This premium Vivid Sydney dining experience embodies everything that makes our city so special. Quality Australian food, live entertainment and a premium, yet relaxed setting. All set against the spectacular backdrop of Harbour Vivid Lights. An outstanding Vivid Dinner Cruise with expansive windows throughout the vessel offering superb views no matter where you are seated.
✨ Bonus Drone Show "Star-Bound"
Lighting up Sydney Harbour in a stunning fusion of light and movement, the Vivid Sydney Drone Show returns in 2026 as 1,000 illuminated drones dance across the night sky, forming mesmerising shapes inspired by nature, the cosmos and Sydney. Experience "Star-Bound" onboard Captain Cook Cruises as you glide beneath the glowing skyline, surrounded by Harbour views, great dining and the magic of Vivid.
- May 2026 Drone Show - 24, 27 & 31
- June 2026 Drone Show - 03, 10
Note
Vivid Sydney - 22nd May to 13th June 2026
Inclusions
- The full canvas of Vivid Lights from the water
- 4-course à la carte dining
- Live music nightly
- 3 hours of relaxed cruising onboard our air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000 with expansive windows throughout the vessel offering million-dollar views
- A photographer’s and Instagrammer’s dream with spacious outdoor open leisure decks to capture Sydney’s iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in lights
7.00pm-10.00pm Darling Harbour King St Wharf
- Bonus Drone Show selected nights
Time
- The cruise departs at 7pm
- Cruises disembark at Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 at 10pm Wed-Sun & Mon 8 Jun 26
Duration
Departure Location
- Cruises depart Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 at 7pm. Final departure wharf will be confirmed 48 hours prior to departure. Directional digital signage will also be available on the evening and/or guests can check-in at our ticket office at King St Wharf No.1. Please note return times are approximate.
Sample Menu
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4-course – a la carte. See sample menu here
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Special Vivid Child Menu:
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Chicken with vegetables or salad
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Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce
Additional Information
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck on Sydney 2000 (Ocean Deck), Captain Cook 3 (Main Deck) and The Jackson (Main Deck) are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom. Starship Sydney and Starship Aqua are not suitable for wheelchairs
- Credit card fraud - At check-in you will be required to present the credit card used to purchase your cruise online
Terms and Conditions
- If the Vivid Lights, Drone Show or Fireworks are cancelled the cruise will continue to operate a sightseeing or dinner cruise. The Vivid Drone Show, fireworks and Vivid Lights are operated by external organisers and is subject to weather conditions, safety approvals, and operational factors beyond our controls. Whilst these cruise experiences are timed around the Vivid lights, fireworks and drone show, the viewing, and/or sightlines from the vessel, are not guaranteed. At all times Captain Cook Cruises will endeavour to give our guests the best experience possible.
Cancellation Policy
- Payment in full is required at time of booking. Date changes, refunds, cruise credits and cancellations are not permitted and will incur a 100% cancellation fee
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements