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1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience the Vivid Sydney Festival from a prime location on a boat cruising Sydney Harbour. See the spectacular sights and sounds and enjoy the scenic views of Sydney’s enlightened buildings and landmarks from an intimate catamaran, with the option to BYO beverages.
This cruise takes place on Kirralee - a 10.5m catamaran with indoor and outdoor areas for viewing the light displays. With maximum passenger numbers of 26, enjoy plenty of photo opportunities amongst the views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park and other lit up locations, as this small vessel allows you to get up close to the shoreline for the best views.
Light snacks are provided, including an Italian inspired antipasto spread with bread rolls + 1 cold non-alcoholic beverage (availability on cruises may vary). Passengers can choose to BYO alcoholic beverages.
The BYO Vivid Sydney Cruise is perfect for all ages, friends, families and visiting guests.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers of all ages must be accounted for to ensure that the maximum number of passengers aboard the boat is not exceeded.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear warm clothing.
Please note the departure location - Pier 2, Walsh Bay. This can be easily located in Google Maps or other navigation systems. The wharf is a public wharf, so specific Vivid signage is limited.
Upon arrival to the wharf, look for a Sea Sydney Harbour representative, who will be marking names off before you board the vessel. If you do not see the vessel or a company representative upon arrival, please wait patiently at the wharf as either one will not be too far away.
As the city is busy during the Vivid Sydney Festival, plan your travel time well and plan to arrive at the wharf 15-20 minutes prior to departure time. The vessel is unable to wait for late arrivals and due to limited ticket numbers a reschedule will not be an option.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Pick up and drop off at Pier 2, Walsh Bay
An antipasto spread + 1 cold non-alcoholic beverage per person (availability on cruises may vary)
90 minute harbour cruise aboard Kirralee with an experienced skipper and deck hand/host
Restroom on board
Ipod dock with internal and external speakers
Fuel costs
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Cruise under the Sydney Harbour Bridge all lit up for the Vivid Sydney festival.
Circular Quay
Cruise past the Circular Quay area and see the city lights come to life.
A 90 minute intimate BYO catamaran cruise, departing 7 days a week.
A 90 minute intimate BYO catamaran cruise, departing 7 days a week.
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
gayetonyfell,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
This was a great tour, 90mins was perfect and captain very personable and talked to all thhe passengers
Andrea M,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
Great experience, clean and safe, much closer views to the lights than the larger boats. Highly recommend Tx
kristin h,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
Excellent experience especially during vivid! BYOB is great and the crew was excellent! This was our 2nd time fully recommend!
Ian T,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
There was a delay in boarding, I'm not sure why? We stood there waiting on the dock next to the catamaran, which had the diesel engines running and all their fumes blowing straight through us, which honestly was pretty bad. Once on board though the crew were nice enough and the skipper handled the boat very well, minimising the impact of the swell in the harbour. We did venture into areas that didn't seem to have anything to do with Vivid? But the weather was great and the overall atmosphere and experience was very pleasant out on the harbour. Sydney looked beautiful. The platter of cold meat and some cheese was fairly basic, but still OK, and good value considering the cost of this experience. Overall we were happy, but really the excellent weather probably helped a lot, which obviously no one can take credit for.
kristin h,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
Amazing evening tour of vivid Sydney from the water! Small group excellent! Can’t wait to go again in a few days!
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