Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks
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Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks
By Sea Sydney Harbour
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Avoid the crowds and get excellent views of the Vivid Sydney Festival by going on this catamaran cruise. Access stunning photo opportunities that you wouldn’t see from on land, and choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor seating areas. See top sights illuminated such as Sydney Opera house, and save money by bringing your own alcohol with no corkage charge.
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Ages 0-99, max of 26 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- See Vivid Sydney Festival’s best projections from the water
- Stress-free trip—bring your own alcohol to keep costs down
- Enjoy the perk of having snacks and a non-alcoholic drink included
- Lots of places to relax—go on the outdoor deck, or warm up inside
- 90 minute harbour cruise aboard Kirralee with an experienced skipper and deck hand/host
- An antipasto spread + 1 cold non-alcoholic beverage per person (availability on cruises may vary)
- Pick up and drop off at Pier 2, Walsh Bay
- Fuel costs
- Ipod dock with internal and external speakers
- Restroom on board
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- Pier 2, Walsh Bay, 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000, AustraliaPier 2, Walsh Bay is located in the vibrant waterfront precinct of Walsh Bay, near the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It sits just a short walk from the Sydney CBD and The Rocks. The closest train stations are Circular Quay or Wynyard. The wharf is located along the official Vivid lights walkway.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63794P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Passengers of all ages must be accounted for to ensure that the maximum number of passengers aboard the boat is not exceeded.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear warm clothing.
- Please note the departure location - Pier 2, Walsh Bay. This can be easily located in Google Maps or other navigation systems. The wharf is a public wharf, so specific Vivid signage is limited.
- Upon arrival to the wharf, look for a Sea Sydney Harbour representative, who will be marking names off before you board the vessel. If you do not see the vessel or a company representative upon arrival, please wait patiently at the wharf as either one will not be too far away.
- As the city is busy during the Vivid Sydney Festival, plan your travel time well and plan to arrive at the wharf 15-20 minutes prior to departure time. The vessel is unable to wait for late arrivals and due to limited ticket numbers a reschedule will not be an option.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63794P5
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- 13 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000, AustraliaPier 2, Walsh Bay is located in the vibrant waterfront precinct of Walsh Bay, near the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It sits just a short walk from the Sydney CBD and The Rocks. The closest train stations are Circular Quay or Wynyard. The wharf is located along the official Vivid lights walkway.
- Pass bySydney Harbour BridgeCircular QuaySydney Opera HouseRoyal Botanic Garden SydneyLuna Park SydneyDarling Harbour
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- catrinlange0 contributionsAmazing Sunset!It was a Perfect Trip, nice boat and extremly friendly Crew. I highly recommend this activity as you see the Skyline and opera from all sides.Written 20 March 2025
- andresherrera19990 contributionsBYOB Sydney Sunset SUCCESS !!What a well timed, perfectly simple and elegant cruise around sydney harbour at sunset. The charcuterie was delicious and the BYOB option was a value on top of it!Written 15 March 2025
- Susie K0 contributionsA perfect evening in SydneyWonderful crew, the catamaran was just the right size, and we were treated to an amazing sunset! Highly recommended, and I hope you get the perfect weather like we did.Written 14 March 2025
- daniellR7826KD0 contributionsmaybe if you like loud head banging rock to stress you outkWe expected a relaxing peaceful sunset cruise while enjoying our champagne. Could have been a wonderful experience however what the heck is this captain thinking? Playing loud head banging rock music through crappy speakers!!! Really took away from the experience as several were not thrilled. Truly took away from what could have been a perfect evening. We and others put coats and bags over front speakers to muffle this trash.Written 12 March 2025
- mikesfamilytravels0 contributionsWell worth the costWell worth the money. The cruise and views were fantastic, the food and drink provided was good quality and more than expected - including alcohol - all part of the cost. Excellent experienceWritten 10 March 2025
- annarB6246EY0 contributionsJust do it :)This was an incredible cruise!! The crew were amazing, and the experience was 5 stars. Super grateful for this. Do yourself a favour and book it now.Written 4 March 2025
- Steadyagirl19680 contributionsLoved our GuidesAwesome friendly guides, the best views and BYOB. What more could you want? the view lives up to expectation. The food spread was more than anticipated.Written 28 February 2025
- steliaj20250 contributionsBest Evening on the Sunset & Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Sunset & Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise was amazing! 🌅✨ The views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge at sunset were stunning. The atmosphere was romantic, the crew was friendly, and the sparkling wine made it even better. We had a perfect experience. 🚢🥂Written 27 February 2025
- JeremyW9050 contributionsGood family 1 hour harbor cruise, a little crowdedWas beautiful, but the boat was quite small and they had a lot of people on it so the seating was rather limited and not super comfy if you wanted to be out front for the unobstructed views… otherwise it was great. Was a slow, casual little cruise that was the right length for the kids (ages 6 and 11). We originally were going to look for a longer cruise but in hindsight I think this one was perfect. Everyone was glad we went.Written 19 February 2025
- margretannl20250 contributionsMagic views of iconic sightsThe highlight of this trip was the views - you get to see all the iconic sights from an aspect you wouldnt get on land. And the lovely hostess on the boat was very willing to take photos of us with the opera house and bridge in the background. The supper was light but tasty. A must do.Written 19 February 2025
- janeithg20210 contributionsAWESOME TIME!!!This experience was AWESOME!!!! Great crew… friendly, professional and invested in showing you a great time! Also, the finger food and drinks added the perfect touch! HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDWritten 13 February 2025
- Freedom8148660 contributionsAmazing tour!Loved this cruise!! The guides were so friendly and the boat was smooth sailing around the harbour. We had a fantastic sunset, highly recommend!Written 10 February 2025
- 72nilsw0 contributionsAwe inspiring views of the harbor during sunsetWhile there was light rain in the forecast, only a tiny sprinkle materialized, and the sunset turned out to be fantastic and awe inspiring! The captain and his assistant were first rate, friendly, relaxed, great photo taker, and very accommodating. Their hospitality with food and drink was first rate - I would definitely recommend this boat ride to anyone who wants to enjoy some great, hard-to-come-by views of Sydney Harbor. An hour well spent, and very affordable to boot!Written 8 February 2025
- 452nathalier0 contributionsBest teen bday party experienceIncredible experience and fantastic crew, we hired the boat for a 16th birthday party and it was the easiest party I have ever thrown, we were concerned with the boat size but it held 30 people comfortably. Highly recommend for teen bday parties and best of all the crew helped with the BBQ and clean up. A few thanks to the crew!Written 2 February 2025
- 780cristobald0 contributionsBoat Party with Friends at the Sydney Harbour, what else? It says it all.What a better way than to celebrate my birthday than organizing a boat party and the experience with Sea Sydney Harbour was excellent. Great crew taking us around the harbour and other bay spots. Cooking bbq while we were enjoying the water. My friends and I danced away on a stunning sunny day and we had so much fun. Organization was second to none and we are repeating next year for sure!Written 2 February 2025
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Burnie, Australia374 contributions
June 2022 • Friends
The catamaran took us slowly along the shorelines for great views of the lights. The awnings were raised to give us a clear view but, had it rained ( as it was threatening) we would have been damp. The catamaran was quite small for the 20+ guests. Some were happy to sit outside but if it had rained we would have been very crowded inside. We were able to move around . Happily the rain stayed away. The snack was self serve with a roll, cheese, meat and olives: ample quantities for our group. The lights were magnificent.
Written 4 June 2022
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Thank you for your review and glad that you enjoyed viewing the Vivid lights from the water. The weather throughout the festival has been very good this year, so the sights and lights have been amazing. Hope to see you again next year!
Written 8 June 2022
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Terese M
4 contributions
June 2023 • Family
Our cruise was onboard the Kirrabilly, an open side catamaran to view Vivid. The vessel was clean and well maintained, and the crew were polite and professional. "Light refreshments" were served and there was more than enough to feed all the passengers. There was a limit of 30 passengers and this allowed for an enjoyable cruise (especially if you don't like noisy crowded areas). I would 100% choose this company again.
Written 3 June 2023
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Great to hear you had a wonderful time onboard our BYO Vivid cruise. Hope to have you onboard next year.
Written 5 June 2023
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NaturalThomas
California94 contributions
It was a unique experience cruising Sydney Harbour during Vivid on a smaller craft. The crew were great and our fellow shipmates had a terrific time. I did a harbour cruise the following evening on a larger ship and while that was fun too, being close to the water, with a much smaller group on the catamaran was my favorite experience.
Written 20 June 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, great to hear you had a terrific time onboard with us, seeing the vivid lights.
Written 21 June 2023
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NickGilly
Marsfield, Australia6 contributions
Had a wonderful and relaxing time as we boated around Sydney harbour on the Kirralee enjoying the sights of Vivid! The crew ensured we saw all that we needed to see and needed to photograph - “No hurry, no worries. All good” was their motto. Halfway thru, a delicious food platter appeared and we munched as we marvelled at the sights. Grab a trip with Sea Sydney Harbour - you really WILL see Sydney harbour! They’ll take your Sydney experience from good to great!
Written 10 June 2022
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this review Nick. It was a pleasure to have you on board and we are so glad we could share Sydney Harbour with you, and we could help make your Sydney experience a great one! Hope to see you back again in the near future.
Written 11 June 2022
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Wolin
Sydney278 contributions
We thoroughly enjoyed our Vivid Sydney cruise. The boat was a perfect size for the 24 people on board. We had an uninterrupted view of Vivid Sydney. The crew were great, professional yet friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Written 7 June 2023
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Great to hear you enjoyed our cruise on Sydney Harbour looking at the Vivid lights. Hope to have you onboard again in the future.
Written 8 June 2023
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Sean
4 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Fantastic. From the moment you are greeted at the wharf , Frank and Mischa were so professional. Food was fresh and yum. Their hospitality and knowledge were outstanding. Frank took us to see everything vivid offered . Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed.Our 7yo and 10yo loved the cruise.
Written 31 May 2022
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Thank you for your review and glad you and your family enjoyed the cruise and had an excellent time on Sydney Harbour. It was great to have you on board, hope to have you onboard for another cruise with us!
Written 2 June 2022
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alin p
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June 2024 • Couples
Unfortunately we missed the cruise by 1 minute... I was under the impression 17.45 was embarcation time in preparation for 18.00 departure. Only after, I saw there was a mention somewhere in the body of the email advising to arrive early but a clear "Departure" mention next to the 17.45 would have been helpful :( it was awful to see the catamaran departing as I reached the pier
Written 17 June 2024
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Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience. Please note that all information, including arrival times, is provided in the email. The tickets are created by Viator, not the tour operator, and we strive to make the instructions as clear as possible. We understand your frustration and will review how we can improve our communication for future guests.
Written 18 June 2024
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The U's
Chicago, IL10 contributions
June 2023 • Family
We took the Vivid 90 minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO drinks.
It was a great way to enjoy the lights of Vivid and see Sydney at night. The configuration of the boat combined with the small number of guests made it easy to sit back and see all the sights. And plenty of room to move about. Ninety minutes was the perfect length of time to see everything and enjoy some food and refreshments.
It was a great way to enjoy the lights of Vivid and see Sydney at night. The configuration of the boat combined with the small number of guests made it easy to sit back and see all the sights. And plenty of room to move about. Ninety minutes was the perfect length of time to see everything and enjoy some food and refreshments.
Written 20 June 2023
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Thank you for leaving this review, great to hear you had a wonderful time onboard with us looking at the Vivid lights.
Written 21 June 2023
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RedRobyn1
Brisbane, Australia9 contributions
June 2019 • Family
We had a great trip aboard “Spectre” viewing the lights of Vivid from Sydney Harbour. We had great views of everything and very knowledgeable crew. Would recommend this to anyone wishing to view Vivid in a small group.
Written 11 June 2019
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Thanks for the review and glad to hear that you enjoyed Vivid Sydney from the water. Glad you enjoyed the small group and hope to see you again next year.
Written 12 June 2019
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toowelltravelled64
Perth, Australia243 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
It was a small catamaran and we sat on the front seats with a totally uninterrupted view of the harbour and although a little cool, the weather was perfect. We had a antipasto platter, rolls and a soft drink available. We had the last cruise of the night and the last of the Vivid festival.It was just perfect! Thankyou
Written 20 June 2018
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Thanks for joining us for a harbour cruise during Vivid Sydney. Great to hear that all was perfect and that you enjoyed your views of the lights from the water. We look forward to having you on board again soon. :)
Written 25 June 2018
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Rika B
Greater Sydney, Australia
If I wanted to book for a group, how many people can I invite?
Written 20 May 2019
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