The 5 Best Vivid Sydney Cruises

1.Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38Our pick

Cruise Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes during Vivid, passing the lit Opera House, Customs House, and National Maritime Museum. You get a buffet dinner, welcome drink, indoor and outdoor viewing areas, and a cash bar. Depart from King Street Wharf 6 aboard MV Pearl, MV Jerry Bailey, or MV Harbour Spirit.

“Amazing and delicious buffet, perfect sightseeing, cruise of Sydney. And great value for the money!”

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2.Vivid Harbour Cruise with Canapes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Cruise Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes during Vivid Sydney aboard a small catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing areas. You’ll pass the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, enjoy hot canapes and one beer, wine, soft drink, or juice, and purchase more drinks onboard if you wish.

“Excellent. Canapés were better than expected. Nice cruise around the harbor during Vivid.”

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3.Premium Catamaran Vivid Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

Spend 90 minutes aboard Whitehaven, a 55-foot catamaran capped at 70 passengers. You will see Vivid Sydney lights, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and city waterfront from indoor or outdoor seats, with a welcome drink and optional snacks and drinks onboard.

“It was really good. My both kids enj8yed alot. They danced 💃 on the cruise.”

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4.Bring Your Own Drinks Vivid Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Cruise Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes during Vivid Sydney aboard a catamaran carrying up to 25 people. Bring your own alcohol without corkage fees, enjoy antipasto and a soft drink, and watch the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and illuminated skyline from indoor and outdoor viewing areas. Crew members Phil and Justin have hosted recent sailings.

“Great cruise with friendly guides and a beautiful night on the harbour. Looking forward to another cruise with you guys !”

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5.Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $42Top rated

Board the 35-foot catamaran Kirralee at Pier 2, Walsh Bay for a 90-minute Vivid Sydney cruise. An experienced skipper and host guide you beneath the Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House, Gardens, Barangaroo, and Darling Harbour. Bring your own alcohol, enjoy antipasto, and take in the lights from a small group setting.

“Such a nice cruise around the harbour, and a nice antipasto & beverage is provided. Would suggest for a couple that are spending some time in Sydney”

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