by its denizens of citizens. What appears to the outside world as a paradise is also populated by the wild, the wanting, and the tragic.
Take a cruise back in time and rediscover this hidden bounty of Sydney’s True Crime stories. Enjoy the incredible contrast of…

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Location
Campbells Cove
Circular Quay West
The meeting point is at the front of Campbells Cove Floating Pontoon, which is opposite the James Squire Brewhouse at the far end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Your host will meet you at the address to check you in for the tour. The tour host will be wearing a Corporate Polo Shirt.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sydneydaytripper
Oct 7, 2024
Worth it. - A great time cruising on Sydney Harbour on a Catamaran. Bonus tea/coffee and great biscuits. Emily was funny and informative and Sarah and Sterling were also wonderful. The views were wonderful.
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Cozmanought
Apr 22, 2024
Harbour experience - Great way to spend a couple of hours seeing Sydney harbour on the water All while learning about some of its dark past, while sipping on coffee and munching on delicious cookies provided by Sarah!
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Jadeci477ad
Mar 23, 2024
Brilliant Tour! - Caitlin was the best guide ever! It was such a lovely start to the day to have a sunny tour around Sydney Harbour with yummy nibbles. Plus, the storytelling was top!
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Heatherellis01
Jan 29, 2024
Great to see on Harbour and learn of the History. - The Sydney Harbours True Crime Cruise. It was great to learn on the history of crime in around the Harbour. The crew of the boat and the Historian to say of the Crimes and see book of photos of the events.
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Bev
Jan 29, 2024
Great experience on the harbour - It was a great way to spend 2 hours on the beautiful harbour and learn information about Sydneys crime history at the same time.
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Shar0nleac
Jan 28, 2024
Great time on the True Crimes harbour cruise - We had a fun time on the True Crimes cruise. Caitlin made the cruise fun and she knew heaps of facts about Sydney Harbour's crime history. The weather was amazing and it showed off our city and harbour at its best. As a surprise we also received morning tea. We had a great time and would recommend it.
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F4441wwcolinp
Jan 7, 2024
Fantastic view into Sydney's sordid past and its beautiful harbour. - This was a fantastic way ot see the harbour and hear some amazing stories of Sydneys sordid past. Emily, our tour host, was a breath of fresh air regaling us with the tales of crime and plenty of good natured banter and jokes too. The boat owners were also wonderful and clearly cared about ensuring we havd a great time. Would highly recommend this tour!!!!
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Kevin201616
Dec 31, 2023
Fantastic day on the harbour - We had a wonderful cruise. Emily was so entertaining with all the dark stories from Sydney's history - we learnt a lot! The catamaran was very comfortable, the crew were friendly and professional. Beautiful day on Sydney harbour too!
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Dreamer02039683603
Jan 7, 2024
Great morning out - A great way to fill in a couple hours on beautiful Sydney harbour. Interesting tales told whilst cruising along. Instant coffee available on board. So if you are a coffee snob like me,, make sure you grab one before you get on board.
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Louise_g
Oct 15, 2024
Cancelled - Cancelled last minute. “Postponed” Standing at pick up spot. Couple there also stated second time they have cancelled on them. Engine problems?
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