Best Morning Cruises Worldwide: Our Top 5

1.Sydney Combo: Morning Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $176Our pick

Cover Sydney’s essential sights in 5 hours 45 minutes, from The Rocks and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair to Bondi Beach, then board a two-hour lunch cruise from Circular Quay. A maximum of 14 people ride in the Mercedes minibus, while the boat carries up to 80. Guides may include Graham, Nigel, Paul, Tyler, Vic, or Karyn.

“The bus driver named Graham seemed to be fixated on prostitution, and was very misogynistic in his conversation. He didn't respond at all to my reminding him over and over that females are not the only ones involved in prostitution and honestly I found it very inappropriate. It made for an uncomfortable and unpleasant bus ride as he went around and asked everyone about prostitution in their countries and women and sex and just really he needs to be reeducated. Or fired.”

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2.Sydney Sunrise Kayak Tour on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $106Top rated

Start at 30 Blues Point Road for a 90-minute to two-hour guided paddle with local guides such as Chad and Pete. You’ll pass Luna Park, Kirribilli House, the Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House as Sydney wakes up. Photos, equipment, stories, and secure valuables storage are included.

“Thank you so much for a fantastic morning viewing the sunrise especially having Chad and Pete as our tour guides. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Will definitely be back to do it again with family from London lots of love and laughs from the gigglers .😂😂😆. Cheers guys. Irish/ English/ semi Australian gang.👍🚣🚣‍♀️🚣🚣🥇🥇”

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3.Sunrise Serenity Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $121

Begin at Blues Point Reserve for a two-hour sunrise paddle with Kayaking Sydney. Guides including Chad, Fab, Pete, Pedro, Jackie Boy, and Beau provide a short lesson, safety support, local stories, and help with photos as you kayak toward the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

“Well organized, great views … absolutely worth it! Sunrise experience has been very unique. Many thanks to crew: Chad, Pete, Jackie Boy, and Beau!”

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4.Morning Charleston Harbor Sail Lux Catamaran Shade and Seating

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38Best value

Sail Charleston Harbor for about two hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Mount Pleasant. You’ll see Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, and the peninsula, with shaded seating, open deck space, two bathrooms, and a chance to spot dolphins and coastal birds. Crew members may include Cap Jack, Mackenzie, and Ginger.

“Hat overboard! Mackenzie and Ginger sailed the seas, poured the drinks, and was a hat hero.”

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5.Morning Catch Walking Foodie Tour of Boothbay Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $95

Start at Whale Park with guide Cat and a small group of up to eight. Over two hours, you’ll sample coffee, smoothie, lox, blueberry Danish, scone, and quiche at locally owned shops, cross Boothbay Harbor’s long wooden footbridge, and finish back at the starting point.

“Best morning food tour. Food was amazing and so was the different coffee drinks we tried. I also tried salmon because of Cat. Cat is the reason to take this tour in my humble opinion. We had so much fun eating, drinking and walking arounRead more”

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