Sydney Harbour Glass Boat Cruises

A Vivid Sydney dinner cruise on a glass boat with floor-to-ceiling harbour views.

• Starting point: Board at King Street Wharf (Darling Harbour) and step onto the Clearview glass boat for your Vivid Sydney cruise experience.
• Everything you get: A 3-hour Vivid Sydney cruise aboard a glass-wrapped vessel with floor-to-ceiling windows and an open Sky Deck for 360° views. Indulge in a chef’s signature 4-course dinner with reserved seating and waiter service, while soaking in the illuminated harbour atmosphere. Drinks can be purchased onboard.
• Sights covered: Vivid Sydney light installations across the harbour, including the Opera House projections, Harbour Bridge displays, and the illuminated city skyline.
• Why choose this: A front-row, on-water Vivid experience that combines fine dining with uninterrupted views of Sydney’s biggest light festival, perfect for a relaxed, crowd-free night with stunning photo opportunities.
• Upgrades: Choose the 2-hour cruise where you can enjoy a cocktail-style buffet with access to an open bar.

Inclusions

3-Hour Dinner Cruise

• 3-hour Vivid Sydney glass boat dinner cruise
• Chef’s signature multi-course dinner [menu here]
• Reserved seats & waiter service

2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Open Bar (as per option selected)

• 2-hour Vivid Sydney dinner cruise
• Cocktail-style buffet dinner
• Access to open cocktail bar

What to bring

• Bring your camera, binoculars, and seasickness medications.

Accessibility

• The boat is not wheelchair accessible. The crew may assist guests with limited mobility during boarding, with guest or carer consent.
• Storage for motorised wheelchairs or heavy/non-collapsible mobility devices is not available onboard or at the wharf.
• Registered guide dogs are welcome and permitted to assist guests who require them.
• Infants who require their own seat or meals must be booked under a child ticket, as infant tickets do not include seating or catering.

Additional information

• All passengers, including infants, must be manifested for safety and security reasons. If you are cruising with an infant, please mention it in the additional comments when completing your booking.
• Beverage service (selection of beer, wine, soft drinks and juices) begins on boarding and concludes 15 minutes prior to the return time listed on your e-ticket.
• Guests with severe allergies or dietary sensitivities should use their own discretion when booking. The operator cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment and accepts no liability for allergen exposure.
• Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 4 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A Vivid Sydney dinner cruise with flexible dining options, live entertainment, & harbour views.

• Starting point: Board at King Street Wharf (Darling Harbour) and step onto the vessel for your Vivid Sydney cruise experience.
• Everything you get: A 2 or 3-hour Vivid Sydney cruise with individual restaurant-style seating and freshly prepared dishes served at your table. Enjoy a seamless dining experience on the harbour, with select cruises featuring live music and fireworks display to enhance the atmosphere.
• Sights covered: Vivid Sydney light installations across the harbour, including the Opera House projections, Harbour Bridge displays, and the illuminated city skyline.
• Why choose this: A flexible Vivid Sydney dining experience that lets you choose your preferred cruise duration and menu, combining great food, entertainment, and front-row harbour views.
• Upgrades: Choose between 2, 4, or 6-course dinner options to match your preferred dining experience, with live music and fireworks display.

Inclusions

3-course dinner cruise

• 2-hour Vivid Sydney cruise
• 3-course dinner [Menu here]
• Individual restaurant seating

2-course dinner cruise (as per option selected)

• 2-hour Vivid Sydney cruise
• 2-course dinner [Menu here]
• Individual restaurant seating

4-course dinner cruise (as per option selected)

• 3-hour Vivid Sydney cruise
• 4-course dinner [Menu here]
• Live music & fireworks display
• Individual restaurant seating

6-course dinner cruise (as per option selected)

• 3-hour Vivid Sydney cruise
• 6-course dinner [Menu here]
• Live music & fireworks display
• Individual restaurant seating

2-Hour Cruise

• Your boarding point is at King St Wharf No.2 or No.4.
• Get directions to the boarding point
• Cruise timings: 5pm
• Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early.

3-Hour Cruise

• Your boarding point is at Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1
• Get directions to the boarding point
• Cruise timings: 7pm
• Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early.

What to bring

• Bring your camera, binoculars, jacket and seasickness medications.

Additional information

• Facilities: toilets
• Please note that all the meals are freshly prepared onboard by the professional culinary team using quality Australian ingredients.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

A 3-hour Sydney Harbour dinner cruise with a 3-course meal & live cabaret entertainment.

• Starting point: Board the paddlewheeler at King Street Wharf for an evening departure on Sydney Harbour.
• Everything you get: Enjoy a 3-hour cruise featuring a seated 3-course dinner with restaurant-style table service, reserved seating, and attentive waitstaff. After dinner, watch the one-hour “Voyage of Love” cabaret show with international dance performances. Take in stunning night views of Sydney Harbour, with drinks available for purchase onboard.
• Sights covered: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo, Fort Denison, Lady Macquarie’s Chair, Luna Park, and illuminated city skyline views.
• Why choose this: A classic Sydney dinner cruise experience combining gourmet dining, theatrical live entertainment, and iconic harbour sightseeing, ideal for couples, celebrations, and visitors looking for a memorable night on the water.
• Upgrades: Choose between this classic dinner cruise for a year-round glamorous dining and cabaret experience or the Vivid Sydney dinner cruise during the festival season to enjoy the same 3-course dinner and cabaret show plus spectacular light projections on the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Inclusions

• 3-hour Sydney Harbour cabaret cruise
• 3-hour Sydney Harbour Vivid Sydney cruise (as per option selected)
• 3-course dinner
• 1-hour ‘Voyage of Love’ cabaret show
• Vivid light displays on the Opera House & Harbour Bridge (as per option selected)
• Reserved seating with waiter service

What to bring

• Bring your camera and seasickness medications.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food, alcohol and illegal substances are not allowed onboard the cruise.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

• Infants are welcome onboard free of charge, provided they do not occupy an additional seat or require a meal.
• Guests under 18 are welcome on all of our cruises.
• All passengers including the infants must be manifested for safety and security reasons. Un-manifested guests will be refused boarding.
• Children below 14 are always accompanied by an adult or seated at the table.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• On the Captain Cook Sydney 2000 cruise, enjoy a dinner that rivals the moonlit Sydney skyline with your choice of a 3 or 4-course dinner.
• The AC super-cruiser offers a sunset you won't want to miss. Make sure your phone’s charged for that
  dreamy Instagram moment as the harbor glows.
• Your evening starts with a burst of flavors: mushroom ravioli, tender beef cheek, smoked salmon, and fresh salads. That’s just the first course!
• Got a special occasion? Upgrade to the window seat on the Captain Cook cruise. Add your favorite drink to the mix, and you're all set.
• There's nothing like cruising past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge at night, especially when there's live music to jazz up your weekend.

Inclusions

• 2-hr sunset dinner cruise
• AC super-cruiser Sydney 2000
• 3-course meal
• 3-hr sunset dinner cruise (optional)
• 4-course meal (optional)
• 3-course meal with guaranteed window seat (optional)
• 4-course meal with guaranteed window seat (optional)
• Live music on Sat-Sun

Exclusions

• Alcoholic beverages

• Tip: Don't miss the smaller sights like glowing lighthouses, illuminated forts, or the twinkling boats bobbing on the water.
• You can check the 3-course dinner menu here.
• You can check the 4-course dinner menu here.
• The meal includes vegetarian and gluten-free options.
• Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Strict dress code: Wear smart casuals.
• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Assistance dogs and pets are allowed, provided they are restrained in a suitable box, basket, or other container at all times whilst onboard

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Enjoy a glass boat dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour with a 4-course meal, wine pairings, and sparkling nighttime harbour views.

• Starting point: Sydney Harbour departure point for your glass boat dinner cruise.
• Everything you get: Cruise across Sydney Harbour aboard a glass boat for 2 hours with reserved seating and table service throughout the evening. Enjoy a 4-course dinner with wine pairings served by waitstaff while you relax and take in the illuminated skyline from the water.
• Sights covered: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, waterfront skyline, and illuminated harbour attractions viewed from Sydney Harbour at night.
• Why choose this: Enjoy a complete evening dining experience on the water with dinner, drinks, and harbour sightseeing all included in one cruise.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to a 3-hour Vivid Sydney cruise featuring landmark light displays, or choose an option with all alcoholic beverages included alongside your dinner service.

Inclusions

• 4-course dinner & choice of wine pairing
• Reserved seating with waiter service
• 2-hour Sydney Harbour glass boat dinner cruise [as per option selected]
• 3-hour Sydney Harbour Vivid Sydney cruise [as per option selected]
• Vivid light displays on the Opera House & Harbour Bridge [as per option selected]
• Alcoholic beverages [as per option selected]

What to bring

• Essentials: Bring your camera to capture the views.
• Health: Bring your seasickness medication if you are prone to motion sickness.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food and drinks: Outside food, alcohol, and illegal substances are not allowed onboard the cruise.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Mobility needs: This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

• Infants: Infants are welcome free of charge if they do not occupy a seat or require a meal.
• Under 18s: Guests under 18 are welcome on all of our cruises.
• Passenger manifest: All passengers, including infants, must be manifested; otherwise, boarding will be refused.
• Children: Children below 14 must always be accompanied by an adult or seated at the table.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Unwind on the Sydney Harbour with varied hot and cold buffet dishes and views of Sydney's city lights.

• Starting point: Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay
• Everything you get: 2-hour buffet dinner cruise with hot grazing dishes of beef casserole, Thai spiced chicken, ratatouille, and mixed veg rice, plus cold meat and cheese platters, salads and sides, prawns with sauce, mini pavlovas, and chocolate or strawberry mousse as you cruise the harbor.
• Sights covered: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, and the city skyline.
• Why choose this: Great if you want an informal twilight harbor outing focused on skyline views and photos, without the structure of a formal seated dinner.

Inclusions

• 2-hour Sydney Harbour sightseeing dinner cruise
• Buffet dinner served on board (Menu here)
• Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
• Sydney Harbour views

What to bring

• ID and card: Bring a valid ID and the credit card used for booking for check-in verification.

Additional information

• Operating schedule: The cruise operates all year, although specific dates and availability may vary.
• Meeting point: Embarkation and disembarkation take place at Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay.
• Check-in requirement: Identification and the credit card used for booking are required at check-in.
• Child supervision: All children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Menu notice: Menu items may change and are subject to availability.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Hitch a ride on a luxurious cruise vessel that blends sightseeing and dining together perfectly.
• Take advantage of priority boarding and experience upper-deck seating on the Sky Deck to soak up Sydney’s striking skyline at nightfall.
• Relish the extensive 6-course meal of the contemporary Australian menu, while being serenaded with live musical performances on weekends.
• Enjoy your lavish spread of delectables while admiring unparalleled views of the Sydney skyline.
• Take your pick of beverages with an expansive wine selection, local and imported beers, liqueur coffee, and soft drinks.

Inclusions

• Cruise on a premier sightseeing vessel
• Welcome reception
• 6-course Contemporary Australian a la carte dining menu
• Live music & dancing on weekends.

Exclusions

• Drinks (available to purchase)

• Smart casual wear would be the recommended dress code for this dinner cruise.
• Please note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.