Opera Barby water taxi
Sydney Harbour's front row
- Secure payment when you book
- Licensed, insured skippers
- 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
- Drop-off at Man O'War Jetty, Sydney Opera House NSW
Arrive the way the harbour intended
Open-air drinks and dining on the lower concourse of the Sydney Opera House, with the Harbour Bridge dead ahead.
Opera Bar sits on the lower concourse of the Sydney Opera House, right on the water's edge between the sails and the Harbour Bridge. It is the most photographed drinks terrace in Australia and it is a 90-second walk from a water taxi pontoon. Arrive by water taxi and you skip the Circular Quay crowds entirely: your skipper drops you at the Opera House pontoon or Man O'War Steps and you walk straight onto the concourse.
Inside Opera Bar
What the afternoon looks like once the boat has dropped you at Man O'War Jetty, Sydney Opera House NSW.
Three steps from your door to the table
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Pick your wharf and time
Drop-off is already locked to Man O'War Jetty, Sydney Opera House NSW. Add your pickup wharf, passengers and time.
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See the live fare
All-inclusive, per boat, no surprises at the wharf.
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Meet your skipper
You get the operator, boat and captain's contact by SMS, plus a tracking link on the day.
Walk-in venue
Opera Bar doesn't take table bookings
Opera Bar is walk-in only and does not take reservations. Book your water taxi here — arrive early, especially Thursday to Sunday and on event nights — and the team will seat you on arrival.
- No table request needed — just book the boat
- Arrive 20-30 minutes before you want to eat on busy nights
- Big group? Ask your skipper for the quietest landing time
Live fares
Book your boat to Opera Bar
Drop-off is already set to Man O'War Jetty, Sydney Opera House NSW. Tap a popular pickup below or type your own — you'll have a live fare in under a minute. We do not charge your card today; it is charged only once an operator accepts, or three days before pickup.
Why arrive by water
- No parking hunt — you step off at Man O'War Jetty, Sydney Opera House NSW
- Door-to-door for couples through to groups of 30+
- Licensed local skippers, surveyed and insured vessels
- Live fare up front — nothing to pay at the wharf
- Return pickup booked at the same time if you want it
- Cancellation terms shown before you confirm
Arriving by boat
Water taxis berth at Man O'War Steps on the eastern side of the Opera House. Allow 2 minutes to walk to the bar. Skippers can wait on the pontoon for pick-up at an agreed time.
Sydney Harbour water taxis run 8am to 10pm, 7 days — lunch and dinner sittings both work. Table times up to 9:30pm are fine; your return run must depart by 10pm.
Alternate landing: Eastern side of the Sydney Opera House forecourt, Bennelong Point NSW 2000
Check a fare now →Water taxis to Opera Bar — questions
Can I get a water taxi to Opera Bar?
Yes. Water Taxis Australia runs licensed water taxis to Man O'War Jetty, Sydney Opera House NSW, the closest public landing to Opera Bar in Sydney. Enter your pickup wharf, choose a time and you'll see a live all-inclusive fare per boat before you book.
How much does a water taxi to Opera Bar cost?
Fares are priced per boat, not per person, and depend on your pickup wharf, the time of day and how many passengers you have. The live fare shown in the booking engine on this page is the fare you pay — it already includes the licensed skipper, fuel, GST and platform fees.
When is my card charged?
The published fare is paid at secure checkout. Full conditions, including refunds, are set out in our terms & conditions.
Where does the boat drop us off at Opera Bar?
Water taxis berth at Man O'War Steps on the eastern side of the Opera House. Allow 2 minutes to walk to the bar. Skippers can wait on the pontoon for pick-up at an agreed time.
Do you book the table as well?
Opera Bar is walk-in only and does not take reservations. Book your water taxi here — arrive early, especially Thursday to Sunday and on event nights — and the team will seat you on arrival.
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