What's On In Sydney

Vivid Festival May 24 - June 10

Vivid Sydney is a feast for the senses and Sydney's most spectacular outdoor lighting, music and ideas festival. Experience the full canvas of the massive shoreside projections along the Sydney foreshore from Fort Denison, Circular Quay and Darling Harbour from the water.  Choose from a great range of options for the whole family from a Fort Denison Ferry Express, Cocktail Cruise or spectacular Dinner Cruise. Disembark then stroll through Circular Quay and the Rocks and immerse in the interactive displays 24 May - 10 June 2013. See More Info for program details...

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Football Transfers July - October

Whether your passion is the Wallabies Rugby team or the Rugby League grandfinal, the best pre-game warm up is an ice-cold beer and a BBQ sausage as you cruise your way to ANZ Homebush Stadium onboard a Rocket Footy Transfer Cruise from Darling Harbour. Guaranteed to get you to the game on time minus the traffic or parking dramas July - October 2013...

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Christmas in July July

Celebrate Christmas in July on Sydney Harbour with a special High Tea at Sea every Wednesday and Saturday from Circular Quay. Tiers and tiers of Yuletide treats, pink bubbles and sensational sights...

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Fathers Day September 1

The first Sunday in September is Fathers Day and dads just love our buffet breakfast and lunch cruises. There is great truth in the adage `the way to a mans heart is through his stomach' with Fathers Day being one of our busiest days...

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Crave Festival October

Crave Sydney International Food Festival is a month of extraordinary food events including the all-star World Chef Showcase, Night Noodle Markets and High Tea at Sea 01-31 October 2013...

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Melbourne Cup November 5

Celebrate the race that stops the nation aboard Sydney's thoroughbred cruise ship Sydney 2000. The Melbourne Cup lunch will get you to the winners circle in style enjoying premium dining, live viewing race lounge, great prizes to be won including sweeps, best dressed, amazing hat and lucky door prizes. Join us on the first Tuesday in Novemeber...

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Navy Fleet October 3-11

The biggest Royal Australian Navy event for a century, the International Fleet Review will transform Sydney Harbour into a maritime mecca with over 40 warships, up to 20 tall ships, aerial displays and hundreds of spectacator craft 3-11 October 2013. The HMAS Sydney Association has worked with Captain Cook Cruises to create a complete range of sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises to give spectactors the best possible coverage of the International Fleet Review. Please note, all cruise times are subject to official naval confirmation of event start times... See more info for full program ...

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Christmas Party November - December

Secure the best vessel, on the best date, at the best price with our special Christmas Party Cruise packages... 

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Christmas Day December 25

Join our family for Christmas Day, Christmas Lunch, Summer in Sydney and a spectacular cruise onboard Sydney 2000. Take in the sun and sights from the expansive open observation deck and enjoy the feast on three restaurant decks. Great range of options for family, singles and travellers...

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Boxing Day December 26

Boxing Day (26 December) is the day Sydney comes out to play. All the action is centred around the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, one of the world's greatest sailing events. Pack a picnic and join all the fun on our spectactor craft, jump on the ferry to Shark Island where the race begins or choose from our range of regular cruises...

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New Years Eve December 31

The eyes of over a billion people worldwide turn to Sydney Harbour on New Years Eve, not only because we have the first major display but one of the world's best. The Harbour Bridge, city buildings, and specially selected cruise vessels feature in a fireworks, laser display and harbour light parade that cascades down the harbour from Shark Island to the Paramatta River...

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Australia Day January 26

Australia Day, 26 January, celebrations on Sydney Harbour feature an amazing line up of events including ferry races, tall ships, sailing regattas, best dressed vessel competitions, fly-overs and much more. Take in all the action on Sydney 2000 or take the kids out on a fun family cruise...

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Valentines Day February 14

Sydney Harbour by day or night is simply spectacular and the most romantic way to experience it is on a Captain Cook Valentines Cruise. Choose from our great range of cruise and dining options...

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Sydney International Boat Show August 1-5

The Sydney International Boat Show has something for everyone. Halls of display and a marina packed with boats of every size, shape and price tag for serious buyers, window shoppers and the simply curious. Plus our great range of Boat Show Cruises departing Darling Harbour 01-05 August 2013...

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Seniors Week March 16-23

NSW Seniors Week is the largest celebration for people over 60 in the southern hemisphere. Captain Cook Cruises are proud to be a participant with special Seniors Week "Live LIfe" Lunch, High Tea and Morning and afternoon tea cruises throughout the week. 2014 Seniors week will take place 16 - 23 March 2014 - details coming soon. Please use 2013 details below as a guide....

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Earth Hour March 29

Over a billion people from seven contintents, 150 nations around the world turn participate in Earth Hour each March. Show your support, turn off your lights at home and join us on Sydney Harbour for dinner. View the lights go out in Sydney between 8.30pm & 9.30pm and weather permitting you may even see the stars come out to play!

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Easter Show March 21 - April 3

Every year the Sydney Royal Easter Show brings the best of the country to the city. In return Captain Cook Cruises is pleased to offer our visiting country cousins, and all Show ticket holders, the best of the city with special discounts on selected Sydney Harbour Cruises right through to the end of the autumn school holidays...

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Mothers Day May

The second Sunday in May is Mothers Day. The challenge lies in where to spend it - at Nan's, Grandma's or Mum's place, or in the traffic going from one place to the next. Why not spoil all the mums in your life onboard our special Mothers Day Breakfast or Mothers Day Lunch cruise - 2014 details coming soon...

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Biennale March 21 - June 9, 2014

Held every two years, Biennale of Sydney is Australia's largest and most exciting contemporary visual arts event. Presented free to the public, Biennale showcases works from over 100 artists and 44 countries at major venues including the Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemporay Art and Cockatoo Island 21 March - 9 June 2014...

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