Boxing Day Departure Information

Important Information for Your 2024 Boxing Day Cruise

On arrival, please make your way directly to your departure Wharf, Vessel and Boarding Flag as shown in the table below

^{Several cruises may be departing the same wharf, and each cruise has a specially coloured flag where your cruise will board.}
^{Boxing Day is a very popular event, and we regret we are unable to hold vessels for late-running guests}
^{Allow extra travel time and aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before your departure}
^{Further helpful information is shown below the tables}

^{^ Cruises with pre-assigned seating. All other cruises are free seating.}^{# Cruises not suitable for wheelchairs}

^Cruise	^{Boarding From (approx)}	^{Departure Time}	^Vessel	^{King St Wharf (KSW) Number}	^Flag
^{CYCA - LGT Crestone}	^9:45am	^10:15am	^{The Jackson - Rooftop}	^{KSW 1}	^Turquoise
^{CYCA - VIP}	^9:45am	^10:15am	^{The Jackson - Mid Deck}	^{KSW 1}	^Turquoise
^{CYCQ - General Admission}	^9:45am	^10:15am	^{The Jackson - Main Deck}	^{KSW 1}	^Turquoise
^{11:00am Boxing Day Race Cruise#}	^10:30am	^11:00am	^{Starship Sydney}	^{KSW 4}	^Black
^{11:15am Boxing Day Race to Bondi}	^11:00am	^11:15am	^{Rocket Catamaran}	^{KSW 1}	^Green
^{11:30am Boxing Day Race to Bondi}	^11:15am	^11:30am	^{Rocket Catamarans}	^{KSW 1}	^Purple
^{11:30am Boxing Day Lunch - Sky Deck^}	^11:00am	^11:30am	^{Sydney 2000}	^{KSW 1}	^Red
^{11:30am Boxing Day Lunch - Club Deck ^}	^11:00am	^11:30am	^{Sydney 2000}	^{KSW 1}	^Navy
^{11:30am Boxing Day Lunch - Ocean Deck^}	^11:00am	^11:30am	^{Sydney 2000}	^{KSW 1}	^Yellow

All cruises departing from the city, leave from Darling Harbour King Street Wharves 1, 2 or 4
Directions
- Google Map King St Wharf 1 & 2
- Google Map King St Wharf 4
King St Wharf is an 8-minute undercover walk from Wynyard train station and bus stops
Please note there are no Circular Quay departures
View our Transport page for more information

Your Boarding Pass

Your Reservation Record can be found as an attachment in your booking confirmation email
Please have your Reservation Record (which includes your boarding passes) ready to present in either print or digital format, at precinct entry gates and departure wharves

If you are travelling in a group, please do not board the vessel until all your group has arrived
Groups of 10 or more from the City – we recommend your group organiser please check-in at our ticket office at King St Wharf No.1 where possible

Sample Menus can be viewed online for Lunch Cruises
Beverages are available for purchase on all licensed vessels (excluding Rocket Catamarans)
11:00am Boxing Day Race Cruise: BYO snacks as lunch not sold onboard. Strictly no drinks or large eskies - soft bags only that can fit under a seat.

Vessels
- Please note not all vessels are suitable for wheelchairs and access between decks is via stairwells
- Please contact our Reservation Department for wheelchair boarding procedures

King St Wharf
- There are wheelchair accessible public bathrooms located directly behind King St Wharf No.1 at Exchange Place on Shelley St – Google Maps Exchange Place
View Captain Cook Cruises accessibility information

Cruising is a great all-weather experience as we offer great viewing from both indoor and outdoor viewing decks. We also operate in sheltered waters making it safe and fun in all weather
Should changes be required due to weather conditions, advice will be displayed on the website