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Normally $129.00. Save $30.00.

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We’re celebrating 55 incredible years on Sydney Harbour, and you could WIN BIG just by cruising with us in 2025!

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

Date

23 May - 14 Jun 2025

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

A 7pm Vivid Dinner Cruise at an amazing price

This relaxed Vivid dinner cruise offers amazing value-for-money. Quality contemporary Australian 3-course dining and live entertainment all set against the spectacular backdrop of Vivid Sydney lights. Expansive windows throughout the vessel offer superb views no matter where you are seated.

✨ 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!

  • May 2025 Fireworks - 25, 28 & 29
  • June 2025 Fireworks - 01, 04, 05, 09, 11 & 12
  • Girl Dinner 9199 - ST
  • Vivid 23737 - ST
  • Red Wine Cheers 2676 - ST
  • Crispy Skinned Miso Barramundi Food Menu Plate

Inclusions

  • The full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water
  • Bonus Sparkle Fireworks Show selected Nights - May 25, 28 & 29 and June 01, 04, 05, 09, 11 & 12
  • 3-course menu
  • Live music nightly
  • Individual restaurant seating
  • Up to 3 hours of relaxed cruising onboard your air-conditioned cruiser from the Captain Cook fleet with expansive windows and outdoor decks
  • A photographer’s and Instagrammer’s dream with spacious outdoor open leisure decks to capture Sydney’s iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge by night
  • 7.00pm-10.00pm from Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.1
  • Optional disembarkation at Circular Quay 9.30pm excluding Fri, Sat & Sun 8Jun25
  • 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.


Sample Menus

Vivid 7pm Special Menu (PDF)

Menus are a guide only and subject to change Note GF and VG alternate dish available on request onboard


Sample Vivid Child Menu

  • Chicken with vegetables or salad
  • Vanilla Ice Cream with chocolate sauce

Beverage List

Celebration Desserts & Cakes (PDF)

Special Menus and Dietary Requests: All meals are prepared fresh onboard. Due to the nature of cruising we have limited time to prepare and serve our menus. A vegetarian and gluten free option is available however requests for special diets, substitutions and modifications of our menus will be politely declined. View our menus for full details.

    Prices

    Vivid Sydney 23 May - 14 June 2025
    Adult Retail
    Adult Online Special from
    Child Retail (Child Menu)    		$129
    $99
    $59

    All prices are per person. Specials subject to change.

    Families

    All children 4-15 years automatically receive the Vivid Child Menu at discounted Child Fares

    7pm Vivid DinnerChild 4-15 (Child Menu)$59

    Please note the following variations

    • Infants 0-3yrs may travel free of charge with no food/beverage provided OR purchase a Child Fare and receive the Child Menu. In the comments section please advise number of infants travelling
    • Children under 16 years can receive the Adult Menu by booking an Adult Fare
    • The new discounted Child Fare is only valid with a minimum of one (1) Adult per four (4) Children
    • Children above this ratio are required to book an Adult Fare, and offered a choice of the Adult or Child Menu
    • Should a customer book Child Fares in excess of the one (1) Adult per four (4) Children ratio, the additional children will be required to pay the difference between the Adult and Child Fare prior to boarding
    • Any alcohol included is substituted for soft drinks for children under 18 years

    All prices are per person. Specials subject to change

    Vivid Sydney 23 May - 15 June 2025

    Departs From Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 Circular Quay Wharf 6
    Wed-Sun & Mon 9Jun25Depart 7:00pm
    Disembark 10:00pm    		Disembark 9:30pm excluding Fri, Sat & Sun 08Jun25

      Available 48 hours prior to departure

        Groups of 10 or more guests

        Book online and only pay 30% deposit
        with the balance due 7-days prior to cruise date
        More Info - How to Book & Pay for a Group Online
        Private Rooms
        Book a private room with your own private cocktail deck. Private rooms are suitable for 2 to 60 guests. Private decks are available for larger groups. Prices are based on bespoke food and drink menus. Contact our Events Team.


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        Wharf Check-in Offices

        Please ensure you check where your cruise departs from. This information can be found on your booking documentation.

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