Australia Day, the nation Celebrates!

Monday 26 January 2026

Australia Day is all about coming together to celebrate the best of Australia - our laid-back spirit, love of the outdoors and iconic events filled with unmistakable Aussie energy and unforgettable moments across the nation.

This Australia Day, Monday 26 January, Sydney Harbour comes alive with Harbourfest featuring the iconic Ferrython, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta, flyovers, Australia Day Live and a spectacular fireworks finale. Discover our range of Australia Day cruises.

Official Australia Day Live Participating Vessels: Sydney 2000 and Starship Sydney
Official Australia Day Parade Participating Vessel: Sydney 2000

  • LAST SEATS
    Waitress crew serving Tyrrells Wines to Top Deck Lunch couple with Circular Quay background

    Australia Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

    Monday, 26 January 2026

    Take centre-stage on Sydney Harbour, Australia Day Lunch cruise aboard Official Australia Day Parade Participating Vessel, MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy 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.

    • Front row seats to the Australia Day Harbourfest
    • Ferrython, Salute to Australia, RAAF Flypast, Harbour Parade, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta and more
    • Choice of three decks, menus and bar packages
    • Up to 3.5 hours on spectacular Sydney Harbour

    From $239.00 per adult

  • LAST SEATS
    Australia Day Live Circular Quay Sydney Dinner Cruise - DNSW

    Australia Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

    Monday, 26 January 2026

    Celebrate Australia Day in style aboard Official Australia Day Live Participating Vessel, 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.

    • Australia Day Evening Program & Fireworks
    • Cruise aboard flagship `Sydney 2000'
    • Up to 3.5 hours on spectacular Sydney Harbour
    • Choice of three decks, menus and bar packages

    From $219.00 per adult

  • DON'T MISS OUT
    SS Starship Sydney, external, Opera House, Bridge

    Australia Day DJ & Fireworks

    Join us on Official Australia Day Live Participating Vessel, Starship Sydney, for an amazing finale to Australia Day 2026.

    • Australia Day water show and fireworks finale
    • Cruise aboard the stunning Starship Sydney with DJ playing all the Aussie classic hits
    • Glass of sparkling wine on arrival
    • Roving canapes
    • 4 hours 6.30pm - 10.30pm King St Wharf 4, boarding from 6.00pm
    • Family friendly - children from $75

    $119.00

    Normally $145.00. Save $26.00.

  • FAMILY FUN
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    Australia Day Ferrython Cruise

    Monday, 26 January 2026

    All the excitement of the Ferrython as they complete two laps from Fort Denison to the Sydney Harbour Bridge finish line.

    • Experience an Australia Day classic - the world-famous Ferrython
    • BYO friends, family, drinks and light snack
    • Family Fun - Children from $39
    • Up to 1hr 45min cruise aboard twin-deck rocket catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing

    From $59.00 Per adult

  • FAMILY FUN
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    Australia Day Harbour Parade Cruise

    Monday, 26 January 2026

    Celebrate Australia Day on the Harbour taking in all the excitement of the Harbour Parade, the finale of the Tall Ships Race, aerial displays and Australia Day Sailing Regatta.

    • Experience all the colour and excitement of the Harbour Parade
    • BYO friends, family, drinks and light snack
    • Family Fun - Children from $39
    • Up to 2-hour cruise aboard twin-deck rocket catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing

    From $59.00 Per adult

Sample Australia Day Program

Reflect, Respect and Celebrate are the core messages as we are encouraged to pause and reflect on the First Nations Australians and to celebrate our cultural diversity and rich migrant heritage as only Australians can. In future years the date may well change away from the anniversary of the landing of Captain Arthur Phillip, but for now 26 January marks a spectacular finale to the Summer holidays and the Sydney Festival

Sydney Harbour

Harbour Fest
11:55am - 12:10pm Midday Salute
Australian Army 21 Gun Salute
Royal Australian Navy HMAS Canberra
Royal Australian Air Force F-35 Fast Jet Display
Wirawi Smoking Ceremony
12:10pm - 12:30pm Ferrython
12:15pm - 12:25pm Maritime Mayhem
12:30pm - 1:00pm Navy Helicopter flag display
1:00pm - 1:30pm Tall Ships Race
1:00pm - 2:00pm Harbour Parade
From 1:30pm 190th Australia Day Regatta

Australia Day Live
7:30pm-9.30pm Australia Day Live TV broadcast
9:30pm Fireworks Finale

Program subject to change

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