Sydney is famous for its beautiful harbour, surrounded by several iconic landmarks, from the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and more. Given this, going on cruises is a popular way to tour the city. Whether you're a true blue Sydneysider or from out of town, your Sydney experience is incomplete without going on a cruise.
Cruises are also a fantastic way to experience Vivid Sydney—the annual light, music, and ideas festival that lights up the city. The buildings and landmarks are transformed into artistic light displays, and people wander around to explore the myriad life installations throughout the city.
Vivid Sydney cruises take you away from the crowds and give you the best views of the city lights on deck. Plus, you can sit back, relax, and have a sip of wine if you'd like!
Vivid Sydney 2023 starts on the Friday 26 May and finishes on Saturday 17 June, so you have plenty of time to plan your cruise. In the meantime, check out these Vivid Sydney cruises:
- Intimate Vivid Sydney Cruise Experience
- Vivid Sydney Catamaran Cruise with Canapes and Drink
- BYO Vivid Sydney Catamaran Cruise
- Vivid Harbour Lights Festival Cruise in Sydney by Captain Cook
- Vivid Festival 3-Course Fine Dining Dinner Cruise
- BONUS - Vivid Helicopter Flight over Sydney Harbour
1. Intimate Vivid Sydney Cruise Experience
Chill on a private Catamaran while marvelling at the Vivid Sydney lights! Image credits: @vividsydney on Instagram
Get unbridled views of the city skyline during Vivid Sydney in this intimate, small-group catamaran Cruise. The catamaran is a small vessel with indoor and outdoor viewing areas that provide a comfy and relaxing environment.
As you marvel at the beautiful lights and escape the busy city crowds, you can indulge in light refreshments and complimentary drinks for a relaxing night out with friends.
2. Vivid Sydney Catamaran Cruise with Canapes and Drink
Watch the Sydney landmarks light up during your cruise. Image credits: @vividsydney on Instagram
In this catamaran cruise, you can enjoy the lights of Vivid Sydney while relaxing on the deck and indulging in some canapes and complimentary drinks! It’s the same intimate, small group experience, but this option includes some delicious canapes and your choice of a complimentary drink.
3. BYO Vivid Sydney Catamaran Cruise
In this Vivid Sydney catamaran cruise, you have the option to BYO your own drinks! You can also enjoy light refreshments with the option to BYO alcoholic beverages.
You’ll have the perfect view of Vivid Sydney while lounging around plus you can watch the illuminated landmarks pass you by without having to walk a single step! All you have to do is relax with your small group aboard the catamaran.
4. Vivid Harbour Lights Festival Cruise
The Vivid Sydney lights festival is a sight to behold aboard a luxurious cruise ship. With this cruise by Captain Cook, you’ll have a great panoramic view of Vivid Sydney as the city glows with the most spectacular light installations.
The city lights up at 6 PM, so you can choose between the 5:45 PM, 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM departure times.
5. Vivid Festival 3-Course Fine Dining Dinner Cruise
Image credits @vividsydney on Instagram
Bring your best mates and hop aboard the modern 78ft vessel and have a superb contemporary Australian dining experience with the best views of the Vivid Sydney lights no matter which table you’re seated at!
Cruise the harbour during Sydney's Vivid Lights Festival watching the sunset with its stunning pink glow while indulging in a luxurious and intimate 3-course dinner cruise.
BONUS - Vivid Helicopter Flight over Sydney Harbour
Experience Vivid from the sky with this helicopter flight!
Vivid Sydney is a 23-day festival, so you have plenty of time to explore!
After taking in Vivid Sydney by water, take on the skies and enjoy the light show from above! With this 25-minute Vivid Helicopter flight, you’ll have an unmatched view of the city during the lights Festival.
Hop aboard this helicopter and get an unmatched view of Vivid Sydney
While helicopter flights are adventures on their own, Vivid Sydney takes the experience up a notch or three. The tour also includes a commentary via voice-activated headsets and a photo op with the pilot and aircraft.
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