Hopkinson Smith November 29
`Hopkinson Smith, without doubt the finest lute player in the world today.' San Francisco Chronicle
ONLY SYDNEY PERFORMANCE - FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2019
Swiss-American lutenist Hopkinson Smith has performed and given master classes throughout Europe, the Americas, Australasia, Korea and Japan. Since the mid-80’s, he has focused almost exclusively on the solo repertoires for the early plucked instrument. He is internationally recognised as the world's leading exponent of the lute.
Captain Cook Cruises is pleased to announce MV Sydney 2000 and the glittering backdrop of Sydney Harbour has been chosen as the only Sydney city venue for his 2019 Australian Tour: Mad Dog: The Elizabethan Lute, featuring Elizabethan masterpieces (1590 to 1600) by Dowland, Holborne, Johnson and more. Download flyer
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Grandparents Day October 27
GRANDPARENT'S DAY - SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 2019
The last Sunday of October marks Grandparents Day in Australia. It’s a special day to show our appreciation for the contribution Grandparents and older people make to our lives and community. Join us for a special lunch or high tea cruise to celebrate. Download flyer
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Melbourne Cup November 5
MELBOURNE CUP - TUESDAY 05 NOVEMBER 2019
Get that winning feeling and celebrate the race that stops the nation aboard Sydney's thoroughbred cruise ship MV Sydney 2000. The Melbourne Cup Lunch cruise will get you to the winners circle in style with premium 3 course dining and all the action of race day live from the lounge plus race sweeps, best dressed and lucky door prizes to be won. Secure your seats now and join all the fun on Tuesday 5th November 2019. Download flyer.
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Christmas Party 15 November - 24 December
CHRISTMAS PARTY CRUISES - 15 NOVEMBER TO 24 DECEMBER 2019
At Captain Cook Cruises we create Christmas Parties your staff will be raving about for years to come!
Secure the best vessel, on the best date, at the best price with our special Christmas Party packages. No group is too small with fantastic group prices from just 4 guests. Cruise aboard our premier fleet of dining vessels for lunch or dinner as part of a shared public cruise, or charter your own vessel with a minimum of 30 guests.
- Save up to 30% on public shared cruises
- Lunch from $65pp
- Dinner from $95pp - Private charter packages from $125pp
Christmas Day December 25
CHRISTMAS DAY - WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER 2019
Join our family for Christmas Day, Christmas Lunch, Summer in Sydney and a spectacular cruise onboard Sydney 2000. Take in the sights from the expansive open observation deck and enjoy the feast on one of three restaurant decks. Great range of options for families, singles and travellers. Download flyer
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Boxing Day December 26
BOXING DAY - THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2019
Boxing Day (26 December) is the day Sydney comes out to play. All the action is centered around the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, one of the world's greatest ocean races. Enjoy an a la carte or buffet lunch cruise aboard flagship MV Sydney 2000, or pack a picnic and join the fun on our spectator craft. Download flyer
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New Years Eve December 31
NEW YEARS EVE - TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER 2019
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 Parramatta River.
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Australia Day January 26
AUSTRALIA DAY - SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2020
Sydney Harbour takes centre stage for an amazing array of events on Australia Day, 26 January. The action is non-stop during the day with the iconic Ferrython, Salute to Australia 21-gun salute, RAAF fly past, helicopter flag display, Red Beret parachutes, Boat Ballet, Australia Day Parade, Tall Ships Race & Australia Day Regatta.
In the evening, `Australia Day Live’ features a maritime extravaganza including Parade, Boat Ballet, an exciting on-water show and spectacular finale with jet skis, flyboards and a breathtaking lighting and fireworks display. Download flyer
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Seniors Festival February 12-23
NSW SENIORS FESTIVAL CRUISES - 12-23 FEBRUARY 2020
NSW Seniors Festival is the largest celebration for people over 60 in the southern hemisphere. Captain Cook Cruises is proud to support this event annually with special seniors cruises. Download flyer
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Cruise for Free Year Round
The team at Captain Cook Sydney have a passion for cruising, and enjoy both seeing and hearing about passenger experiences. Every week there are a number of great prizes up for grabs - simply share your love of our beautiful harbour to be in the running, or join our Captains Club for exclusive offers and a free cruise on your birthday.
Current Promotions
- Cruise for FREE on your Birthday - With your free Captains Club membership
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Darling Harbour Events Year Round
Darling Harbour is a vibrant waterfront Sydney hub, hosting a myriad of great festivals and activities all year round. Every season boasts major events like New Years Eve, Australia Day and Chinese New Year to cultural festivals, celebrations such as "Fiesta", "Santa Fest" and 'Month of Love", plus regular weekend Harbourside Fireworks.
Upcoming Events
- Fireworks Saturdays in September
- Spring School Holidays 28 September to 13 October
- Whale Watching till 30 October
Happy to Help Every Friday
Captain Cook Cruises is a proud supporter of a wide range of community fundraising events and activities including hosting the the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove breakfast meetings every Friday.
Upcoming Events
- Rotary Club of Sydney Cove breakfast - Every Friday, all welcome
- Donations & fundraising
Past Events & Partnerships
Turn Sydney Harbour Pink - 2016, 2014 & 2013
Special cruises in support of the McGrath Foundation which raises money to place Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia as well as increasing breast awareness in young people.
Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife
The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife is the charity partner of Australia’s National Parks. 
They are a non-government organisation with a mission to protect Australia’s ecosystems and native wildlife for generations to come. FNPW funds projects that support the permanent preservation of Australia’s unique natural environment. Since its founding in 1970, FNPW has funded over 600 scientifically-based Australian conservation programs. Find out more.
School Holiday Fun Sep 28 - 13 Oct
Sydney Harbour has so much to see and do for the kids during school holidays. Jump on a rocket ferry to Taronga Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Sydney Tower Eye, Manly, Luna Park, Shark Island, Watsons Bay, Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Fantastic value ferry and attraction entry passes, 2 day passes, plus free kids on selected cruises.
School Holiday Specials
- FREE stuff
- Kids Cruise Free on selected Sightseeing & Lunch & Hop On Hop Off cruises
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - FREE Circular Quay - Darling Harbour Ferry
- WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo - FREE Circular Quay - Darling Harbour Ferry
- Madame Tussauds - FREE Circular Quay - Darling Harbour Ferry
- Sydney Tower Eye - FREE Circular Quay - Darling Harbour Ferry
- Luna Park Unlimited Ride Pass - FREE Circular Quay - Luna Park Ferry
- Other great holiday specials and fun
- Group Discount for 6+ on selected Dining Cruises
- Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer - 2 days of family fun
- Taronga Zoo Express - $6 upgrade to 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer + Zoo
- Whale Watching Cruises
- Shark Island ferries
- 2 Attractions, 3 Attractions & 5 Attractions - Save up to 95% on Sydney attraction & cruise passes
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Chinese New Year Festival January 2020
SYDNEY LUNAR FESTIVAL
2019 is the year or the Pig and the City of Sydney hosted a wonderful program of Chinese New Year events to celebrate, including events like the Lunar Lanterns trail, Festival Markets, and the largest Dragon Boat races in the southern hemisphere. In 2020 we celebrate the year of the Rat!
Sydney Lunar Festival 2020
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Valentines Day February 14
VALENTINES DAY
Celebrate the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day, and be seduced by the spectacular beauty of Sydney Harbour. By day sip champagne as some of the world's most beautiful bays and beaches glide by. In the evening discover the magic that is Sydney by night. Choose from our great range of Valentines dinner and lunch cruises that will impress from the moment you arrive. Download flyer
Valentines Day - 14 February 2020
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Earth Hour March
Over a billion people from seven continents, 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! More Info ...
Earth Hour 2020
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Mothers Day May 12
MOTHERS DAY - SUNDAY 12 MAY
The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day, one of our favourite days of the year. 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. Spoil all the mums in your life onboard one of our cruises this Mother's Day. Detail for 2020 are yet to be released, please refer 2019 Download flyer as a guide ...
Mothers Day Cruises 2020
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Christmas in July July
Winter is a magical time on Sydney Harbour. Grab your yuletide cheer and join us on a special Christmas in July Lunch Cruise for traditional northern hemisphere wintry treats. More Info ...
Christmas in July 2020
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SailGP Sydney Spectator Boats February
SAILGP SYDNEY
The countdown is on! SailGP is sailing redefined: a thrilling new fan-centric grand prix racing circuit at iconic venues across the globe. Launching over two days on Sydney Harbour, an international league of six national teams from Australia, Great Britain, United States, France, China and Japan will race identical supercharged F50 catamarans capable of breaking the 50-knot barrier. Sign up for the latest updates from SailGP.
SailGP has partnered exclusively with Captain Cook Cruises to deliver the official Sydney on-water fan experiences. Download Race Map. Two spectator packages are available, the Club Pass and Fan Pass - download flyer. A limited number of private rooms and vessels are also available for exclusive group bookings.
SailGP Spectator Cruises 2020
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Vivid Sydney Festival May - June
VIVID SYDNEY CRUISES MAY - JUNE
Vivid Sydney is the largest outdoor lighting, music and ideas festival in the Southern Hemisphere with 'lights on' nightly 24 May to 15 June 2019. This world famous festival invites aspiring artists from around the globe to put their best and brightest creative concepts on show, with Sydney Harbour as the centrepiece. Choose from a great range of cruising options from the family-friendly Vivid Lights cruise to the prestigious Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise. Download 2019 flyer as a guide.
Official Partner - Vivid Sydney `Harbour Lights'
Be part of Vivid Sydney and dine aboard MV Sydney 2000 displaying the official `Vivid Sydney' lighting installation or MV John Cadman with the ‘#ilovesydney’ installation. Both vessels travel through a spectrum of light as they cruise the Vivid Sydney Harbour precincts.
Fathers Day September
FATHER'S DAY
The first Sunday of Spring is Father’s Day in Australia. It’s a special day to show our appreciation for the fathers, stepfathers, fathers-in-law, foster fathers and father figures in our lives. Spoil him with a special RIB-N-ALE Gold Lunch or Sunset Dinner & Drinks, or take in the sights over a leisurely Long Lunch or Buffet. Download flyer
Father's Day Cruises 2020
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Biennale March 14 - June 8
Held every two years, Biennale of Sydney is the largest and most exciting contemporary visual arts event in the Asia Pacific region. Presented free to the public, the 21st Biennale of Sydney in 2018 showcased works by 70 artists from over 25 countries at major venues, including Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art, Carriageworks, and Cockatoo Island. See More Info below ...
Biennale of Sydney - 14 March - 08 June 2020
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