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Vivid Tall Ships Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Sydney, Australia
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Step aboard an authentic tall ship for an unforgettable cruise around Sydney Harbour during the VIVID festival. Soak in sweeping views of the light-drenched harbor as your tall ship sails around the calm waters. See light art displays illuminate landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Along with an excellent perspective on the vibrant lights of VIVID, your cruise includes a delicious dinner.
- Tall ship cruise for VIVID festival in Sydney
- Set sail from the historic Rocks or Walsh Bay district to see the sights
- Watch iconic monuments light up with amazing art displays
- See the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and Customs House shimmer with vibrant light projections
- Enjoy a delicious dinner aboard the tall ship
What's Included
- 1.5 hour Sydney Harbour cruise.
- Spectacular views of the Vivid Sydney festival from an authentic tall ship.
- Witness city icons transformed into a spectacular canvas of light.
- Pick-up & Drop-off: Campbell's Cove Jetty, The Rocks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Campbells Cove Floating PontoonThe Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Campbell’s Cove Jetty, The Rocks is between the Overseas Passenger Terminal and back of the Park Hyatt Hotel. Check-in time is 15 minutes prior to departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Make your way to the departure point to board your tall ship for your VIVID cruise.
The annual VIVID festival transforms Sydney with spectacular displays of light art, and reigns as the largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy a fantastic perspective on the city from the decks of the tall ship, soaking in sweeping views of the Sydney Opera House as its sails light up with eye-popping 3D projections created by award-winning international artists.
Every year, the art changes, with VIVID artists projecting interactive displays on iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Customs House. Select vessels on Sydney Harbour have also been decorated with special LED lights, creating a light parade on the water.
The crew serves up a tasty dinner during the cruise, with live music adding to the festive atmosphere. When you return to shore, you are in an ideal location to continue exploring the city further on your own.
The annual VIVID festival transforms Sydney with spectacular displays of light art, and reigns as the largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy a fantastic perspective on the city from the decks of the tall ship, soaking in sweeping views of the Sydney Opera House as its sails light up with eye-popping 3D projections created by award-winning international artists.
Every year, the art changes, with VIVID artists projecting interactive displays on iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Customs House. Select vessels on Sydney Harbour have also been decorated with special LED lights, creating a light parade on the water.
The crew serves up a tasty dinner during the cruise, with live music adding to the festive atmosphere. When you return to shore, you are in an ideal location to continue exploring the city further on your own.
Sydney Harbour Tall Ships (Pass By)
Vivid Sydney
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ships reserves the right to add, withdraw, substitute and/or vary advertised routes, prices, departure times and locations without notice if considered necessary for the safety and welfare of the tall ship, its passengers and crew. However, reasonable effort will be made to maintain arrangements as advertised.
- Sydney Harbour Tall Ships will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a passenger as a result.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Louis_F
We had a fantastic cruise on the second night of VIVID 2022. The crew were really friendly and fun and the guests were too. It was such a pleasant change after all the COVID restrictions. Drinks flowed with everyone passing them around and the food was nice. It was a very colourful and fun night on the harbour. So glad we booked.
Reviews
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41 reviews
Debbie_K, Jun 2022
Was very happy with the hole experience the staff where very friendly and so happy to help. We couldn’t believe we were on a 100 year old vessel very clean and well kept.
Judith_A, Jun 2022
The harbour lights. The beautiful old ship. Great weather conditions. Good food. However, the ship was overcrowded, with poor dining facilities. No facilities for disabled, elderly or children.
Frank_L, Jun 2022
Vivid Sydney itself was pretty but 90mins was a tad too long and we sailed to some uninteresting parts, including unlit portions of the habour. Commentary was provided only at the start of the tour, even though we passed by many landmarks. Boat seem overbooked with not enough seats (and blankets) to go around. Food was average and also since it was a buffet, portions was either too small or those in the front might have piled their plates. Kids were bored and cold as you had stayed on the exposed deck throughout.
Wendy_S, Jun 2022
Sailing around the harbour seeing all the lights was lovely. It was overcrowded way too many people on board. The food was very average.
Lindy_B, Jun 2022
Wonderful unique experience. Such a special unrushed way to experience vivid. Lovely happy staff, great meal. A real “feel good” experience. Thank you
Regina_R, Jun 2022
Disembarking the only thing I thought was good was the Swedish bartender - even this review process is painful
Luke_G, Jun 2022
Its an old style ship...We felt a bit like Pirates! There were kids climbing up the mast.
It was a very cold night but blankets were offered to help.
The views of vivid were amazing.
Food however was not too great...I fact we missed out completely as others piled up their plates as it was self serve.. so that was disappointing as it wasn't that cheap to not get food at all.
Amanda_C, Jun 2022
We had a great time so much to see with Vivid on. Our trip was not crowded which meant you could move around the ship, crew were great almost too quick at 1.5 hours we loved it
Louis_F, May 2022
We had a fantastic cruise on the second night of VIVID 2022. The crew were really friendly and fun and the guests were too. It was such a pleasant change after all the COVID restrictions. Drinks flowed with everyone passing them around and the food was nice. It was a very colourful and fun night on the harbour. So glad we booked.
Gabi_R, May 2022
Lovely staff, yummy fresh dinner, a lovely evening out and the perfect way to enjoy Sydney harbour.
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