Vivid Sydney is the most spectacular festival of light, music and ideas in the Southern Hemisphere! Now on its 16th year, the iconic event brings together over 140 lighting artists, manufactures and designers from all over the world to transform Sydney Harbour’s foreshore and create an awe-inspiring outdoor light festival.

Experience Vivid Sydney and see the city’s iconic landmarks be bathed in light and sound from the water. Aboard a Luxury Glass boat or modern catamaran, take in the dazzling view of the festival’s major precincts including the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, The Sydney Harbour Bridge Light Show and the entire city skyline.

Witness as the evening show transforms skyscrapers and heritage sites into an amazing colourful canvas.

Complete your lovely evening with a sumptuous cocktail-style buffet dinner, with unlimited spirits, beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks available throughout the night from the bar. Your two-hour dinner cruise will return to King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour.

Celebrate Vivid Sydney as it fuses art, innovation and technology highlighting the best of Sydney through 3D light projections and cross-art form installations.

A must for every Sydney-sider or visitor looking for something spectacular this winter.

See this stunning illumination of our city’s iconic sights including the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Sydney Opera House from the water.

*Child age is 0-12 years. 

Departure and Return Details

Departure Point and Cruise Times:

Tuesday | Departs 7pm | Boarding King Street Wharf 3

Wednesday | Departs 7pm | Boarding King Street Wharf 3

Thursday | Departs 6pm | Boarding King Street Wharf 9

Friday | Departs 6pm | Boarding King Street Wharf 9

Friday | Departs 8:15pm | Boarding King Street Wharf 9

Sunday 24th May | Departs 6:45pm | Boarding at King Street Wharf 9

Sunday 31st May & 7th June |  Departs 7pm | Boarding King Street Wharf 9

Cruise Concludes

Cruise returns to the same location approximately 2 hours after departure time

Cruise Highlights

• 2 Hours Sydney VIVID Harbour Cruise
• Cruising on a Luxurious Glass Boat 
• Continuous Cocktail-style buffet
• Open bar, including spirits, for the duration of the cruise
• Spectacular Views of Magnificent Sydney with over 50 buildings and Landmarks
• Cocktail Cruise with spectacular views of iconic Sydney Opera House and Vivid light shows around Sydney Harbour
• Spacious viewing decks, 360 degree viewing deck and 3m High glass windows for perfect viewing from all levels.


About the Vessel:

• 3m high glass windows
• Bars on each of the 3 levels
• Spacious wrap around deck
• Full size decks at the front and back of the vessel
• Main deck boasts 2 feature walls complete with Plasma screens
• State of the art sound system
• Open top deck with 360 degree views of magnificent Sydney Harbour

* Please note that vessel might be subject to change without notice.

Additional Information:

• This is a standing cocktail style cruise.
• Special Event no dietary requested can be catered for.
• Must have voucher and photo Id to board the vessel.
• Cruise program is subject to change according to the directions made by Sydney Waterways & Management
• Vessel may be substituted without notice.
• Dress Code – Smart Casual
• All sales are final and incur a 100% cancellation fee. 
• If you have any special accessibility needs, please email us prior to ticket purchase to discuss your requirements.
• Cockle Bay Drone Show & VIVID Lights are scheduled and operated by Destination NSW, not All Occasion Cruises