Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises
Overview
Cruising daily, take a 1.5 hour evening cruise on Sydney Harbour to experience the Vivid Sydney annual light festival from the water. This is a great way to see the city and its foreshore transformed into a canvas of light, including landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Book one of the following sessions to experience aboard one of our nightly dinner cruises and witness Sydney's iconic landmarks transformed by the lights of Vivid festival.
What's Included
- Witness Sydney's iconic landmarks transformed by Vivid light shows
- Indoor unreserved seating
- Spacious indoor and outdoor viewing decks
- 1.5 hour Vivid Festival cruise
- Tea, coffee and chocolates
- Cash bar for beverages
- Restroom on board
- Buffet-style menu
- Excellent photo opportunities of Vivid
- Vessel may be subject to change based on availability and demand
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Other beverages (cash bar available)
Meeting Location
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Sydney Harbour Bridge (pass by)
Sydney Opera House (pass by)
Circular Quay (pass by)
Luna Park Sydney (pass by)
Walsh Bay (pass by)
The Rocks (pass by)
Barangaroo (pass by)
King Street Wharf (pass by)
Vivid Sydney (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-9057P5
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Average 3.77 out of 5 stars based on 30 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Witness Sydney's iconic landmarks transformed by Vivid light shows.
- Indoor unreserved seating.
- Spacious indoor and outdoor viewing decks.
- 1.5 hour Vivid Festival cruise.
- Tea, coffee and chocolates.
- Cash bar for beverages.
- Restroom on board.
- Buffet-style menu.
- Excellent photo opportunities of Vivid.
- Vessel may be subject to change based on availability and demand.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Other beverages (cash bar available).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Witness Sydney's iconic landmarks transformed by Vivid light shows
- Indoor unreserved seating
- Spacious indoor and outdoor viewing decks
- 1.5 hour Vivid Festival cruise
- Tea, coffee and chocolates
- Cash bar for beverages
- Restroom on board
- Buffet-style menu
- Excellent photo opportunities of Vivid
- Vessel may be subject to change based on availability and demand
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Other beverages (cash bar available)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
