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*Specials available on selected dates only and subject to limited availability. T&C's apply.

Date

Thu, 12 Jun 2025

  • Cruise aboard a twin deck Rocket Ferry
  • Discover the unique perspective of the canvas of Vivid Lights from the water and skip the crowds
  • Comfortable indoor and outdoor decks with ferry seating
  • Approx 1 hour 15 minute cruise with Bonus Sparkle Fireworks Show selected nights

All the Fun for Less on a Rocket Ferry

Departing Darling Harbour, King St Wharf

All the fun of Vivid Lights for less cruising aboard a twin-deck Rocket Ferry. Experience the canvas of Vivid Sydney Lights from the water over approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Avoid the crowds and the weather while taking spectacular harbourside Vivid Light installations including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay.

✨ Bonus Sparkle - 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. These exclusive displays can only be seen from the water – and only official Vivid Sydney vessels will have front-row seats. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this!

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7:30pm Rocket Ferry Vivid Sightseeing & Fireworks

Thursday 12 June 2025

  • Front row seats to an exclusive 8pm Fireworks Show only visible from the water - sponsored by Captain Cook Cruises and the Australian Commercial Marine Group
  • Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water and skip the crowds

$29 - $39

7:30pm Rocket Ferry Vivid Sightseeing (no fireworks)

Sold Out

  • Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water and skip the crowds

$29 - $39

All Cruises

  • Approx 1 hour 15 minute cruise aboard twin deck rocket catamaran ferries
  • Comfortable indoor and outdoor decks with open ferry seating
  • Visit the light installations along the foreshore before or after your cruise

Please Note

  • Guests are also welcome to BYO light snacks and drinks (small, soft, personal picnic bags only) - no onboard bar
  • There is no assigned seating for this cruise
  • Check the booking availability box for extra departures dates
  • The Fireworks will operate subject to weather and safety considerations. If the fireworks are cancelled the cruise will continue to operate for Vivid Light viewing.

Vivid Sydney 23 May - 14 June 2025

Selected Nights Only

 From Darling Harbour King St Wharf
Saturday 31 May 2025
Sunday 01 June 2025
Thursday 12 June 2025
Check the booking availability box for extra departures dates		Departing 7:30pm
Duration approx 1hr 15min

Cruises depart King St Wharf No.1, No.2 or No.4. Final departure wharf will be confirmed 48 hours prior to departure. Directional digital signage will also be available on the evening and/or guests can check-in at our ticket office at King St Wharf No.1

    Available 48 hours prior to departure

      Prices

      23 May - 14 Jun 2025
      Adult Retail
      Adult Online Specials from
      Child 4-15yrs      		$39
      $29
      $29

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

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      Accessibility

      • The 5pm Vivid Dinner Cruise and the Vivid Lights sightseeing cruises may operate on any suitable vessel from the Sydney Harbour Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson and Starship Sydney fleet.
      • Please note not all vessels are wheelchair accessible and the final vessel may not be confirmed until the day of departure.
      • We therefore recommend customers in wheelchairs cruise aboard our flagship Sydney 2000, seating on the expansive Ocean Deck, with wheelchair accessible bathrooms and boarding (stair access only to upper decks).
      • Available cruises during Vivid include 5pm Sunset Dinner, 7pm Vivid Dinner, 7pm Starlight Dinner, 7pm Gold Dinner and 7pm Gold Penfolds Dinner. Please contact Reservations for further details
      • If you or your guests are in a wheelchair and/or not able to negotiate stairs, please contact our Reservations department who can guide you on the best options during Vivid
      • 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

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      Wharf Check-in Offices

      Please ensure you check the departure location of your specific cruise. This information can be found on your booking documentation.


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