food & drinks included
| CRUISE | DECKS | AGE GROUP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cadman III | 3 Levels with Rooftop + Bow + Half Deck | Strictly 18+ | Tickets |
| Luna | 2 Levels with Rooftop + Bow + Back Deck | Under 18 allowed (accompanied with adult) | Tickets |
| Bay Runner | 2 Levels with Rooftop + Bow + Half Deck | Strictly 18+ | Tickets |
| MV Sydney | 2 Levels with Rooftop + Bow | Strictly 18+ | Tickets |
| Freedom | TBA | TBA | Tickets |
| Mascot | TBA | TBA | Tickets |
| MV Regal | 2 Levels with Rooftop + Bow | Under 18 allowed (accompanied with adult) | Tickets |
| MV Royale | 2 Levels with Open Decks + Bow | Under 18 allowed (accompanied with adult) | Tickets |
| Barefoot Spirit | 2 Levels with Viewing Decks and Swimming Platform | Under 18 allowed (accompanied with adult) | Tickets |
| Barefoot Blue | 2 Levels with Two Open Decks | Under 18 allowed (accompanied with adult) | Tickets |
| BOAT | DECKS | AGE GROUP | OUTDOOR AREAS | HIGHLIGHTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadman | 3 Levels | 18+ | Rooftop Bar • Bow • Half Deck | Karaoke Bar • DJ • Dance Floor |
| Luna | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Rooftop • Bow • Back Deck | Sydney harbour classic vessel |
| Bayrunner | 2 Levels | 18+ | Rooftop • Bow • Back Deck | Spacious Layout • Generous Outdoor Areas |
| MV Sydney | 2 Levels | 18+ | Rooftop • Bow | Intimate Experience |
| MV Regal | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Rooftop • Bow | Intimate • Giant Barn Doors • Large Windows |
| MV Royale | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Bow • Back Deck | Intimate • Giant Barn Doors • Large Windows |
| Barefoot Spirit | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Bow • 2 Decks • Swimming Platform | Water Slide • Pre-Fireworks Swimming |
| Barefoot Blue | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Bow • Half Deck • Back Deck | Intimate • Spacious Layout |
| Freedom | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Bow • Half Deck • Back Deck | Intimate Small-Boat Experience |
| Mascot | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Bow • Half Deck • Back Deck | Intimate Small-Boat Experience |
| Lady Northcott | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Giant Bow • 360° Balconies | Large Vessel • Extensive Outdoor Viewing Areas |
| Easeland | 2 Levels | Family Friendly | Massive Top Deck • Bow • Back Deck | Intimate Experience |
Before you book
A Sydney NYE fireworks cruise is a special New Year's Eve experience on Sydney Harbour, giving you front-row views of the famous fireworks along with food, drinks and entertainment.
There are 13+ boats available, and each one has its own personality. Some are bigger up to 400+ capacity, others as intimate as 50. Some are proper sit-down dinner cruises, others are full dance-party energy. A few even have a swimming platform for a pre-fireworks swim. All-inclusive food and drinks come standard across the fleet. The main differences come down to size, vibe, and price point.
Yes, Sydney NYE harbour cruises are a limited capacity event and the popular ticket types sell out well before December. Final Release ticket prices will be in the range of $1500-$1700
Early booking is recommended.
Yes all cruises are all inclusive food and drinks, please check individual boat listing for specific inclusions & menu. Responsible service of alcohol (RSA) laws apply on board.
On the night
Cruises will depart from a few different locations. King Street, Darling Harbour, Neutral Bay are some of the most common ones. Exact wharf details will be sent closer to the date.
Atleast 30 minutes before your departure time. NYE is a really busy period & Sydney city will have traffic restrictions in place. It is highly recommended to leave home with plenty of time to spare.
With the rush after fireworks, there will be hundreds of boats in queue to drop off their patrons. Actual Event finishes at 12:30 - 1:00 AM (please check individual boat listing) but the drop off time could be later based on the traffic on water.
There are two shows, the 9 PM fireworks and the midnight show. Exclusion zone access varies by boat, so check the individual listing to see whether your cruise is inside it. Regardless of exclusion zone status, every boat is positioned within Sydney Harbour on the eastern side for open-air fireworks viewing.
Yes there will be entertainment onboard, some boats have a DJ, some have karaoke & others with a full dance floor. Please check individual listing for more info.
Practical details
Please check individual listing for age groups. There’s always a good mix of boats that are strictly 18+ and the ones that allow under 18s (with supervision of an adult)
Casual smart or Smart. Majority of the boats don’t allow heels, please refer to individual listing before purchasing the tickets.
Unfortunately not, none of the boats are wheelchair or pram friendly.
Please send an email as this will on a boat by boat basis (email address is provided at the bottom of each event listing)
All boats offer refunds up to 30 days before the event, requested via eventbrite. After that cut-off, tickets are non refundable.
Each listing has an email address provided at the bottom. Please email there if you have any questions or queries.