Cruising from the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay? Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney in Summer Hill is a direct train ride from the Quay, with 24-hour reception for late arrivals the night before and our Stay, Park & Cruise package, which keeps your car secure at the hotel while you sail. It is a relaxed start to your holiday, at a fraction of the cost of parking in the city.
Sydney's cruise terminals at a glance
Sydney has two main cruise terminals. The Overseas Passenger Terminal sits on West Circular Quay in The Rocks, beside the Museum of Contemporary Art, with the Opera House across the water. The largest ships berth here, as they are too tall to pass under the Harbour Bridge.
White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle, about 4 km from the hotel, welcomes ships that fit under the bridge. Your cruise booking confirms which terminal you sail from.
Getting to the Overseas Passenger Terminal
Walk 400 metres to Summer Hill station and take a direct train around the City Circle to Circular Quay, about 25 minutes. The terminal is a short walk along West Circular Quay. With larger luggage, a taxi or rideshare from the hotel is an easy alternative, and the terminal is about 7 km away.
- Direct train from Summer Hill to Circular Quay, about 25 minutes
- Short walk along West Circular Quay to the terminal
- About 7 km by taxi or rideshare
Stay, Park & Cruise
Driving to your cruise? Stay with us the night before, then leave your car in our secured undercover car park while you sail. Parking while you are away is priced by the length of your cruise.
- 1 day: $35
- 2 to 3 days: $30 per day
- 4 to 7 days: $25 per day
- More than 7 days: $20 per day
The night before your cruise
Arrive in Sydney the day before and start your holiday relaxed. Reception is open 24 hours, so a late flight or a long drive is no trouble, and luggage storage is available. Rooms sleep from one to five guests, ideal for families and groups sailing together. Rooms are from $140 a night Monday to Thursday, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, plus public holidays and high seasons, are from $180.
Explore Circular Quay before you board
If your boarding time is in the afternoon, make a morning of it at Circular Quay: walk across the Harbour Bridge, wander The Rocks markets on a weekend, or stroll around to the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Garden.
Why guests choose us
Why cruise passengers stay with us
- Direct train to Circular Quay in about 25 minutes
- Stay, Park & Cruise from $20 a day
- Secured undercover car park
- 24-hour reception for late arrivals
- Luggage storage
- Rooms from $140 Monday to Thursday
Gallery
A look around & nearby
Photos: Carnival Spirit at the Overseas Passenger Terminal Sydney July 27, 2013 2 by Hpeterswald, CC BY-SA 3.0; Sydney (AU), Overseas Passenger Terminal, Golden Princess -- 2019 -- 2976 by Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0; Overseas Passenger Terminal Sign by JustARandomEditor123, CC BY-SA 4.0; Norwegian Spirit at Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay by Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0; White Bay Cruise Terminal gatehouse by Dicklyon, CC BY 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Overseas Passenger Terminal?
On West Circular Quay in The Rocks, beside the Museum of Contemporary Art, about 7 km from the hotel.
How do I get to the Overseas Passenger Terminal from the hotel?
Take a direct train from Summer Hill to Circular Quay, about 25 minutes, then walk along West Circular Quay. A taxi or rideshare is easy with larger luggage.
Can I leave my car at the hotel while I cruise?
Yes, with Stay, Park & Cruise: $35 for one day, $30 a day for 2 to 3 days, $25 a day for 4 to 7 days and $20 a day for more than 7 days.
Which terminal does my ship use?
Your cruise booking confirms the terminal. The largest ships use the Overseas Passenger Terminal, and ships that fit under the Harbour Bridge use White Bay.
Can I check in late the night before my cruise?
Yes. Reception is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Book your pre-cruise stay
Rooms from $140 with Stay, Park & Cruise parking, 24-hour reception and a direct train to Circular Quay.