1 Boarding point
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Cockle Bay
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Fort Denison
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1 Boarding point
Sights covered
Barangaroo Reserve
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Opera House
Mrs Macquarie's Point
Fort Denison
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Vivid Sydney celebrates art through brilliant art installations and 3D projections. Famous artworks, intricate patterns and various light installations are cast on Sydney's most iconic landmarks near the harbour, including the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour. Hundreds of drones zoom around in the skies to make massive and sophisticated 3D projections as well!
Ideal for: Budget & solo travelers, group of friends
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Ideal for: Couples, families
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Most Vivid Sydney cruises generally board at King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour. You can usually find the wharf number for your particular cruise on your voucher.
The other most prominent boarding point for Vivid cruises (Tall Ship cruises) is Campbells Cove.
Address: The Promenade, Lime St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Find it on Maps
Nearest bus stops: King Street Wharf, King St and King Street Wharf, Erskine St.
Address: Campbells Cove, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Nearest bus stop: Hickson Road opp. Wharf Theatres (850m)
The Vivid Sydney festival will be held from 23th May to 14th June, 2025.
Vivid Sydney is a nighttime festival because this is when the light projections and 3D projections are at their most spectacular. So, Vivid Sydney cruises also take place in the evenings.
You can find a range of cruises with various durations with the earliest cruise starting at 5pm and the latest cruise ending at 11pm.
The duration of most Vivid Sydney cruises is about 90 minutes, but you can also find 2-hour and 3-hour cruises with dinner and live music.
Vivid Sydney cruise timings
Vivid Sydney will be held from 23th May to 14th June 2025.
Vivid Sydney cruises are usually available either as a sightseeing cruise or a dinner cruise.
Vivid Sydney is a festival of light and art installations, which reflect off the water to lend you spectacular panoramic views that you would rather be unable to experience on land. The best installations of the city are also along the harbor at Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour. Moreover, you can avoid the really crowded viewpoints by picking a cruise as a boat can’t carry more than a certain amount of people.
You'll enjoy front-row seats to mesmerizing light installations and 3D projections on iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House sails, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo, Luna Park, and other city landmarks along the harbour.
Common departure points for these cruises include King Street Wharf (Darling Harbour), Circular Quay, Walsh Bay, and Campbell's Cove Jetty (The Rocks).
If you wish to avoid crowds, a Vivid Sydney cruise is your best pick during the festival as most cruises usually take less than 60-100 guests.
You can usually find traditional Australian dishes on your dinner cruise, the most popular snack amongst them being canapes. They are usually paired with a complimentary drink and you can also usually purchase more from a selection of beverages.
Parking is limited and often subject to road closures during Vivid Sydney. It's strongly recommended to use public transport (trains, ferries, buses, light rail) to reach your departure point.
Cruises like the sightseeing cruise, allows you to bring your snacks but outside drinks are not allowed on the cruise ship. You can grab a drink from the onboard bar.
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