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Overseas Passenger Terminal

Sydney Harbour is one of the world’s most beautiful ports of call for cruise ships. There are two dedicated cruise passenger terminals on the sparkling blue harbour near the city centre – the  Overseas Passenger Terminal  at  Circular Quay  and the  White Bay Cruise Terminal  at Rozelle.

Whether arriving or departing, aboard your cruise liner you can marvel at Australia’s famous icons, the  Sydney Opera House  and the  Sydney Harbour Bridge . And you’ll glide past The Heads, the dramatic sandstone cliffs at the entrance to the harbour, which is also known as Port Jackson.

Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay

Getting there

Overseas Passenger Terminal: Circular Quay trains, buses and ferries are a short walk away. For those arriving by car or taxi, entry to the terminal is off George Street onto Argyle Street. Parking is not permitted in the terminal precinct, however passengers may be set down or picked up.

White Bay Cruise Terminal: Most cruise lines offer the option to book transfers from/to  Sydney Airport  or Central Station. By car or taxi, access the terminal by James Craig Road. 

Customs and immigration

If you’re departing on a domestic cruise you’ll need to complete a health questionnaire, while international cruise passengers must complete a health questionnaire as well as an outbound passenger card. Both documents are available inside the terminals upon arrival.

Good to know

Bring a passport with at least six months’ validity for international voyages and a government-issued photo ID for domestic trips. Your booking itinerary is required for all cruises. Most cruise ships will not allow you to board with alcohol. You can surrender the alcohol and collect it at the trip’s end.

A  Tourist Refund Scheme  (TRS) desk is available at both cruise ship terminals for international cruises. TRS enables you to claim a refund for the Good and Services Tax (GST) and the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) that you paid on goods purchased in Australia, after you’ve checked in.

Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal FAQs

How do i get to the overseas passenger terminal in sydney.

To get to the Overseas Passenger Terminal there are trains, buses and ferries to Circular Quay, just a short walk away. For those arriving by car or taxi, there is entry to the terminal is off George Street onto Argyle Street.

What is the Overseas Passenger Terminal?

It is a dedicated cruise passenger terminal, where cruise liners arrive  depart right on the sparkling blue harbour near Sydney city centre.

Where can I pick up a passenger at Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay?

Parking is not permitted in the terminal precinct however, passengers may be set down or picked up outside the cruise terminal on the western side of Circular Quay.

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