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Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water
Darling Harbour Fireworks
Includes one free house beverage
Skip the crowds with spacious, all-weather glass boat

Vivid Sydney Lights & Fireworks Glass Boat Experience

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Premium Glass Boat | Depart 5:45pm & 8:15pm | Includes 1 House Beverage

Skip the crowds and experience Vivid Sydney from a new perspective with a Harbour cruise departing Darling Harbour. Step aboard a Captain Cook Cruises premium glass boat and enjoy a stylish on-water experience as the city comes alive with light, colour and creativity.

Cruise through the Vivid Lights precincts of The Rocks, Circular Quay and Barangaroo, passing dazzling harbour installations with panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline illuminated in brilliant colour - all from the comfort of a glass-walled vessel.

Then watch the sky transform as the Darling Harbour Fireworks takes centre stage

More than just a cruise, it’s a complete Vivid Sydney Lights experience, enhanced with a complimentary house beverage and premium harbour views.

☣ Darling Harbour Fireworks Nights 2026

Final Week!

Inclusions & Features

Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water with Immersive audio narrative
Darling Harbour Fireworks
Includes one free house beverage (beer, wine or soft drink)
Skip the crowds with spacious, all-weather glass boat
Access to all outside decks excluding rooftop
Depart 5:45pm (2 hours), 8:15pm (1.5 hours) - Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.4

Optional Extras & Special Notes

Rooftop Access additional $5pp
Onboard purchase bar and light snacks
There is no assigned seating for this cruise
Fireworks subject to weather conditions - if cancelled the cruise will continue to operate for Vivid Light viewing only
This cruise is not suitable for wheelchairs

Vivid Lights & Darling Harbour Fireworks Cruise from Darling Harbour 2026

FINAL WEEK

Vivid Lights & Drone Show
Depart - Return	Departs Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.4
5:45pm - 7:45pm (2 hours) 8:15pm - 9:45pm (1.5 hours)	June 2026: \| Tue 09 Jun \| Wed 10 Jun

Available 48 hours prior to departure

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Vivid Sydney 2026

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Child 4-15yr
Rooftop Access surcharge

$55
$39
$35
$5

All prices are per person. Special prices subject to change.

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Captain Cook Cruises' guests receive special rates at selected parking stations when you pre-book your car park online with Wilson Parking.

Remember to check with local authorities for special event road closures.

If the Vivid Lights, Drone Show or Fireworks are cancelled the cruise will continue to operate a sightseeing or dinner cruise. The Vivid Drone Show, fireworks and Vivid Lights are operated by external organisers and is subject to weather conditions, safety approvals, and operational factors beyond our controls. Whilst these cruise experiences are timed around the Vivid lights, fireworks and drone show, the viewing, and/or sightlines from the vessel, are not guaranteed. At all times Captain Cook Cruises will endeavour to give our guests the best experience possible.

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Dress Code: Smart Casual
Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
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