Sydney is the most populous city of Australia. It is also the state capital of New South Wales and was the first site of British colony in Australia. The city is built around Port Jackson which also includes Sydney Harbour. Because of this, the city is also known as "the Harbour city".

Port Jackson, which contains Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbor of Sydney. This port is well known for its beauty and both Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge is located here.

One of the attractions for tourists to this city is Sydney Harbour Cruise. There are a number of cruse operators offering their packages. Sydney harbor cruise could be undertaken in the day time or during the night. It could be a week end cruise full of adventure and fun. Sydney harbor cruise would provide tourists with a grand view of the sights around the area.

For couples, Sydney harbor cruise could provide them with a romantic getaway. Some of the longer cruises might include having a romantic dinner while floating around the world famous Sydney Opera House. Shorter cruises are also available which would take the tourists around different places to see in an hour or two. Simple ferry boats are also available which would show the tourists whatever could be shown along the Sydney harbor route. Some would tell a little bit about waterfront mansions, Australian history and city's multitudinous cultural offerings.

Besides the regular cruise option, you could even hire a yacht for sigh seeing around the harbour. You could hire the yacht along with a number of your friends. Thus, you could enjoy a private party while cruising around the harbour. Such a trip would provide you with a wonderful view of Shark Island, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, and many other places while you and your friends are having a party.

A cheaper way to enjoy Sydney harbour cruise is by renting a small boat. It would cost you much less and avoid the crowd also. Hiring such a boat would enable you to take in the sights on your own or along with your friend. These boats do not cost much to hire. Boats could be hired for less than $100 and they are quite safe too. The bigger yachts and boats also could be arranged for private parties suitable for your specific budget and set to your own schedule.

Therefore, if you are planning to visit Sydney, Sydney Harbour Cruise must be a compulsory item of your tour programme.