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Normally $55.00. Save $16.00.

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

Date

Selected nights 23 May - 14 Jun 2025

  • 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!

New Manly Departures

Departing Manly Wharf No.3

Bonus Sparkle Fireworks Show on selected nights!

Skip the ferry queues and experience the full canvas of Vivid Sydney lights from the water aboard a Rocket Ferry. We'll pick you up directly from Manly, then cruise the Vivid Lights precincts of Barangaroo, The Rocks and Circular Quay. See the sails of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and City Skyline light up in a dazzling display of colour before cruising back to Manly, all within approx. 90 minutes.

✨ 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 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!

  • Vivid 4826 - ST
  • Rocket 2 decks ferry sightseeing boat Hop On Hop Off during the day
  • DNSW Social Low Vivid
  • Vivid 21579 - ST

7:20pm Manly Vivid Sydney & Fireworks Sightseeing

  • 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
  • Approx 90 minute cruise aboard rocket ferries
  • May 2025 Departures - 25, 28
  • June 2025 Departures - 01, 04, 09, 11

$39 - $55

5:45pm & 7:15pm Manly Vivid Sydney Sightseeing

  • Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water and skip the crowds
  • Approx 80 minute cruise aboard rocket ferries
  • 5:45pm Most nights
  • 7:30pm Selected nights

$39 - $55

Inclusions & Features

  • 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
  • 360-degree waterfront views from all-weather indoor and outdoor decks
  • Guests are welcome to BYO drinks and light snacks
  • Approx. 80-90 minutes round trip
  • 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 for this cruise
  • 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

Manly Departure DatesDepart Manly Wharf No.3
5:45pm-7:05pmMay Departures: 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31

Jun Departures: 01, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 13, 14

7:05pm-8:35pm

May Departures: 25, 28
Jun Departures: 01, 04, 09, 11

7:15pm-8:35pm

May Departures: 23, 24, 30, 31
Jun Departures: 06, 07, 08, 13, 14

Duration80-90 minutes

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

      Available 48 hours prior to departure

        Vivid Sydney 23 May - 14 June 2025

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        Accessibility

        • Rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible to the main deck. Stair access only to upper deck.
        • 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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