The 13 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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6.Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $53

Board Fleetwing II at Pier 2, Walsh Bay, for a 90-minute evening cruise during Vivid Sydney. You’ll pass the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Circular Quay, Luna Park, Barangaroo, and Darling Harbour, with canapes and one beer, wine, soft drink, or juice included.

“My friends and I have a memorable experience, one we won’t forget. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend the experience to anyone.”

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7.“Vivid Sydney” Festival of Light Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 24 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Board Vagabond Cruises at King Street Wharf for a 90-minute Vivid Sydney harbour cruise. See the Opera House and city lights from indoor or outdoor decks while enjoying hot finger food, tea, coffee, and chocolate. A licensed bar is available for extra drinks.

“It was a great night.. tasty dinner and live entertainment and music. Would recommend to anyone who wants an exciting evening.”

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8.Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $53

Cruise Sydney Harbour for 90 minutes aboard Heaven, a multi-level catamaran limited to 40 people. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Circular Quay, and Darling Harbour while enjoying roaming canapés and one complimentary drink. Skipper Frank may add local stories along the way.

“Our boat was Heaven! And lived up to its name! What an unforgettable adventure! Our skipper was Frank and his staff were warm and inviting! The hors d’oeuvres were very nice and the presentation lovely. Frank was top notch even taking Read more”

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9.Intimate Vivid Harbour Cruise with Canapes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Board the multi-level catamaran Heaven at Pier 2, Walsh Bay, for a 90-minute Vivid Sydney cruise. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, and glowing waterfront displays with roaming canapes, one included drink, indoor and outdoor viewing areas, and a maximum of 40 passengers.

“Friendly staff, generous canape offerings and great sight seeing.”

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10.30 Minute Slow Jet Boat Vivid Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 30 min · from $41

You’ll glide across Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney in a small, relaxed jet boat with 360-degree views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, and their reflections. The ride is designed for viewing and photos, not speed. Bring your own drinks and arrive 30 minutes early.

“Would like the boat to have gone a bit faster though not jet boat speed Staff were great and obviously happy in their jobs”

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11.4-hour Vivid Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise Shared Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $82

Spend four hours cruising Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney, with a three-course buffet, Latin and pop music, audience-participation dancing, prizes, and views of the illuminated skyline. The cruise starts at King Street Wharf at 7:30 pm and returns there. Drinks are purchased separately at the licensed bar.

“I have booked the Latino dinner cruise 3x and it never dissapoints. My friends actually have started buying tickets for my birthday each year. The food is always simple and delicious, the staff are always so happy and helpful. The only con is soRead more”

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12.Vivid Sydney Lights and Fireworks Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $33Best value

Depart Darling Harbour at 7:20 pm for a 1-hour-40-minute Captain Cook Cruises trip beneath the Harbour Bridge and past the illuminated Opera House. You’ll see Vivid Sydney from the water and, on select nights, the Sparkle Fireworks Show. The cruise carries up to 100 people.

“Excellent service and delicious food. The staff were very friendly and the service was exceptional. The vivid lights were not great from the boat but that was because Circular Quay and The Rocks area were not lit up as much this year, not thRead more”

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13.The Vivid Sydney BridgeClimb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $265

Join an English-speaking BridgeClimb leader for a three-hour climb to Sydney Harbour Bridge’s 134-meter Summit during Vivid Sydney. Groups of up to 14 move at a relaxed pace, with warm gear, history stories, a photo, and wide views of the Opera House, harbour, and city lights.

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