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Starship Sydney NYE Cruise
A big, sleek glass ship that gets you right in among the fireworks barges.
$1,599from, per person
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Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve cruises 2026
Dinner cruises, glass boats and party catamarans that sit among the barges for both shows.
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Midnight AEDT, Thursday 31 December 2026
Being on the water is the closest you can get to the fireworks barges. NYE cruises normally board in the late afternoon, include dinner and drinks, and stay out for both the 9pm and midnight displays. Boats take up positions in exclusion zones set by NSW Maritime, so the operator's licence and position matter.
Not sold on the water? Browse every NYE in Sydney event, from harbourside dinners to free vantage points.
Booking tips
- Check where the vessel will sit for the midnight show.
- Compare boarding wharf and return times, as transport after midnight is busy.
- Smaller capacity means more deck space at midnight.
- Most NYE cruises are 18+. Check before booking for families.
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Prices are per person, from published packages. Confirm the current price with the venue.
Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
NYE 9pm Family Fireworks Cruise (Fantasea)
A short family cruise from Darling Harbour for the early fireworks. Fantasea also runs 9pm cruises from Manly and Double Bay.
$265from, per person
Book Double Bay, Eastern Suburbs
Double Bay NYE Fireworks Cruise
Separate 9pm and midnight fireworks cruises from Double Bay Wharf. The midnight cruise leaves at 10:30pm.
$395from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
NYE Midnight Fireworks Cruise (Fantasea)
A two-and-a-half-hour late cruise for the midnight show. Some vessels have sold out.
$695from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
NYE on the Harbour All-Inclusive Cruise (LeBleu)
A 200-guest party cruise with indoor, outdoor and open-air viewing areas.
$699from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
Inception Lux NYE Fireworks Cruise
A three-level all-inclusive vessel positioned inside the exclusion zone.
$750from, per person
Book Pyrmont, On the Harbour
NYE All-Inclusive Cruise on Zahara
An all-inclusive cruise for up to 100 guests. Spirits are sold at a cash bar.
$875from, per person
Book Rozelle, On the Harbour
NYE aboard Steam Tug Waratah
A BYO cruise on a 1902 steam tug from the Heritage Docks in Rozelle. Paper or plastic cups only.
$880from, per person
Book Rozelle, On the Harbour
NYE aboard Steam Launch Lady Hopetoun
A BYO night on a 1902 VIP steam launch departing the Heritage Docks in Rozelle.
$880from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
Eclipse NYE Cruise
A multi-level catamaran for up to 200 guests, cocktail style with no reserved seating, inside the exclusion zone.
$999from, per person
Book Sydney Harbour, On the Harbour
Wirawi NYE Cruise
A First Nations-run cruise company that puts culture alongside the celebration.
$1,160from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
NYE on SEADECK
A party vessel that joins the light parade for exclusion zone access. Seating is shared, first in first served.
$1,200from, per person
Book Pyrmont, On the Harbour
NYE Harbour Cruise on Aussie Magic
An all-inclusive catamaran cruise for up to 130 adults. Spirits are sold at a cash bar.
$1,350from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
NYE All-Inclusive Cruise on Karisma 2
A two-level, smoke-free boat for 150 guests with indoor lounges and outdoor decks.
$1,449from, per person
Book Sydney Harbour, On the Harbour
Coast Premium NYE Cruise
A capped-capacity catamaran party, so the deck never gets crowded.
$1,479from, per person
Book Pyrmont, On the Harbour
NYE on the Tall Ship James Craig
Sydney Heritage Fleet sails its restored 1874 tall ship in front of the Harbour Bridge for both fireworks.
$2,000from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
Captain Cook Sydney 2000 NYE Dinner Cruise
Captain Cook's flagship dinner cruise sits inside the harbour exclusion zone for the night. The top Sky Deck tier serves a six-course degustation with Penfolds wines.
$2,050from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
Exclusive NYE Cruise on Ariston
An 80ft luxury motor yacht with a personal chef and waitstaff on board.
$2,225from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
The Jackson NYE Luxury Cocktail Cruise
A superyacht cocktail cruise with six hours of drinks and roaming food stations.
$2,450from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
Small Group NYE Cruise on Silver Spirit
A 60ft motor yacht limited to 40 guests that cruises inside the exclusion zone between shows.
$2,495from, per person
Book Sydney Harbour, On the Harbour
Clearview Glass Boat NYE Cruise
A luxury all-glass boat with the longest itinerary on the harbour.
$2,500from, per person
Book Darling Harbour, On the Harbour
Glass Island New Year's Eve Cruise
A party boat from King Street Wharf with a drinks package, canapés and Moët for the midnight fireworks.
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Bella Vista New Year's Eve Cruise
A multi-level glass vessel cruise. Check the boarding wharf before booking.
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