Tours and Tickets to Experience Vivid Sydney

Guests can escape the hustle and bustle of the city on our slow, intimate 45-minute scenic cruise on one of our open-top jet boats. Our jet boats provide unobstructed 360-degree views of the projections and lights of Vivid Sydney! Slow cruise through the Harbour and see the lighting of the Opera House sails and the changing colours of the Harbour Bridge like never before. Guests can BYO snacks to enjoy as they relax and take in the surroundings. Please note all passengers must be at least 120cm tall.

Get the best views of the Vivid Sydney Festival without the crowds on a 35-foot (10.5-meter) catamaran. Glide along the Sydney Harbour on a relaxing cruise with delicious antipasto and enjoy unobstructed views of the incredible light shows projected on to the Sydney Opera House and other landmarks. Spend a relaxing 90-minutes on the water and bring your own alcoholic beverage with no corkage fees.

Vivid Sydney draws large crowds along the foreshore, making it difficult to find clear viewing spots. This harbour cruise offers a different perspective from the water aboard a luxury motor catamaran, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Cruise across Sydney Harbour while watching the city’s light installations reflect across the water, and enjoy a complimentary drink as the illuminated skyline comes into view.

Experience the magic of VIVID Sydney on a 1.5-hour evening catamaran cruise, offering front-row views of the city’s iconic light displays. Cruise past illuminated landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Darling Harbour while enjoying a welcome drink and dinner. Choose from two evening departure times and soak in the vibrant festival atmosphere from the water.

Sydney Harbour transforms into a brilliant canvas of light during the Vivid Sydney festival. Witness the Sparkle Fireworks Show from your prime vantage point on a scenic cruise, where the vibrant colors illuminate the night sky. This exclusive experience allows you to enjoy the captivating displays that can only be seen from the water. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see Sydney in a new light. - Experience the dazzling Vivid Sydney festival from the water - Enjoy exclusive access to the spectacular Fireworks Show - A prime viewing location for unforgettable light displays - Limited availability on Official Vivid Light on Sydney Harbour vessels

See Sydney’s skyline and landmarks lit up at night—without navigating crowds and dealing with daytime heat. With fascinating live commentary along the way, see many of Sydney’s dazzling attractions after dark in just a few hours, including Sydney Harbor Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, and Vivid Sydney.

Enjoy the ultimate viewing platform for the Sydney VIVID festival during an evening cruise on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a selection of nibbles and a cash bar as your boat sails around Sydney Harbour, providing you with spectacular views of iconic sights including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House as they transform with light art projections by international artists. EXCLUSIVE 2025 HARBOUR FIREWORKS: Book one of the following sessions to experience an exclusive fireworks experience, privately funded by charter boats like ours, just for you! Sunday 25 May - 7:30pm | Wednesday 28 May - 7pm | Thursday 29 May - 7pm | Sunday 1 June - 7pm | Wednesday 4 June - 7pm | Thursday 5 June - 7pm | Monday 9 June (Public Holiday) - 7pm | Wednesday 11 June - 7pm | Thursday 12 June - 7pm

Enhance your Vivid festival experience with this Latin fiesta cruise that sails around Sydney Harbour. Vivid is Sydney’s annual light festival and this fun dinner cruise will turn your night into a party with Latin pop music, Latin dancing, a tasty buffet, and a fully stocked bar, with the backdrop of Vivid and the scenic Sydney skyline.

Sydney Harbour Kayaks MOONLIGHT SeaKayaking: Sydney's Vivid Festival is a three week festival of light (May 22 through to June 13, 2026). Every night, we run very special night-time Sea-Kayaking Guided Experiences. As the sun sets over Sydney and we cast off in our kayaks, watch the city come to life and illuminate around you from your floating vantage point. Paddling through Darling Harbour on our 'moonlight' seakayaking adventure into Sydney Harbour and return. We get up close and personal with all of the light displays within the Darling Harbour section of Sydney. You can easily avoid the crowds and have that amazing front row seat. Three weeks only - VERY LIMITED Places available. Join our professional team on a safe, yet unique 90-minute night-time sea kayaking tour: Sydney Vivid Moonlight Kayaking Experience