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Sydney Vivid: Our most recommended tours and activities

Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise

1. Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise

Experience Vivid Sydney on a cruise and enjoy sweeping views of the Sydney Opera House as the sails are transformed by 3D-mapped projections created by award-winning international artists. Enjoy a meal and drinks as you are taken on a dramatic journey through time aboard a tall ship. The last Vivid Sydney featured a wild mix of projection mapping and interactive displays. The vessels on Sydney Harbour were also decorated with special colored LED lights, extending the show to the water. This year, you can expect another incredible display and more. Vivid Sydney cruises are a great way to see the lights in comfort and style as well as avoid crowds. Choose between the Soren Larsen or Southern Swan vessels to enjoy the festival from the water.

Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

2. Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

Enjoy a premium dining experience aboard one of Sydney's premier vessels, the MV Sydney 2000 super-cruiser, as you sail around Sydney Harbour during an evening sightseeing cruise. Depending on the season and chosen departure you may see the changing colours of a Sydney Harbour sunset, twilight, or nighttime city lights. Soak in the enchanting backdrop of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge and savor the scrumptious choices of a premium dinner selection and 5-star service. Once you have indulged in the fantastic cuisine on offer, tap your feet to live music on Saturday and Sunday nights. See the stunning Sydney Harbour by night aboard your premium dining cruise.

Sydney: 1.5 Hour Vivid Harbor Cruise with Canapes

3. Sydney: 1.5 Hour Vivid Harbor Cruise with Canapes

Avoid the crowds and admire Sydney’s Vivid Festival from the comfort of a catamaran. Arrive at the wharf departure point and be met by a friendly crew member who’ll welcome you aboard and tell you everything you need to know about your cruise. Depart the wharf and begin your cruise around Sydney's world-famous harbor. The catamaran offers indoor and outdoor viewing spots, allowing you to take in the beauty of Sydney from all angles. To enhance the experience, enjoy a complimentary beverage and a selection of delicious canapes. There's also an onboard bar where you can purchase drinks.  From the water, soak up uninterrupted 360 degree views of the stunning cityscape that surrounds you and admire the mystical lights that dance across the buildings. The cruise also passes by some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, so you can snap incredible photos for your vacation album.

Sydney: Bring Your Own Drinks 1.5 Hour Vivid Harbor Cruise

4. Sydney: Bring Your Own Drinks 1.5 Hour Vivid Harbor Cruise

Avoid the crowds and admire Sydney’s Vivid Festival from the comfort of a catamaran with the freedom to bring your own alcoholic drinks to enjoy as you sail. Arrive at the wharf departure point and be met by a friendly crew member who’ll welcome you aboard and tell you everything you need to know about your cruise. Depart the wharf and begin your cruise around Sydney's world-famous harbor. The catamaran offers indoor and outdoor viewing spots, allowing you to take in the beauty of Sydney from all angles. To enhance the experience, enjoy a complimentary soft drink and a delicious antipasto spread complete with bread rolls. From the water, soak up uninterrupted 360 degree views of the stunning cityscape that surrounds you and admire the mystical lights that dance across the buildings. The cruise also passes by some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, so you can snap incredible photos for your vacation album.

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What people are saying about Sydney Vivid

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 157 reviews

We had a wonderful time on the dinner cruise and are already planning to do a lunch one at some stage. The staff were very accommodating, the food was delicious and what can you say about the harbour that hasn’t been said. All in all, a great experience, thank you.

Wonderful trip with great meals and good staff. The live music was also impressive - great song choices and renditions by great musicians.

Great dinner cruise. Definitely do it again great food and staff were great

Smooth ride, good food, great entertainment, and beautiful views!

Every thing was good, food, staff and left on-time