Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the Vivid Sydney Festival from a prime location on a boat cruising Sydney Harbour. See Sydney and the harbour's famous landmarks lit up with colour from a luxury motor catamaran, with roaming canapés and maximum passenger numbers of 40.
This cruise takes place on board Heaven - a luxury multi-story catamaran with split levels and a vast amount of indoor, outdoor and covered space, ideal for viewing the Vivid lights. With maximum passenger numbers of 40, experience a night filled with amazing light displays and unobstructed views. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities amongst the views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park and other lit up locations, as this luxurious vessel allows you capture those amazing moments in comfort and style. Roaming canapes and a complimentary beverage are provided, and there is a licensed bar on board so you can enjoy further drinks on the harbour.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop off at Pier 2, Walsh Bay
Roaming canapés + 1 complimentary beverage per person (availability on cruises may vary)
Restroom on board
Speaker sound system
Fuel costs
90 minute cruise aboard Heaven with an experienced skipper and crew
Gratuities
Guided tour
What To Expect
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.
Options
Vivid Sydney Cruise
A 90 minute intimate catamaran cruise departing Tuesday-Sunday.
Vivid Harbour Cruise
A 90 minute intimate catamaran cruise departing Thursday-Sunday.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see vivid !
Melissa M,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to avoid the crowds and still experience the magic of vivid. Great experience, great crew, fabulous views, a perfect night.
Good cruise & friendly service
Simone H,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great cruse, very friendly service and food was good. Arrive early to get access to the best seats upstairs.
Fabulous cruise and crew
robinc0000,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best way to see Vivid. The crew is lovely, the music is in the background and not over powering, and tha canapés are delicious.
Enjoyable cruise
864claritya,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic customer service, friendly crew, tasty food and perfect drink to enjoy Vivid Sydney. Not to forget the smooth sailing with skilled professionals. Thank you for making my day! 🙂
Great way to enjoy Vivid!
Suzanne S,
Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great views of the harbour - the bridge, the city and the Opera House! And wonderful way to enjoy the Sydney Vivid lights and friendly crew. Fun!
Sydney Harbour aboard "Heaven"
856lorrainem,
Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Sydney to celebrate my son's 50th birthday. This harbour cruise to see the lights of Vivid Sydney was an amazing experience. 2 of us use a walking stick. The crew were happy to help us aboard the boat and make sure we were comfortable. We can't thank the Captain & Crew of Heaven enough for making this such a special occasion for us all
E ticket - Adventure Well, done, mate
Penny M,
Jun 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our boat was Heaven! And lived up to its name! What an unforgettable adventure! Our skipper was Frank and his staff were warm and inviting! The hors d’oeuvres were very nice and the presentation lovely. Frank was top notch even taking photos for a lovely group of ladies so the could just relax and enjoy the show. I would take this fun voyage again and again! We are from the land of the “Mouse” Anaheim Ca and this for us was E Ticket! And not saying a lot, we don’t hand out the tickets to just anybody well done, mate!
Great Way to See Vivid
LCotte,
Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to experience Vivid without the crowds. Food was tasty and there was plenty of it to go around. Boat wasn’t overcrowded, so you could walk around to other areas of the boat. Staff were nice and friendly. Would recommend.
A lovely cruise with...
Rukshan W,
May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely cruise with great views, canapes and service. We sat close to the skipper, he is very knowledgeable and told us some lovely anecdotes about the vessel and his career.
Colorful
Rachel K,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful way to view Vivid Sydney! The canapés on the boat tasted good and the staff was all very friendly. Would do again.
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