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New Years Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise 2026-2027

About this experience

Every year since Sydney Harbours’ fireworks display became world famous welcoming the millennium, the display has got bigger & better! On land nearly 1½ million people jam into Sydney’s foreshore reserves and public places to view the fireworks and the demand for places aboard Sydney charter boats FAR exceeds the available supply so people are booking earlier & earlier to avoid disappointment.
Aboard our yacht Sydney Sundancer on New Years Eve, you will join a select group and enjoy a party atmosphere second to none ! Our NYE cruise is quite different to that offered by most other charter boats because it can be likened to enjoying a private party in someone’s home.
You will be served the finest food afloat combined with Bollinger Champagne, top quality wines together premium beers and soft drinks all night not just at midnight.
Please read the reviews posted on our Tripadvisor Sydney Sundancer site by previous guests to appreciate the quality of our whole evening !

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr 15 min

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New Years Eve Harbour Cruise
New Years' Eve fireworks
Duration: 8 hours: Best location to view new years eve firework display
Buffet Banquet
Sydney Harbour
Luxury Yacht

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr 15 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 8 hr 15 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Shipboard Feast and Beverages as detailed

Not included

  • spirits not included

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy the most amazing meal featuring Medallions of Lobster with honey & macadamia dressing, King Prawns with Sundancer sauce, Sydney rock oysters, Tasmanian whole baked Atlantic Salmon, Home roasted Turkey stuffed with chestnut & pate de foie gras, Barbeque Glazed Leg of Ham, Seared grass fed Beef Eye Fillet (marinated in lemon grass, ginger, lime juice and spices), Wood Bridge Smoked Ocean Trout, Leafy Green Salad with pomegranates & fresh herb lemon dressing, Pasta Salad with basil dressing, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes & semi dried tomatoes. Followed by home baked Hazelnut Meringue & Strawberry Gateau baked in the shape of Australia together a chocolate liquor almond cake also baked in the shape of Australia and both decorated with the national flags of guests in attendance. To conclude this gastronomic extravaganza the finest French and Australian cheeses are served with quince paste and fresh fruit as well as filter coffee served with Belgian Shell Chocolates and other delicious delicacies.
Throughout the whole cruise attentive waiters will be serving Bollinger Champagne, Fine Australian red & white wine, premium beers and soft drinks

we will pass in front of this world-famous Sydney icon stopping long enough for all aboard to take photographs

We will cruise under this world-famous structure that is Sydney's icon.

We will anchor in the best location for viewing all New Years' Eve activities including Harbour of Light parade of illuminated vessels and the Sydney New Years Eve fireworks

Meeting and pickup information

  • Departure from King Street Wharf complex. Wharf number & departure time to be advised by email after bookings allocated in September. Patrons receive detailed instructions by email early in October. Expect departure around 5pm (be on the wharf pontoon at least 10 minutes before departure).

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Paper

Tour operator

  • Sydney Sundancer

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • all travellers must be fully Covid vaccinated

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr 15 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Paper ticket only accepted.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 10–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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