Vivid Sydney Light Cruises

Nightly Official Vivid Sydney Light Cruises

Avoid the crowds, foot blisters and the weather and experience the full canvas of the Vivid Light festival from the water in comfort. Water adds an extra dimension, with a kaleidoscope of light reflecting in every direction. It is a photographer’s paradise and a great way to experience the light displays along the foreshore, across multiple precincts.

Vivid Lights Cruises | Vivid Light & Drone Show Cruises | Darling Harbour

Experience Vivid Sydney from the water with a harbour cruise departing Darling Harbour. Watch the city come alive with light, colour and creativity as you enjoy a memorable Vivid Sydney cruise experience.

Cruise through the Vivid Lights precincts of The Rocks, Circular Quay and Barangaroo, passing dazzling Vivid Sydney Light installations along the harbour foreshore. Take in views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline illuminated in brilliant colour from the comfort of your vessel.

5:30pm or 7:20pm Vivid Sydney Lights

• Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water and skip the crowds

• Approx 1.5 hour cruise aboard premium sightseeing vessels

• Including one free house drink (beer, wine or softdrink)

• Depart 5:30pm & 7.20pm - Darling Harbour King St Wharf

• May 2026 Departures: Saturdays 23, 30

• June 2026 Departures: Saturdays 06, 13

5:45pm & 8:15pm Vivid Lights & Drone Show aboard Glass Boat

• Vivid Drone Show "Star Bound" featuring 1,000 Drones

• Discover the unique perspective of the full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water and skip the crowds

• Cruise aboard a premium glass boat

• Including one free house drink (beer, wine or softdrink)

• Depart 5:45pm (2 hours), 8:15pm (1.5 hours) - Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.4

• May 2026 Departures: 24, 25, 26, 27, 31

• June 2026 Departures: 01, 02, 03, 08, 09, 10

All cruises

• Stunning waterfront views from spacious indoor and outdoor decks

• Audio-visual narrative

• Purchase bar (licensed vessels only)

• Visit the light installations along the foreshore before or after your cruise

Please note

• There is no assigned seating for these cruises, however there are spacious indoor and outdoor decks

• Note the Glass Boat cruises are not suitable for wheelchairs

• Drone show subject to weather conditions- if the drone show is cancelled the cruise will continue to operate for Vivid Light viewing only

Top tips

• Combine your cruise with the Vivid Light walk along the foreshore between Darling Harbour and Circular Quay (approx. 1 hour), before or after your cruise

• Discover the full range of on-water Vivid Sydney Dining Cruises