What's On In Sydney

SYDNEY SOLSTICE

Sydney Solstice is a fabulous new festival in the lead up to the longest night of the year.  

Sydney Solstice Gold Lunch

6 DAYS ONLY  |  FRI-SUN  | 11-20 JUNE 2021 | 12-00PM - 3.00PM | DARLING HARBOUR OR CIRCULAR QUAY

Captain Cook Cruises has partnered with Sydney Solstice and NSW wine giant, Tyrrells, to create a three hour culinary experience to warm the soul. The Sydney Solstice Gold Lunch will run for six days between 11 and 20 June 2021 and features a gourmet four-course degustation menu paired with an impressive selection of wines, all set to the spectacular back-drop of Sydney Harbour.

Solstice Sunset Dinner & Fireworks

6 NIGHTS ONLY | FRI-SUN  | 11-20 JUNE 2021 | DARLING HARBOUR 

Fire, light and food are the magical ingredients to take us through the longest nights of the year. At 5.00pm experience the full canvas of a vibrant Sydney Harbour sunset while enjoying a superb 3-course dinner. Disembark at 7.00pm and take the 10 minute stroll along the foreshore to Cockle Bay to experience an explosion of light with the Solstice fireworks spectacular `LuminoSydney'  at 7.30pm. 

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON - VIVID SYDNEY RETURNS 6-28 AUGUST 2021

Each year Vivid Sydney brings together a light, music and ideas festival like no other.  From 6pm each night mesmerising art installations and 3D projections transform Sydney’s architecture and open spaces along the harbour foreshore including The Rocks, Circular Quay, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Darling Harbour and Luna Park. Choose from a great range of cruising options including the all-new Vivid Bar, right through to the prestigious Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise. Download flyer

Official Partner - Vivid Sydney `Harbour Lights'
Captain Cook Cruises has been a proud partner of Vivid Sydney showcasing the  `Vivid Sydney' lighting installation on flagship MV Sydney 2000 and the #ilovesydney installation on MV John Cadman 2. Both vessels travelled through a spectrum of light as they cruise the Vivid Sydney Harbour precincts. Stay tuned for details of the 2021 installations.

NEW YEARS EVE 31 DECEMBER 2021

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. Join the celebrations onboard a premium dinner or BYO picnic cruise and welcome the new year in style.

Sydney Harbour has so much to see and do for families, especially around school holidays. Enjoy a casual lunch aboard the Harbour Restaurant featuring a new kids menu, jump on a Taronga Zoo Express, head to Shark Island for a picnic, or visit famous harbourside precincts over one or two days with a Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer pass. Fantastic value ferry and cruise passes, plus kids cruise FREE selected cruises.

NSW School Holidays 2021

• 26 Jun - 11 Jul 2021
• 18 Sep - 04 Oct 2021
• 18 Dec - 27 Jan 2022

Cruise for FREE on your Birthday

• Join the Captains Club to receive exclusive member offers and discounts, private party invitations, and a voucher to cruise for FREE on your birthday
• Visit the Captains Club page for full details and to join online

Captain Cook Cruises has been 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

Other Partners

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.

Donations & fundraising - Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our community donation program until international borders reopen. We appreciate your understanding until we can resume our normal generous program.

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, grandfathers and father figures in our lives. Treat him to something different this year and he may even take you with him! Choose a lunch or dinner cruise you know he'll love, or let him decide with an open-dated Cruise Cash voucher from $50.

Father's Day 2021
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GRANDPARENT'S DAY

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.

Grandparent's Day Cruises 2021
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CHRISTMAS PARTY CRUISES 2020

Even during challenging years, the important times with family, friends and colleagues who supported us throughout the year should always be celebrated. At Captain Cook Cruises we will make your 2020 Christmas party a celebration to rememember because you deserve it. Choose a comfy lounge in the Harbour Bar, a table or a private room  in the Harbour Restaurant, or charter your own boat from our Sydney Harbour fleet

Enquire online now and we'll contact you with options and availability. Looking for a little inspiration? Scroll below. 

Be quick while popular dates Thursday-Sunday in January are still available

Contactless check-in | Cashless terminals | Smartphone ordering | Social distancing | Covid-Safe

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH

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 plus race sweeps, best dressed and lucky door prizes to be won. Secure your seats now and join all the fun on the first Tuesday in November.

Melbourne Cup Lunch Cruise 2021
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CHRISTMAS DAY 

Join our family for Christmas Day 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.

Christmas Day Lunch 2021
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Boxing Day on Sydney Harbour

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 a special lunch aboard flagship MV Sydney 2000 or pack a picnic and join the fun on our spectator craft.

Boxing Day Cruises 2021
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AUSTRALIA DAY CRUISES

In 2021 our national day on Sydney Harbour was a little different with some events like the Ferrython and Tall Ships Race postponed, however there were still plenty of reasons to come together as a nation. Together with the 185th Australia Day Regatta and the made-for-TV Australia Day Live Spectacular, Captain Cook Cruises celebrated Australia Day 2021 with a choice of bar, lunch and dinner cruises on Sydney Harbour. 

Australia Day 2022
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VALENTINE'S 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.

Valentine's Day 2022
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NSW SENIORS FESTIVAL CRUISES 

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 offers for seniors on a selection of lunch and dinner cruises. Download flyer

Seniors Festival Cruises 2022
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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. Why not spoil all the mums in your life onboard a lunch, high tea or dinner cruise, or be one of the first to experience the new Mumm Harbour Bar - set to the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour, you're to impress! Download Flyer

Mothers Day - Sunday 8 May 2022
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CHRISTMAS IN 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 2021 
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SYDNEY LUNAR FESTIVAL 

2020 is the year of the Rat and the City of Sydney will host a wonderful program of Chinese New Year events to celebrate, including events like the Lunar Lanterns trail, Lunar Lanes, festival markets, and the largest Dragon Boat races in the southern hemisphere.

Sydney Lunar Festival 2022
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BIENNALE OF SYDNEY

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 22nd Biennale of Sydney in 2020 showcases works by over 90 artists, including artists hailing from Nepal, Georgia, Afghanistan, Sudan and Ecuador for the first time. Also a first for the Biennale of Sydney, this year's exhibition, due to the impact of COVID-19, has moved to a digital program, allowing audiences around the world to engage on the Google Arts & Culture platform. 

Binnale of Sydney 2022
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SYDNEY SAILGP 

SailGP is the world's fastest and most exhilarating sail racing featuring an international league racing identical supercharged F50 catamarans capable of breaking the 50-knot barrier. 

SailGP Spectator Cruises
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