All the big events are on Sydney Harbour!
Sydney loves to party and the Harbour is always the first choice for events from Australia Day to New Year's Eve. Fireworks, light shows, sailing races and made-for-TV spectaculars, plus all the very best cruises on Sydney Harbour to experience them all, are featured on our Whats On Sydney Harbour calendar.
Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Sydney leads the world on New Year’s Eve, not only because our time zone makes us the first major fireworks and laser display, but because it’s one of the world's best. And the best vantage point is from a Sydney NYE cruise.
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From $1,299 per person
Join us as Captain Cook Cruises celebrates over five fantastic decades of cruising Sydney Harbour!
This milestone year is packed with exclusive events, exciting competitions, and up to $24,000 Cruise Cash to be won.
Cruise to Win
Simply book and cruise with us in 2025 and have an active Captain's Club Membership - the more times you cruise, the more chances you have to win!
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Sunday, 11 May 2025
Mother's Day is one of our favourite days of the year. It’s a day when generations, from great-grandmothers to the newest mums, gather to celebrate the gift that is family. Gift Mum a Mother’s Day Lunch Sydney cruise or grab the kids and make it a fun family day out.
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From $89.00 per person
23 May - 14 June 2025
A spectacular line-up of official Vivid Sydney 2025 on-water cruise and dining experiences. Discover unique vantage points to view the Vivid Lights. Visit multiple precincts and see the full canvas of lights from your Vivid Sydney cruise.
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From $29 per person
17 May - 02 November 2025
Sydney is the envy of Australia with a whale watching season that lasts over five months of the year. Over 20,000 Humpback whales make the 3,500km journey from sub-Antarctic waters to the Great Barrier Reef every year.
From $62.00 per adult
Normally $95.00. Save $33.00.
The Jackson is turning up the heat on the Harbour with our newly launched Summer Event Series with our exclusive Jackson Saturdays!
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, toasting a Hen, marking a special anniversary, or just indulging in a day of luxury with friends, Saturdays on The Jackson are all about sipping champagne on the decks, sophisticated fun, world-class dining, and unparalleled Harbour views.
From $145.00 per person
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Sunday, 27 October 2024
Grandparent’s Day is a new favourite on the family calendar. It’s a day when generations gather to show our appreciation for the special role grandparents and elders, play in our lives. Celebrate on our Grandparents Day Sydney cruise.
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November - December 2025
Christmas time is a fun and magical time of year. Not only is it a great excuse for a celebration, but it’s also an important time to say thanks. Call it want you want - a work, team, office, staff, corporate or club Xmas party, festive season or end of year get together - we make sure it's happy!
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Thursday, 25 December 2025
You'll love Christmas Day Lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour. We take the hard work out of preparing the Christmas Day feast and replace it with relaxation, fun, spectacular scenery, great food and wine, and brilliant memories.
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Friday, 26 December 2025
Boxing Day is the day millions of eyes turn to Sydney Harbour for the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - one of the world’s greatest ocean races. See all the action as the fleet jockeys for starting position on our Boxing Day cruises.
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Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Sydney leads the world on New Year’s Eve, not only because our time zone makes us the first major fireworks and laser display, but because it’s one of the world's best. And the best vantage point is from a Sydney NYE cruise.
On Sale Now
From $1,299 per person
Monday, 26 January 2026
Sydney Harbour takes centre-stage on Australia Day for the Ferrython, Australia Day Live, Australia Day Parade, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta, Tug and Boat Ballet, flyovers, fireworks and more! Discover our range of Australia Day cruises.
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