Buy Your Vivid Cruise 2024 Tickets on Sydney Harbour

Join the best boats for a Vivid cruise in Sydney to fully enjoy the festival of lights. Vivid runs from 24 May – 15 June 2024. Tickets available from $35/pp.

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Why should you go on a Vivid cruise in 2024 on Sydney Harbour?

Boat cruises and tours are the best way to experience the Vivid festival of lights. Not only will you get a chance to see the main sights like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, but you’ll also get a unique perspective seeing Sydney’s favourite landmarks lit up with an incredible lights display.

With Sydney Harbour Days, you can choose a Vivid cruise that works for you and your group. Choose from the best Vivid cruise in Sydney, and book your tickets fast, preferred dates sell out quick!

Vivid Glow Boat Cruise

90 minutes
From
Original price was: $79.Current price is: $35.
per person

Vivid Catamaran Cruise – Heaven

90 minutes
From
$69
per person

Vivid Luxury Dinner Cruise

180 minutes
From
$221
per person

Vivid Clearview Dinner Cruise – Glass Boat

180 minutes
From
$194
per person
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Vivid Glass Boat Dinner Cruise – Friday/Saturday

120 minutes
From
$80
per person
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Vivid Glass Boat Dinner Cruise – Wed/Thurs/Sun

120 minutes
From
$70
per person

Vivid Tall Ship Cruise

90 minutes
From
$89
per person

Vivid Boat Cruise – Darling Harbour Departure

60 minutes
From
$49
per person

Vivid Boat Cruise – Circular Quay Departure

60 minutes
From
$49
per person

Vivid Catamaran Cruise – Fleetwing II

90 minutes
From
$69
per person

Vivid BYO Catamaran Cruise – Kirralee

90 minutes
From
$49
per person

Vivid BYO Catamaran Cruise – Sea Monkey

90 minutes

Vivid Cruise with Welcome Drink

90 minutes
From
Original price was: $89.Current price is: $49.
per person

Vivid Buffet Boat Cruise – Jerry Bailey

90 minutes
From
$54
per person

Why will you love a Sydney Vivid boat cruise in 2024?

Vivid Cruise - Sydney Opera House Lights

A View Like No Other

While everyone crowds around the Vivid art installations on land, you’ll be getting that unique perspective from the water. Fill your phone with photos that not many others will see as you take in the lights bouncing off the water on your Vivid cruise.
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Take the Vivid Festival to the Water

Just because you’re on a boat, doesn’t mean the festival stops! Make your Vivid cruise your own with BYO options, or kick back and enjoy inclusive food and drink packages.
Vivid Cruise - Sydney Harbour Festival of Lights

An Experience for all Group Sizes

From family-friendly small boats to bigger group events, Vivid 2024 has a cruise with your name on it. Find a boat that’s just right and create a story just for you.

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Common Vivid cruise Sydney questions:

What dates do Vivid Cruises run?

Vivid cruises are available most days of the week. As seating is limited, preferred dates sell out quickly. Vivid runs from 24th May to 15th June in 2024 so make sure to book your preferred date.

Where does the Vivid boat cruise start?

Your Sydney Harbour wharf location will differ depending on your boat cruise or tour. Most boat cruises start from King St wharf in Darling Harbour, but some pick up from closer to Circular Quay or around the Rocks. Please read the cruise description and check your tickets for when to meet your boat and where.

What to expect on the night?

Departing from close to the city, you’ll get to see all the beautiful sights on Sydney Harbour. Vivid boat cruises will head past the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, so make sure you have your camera ready for that incredible photo with these landmarks in the background.

What happens to my Vivid boat cruise in bad weather?

In bad weather, boats still tend to go out. Boat cruise cancellations don’t occur in rainy weather unless deemed unsafe. For a complete list of cancellation policies, please read each boat cruise’s terms and conditions carefully.

What’s included in my Vivid boat cruise?

The Vivid cruises are a sightseeing tour through the harbour so many have minimal inclusions. For each boat cruise, what comes included will be different. Please read the tour description carefully to ensure what to expect on the water.

Are there bathrooms on my boat cruise?

The boat cruises will have a bathroom on board.

Please remember that these are marine toilets for boats with bathrooms on board. Only put what comes out of you into the toilet. Make sure you read any instructions in the bathroom for how to properly operate the restroom or check with the crew on board.

What should I bring on my boat cruise?

Your boat cruise will be on Sydney Harbour. Dress appropriately for the weather. For cooler evenings, make sure you have something warm. Most boats will have an area inside for cover but you don’t want to be inside as you sail past the harbour sights light up at night. Bring comfortable shoes and heels are typically not allowed on the ship for safety reasons and to make sure it doesn’t damage the floor.

Each cruise is different, so read the what to bring section in the boat cruise description.

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