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  • Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water
  • Darling Harbour Fireworks
  • Skip the ferry queues, book a guaranteed time and be back to Manly in 2 hours
  • Guests are welcome to BYO drinks and light snacks

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Skip the City Crowds & Enjoy Front Row Views of
Vivid Sydney with Bonus Darling Harbour Fireworks

Direct Departure from Manly
Twin Deck Catamaran Ferry
Depart Manly 6:15pm | 7:30pm Fireworks | Home by 8:15pm

Cruise through the Vivid Lights precincts of The Rocks and Circular Quay, passing dazzling harbour installations with views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline illuminated in brilliant colour.

Then watch the sky transform with the Darling Harbour Fireworks

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  • Rocket 2 decks ferry sightseeing boat Hop On Hop Off during the day
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Darling Harbour Fireworks Nights 2026

Sun 31 May | Mon 01 Jun | Tue 02 Jun | Wed 03 Jun | Mon 08 Jun | Tue 09 Jun | Wed 10 Jun

Main Harbour Fireworks Cruises also available More Info

Thu 04 Jun | Fri 05 Jun | Thu 11 Jun | Fri 12 Jun

Final Week!

Inclusions & Features

  • Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water
  • Darling Harbour Fireworkds
  • Skip the ferry queues, book a guaranteed time and be back to Manly in 2 hours
  • Guests are welcome to BYO drinks and light snacks
  • All-weather indoor and outdoor decks
  • Ferry-style seating aboard twin-deck Rocket catamaran

Please Note

  • Small personal soft carry packs only | Strictly no eskies | Plastic or metal drinking cups only | No glassware apart from a wine/beer bottle
  • There is no assigned seating, food or bar service on 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 & Fireworks from Manly 2026

FINAL WEEK

Departure TimeDepart Manly Wharf No.3
Depart 6:15pm
Return approx 8:15pm		June 2026: Tue 09 Jun | Wed 10 Jun

DurationApprox 2 hours

Additional departures may operate on selected dates which can be found when checking availability

      Available 48 hours prior to departure

        Vivid Sydney 2026

        Retail Adult
        Child 4-15yr        		$65
        $39

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

        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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        Accessibility

        • Rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible to the main deck. Stair access only to upper deck.
        • Manly Wharf 3 is not wheelchair accessible due to design limitations.
        • 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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