logo

Clearview Glass Boat New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise

From $2350$2500 Save $150

Start Time 18:15

Duration 7hr 45min

  • 8hr (approx) New Year’s Eve cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Watch the famous Sydney NYE fireworks displays
  • Deluxe 5-course seated and served menu
  • Premium beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks
  • Restaurant-quality dining with reserved seats & waiter service
Send Enquiry Book Now
Book Now

About This Experience

Countdown to New Year on the grandest NYE stage in the world — Sydney Harbour. Cue Sydney’s best glass boat, the ‘Clearview’, for a spectacular all-inclusive NYE celebration, complete with deluxe food, premium drinks & incredible fireworks spectacle!

With up to 8 hours on the harbour, you’ll have plenty of time to soak up the harbour festivities and excitement on the last night of the year. Your evening aboard the ‘Clearview’ includes a 5-course dinner, paired with bottomless beers, wines, spirits & other beverages.

The boat will be in prime position within the exclusion zone to offer you the best possible views of both the 9pm and Midnight Fireworks shows. There’s no better place than on the water to experience this firework show, which is regarded as the best in the world.

With reserved seats and attentive service, you’ll feel like the star of the show, leaving you free to focus on the fun — like counting down to midnight or getting those mandatory shots of the harbour extravaganza.

So, don’t just welcome the New Year, celebrate it in style aboard the Clearview NYE cruise!

Cruise Details

Location King Street Wharf - 5

Departure Boards Departs Returns Duration
1 17:30 18:15 01:15 7hr 45min

  • 8hr (approx) New Year’s Eve cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Watch the famous Sydney NYE fireworks displays
  • Deluxe 5-course seated and served menu
  • Premium beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks
  • Restaurant-quality dining with reserved seats & waiter service

  • Ring in the New Year with this best-selling NYE cruise with gourmet dinner & drinks 
  • Every seat feels like a window seat – enjoy best views of the NYE harbour festivities
  • Boat in exclusion zone for fireworks views (as designated by NSW Maritime Authority)
  • Regular participant in the ‘Harbour of Light’ parade

​First Flavour
Clearview Seafood Platter (to share)
Grilled scallops with chimichurri | Smoked Salmon Crudo | Caramelised Fig & Radicchio with Balsamic Reduction | Herb Crevettes

Second Flavour
Butterflied West Australian prawns with garlic butter and micro herbs

Third Flavour
Prime Australian beef, chef's special potatoes with glazed heirloom baby root carrots and eschallot and shiraz jus
OR
Grilled Tasmanian salmon fillet with garlic, parsley and pine nuts, mashed potatoes, glazed heirloom baby root carrots and eschallot and sauce vierge

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)
Chefs special dessert platter

Final Flavour (Platters shared between two guests)
Selection of 3 premium Australian cheeses with dried fruits and Cretzels

NYE Vegetarian Dinner Menu

First Flavour
Salad of asparagus, fig, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini flower, hazelnuts and kalamata olives

Second Flavour
Haloumi with broad beans, roasted garlic and capers

Main Flavour 
Beetroot ravioli with pine nuts, raisins and beurre blanc

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)
Seasonal fruit platter

Final Flavour 
Selection of 3 premium Australian cheeses with dried fruits and Cretzels


*Sample menu only, subject to minor changes
* Indicative menu only, final menu confirmed 30 days prior to cruise
Note: Requests for dietary substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as our kitchen is not allergen free. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard.

Premium Selection of Australian wines and sparkling with selection of beers.
*Final list to be confirmed 30 days prior to cruise date.

  • Adult Price

    from $2350 $2500

  • Barangaroo
    • Cruise past this spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct, which was previously a disused container terminal on the edge of Sydney’s CBD
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    • Cruise under this magnificent bridge also nicknamed ‘The Coat Hanger’ because of its arched design
  • Sydney Opera House
    • Come face-to-face with this distinctive masterpiece of 20th century architecture that is synonymous with modern-day Sydney
  • Fort Denison
    • Cruise around this heritage island fort, an ancient military Martello Tower, which once upon a time housed prisoners
  • Lady Macquarie’s Chair
    • Specially commissioned for Governor Macquarie’s wife, this chair was carved out of a sandstone rock ledge by convicts in 1810
  • Luna Park
    • See the welcoming ‘moon face’ of this rare surviving amusement park featuring fantasy architecture in the Art Deco style of the 1930s

BOOKING CONFIRMATION
  • Guests are responsible for ensuring all booking details are correct, including cruise date, number of passengers, inclusions and pricing.
  • Any discrepancies must be reported to Australian Cruise Group via email to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au within 7 days of receiving the booking confirmation. Requests made after 16 December cannot be guaranteed, in line with the cancellation policy. 
  • New Year’s Eve cruise is an annual event and the tickets are not transferrable to an alternative date. Any references in the general terms and conditions to ticket transfers or related rights do not apply to the operators’ special event cruises, including New Year’s Eve cruises.

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & NO-SHOWS
  • All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au
  • The following cancellation conditions apply:
    • On or before 31 October (11:59pm AEST): Full refund
    • 1–30 November (11:59pm AEST): 40% cancellation fee
    • 1–15 December (11:59pm AEST):  60% cancellation fee
    • 16–31 December: 100% non-refundable
    • No-shows: 100% charge applies – no refunds
  • Refunds, where applicable, will be processed to the original payment method.
  • A “no-show” refers to any confirmed passenger who fails to board the vessel prior to scheduled departure. Please note, we make every effort to ensure our cruises depart on time. It is highly recommended that all passengers are ready for boarding 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

BOOKINGS MADE THROUGH THIRD-PARTY BOOKING AGENTS
  • Bookings made through third-party booking agents including Online Travel Agents & Travel Distribution Partners cannot be amended or cancelled by the operator or Australian Cruise Group. All changes, cancellations, or enquiries relating to such bookings must be made directly with the relevant third-party booking agent via their nominated channels.

IDENTIFICATION & AGE RESTRICTIONS
  • If requested, upon boarding guests must be prepared to present:
    • Valid government-issued photo identification (passport or driver’s licence); and
    • The credit card used to complete the booking.
  • Failure to present the above may result in boarding being delayed or denied.

SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
  • All bookings with odd-number passenger count will be seated at shared tables, subject to the cruise director’s discretion. 
  • Requests to be seated with other guests must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the cruise date. Seating requests received after this cannot be guaranteed.
  • Seating arrangements are finalised prior to departure and cannot be amended onboard.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
  • While vegetarian options are provided, the operator is unable to accommodate individual menu modifications or substitutions.
  • The operators' kitchens handle a variety of ingredients. Food prepared onboard may contain or come into contact with allergens including but not limited to nuts, gluten, dairy and non-halal products.
  • The operators cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment, and accepts no liability for allergen exposure. 
  • Guests with severe allergies or dietary sensitivities should use their own discretion when booking.
  • Information provided by staff & crew is for general guidance only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Our onboard crew, led by the Cruise Director, are committed to ensuring an enjoyable experience for all guests on board. 
  • If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your cruise experience, please raise it with the Cruise Director during the cruise so it can be addressed onboard.
  • Please Note: Our vessels do not have luggage storage on board, at the pontoon, or at the wharf office. We kindly ask guests to make alternative arrangements, such as storing luggage at their hotel, prior to the cruise.

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY
  • The Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve fireworks display is delivered by third-party authorities and is outside the control of the cruise operator.
  • Since 1999, our guests have enjoyed prime views of the fireworks display from the exclusion zone assigned for cruise boats by NSW Roads and Maritime. The Captain will make every effort to position the vessel for optimum viewing of the fireworks display. 
  • The exact location of the vessel cannot be guaranteed due to the heavy traffic and congestion on the harbour or due to any prevailing weather conditions. 
  • In the event that the fireworks display is cancelled, postponed, reduced, interrupted or altered for any reason, including reasons beyond the control of the operator, no refund or compensation (full or partial) will be offered by Australian Cruise Group.

OPERATIONAL, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE CONDITIONS
  • The operator reserves the right to substitute a vessel of similar standard without notice for operational, safety or regulatory reasons.
  • Guests must comply with all lawful crew instructions and onboard safety requirements at all times.
  • Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.
  • Sydney Harbour Marine Pollution regulations (MARPOL) apply. Guests must not discard any objects or substances into the harbour (including cigarette butts, glassware, bottles etc.) Any fines or penalties imposed by authorities will be the responsibility of the offending guest. 
  • As part of our privacy policy, if requested by authorities, Australian Cruise Group will be liable to disclose your details to regulators. 

RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL 
  • Operators are required to strictly adhere to the NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Guidelines at all times. 
  • Alcohol will only be served to persons 18 years of age or over. Guests under the age of 18 years will only be served non-alcoholic beverages. Valid photo identification may be requested at boarding, and during the cruise.  
  • Alcohol service may be refused to any guest who is intoxicated or appears to be intoxicated. 
  • The operator reserves the right to remove any disorderly passengers from the vessel with the assistance from the water police, if required.
  • Guests must not bring alcohol or illicit substances onboard. The operator reserves the right to conduct security checks by licensed personnel prior to boarding.
  • RSA decisions made by crew or management are final.

  • These Terms and Conditions set out the terms on which you (on behalf of yourself and any person on whose behalf you are booking, together "you" or "your") book through Australian Cruise Group Pty Ltd ABN 89 152 554 302 (referred to as, we, us and our, in these Terms and Conditions) for all bookings, reservations, products and cruises operated by us including Sydney Showboats, Magistic Cruises, Clearview Cruises Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruises, Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruises, Vivid Sydney Cruises, Sydney Christmas Party Cruises, Sydney New Year’s Eve Cruises, and any other cruises, websites, operations or entities operated by us. These Terms and Conditions constitute the agreement between you and us.
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking for all scheduled and special event cruises. Click here to read the Cancellation Policies that apply to the respective cruises.
  • A ‘Book with Deposit’ option is available for online group bookings (6 or more guests) on select scheduled cruises, provided the cruise date is more than 10 days from the booking date.
  • For partially paid bookings, the balance payment must be settled 7 days prior to the cruise date. Bookings not settled by the due date will be automatically cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
  • Online group discounts are applicable on select cruises throughout the year, excluding the periods from 1 November to 1 January and 20 May to 15 June.
  • Group bookings (10 guests or more): The guest has a choice to pay 20% deposit to confirm the booking, if the cruise date is more than 21 days in advance. The customer must confirm the final number of guests 7 days prior to the cruise date and are required a full and final payment 21 days prior to the cruise. Credit will be issued for any reduction in final passenger numbers up to 7 days prior to the cruise date.
  • Change cruise date (transfer your booking): Any request to transfer a booking to another date must be made 72 hours prior to the cruise date. Such transfer of bookings are subject to availability of seats at the same price for the new cruise date. If the price is higher for the new cruise date, you will be required to pay the difference in addition to the minimum transfer fee.
  • Transfer fee: There is a $10 per person minimum transfer fee will apply. New Year’s Eve cruise tickets cannot be transferred to a different date.
  • All passengers including the infants must be manifested for safety and security reasons. Un-manifested guests will be refused boarding.
  • All cruise fares are quoted in Australian Dollars and include Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • We reserve the right, if we consider necessary (for example, due to mechanical breakdown, for safety reasons or weather conditions), to substitute vessels without notice (including any vessels of a third party), deviate from a vessels advertised route, change any menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare. We will endeavour to provide a similar quality vessel, route, menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare (as the case may be) in these circumstances. In such circumstances, we will not be liable for your direct or indirect loss, or to refund any fares or portions of fares, nor will we be liable for any other damage, loss, expense, loss of time, disappointment, inconvenience, or any other consequential loss suffered by you.
  • Requests from our guests for dietary requirements (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus on board our cruises will be politely declined, as our kitchen team prepares the meals in our onboard kitchens. As we cater for large number of guests in a relatively small meal time, it is not practical for us to accommodate to such requests within the given time frame. All of our cruises have at least on vegetarian menu option for seated & served menus. Banquet/buffet menus also offer vegetarian choice. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients (nuts, gluten, diary, etc.) will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard. For serious food allergies you must make own decisions on selecting meals. Our staff’s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision. In exceptional circumstances, with our prior written consent you (or one of your guests) may bring your own meal.
  • Our cruises operate on busy waterways and are subject to the risks and perils of cruising on such waterways including loss, damage and injury arising out of or in connection with changing tidal and weather conditions and the navigation of other craft. To the extent permissible by law, we will not be responsible in tort, contract or otherwise for any loss or damage arising out of injury or death sustained by you or any other passenger, howsoever arising and whether or not arising as a result of our negligence or failure to render due care and skill. You enter into this agreement and book and travel on our cruises at your own risk. If however any guarantees, terms, conditions or warranties are implied into this agreement by any law of the Commonwealth or New South Wales, the exclusion of which would contravene that law or cause part or all of this clause to be void, then to the extent permissible by law:

    (a) We exclude all other guarantees, terms, conditions and warranties; and
    (b) Our liability for breach of such guarantee, term, condition or warranty is limited to the supply of the relevant cruise again or the cost of re-supplying the cruise.
  • We exclude all liability for any loss or damage to clothing or personal items/belongings howsoever arising and whether or not our liability arises in tort, contract or otherwise.
  • Some of the tours, products and cruises we operate may be considered dangerous and you should be aware of the risks involved before participating, which may include injury or death. Where the tours, products and cruises include activities that could be considered dangerous, you assume all of the inherent risks which are applicable to those activities. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude you from participating in activities and you are responsible for confirming your ability to participate. You must use caution when participating in activities and inform us of any medical or other conditions.
  • It is a condition of this agreement that any claim for loss or damage must be notified to us in writing within seven (7) days from the day the cruise finishes, and any court action, suit or proceeding must be brought no later than one (1) year from the same day. If you fail to comply with either of these conditions, we will be forever discharged from all claims, suits, actions and/or proceedings relating to or arising out of or in any way connected with the cruise and we will be discharged from all liability whatsoever, including any liability for negligence.
  • We may contract or arrange for third parties to provide the whole or part of the cruise and any related services to you. You must not bring any claims or actions against such third parties. If you bring such a claim or action in breach of this agreement, you agree to indemnify us and the person against whom the claim or action is made against the consequences of that claim or action. You agree that in entering into this agreement, we are acting as the agent of and trustee for each of our employees, officers, agents and subcontractors, and each of these persons is deemed to be a party to the contract for the purpose of entitling each of them to enforce, have the benefit of and rely upon these Terms and Conditions.
  • We strictly do not permit any alcohol to be brought on board for consumption. Any discussions with our representatives should not be construed as an acceptance to bring alcohol of any nature on board for any event or function. In line with our Responsible Service of Alcohol policy, such requests will be refused politely.
  • You must not bring any alcohol or illegal substances onto the vessel. We reserve the right to refuse you entry to the vessel, or to require you to disembark from the vessel, including due to your intoxication or for the safety of other passengers or the vessel.
  • This agreement is to be governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the laws in force in New South Wales. Any action, claim, suit or proceeding arising out of or connected in any way with this agreement or the cruise will only be brought in the Courts of New South Wales.
  • If any of these provisions are unenforceable, this shall not affect the enforceability of any other part of the provision or any other provision. In the event of inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and any other terms, these Terms and Conditions will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. No waiver or variation of this agreement will have binding effect unless such waiver or agreement is in writing and signed by us.

Customer Reviews

This was our 7th NYE cruise with Australian Cruise Group and it is always the highlight of our annual visit to Australia. Your cruise is the best way to capture the full impact of Sydney NYE; putting us at the very centre of events, with the best van...

Gary

Great night. The band playing could have made their sets longer as were very short and not frequent.

Shecky

Fantastic NYE cruise - band was excellent and wait staff was exceptional! Highly recommend this cruise!

Michael

We joined with friend who had also booked. Thought the cruise and the firework display was good. Food was ok and band was excellent. Thought toilets were a bit grubby and could have been cleaner. Overall an enjoyable evening.

James

We have enjoyed 2 cruises with you - one to celebrate Christmas with the family mid-December, and the NYE cruise for us 2. Both were wonderful experiences. I did not expect to be able to have a vegan 5-course meal on the NYE cruise - that was a lov...

Greg

From $2350$2500 Save $150

Start Time 18:15

Duration 7hr 45min

  • 8hr (approx) New Year’s Eve cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Watch the famous Sydney NYE fireworks displays
  • Deluxe 5-course seated and served menu
  • Premium beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks
  • Restaurant-quality dining with reserved seats & waiter service
Send Enquiry Book Now

Explore Sydney New Years Eve Cruises

explore-image

ACGGNS0438

Magistic Premium New Year’s Eve Cruise

Duration 6hr 30min

From $2100 $2200

explore-image

ACGDOJ0435

Sydney Showboat NYE Fireworks Cruise

Duration 7hr

From $1800 $2200

explore-image

ACGEMU0439

Sydney New Year's Eve Magistic Fireworks Cruise

Duration 6hr 30min

From $1650 $1950