Up to 2 hours
1-Hour Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise
Experience Vivid Sydney from the water, as the annual festival fills Sydney Harbour with epic illuminations and sky-high projections.
What you'll do
Experience awesome light installations on an evening cruise around Sydney Harbour during the Vivid Sydney festival of light and music.
The annual festival sees some of Sydney Harbour’s most iconic buildings spectacularly lit up with installations created by top international artists. See the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in a whole new light (pardon the pun) as they’re transformed into huge canvases for epic light shows and eye-popping 3D projections.
On board, there’s a bar serving snacks and refreshments available for purchase, and the whole experience is soundtracked by the official Vivid Sydney playlist.
Highlights
Epic light show
The cruise sails around Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and Barangaroo, providing spectacular views of the illuminated Sydney skyline.
Attractions galore
You’ll see Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House like never before; there will be a huge number of light attractions around the city in 2024.
Multiple departure times
Catch the cruise from Circular Quay at whichever time suits you best.
Facts
Vivid Sydney started as a modest festival of light back in 2009 and has expanded significantly over the years, drawing major international artists and adding live music and foodie events to its roster.
The festival has won several awards over the years, including Australia’s Best Tourism Event (multiple times) and Best Public Event at the Australian Event Awards in 2022.
Reservations
Booking required
To book your spot, email [email protected] or call 1800 326 822 with your pass number, preferred date and time of departure. Walk-ins at the Fantasea counter on Circular Quay Wharf 6 and Darling Harbour Wharf Pier 26 (Shop 2B) are accepted but subject to availability on the day.
Where you'll be
Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Sydney, AUWhere you'll meet
Departure point:
Circular Quay, Wharf 6
Departs Darling Harbour, Aquarium Wharf
Operating hours
Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June
Departs Darling Harbour, Aquarium Wharf: 6PM or 7:20PM
Departs Circular Quay, Wharf 6: 6PM, 7:30PM or 8:40PM
Find out more
For more information, visit the Fantasea Cruising website.
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