2018 details coming soon - refer below as a guide
AUSTRALIA DAY 26 JANUARY 2017
The following Australia Day Cruises are fully booked:-
Australia Day Lunch - Sydney 2000 Sky Deck
Australia Day is one of the feature events on the Sydney Harbour calendar. The Sky Deck Lunch includes 4 course premium menu with premium wines, beers & spirits. Download flyer
Australia Day Lunch - Sydney 2000 Club Deck
Basking under blue skies on Sydney Harbour is an absolutely magnificent way to spend Australia Day. The Club Deck Australia Day Lunch features a hot & cold buffet lunch, beer, wine & soft drinks. Download flyer
Australia Day Lunch - Sydney 2000 Show Deck
Enjoy a fabulous Aussie buffet feast on the main deck of MV Sydney 2000. Show Deck Lunch includes a buffet lunch, house wine, beer & soft drinks. Download flyer
Australia Day Lunch - John Cadman 2 Buffet
Join us for Lunch aboard MV John Cadman 2 for front row seats to all the action on Sydney Harbour action this Australia Day. Download flyer
Australia Day Picnic Cruise
Experience the Australia Day afternoon highlights on Sydney Harbour including the Tug & Yacht Ballet, Australia Day Parade, Regatta & more. Download flyer
Australia Day Ferrython Cruise
The Ferrython is one of Australia's best-loved spectator events. Cheer on the beloved First Fleet ferries as they race around Shark Island to the Harbour Bridge, battling it out for line honours. Download flyer
Australia Day Parade & Fireworks Cruise
Be onboard a super rocket, one of only six vessels in the Australia Day Spectacular in Cockle Bay Darling Harbour. The vessels will parade around the bay before a breathtaking symphony of pyrotechnics, light and sound. Download Flyer
Australia Day Shark Island Picnic Cruise
Shark Island is one of the best vantage points on the harbour for Australia Day events including the Ferrython, sailing regatta & parade. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day on this fabulous Harbour Island. Download flyer
Australia Day Fort Denison Ferry & Mini Tour
Fort Denison is the island in the middle of Sydney Harbour, and a great vantage point for harbour events. On Australia Day visitors will have the opportunity to experience a special mini-tour of the Island's Martello Tower and access to the fully operational tide guage room and Fort Denison Museum. Download flyer
Regular Cruises
A special timetable operates on Australia Day 26 January. Click on the links below to check availability
Australia Day Cruises - Sample Timetable
2017 Sample Program - times and events subject to change
| 10.45am - 11.30am | Ferrython Dressed and decorated to the nines, Sydney's beloved First Fleet ferries line up for annual Ferrython dash to the finish line under the Harbour Bridge. Location: Shark Island to Harbour Bridge |
| 11.45am - 12 noon | 21 Gun Salute to Australia In a grand ceremonial display of respect, the Salute to Australia will see the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force combine their efforts to pay tribute to our magnificent country. The 21 Gun Salute will be received by the Governor of NSW on HMAS Canberra, and synchronised groups of choirs at key vantage points around the inner harbour will lead the crowds in singing the national anthem. Location: Between Opera House & Harbour Bridge, and various other locations |
| 12.05pm - 12.15pm | Tug & Yacht Ballet Two agile and powerful tug boats will dance with a flotilla of yachts giving harbour spectators a precision sailing display, maneuvering in unison in an amazing show. Location: Eastern Sydney Harbour |
| 12.30pm | In the Sky - Red Berets Australian Army Parachute Display See the team showcase their fast and agile skills. The sky will be alive with a squadron of Russian Roolettes followed by a Qantas flyover and Red Berets Australian Army parachute display. Location: Over Sydney Harbour |
| 12.45pm - 2.15pm | Australia Day Harbour Parade - Best Dressed Vessel Competition With so much going on, Australia Day is all about doing whatever floats your boat. If that happens to be enjoying boats, then the Harbour Parade is for you. All set to make waves, the event will celebrate some of Sydney’s most iconic vessels parading around the harbour in a dazzling display of national spirit. Vessels of all shapes and sizes are welcome to join the flotilla and encouraged to deck their decks out with colour and flags. Location: Sydney Harbour |
| 1.00pm - 1.30pm | Tall Ships Race Watch Sydney's fleet of historic vessels as they sail from Bradley's Head and finish under the Harbour Bridge. Location: Bradley's Head to Harbour Bridge |
| 1.30pm | 181st Australia Day Regatta The world's oldest annual sailing event has been held since 1837. See 100 vessels race around Sydney Harbour in events for all classes of yachts and 18ft skiffs. Location: Eastern Harbour |
| 6.00pm - 9.15pm | Australia Day Spectacular & Darling Harbour Fireworks Enjoy live entertainment around Cockle Bay from 6.00pm in the lead-up to the Australia Day fireworks display - lighting up Darling Harbour from approximately 9.00pm. Location: Cockle Bay |
The Rocks & Darling Harbour
Both The Rocks and Darling Harbour will have non-stop entertainment throughout the day on open air stages. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the best home-grown & overseas talent perform free as Sydney once again shows Australia how to party.
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- This is a special event cruise
- Special Event conditions apply
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