Your ultimate harbour cruise experience on Sydney Harbour. Choice of lunch, dinner, sunset and special event cruises
Sydney, known for its stunning harbor and scenic waterways, offers a feast of sightseeing and photo opportunities such as the Iconic landmarks, luxury waterfront mansion, and beautiful bays and beaches of this amazing harbour. Sydney offers a wide choice of harbour cruises:
These cruises often offer a combination of picturesque views, delicious meals, and live entertainment, making for a memorable experience.
Enjoy a romantic evening on a sunset cruise, sip a glass of champagne as sunsets with you the sights of Sydney harbour as your photographic backdrop.
A popular activity providing the chance to see the magnificent humpback whales and southern right whales in their natural habitat.
During certain events or festivals, themed cruises may be available, such as New Year's Eve fireworks, Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart, Melbourne Cup, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, or cruises during cultural celebrations.
Most shared Sydney cruises depart from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.
Our lunch or dinner cruises include a choice of buffet style dining or 2-3 course menus. Licensed vessels off the option to purchase drinks on-board or to add a pre-purchased bar package at the time of booking.
Our cruise vessels offer weather comfort. We will consult with you within 24 hours of departure is conditions are deemed unsafe to cruise. This typically only applies to cruises that enter open waters such as Whale Watching. Sydney Harbour is enclosed waters so lunch and dinner cruises are not impacted by weather events.
We recommend booking at least four weeks ahead, especially for weekend dates or special events such as Australia Day or New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour. This ensures you have the widest choice of options.
Yes children are permitted on-board, however some cruises may have age restrictions. Please check with our cruise specialists at the time of booking.
Yes our lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises are suitable for pregnant women. Sydney Harbour cruises are in sheltered waters, so much like dining in a restaurant.
Some of our cruises offer the option to have for a guaranteed window seat. For those that don't offer window seat upgrades seating is not guaranteed. All our harbour cruises do offer spacious deck areas that you can explore during the cruise and take photographs of the scenic Sydney Harbour backdrop and city's iconic landmarks.
The typical cruise route will include the following landmarks and stunning locations on Sydney Harbour
Step aboard for a magical Vivid Sydney dinner cruise, where dazzling harbour lights, live cabaret and a 3-course dining experience create an unforgettable night.
Experience the beauty of Sydney Harbour aboard the long lunch cruise with two stops at premium waterfront restaurants
Dressed in lights this Vivid Festival & with gourmet buffet your guaranteed the best seats on the harbour
Ring in the New Year aboard Bella Vista, a spacious glass ballroom cruise with panoramic harbour views
Intimate Vivid lights cruise aboard luxury catamaran with roaming canapes & bar for drinks
3 hours of cruising, dining and celebrating on spectacular Sydney Harbour... the perfect way to celebrate the festive season this year!
Experience the iconic Sydney Harbour fireworks from aboard a modern catamaran
Discover Sydney Harbour’s beauty on a 90-minute sunset cruise aboard HEAVEN
Soak up all the excitement that is NYE on Sydney Harbour aboard MV Princess
Celebrate Australia Day aboard the historic Soren Larsen for fireworks, live music, and an unforgettable Sydney Harbour experience
Celebrate a magical Christmas Eve night cruising Sydney’s spectacular harbour.
This exclusive Boxing Day cruise will follow the race leaders as they sail through the harbour heads and along the scenic coastline.
Cruise the Vivid lights aboard an authentic tall ship for a journey through time.
Experience Australia Day like never before aboard Sydney Sundancer — a day cruise in the very heart of the festivities.
Make Christmas Day unforgettable aboard the MV Princess, where timeless style and festive cheer come together on Sydney Harbour
See Sydney Harbour by dusk and enjoy the stunning Sydney landmarks as the sun sets and the city lights come to life.
Step aboard a tall ship and experience Sydney Harbour on a sightseeing cruise where history meets modern charm
Celebrate NYE aboard MV Harbour Spirit — a 6-hour Sydney Harbour party cruise with fireworks views, gourmet canapés, free-flowing drinks, and a live DJ
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Experience the magic of Vivid Sydney earlier in the evening aboard a luxury catamaran, with front-row views of the harbour’s dazzling light displays
Join this small group truly wild adventure with only 30 passengers and commentary by qualified whale enthusiasts
Experience the Melbourne Cup in style with a 3.5-hour lunch cruise on spectacular Sydney Harbour
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup aboard MV Harbour Spirit with lunch, drinks, live race viewing, and stunning Sydney Harbour views
Set sail on a Tall Ship Lunch Cruise and be transported back in time while discovering the beauty of Sydney Harbour
Get ready for a swashbuckling family day out, complete with pirate prizes and the thrill of climbing the mast
Experience Australia Day like never before aboard Southern Swan, joining the excitement of the Tall Ships’ Race and harbour festivities.
Treat mum to a cruise Sydney Harbour with a seafood and carvery lunch, live jazz and the best views in the world
Spoil dad with a 3-hour lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour, delicious seafood and carvery lunch and live music. We'll even shout him a beer!
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Cruise Sydney Harbour on a luxury catamaran, taking in iconic landmarks with live commentary while enjoying an unlimited multi-cuisine buffet
Experience NYE on Sydney Harbour the way it’s meant to be—up close, elevated, and absolutely spectacular aboard Ali B
Join Sydney Sundancer this Australia Day for a magical evening cruise capped off with spectacular fireworks.
Embrace the spirit and excitement of Boxing Day on a 3-hour lunch cruise across Sydney Harbour
There’s no better way to lunch than on Sydney Harbour, surrounded by live music and breathtaking scenery
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Experience Sydney Harbour by night, great food & outstanding value. Dinner cruises departing Sunday - Thursday!
Watch Sydney’s world-famous NYE fireworks from the deck of a 110ft luxury superyacht
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Experience the joy of Christmas Day on Sydney Harbour aboard the MV Spirit
Explore the secrets and beauty of one of the world’s most famous natural harbours
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Dance, Drink and Party the Night Away with a NYE Cruise on the Magic
Enjoy front-row views of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race aboard MV Princess, complete with a seafood and carvery lunch, live commentary, and unbeatable harbour action
A vibrant Sydney Harbour dinner cruise with live entertainment, dancing, a sumptuous buffet, and more..
See the highlights of the Vivid Sydney Festival aboard this small group intimate cruise experience
See Sydney’s iconic landmarks, enjoy lunch at the CYCA, and discover national parks and waterfront mansions
Reserve your place on Barefoot Blue and experience whales, dolphins, and more on a breathtaking whale-watching adventure
Hop aboard and witness Sydney's iconic landmarks transformed by the lights of Vivid - Plus enjoy Fireworks on Thursday and Friday (8pm)
Welcome 2027 in style aboard Coast, the 65ft luxury catamaran offering the best seat for Sydney’s fireworks
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See Vivid Sydney in style aboard Clearview — a glass boat dinner cruise with 360° harbour views and a chef-prepared 4-course menu beneath the city’s dazzling lights
A paw-some 1-hour Sydney Harbour escape with your dog — grazing platters, BYO drinks, and family fun on the water
Celebrate NYE aboard MV Pearl — a 6-hour Sydney Harbour cruise with front-row fireworks views, gourmet grazing stations, flowing drinks, and a live DJ to ring in 2027 in style
Welcome the New Year aboard Blue Room, a vibrant glass-style party vessel with unbeatable harbour views.
Welcome in 2027 aboard Jerry Bailey and make those New Year resolutions on Sydney Harbour
Bring out the spandex and get ready for a retro party night on Sydney Harbour
Cruise the waters of Sydney Harbour and see its most famous landmarks up close
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Experience Vivid Sydney’s dazzling lights late into the night aboard a luxury catamaran with unbeatable harbour views
Tour Sydney Harbour aboard a luxury cruiser, take in breathtaking views from the water, and dine at an iconic harbourside restaurant
Watch "The jewel on the crown of yacht racing" - the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race aboard Coast
Experience the joy of Christmas Day on Sydney Harbour aboard the MV Spirit
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Enjoy a 2-hour dinner cruise with panoramic 360 views of Sydney Harbour in an adult-only environment.
Experience Australia Day at its finest aboard COAST, the ultimate catamaran for premium celebrations on Sydney Harbour
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Set sail on this twilight dinner cruise like the early settlers all those years ago
Secure your spot aboard Jerry Bailey or an unforgettable whale-watching adventure — see whales, dolphins, and more
See the spectacular sights and scenic views of Sydney’s enlightened this Vivid Festival
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