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Last Chance 11 -12 Jun 2026

  • Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water
  • Exclusive on-water viewing Vivid Sydney Main Harbour Fireworks Show
  • Includes one free house beverage
  • Skip the crowds with spacious, all-weather indoor and outdoor decks

Vivid Sydney Fireworks Cruise & Lights Experience

7:20pm Thu-Fri | Includes 1 House Beverage

Thanks to Captain Cook Cruises and the Australian Commercial Marine Group, Sydney Harbour will dazzle with a spectacular Fireworks Show every Thursday and Friday during Vivid Sydney. 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!

Skip the crowds and experience Vivid Sydney from a new perspective with a Harbour cruise departing Darling Harbour. Step aboard and enjoy an 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

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

☣ Fireworks Show Nights 2026

Thu 11 Jun | Fri 12 Jun

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Final Week!

Inclusions & Features

  • Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water with Immersive audio narrative
  • Exclusive on-water viewing Vivid Sydney Fireworks Show
  • Includes one free house beverage (beer, wine or soft drink)
  • Skip the crowds onboard a spacious all-weather vessel
  • Access to all outside decks excluding rooftop
  • Thu-Fri 7:20pm - 9:00pm Darling Harbour King St Wharf
  • Extra Departure 7:15pm Fri 06 Jun Darling Harbour King St Wharf

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 the fireworks are cancelled the cruise will continue to operate for Vivid Light viewing only
  • This cruise is not suitable for wheelchairs

Vivid Lights & Fireworks Cruise from Darling Harbour 2026

FINAL WEEK

From Darling Harbour King St Wharf
7:20pm - 9:00pm
(1 hour 40 min)
Thu 11 Jun | Fri 12 Jun 2026

Available 48 hours prior to departure

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    Retail Adult
    Child 4-15yr

    Rooftop Access surcharge

    		$55
    $35
    $5

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

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    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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