About Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney is the ‘Harbour City’s’ annual festival of light, music, food, and ideas. During the 23 days and nights of Vivid Sydney, the cityscape comes alive with innovative light installations, 3D-mapped projections, and interactive displays. Each year, the festival embraces a new theme to guide its artistic direction. This lively celebration showcases the creativity of local and international artists through live music performances, culinary experiences and thought-provoking talks, led by some of the world’s best minds. Over the years, Vivid Sydney has become a signature event renowned for its ability to inspire creativity, ignite conversations, and create lasting memories for attendees who become part of this extraordinary fusion of art, innovation, and technology.

Vivid Sydney Cruises

Vivid Sydney is a highly anticipated festival that both visitors and locals eagerly await each year, ready to immerse themselves in the vibrant extravaganza of lights, music, ideas and food. For an enchanting experience of this renowned festival, Vivid Sydney Cruises are your best choice. As Sydney Harbour transforms into a dazzling display of lights, opting for a cruise provides you with a unique vantage point to enjoy the installations from the comfort of a stylish vessel.

With various cruise options available, there's a tailored experience for every preference. The tranquil waters provide a serene backdrop for enjoying the artistic displays, making these cruises a sought-after choice for those looking to make the most of Vivid Sydney in a relaxed and memorable setting.

From the iconic ‘Lighting of the Sails’ of the Opera House and the pylon projections on Sydney Harbour Bridge to the vibrant art installations at Barangaroo, Circular Quay and The Rocks, our Vivid Sydney harbour cruises offer an unmatched sightseeing experience. Don’t just take our word for it – cruise with us and experience it yourself!

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Guest Comments

"My friend is usually hard to please as his tastes in Music and entertainement are very different from the majority of people and had poor experience of Vivid previously. He was absolutely ecstatic with this birthday surprise and raved about everything on the night:presentation and comfort to enjoy a great meal, the show captivated his attention and the Vivid drone Show was the icing on the cake, well done Showboat!!! What a Night with you!!"

Mireille T

"Friendly and attentive staff! Great cruise, enjoyed the Vivid show! Pleasant experience from start to finish."

Pip B

"We love supporting the dancers. The atmosphere is great. Bonus to see the vivid light show . We will cruise with you again !"

Rebecca B

""The bar tender on the mezzanine level really made the cruise such a fun and lively experience. I am so sorry I didnt catch his name! He was so easily able to chat to each of the various demographics on the cruise and make them feel welcome. All of the staff we interacted with were friendly and hospitable. The cruise and specifically the mezzanine level gave us the opportunity to take a breath and enjoy our holiday by sitting back and relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful night!"

Emma W

"All the staff were wonderful. Paula and Dilara were exceptional and did that bit extra with their customer service."

Lorraine M

"Loved this, it is good value and a chance to see the vivid lights in a beautiful way."

Ange O