Sunset on Sydney Harbour is a sublime experience. We like to think of our Harbour as a sunset painting in progress where the magical colours of Sydney’s iconic landscape change by the minute. Add quality dining and and a snapshot of Vivid Lights as they turn on at 6pm and you have an impressive early dinner experience.
The Vivid Sunset Dinner cruise departs at 5.00pm (boarding from 4.45pm) and is perfectly timed for sunset that cascades over the harbour sky between 5.19pm and 5.34pm. Time to relax and enjoy the quality dining experience before the second big reveal of the night – `lights on’ for Vivid Sydney at 6.00pm at Circular Quay. After your cruise meander along the Vivid Light boardwalk to Cockle Bay or Circular Quay and immerse yourself in the light installations.
Note
Vivid Sydney - 22nd May to 13th June 2026
Inclusions
- See the lights of Vivid turn on at 6.00pm
- 3 or 4-course a la carte menu
- Live music most nights
- Up to 2 hours onboard our air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000 with expansive windows offering million-dollar views
- A photographer’s and Instagrammer’s dream with spacious outdoor open leisure decks to capture the changing colours of the season and Sydney’s iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Boarding 4.45pm, departing 5.00pm Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1
Options
- The Sunset Dinner includes a delicious three-course a la carte menu
- The Premium Sunset Dinner features a four-course a la carte menu with upgraded inclusions including premium Australian Beef
Time
- We recommend boarding by 4:45pm to allow plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the spectacular lights from 6:00pm onwards.
- The cruises depart at 5pm Wed-Sun and Mon 8 June 2026
- With the Harbour at its busiest during Vivid, disembarkation times for these cruises may vary slightly between 6:30pm and 6:45pm
Departure Location
- Cruises depart from Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1, Sydney NSW 2000
- 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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3-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
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
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability is accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements