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Christmas Parties

Celebrate your Christmas party on Sydney Harbour with Captain Cook Cruises. Book a table, private dining room, or charter your own boat. Easy booking, festive menus, and unbeatable views.
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A passenger manifest of full names is a legal requirement for open water cruises. Details of passengers in your booking can be recorded below. Details for all Adults, Children (4-15 years) and Infants (0-3 years) are required.

7pm Vivid Starlight Dinner

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PREMIUM 3-HOUR DINING
The Starlight Dinner is a premium Vivid Sydney dining experience that embodies everything that makes our city so special. Quality Australian a la carte dining, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting. All set against the spectacular backdrop of Harbour Vivid Lights. An outstanding Vivid dinner cruise.

5pm Sunset Dinner

FABULOUS SUNSET DINING

Sunset on Sydney Harbour is a sublime experience. We like to think of our Harbour as a sunset painting in progress where the magical colours of Sydney’s iconic landscape change by the minute. Add quality dining and and a snapshot of Vivid Lights as they turn on at 6pm and you have an impressive early dinner experience.

7pm Vivid Special Dinner

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AMAZING VALUE-FOR-MONEY
This 3-hour cruise aboard flagship Sydney 2000 is all about the Vivid Lights taking in the full canvas of harbourside light installations. A simple, yet quality 3-course menu makes this cruise an amazing value-for-money alternative for the whole family.

7pm Vivid Gold Dinner

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GOURMET DINING
The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience. Nothing quite compares to the Vivid Gold Penfolds Dinner alongside a 360-degree Vivid Lights view. The best Vivid dinner cruise this year.

5pm Vivid Special Dinner

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIVID DINING
Early dining for less. Ideal for families with children and for those who want to experience "Lights On" at 6pm. Great value cruise with a simple 2-course menu, operates on premium vessels from the Captain Cook fleet.

Vivid Lights Sightseeing from Darling Harbour

Departing Darling Harbour, King St Wharf

Experience the full canvas of Vivid Sydney Lights from the water. Special Vivid Lights sightseeing cruises depart nightly from Darling Harbour including approximately 1.5 hours of relaxed cruising.

NYE 2025 aboard Sydney 2000

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All your dreams will come true on this outstanding Sydney New Year’s Eve dinner and fireworks cruise, sailing inside the exclusion zone. Discover your perfect dining deck aboard flagship Sydney 2000 - platinum, premium or party!

7:40pm NYE Fireworks Ferry

The most affordable way to experience the spectacular Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks from the water. BYO picnic and drinks and join us on a Rocket Ferry. All the bang without the bucks.

Premium Sightseeing

See Sydney in style- The world’s most beautiful Harbour, deserves the very best cruise to experience it.

Our new range of premium sightseeing experiences are like nothing you have experienced before on Sydney Harbour. Amazing views, choice of premium reserved lounge seating and a delectable choice of tasting plate and beverage options available day and night.

Seniors Festival 2026

The NSW Seniors Festival, held annually in March, is the largest celebration for people over 60 in the southern hemisphere. Captain Cook Cruises is proud to support this event annually with a selection of special cruises.

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Family Fun with Kids

School Holidays Ideas

Sydney Harbour is bursting with fun things to do with kids and the whole family. From Taronga Zoo, to nature walks, family picnics to island hideaways, whale watching to high tea at sea, we’ve got your covered.

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Whether you're planning an unforgettable celebration, booking a private dining room, or simply have a question — our team is here to help. From dietary requirements and bringing your own celebration cake, to choosing the perfect experience on Sydney Harbour, no detail is too small. Reach out today to speak with a friendly member of our Reservations Team and let us help you create something truly special.

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Sydney Attraction Tickets

Sydney's world-famous attractions are all centred around the spectacular Harbour and beaches. Taronga Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Madam Tussauds Sydney. And if you want to explore by land, Big Bus offers fabulous open top experiences.

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About Us

Captain Cook Cruises began in Sydney in 1970 as a family company and for over five decades has proven to be the market leader and premier Sydney Harbour cruise line. Proudly part of the SeaLink Travel Group, connecting the nation’s icons and best tour experiences to the world.

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11:30am Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Lunch Cruise

SPECTACULAR DINING

The start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is an Aussie institution. Join us onboard flagship Sydney 2000 for our Boxing Day Lunch and cheer on the fleet of yachts as they make their way to Hobart.

11.00am Boxing Day Race BYO Picnic Cruise

BYO PICNIC

There's only one place to be in Sydney on Boxing Day and that's Sydney Harbour for the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Watch the fleet pass after the 1:00pm gun with amazing outdoor and indoor viewing, onboard TV's and commentator.

11:30am Sydney to Hobart Race towards Bondi

FOLLOW THE MAXIS

Front row seats to all the thrills of the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2025. Watch the fleet jockey for line position, then follow the maxi's as they vie to be the first out of the Heads. All your Boxing Day action to Bondi, plus you can bring your own drinks and snacks!

Christmas Starlight Dinner

A premium, yet relaxed setting that is perfect for any end-of-year office, social or work Christmas Party.

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Christmas Party Lunch

One of Sydney's most popular social and office Christmas party lunch venues - perfect combination of stunning Harbour views, premium à la carte dining, live music, drinks and flexible booking conditions.

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Conditions of Carriage

General terms and conditions for full price fares, promotional offers, groups, gift vouchers and special events. Excludes private charters and selected promotional products that my be released from time to time.

Thank You Thursday Lunch and Dinner

Australia take a bow! Sydney is back, we're free and we all deserve a thank you. Our Thank You Thursday cruises are priced from only $69, with $5 from every ticket sold donated to one of three amazing frontline charities.

Elevate Sydney

Our newest festival, ELEVATE Sydney, overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour from the deck of the Cahill Expressway will conclude each evening with a SkyShow set to be the biggest drone display in the Southern Hemisphere. See the ELEVATE SkyShow Sunday 2 January 2022 onboard the Brilliant Dinner or Gold Dinner with a Free ELEVATE Sydney Cocktail.

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Australia Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Take centre-stage on an Australia Day Lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour for front row seats to the Ferrython, Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, RAAF Flypast and more! Select your Australia Day Lunch experience from our range of premium packages over three decks.

Starlight Dinner Cruise

The Starlight Dinner is our signature dinner cruise Sydney experience. Enjoy quality 3-course premium dining, a comprehensive wine list and live music, all set to the spectacular backdrop of Sydney by night.

Australia Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Celebrate Australia Day in style aboard our MV Sydney 2000. Select your Dinner experience on Australia Day from our range of premium packages over three decks. All decks include a choice of menus and bar packages.