Barefoot Blue | NYE Fireworks Cruise | All Inclusive | Open Air Decks
- Neutral Bay Wharf Sydney, NSW
- Thursday, December 31 • 7:30 PM - 1 AM
Overview
NYE Fireworks Cruise – All-Inclusive Food & Drinks – 3 Viewing Decks – Prime Sydney Harbour Position
See out 2026 aboard Barefoot Blue, a custom-built 16-metre catamaran with three full 360° viewing decks, cruising Sydney Harbour for a front-row seat to the fireworks.
Cruise through the harbour for approximately 5.5 hours while enjoying all-inclusive food, beverages, entertainment and access to spacious indoor and outdoor viewing areas.
With 70 guest tickets available, this is a full-boat experience - plenty of room to move between decks, but still small enough to avoid the crush of the big multi-hundred-guest boats.
EVENT TICKET INCLUDES:
⚓ New Year's Eve cruise aboard Barefoot Blue
🎆 Views of the Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve fireworks - 9PM & Midnight
🍽️ All-inclusive food
🍺 All-inclusive drinks package (Beer, Wine, Sparkling Wine, Premixed, Soft Drinks)
🎧 Music Onboard
🌃 Three full 360° viewing decks — indoor and outdoor
ALL-INCLUSIVE DRINKS PACKAGE
New for 2026/27 – Barefoot Blue is now a fully all-inclusive experience, food and drinks included in your ticket.
Included across the cruise:
- Beer
- Wine
- Sparkling wine
- Premixed drinks (examples – Whiskey mixes, fireball mixes)
- Soft drinks
All alcohol service follows Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements, and the onboard team may refuse service to intoxicated guests.
FOOD
All-inclusive food served throughout the cruise, with the final menu confirmed closer to the event.
If you have a serious allergy or dietary requirement, get in touch with us before booking. Dietary requests can’t be guaranteed unless confirmed with us in writing.
THREE VIEWING DECKS
Barefoot Blue gives every guest access to all three of its 360° viewing decks throughout the night, including:
- Open-air outdoor deck space
- Covered indoor lounge areas
- Multiple vantage points for both the 9pm and midnight fireworks
FIREWORKS POSITION
Barefoot Blue has applied to participate in the official Sydney Harbour Light Parade (Exclusion Zone), subject to approval from the relevant maritime authorities. Regardless of exclusion zone approval, the vessel will anchor in a strong general harbour position for both the 9pm and midnight fireworks.
SCHEDULE
Approximate time: 7:30 pm to 1:00 am
Departure point: Neutral Bay Ferry Wharf. Please arrive by 7:00 pm for check-in.
1:00 AM – Drop off (Wharf is Subject to availability) – With the rush after fireworks, there will be hundreds of boats in queue to drop off their patrons. Actual Event finishes at 1:00 AM but the drop off time could be later based on the traffic on water.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
- Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to the wharf, NYE is a very busy period & it is advised to be at pickup location 30 minutes early.
- Under 18s allowed, accompanied by an adult. FULL PRICE TICKET.
- No wheelchair & No pram access
- No tall, narrow or pointed heels – small chunky heels are fine
By purchasing a ticket, you’re agreeing to our full Terms & Conditions, available at checkout, including our 30-day refund policy.
Guests are responsible for their personal belongings. The organiser and vessel operator are not responsible for lost or unattended property.
This event is proudly run by Barefoot Blue.
For ticketing or any other questions, email sydneynyespecials@gmail.com