Sightseeing Cruises

Vivid Sydney Glass Boat Dinner Cruise

Glass boat Bella Vista in Sydney harbour

Tall ship sailing during Vivid Sydney event with illuminated skyline in the background.

Woman photographing illuminated Sydney Harbour Bridge on Vivid Lights Cruise.

Duration

2 hr

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Experience Vivid Sydney in style as you glide past illuminated icons on a luxurious glass boat.

Get a front-row seat to the city's iconic landmarks—Harbour Bridge and Opera House—illuminated by vibrant Vivid light installations.

Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll savour a generous cocktail buffet while the city’s light show unfolds in every direction.

With spacious decks and a lively onboard vibe, this cruise is perfect for those who want to enjoy the festival’s spectacle in comfort and elegance

Limited seating ensures a relaxed, crowd-free experience as you dine and enjoy the festival from the water, with drinks available for purchase at the onboard bar.

Fun fact: The Vivid Festival transforms over 50 Sydney buildings and landmarks into a spectacular light playground each year.

2-hour Vivid Sydney cruise on luxury glass boat

Continuous cocktail-style buffet dinner (menu here)

Spacious wraparound and open top decks with 360° views

Access to licensed bars on all levels

State-of-the-art sound system and plasma screens

Drinks (available for purchase onboard)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Sean
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
My wife and I really enjoyed our Vivid Sydney Glass Boat Dinner Cruise. Our cruise was not fully booked, which meant that we were able to enjoy the experience without it being too crowded. Staff we friendly; food available for dinner was very nice; and the actual cruise experience to see the Vivid lights was wonderful. I am in awe of the captain being able to bring Bella Vista into a dock not much wider that the ship itself. Our only 'negative' feedback would be that when passengers are asked to arrive 15 minutes before departure, we shouldn't still be sitting at the dock 20 minutes after departure time waiting to leave - if guests can't be on time, leave them behind. I was so disappointed to see people arriving at 6.15 and still being allowed to board.
Ann
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The Glass boat was fabulous, food good, the biggest problem was finding the location. Where to board, my directions were King St Wharf, the problem was there were 26 piers over around a 2klm stretch. It would have been very handy to get a pier number. Needed to ring Headout and even then seemed to have problems sourcing the correct pier. Very frustrating and luckily I arrived early, and the boat left around 15min late.
Joseph
Jun, 2025Verified booking
3/5
Plentiful food but i would have expected coffee/tea, maybe even a dessert. Also, when we got to Wharf 3 there was no signage for Glass Boat dinner cruise. A lady was checking tickets but said she was with All Inclusive?? Tours.
Megan
Jun, 2025Verified booking
3/5
Disappointed that there was no tables to eat at. There was a lot of people on the boat Another Buffett would have been a good idea to get people fed quickly and easier along with more staff behind the bar or an alternate area to buy soft drinks only
Mylene
May, 2025Verified booking
4/5
My colleague enjoyed the vivid cruise though its was the first night, not much lights around. Also, please designate security guards to where the cruise are. People are waited, confused and been chaotic. But, all fun afterwards:))

Experience Sydney’s Vivid Festival on a 2-hour glass boat cruise with buffet dinner and panoramic harbour views.

Getting started

Arrive at King Street Wharf 3 (south side) for check-in before your scheduled departure. Present your ticket and board the luxury glass vessel, where staff will guide you to the main deck and outline the evening’s program.

What to expect

This cruise offers a front-row seat to Sydney’s annual Vivid Festival, renowned for transforming the city’s skyline with vibrant light installations and creative projections. Glide past illuminated icons like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the city comes alive after dark.

Features

Glass boat venue: Enjoy 360º harbour views through 3m-high glass windows and from spacious wraparound decks, designed for optimal viewing of over 50 lit-up landmarks.

Vivid light show: Witness interactive art sculptures and 3D projections from the water, offering a unique perspective on Sydney’s most celebrated winter event.

Buffet dinner: Savour a cocktail-style buffet featuring dishes such as roast chicken, fresh pasta, and Mediterranean salads, served throughout the cruise.

Onboard facilities: Access bars on each level, a state-of-the-art sound system, and full-size decks at the front and back for uninterrupted city vistas.

Flexible departure times: Choose from multiple evening departures on Fridays and Saturdays to fit your schedule during the festival period.

What to bring

Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.

Bring your preferred cashless payment method for onboard purchases.

Additional information

This is a standing cocktail-style cruise.

Please dress in smart casuals.

Dietary requests are not available for special events.

The cruise program may change based on directives from Sydney Waterways & Management.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at King Street Wharf Darling Harbour.

Address: The Promenade, Lime St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Get directions to the boarding point