Vivid Sydney Official On-Water Experiences

Vivid Sydney is the largest festival of lights and creativity in the Southern Hemisphere with mesmerising art displays and 3D projections. Discover a spectacular line-up of official Vivid Sydney 2025 on-water cruise and dining experiences. Discover unique vantage points to view the Vivid Lights and amazing photo opportunities of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Visit multiple precincts and see the full canvas of lights from your Vivid Sydney cruise. Light up your nights with a kaleidoscope of light reflecting off the water in every direction.

✨ Bonus Sparkle - Exclusive On-Water Fireworks Show
Thanks to Captain Cook Cruises and the Australian Commercial Marine Group, Sydney Harbour will dazzle with a spectacular Fireworks Show on select nights. More Info

DINING CRUISES

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    Vivid Sydney & Fireworks 2025

    Selected Dates 23 May - 14 Jun 2025

    Thanks to Captain Cook Cruises and the Australian Commercial Marine Group, Sydney Harbour will dazzle with a spectacular Fireworks Show on select nights. These exclusive displays can only be seen from the water – and only a select number of Official Vivid Light on Sydney Harbour vessels will have front-row seats. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this!

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    Sunday 25 May | Wednesday 28 May | Thursday 29 May | Sunday 1 June | Wednesday 4 June | Thursday 5 June | Monday 9 June (Public Holiday) | Wednesday 11 June | Thursday 12 June

  • The Jackson Vivid - DNSW 14

    7pm The Jackson Vivid Experience

    CRUISE ONBOARD THE JACKSON

    Step aboard Sydney’s superyacht The Jackson and experience the ultimate Vivid Sydney 2025. Limited dates available.

    • Premium reserved seating
    • 6-course degustation dining featuring seared scallops and beef tenderloin
    • Penfolds' private bin and vintage wines
    • Live music

    From $289.00 per person

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    5pm Vivid Special Dinner

    23 May - 14 Jun 2025

    FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIVID DINING

    Early dining for less. Ideal for families with children and for those who want to experience "Lights On" at 6pm. Great value cruise with a simple 2-course menu, operates on premium vessels from the Captain Cook fleet.

    • See the Vivid Lights turn on at 6.00pm
    • 2-course menu
    • Up to 2-hours onboard your air-conditioned cruiser from the Captain Cook fleet
    • Individual restaurant seating

    From $79.00 per adult

    Normally $99.00. Save $20.00.

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    5pm Vivid Express Dinner

    Selected dates 23 May - 14 Jun 2025

    EXPRESS VIVID DINING

    Selected Dates
    Up to 1.5 hour cruise including a spectacular Sydney Harbour sunset and a chance to experience Vivid Lights On at 6pm. Great value cruise with a simple 2-course menu, operates on premium vessels from the Captain Cook fleet.

    • See the Vivid Lights turn on at 6.00pm
    • 2-course menu
    • Up to 1.5 hours onboard your air-conditioned cruiser from the Captain Cook fleet
    • Individual restaurant seating

    From $79.00 per adult

    Normally $99.00. Save $20.00.

  • Sydney 2000 at Circular Quay during Vivid special event at sunset night CBD non-ccc dnsw

    7pm Vivid Special Dinner

    23 May - 14 Jun 2025

    AMAZING VALUE-FOR-MONEY

    This 3-hour cruise aboard flagship Sydney 2000 is all about the Vivid Lights taking in the full canvas of harbourside light installations. A simple, yet quality 3-course menu makes this cruise an amazing value-for-money alternative for the whole family. Bonus Sparkle - exclusive on-water Fireworks Show selected nights!

    • 3-course menu
    • Live music nightly
    • Exclusive Bonus Sparkle Fireworks Show selected nights
    • Individual restaurant seating and up to 3 hours of relaxed cruising

    From $99.00 per adult

    Normally $129.00. Save $30.00.

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    7pm Vivid Starlight Dinner

    23 May - 14 June 2025

    PREMIUM 3-HOUR DINING

    The Starlight Dinner is a premium Vivid Sydney dining experience that embodies everything that makes our city so special. Quality Australian a la carte dining, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting. All set against the spectacular backdrop of Harbour Vivid Lights. An outstanding Vivid dinner cruise. Bonus Sparkle - exclusive on-water Fireworks Show selected nights!

    • 4-course a la carte premium dining
    • Live music nightly
    • Exclusive Bonus Sparkle Fireworks Show selected nights
    • Individual restaurant seating and up to 3 hours of relaxed cruising

    From $135.00 per adult

    Normally $155.00. Save $20.00.

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    7pm Vivid Gold Dinner

    23 May - 14 Jun 2025

    GOURMET DINING

    The quintessential Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine experience. Nothing quite compares to the Vivid Gold Penfolds Dinner alongside a 360-degree Vivid Lights view. The best Vivid dinner cruise this year. Bonus Sparkle - exclusive on-water Fireworks Show selected nights!

    • 6-course degustation dining
    • Optional Gold selection of Penfold’s private bin and vintage wines
    • Live music nightly and Gold personalised service
    • Exclusive Bonus Sparkle Fireworks Show selected nights

    From $215.00 per person

  • Landscape of Sydney 2000 boat cruising past Opera House and Harbour Bridge at sunset

    5pm Sunset Dinner

    23 May - 14 Jun 2025

    FABULOUS SUNSET DINING

    Sunset on Sydney Harbour is a sublime experience. We like to think of our Harbour as a sunset painting in progress where the magical colours of Sydney’s iconic landscape change by the minute. Add quality dining and and a snapshot of Vivid Lights as they turn on at 6pm and you have an impressive early dinner experience.

    • See the Vivid Lights turn on at 6.00pm
    • 3 or 4-course a la carte dining
    • Up to 2 hours - boarding from 4.45pm
    • Personalised service

    From $99.00 per adult

    Normally $125.00. Save $26.00.

SIGHTSEEING CRUISES

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    Vivid Lights Sightseeing from Darling Harbour

    23 May - 14 Jun 2025

    Departing Darling Harbour, King St Wharf

    Experience the full canvas of Vivid Sydney Lights from the water. Special Vivid Lights sightseeing cruises depart nightly from Darling Harbour including approximately 1.5 hours of relaxed cruising. Bonus Sparkle - exclusive on-water Fireworks Show selected nights!

    • Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water and skip the crowds
    • 360-degree waterfront views from spacious indoor and outdoor decks
    • Approx 1.5 hours with Bonus Sparkle Fireworks Show selected nights
    • Nightly Departures - 5.30pm, 7:20pm or 7:30pm

    From $29.00 per adult

    Normally $49.00. Save $20.00.

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    Vivid Lights Sightseeing from Manly

    Selected nights 23 May - 14 Jun 2025

    Departing Manly Wharf No.3

    Skip the ferry queues and experience the full canvas of Vivid Sydney lights from the water. Your Rocket ferry will depart and return Manly and include up to 30 minutes of Vivid Sydney light viewing. Bonus Sparkle - exclusive on-water Fireworks Show selected nights!

    • All departures include spectacular Vivid Light sightseeing featuring the full canvas of lights from the water
    • Skip the ferry queues and book a guaranteed time that suits the whole family
    • Approx 80-90 minutes round trip with Bonus Sparkle Fireworks Show selected nights
    • BYO drinks and snacks welcome!

    From $39.00 per person

    Normally $55.00. Save $16.00.

Our Fleet's Official Light Installations

Captain Cook Cruises is a proud partner of Vivid Sydney festival of light, showcasing the festival’s most famous light installations onboard our vessels including; the `Vivid Sydney' official logo on flagship MV Sydney 2000, the #feelnewsydney installation on The Jackson, and #vividsydney installation on our other vessels. All our participating vessels travel through a spectrum of light as they cruise the Vivid Sydney Harbour precincts.

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