Opt Overseas Passenger Terminal

I can't really tell you what the walk was like as it was so congested due to the sculptures by the sea on Sunday. It was so busy there were queues getting around. We gave up in the end and walked the other way along the pier

The Overseas Passenger Terminal is located in the tourist heart of Sydney. Harbour Bridge on one side, Opera House on the other, The Rocks close by. Easy to walk to. Efficient at boarding large numbers of passengers onto very large vessels.

Very friendly and efficient staff, we had no waiting either on embarkation or dis-embarkation.

Great location for exhibition. We visited the NAIDOC week National Indiginous Art Fair. The variety and quality of the art on display and for sale was excellent. A lot of people buying. Enjoyed seeing the demonstrations, workshops offered and inclusive dance display with kids invited to join in. Parking is difficult so went to payed underground parking at the rocks flat unlimited weekend cost $37. Close to Rocks markets and numerous cafes.

Very organised. Great job getting us on and off the ship

If you’re going to start (or end) a cruise, Sydney International Cruise Terminal is the place to do it! Where else can you board a ship with the Opera House on one side, the Harbour Bridge on the other, and the excitement of adventure in the air? Our family set sail from here, and from the moment we arrived, the energy was electric! The views are so ridiculously stunning that even my step-kids took a break from their screens to soak it all in. A miracle! Everything ran smoothly—friendly staff, easy check-in, and before we knew it, we were on board, waving at Sydney like the royalty of the high seas. And let’s talk about sail-away… Watching the Opera House and skyline disappear as you float away is an experience you don’t forget. 10/10, would cruise out of here again! If you’re leaving from Sydney, do yourself a favor—get to the terminal early, take in the views, snap a thousand photos, and embrace the magic of setting sail from one of the best cruise ports in the world!

Recently went on my first cruise. It was a great departure point with fantastic views. The cruise was great also.

Come here for amazing FREE views! Visited Sydney many times but didn’t know about this place. Excellent tip from our walking guide. Head to Terminal passenger building , head to Quay restaurant but go up the stairs beside the entrance. The path to the tower is subtly partitioned by restaurant pot plants but the tower is for public access. The tower was always quiet when we visited and offered incredible views of the harbour plus those iconic Sydney structures. You could watch the bridge climbers struggle up in the pouring rain. The view is perfect when a cruise ship is NOT docked. Nonexistent otherwise?

The Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT), also known officially as the Sydney Cove Passenger Terminal. Quality/Quantity - 10/21/23 - Organized departure and disembarkation from the cruise ship. 11/2/23 - Unorganized embarkation. Need to have clear signs for luggage tags, luggage drop off and boarding. The good news is that I think we have met a lifelong friend while in the long line. :) Atmosphere - 2 story port. Convenient to everything! Walkable to many of the Australian Tourist attractions. Close to many amenities. Huge clean port. Not so clean external toilets, if possible use the interior ones. Service - See above. Price - N/A. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1960 (1956 ground breaking). 1792 - Commercial shipping port.

A perfectly serviceable passenger terminal for the very large cruise ships that frequent Sydney Harbor. I found the customs staff here very nice and easy to deal with, even on a day with 3500 people (of which I was one) boarding one of those giant ships. They kept things moving and it was really well organized. Similarly, coming back 12 days later was a breeze. The luggage was tagged and kept in clearly marked sections (according to our disembarkation group number) and it was easy to locate and collect. We had no dramas on either end. Could the terminal itself be updated/upgraded? Sure. But it is absolutely fine and has great accessibility throughout. It also happens to be in a fantastic location in the city, so there are lots of things to do nearby if you are early for your departure or want to explore Sydney a bit upon your return. The Rocks is the historic center of the city, so well worth your time.

Located in Circular Quay, Sydney. The larger cruise ships use this terminal. The week I spent in the area I saw a new ship and different cruise line every day. A busy port. Easily accessible walking from area hotels and the Circular Quay Metro Station. It is a well oiled machine and it seems the locals really missed having the passengers during their Covid closure. As soon as you step on the property there is a representative to point you in the right direction. Just it's I neared the building a porter quickly offered to take my checked bag. Then I was shown towards the entrance. Plenty of X-ray units quickly cleared the carry on. I had my passport, cruise pass and covid documents all ready, and was through check in in less than 20 minutes. Plenty of staff and room to move all the passengers without congestion. Elevators and escalators were also easily accessible. Disembarking seemed a bit more hectic. It was the first time I have ever left from the back of the ship. It was confusing and made for more walking. I walked off with my bag this trip and avoided the extra time searching through customs bag to find it. Clearing customs wasn't hard, but a couple more agents would have been nice. Then it was an easy walk out to the airport shuttle bus provided by the cruise line. Note to self - the T8 seemed to be an easier, faster and cheaper way to get to the airport from the terminal. After all I was off the ship around 8:30 am and my flight didn't leave until 2:30 pm. Clean facility and surrounding area.

Our ship was late to port & our embarkation was delayed. Info wasn't on the website, it was a confusing day. We killed time at the Rocks enjoying Barbie or BBQ and finding a few last minute gifts. We got back to the ship at 3:30. There were lines outside and lines inside as well. They had one scanning machine down to two were being used for all of the passengers and crew. We waited about :90 to get checked into the ship.

I'm not sure I understand the previous negative reviews. I have been on over 20 cruises from various ports in several countries. This terminal is at least average, and I thought it was better than average. I liked the modern, open architecture and it is located in a great area - in The Rocks, facing the Circular Quay and the Opera House. Embarking and Disembarking a cruise ship is always a "mob scene." Thousands of tourists required to leave or claim their luggage, get checked in and going through emigration and customs. I was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of the process. Sure, there were huge lines, but the workers kept things running as efficiently as possible. For an experienced cruiser, this place was very good.

You know those cruise ships that either make you marvel in wonder at mankind's ingenuity or shudder with aesthetic horror when they're dominating our beautiful harbour skyline? Yeah this where they dock. I once went on a one-night famil on a giant cruise liner that went out of Sydney and came back the next day, on the day of boarding it's absolute chaos down there at the Quay, huge lines of passengers, signs warning about Norovirus (the world's most common disease!), and ship stewards and customs officers all doing their best to herd the great unwashed all desperate to be aboard so they can start getting pissed.