Sydney Harbour
NYE Fireworks Cruises
Get ready for an unforgettable NYE celebration! We have the largest collection of New Year's Eve cruises in Sydney – rest assured there's something for every partygoer! From family-friendly cruises and luxury yacht parties to popular dining and entertainment cruises, our options are as impressive as the fireworks!
These Sydney New Year's Eve cruises combine all the right party elements to make your night one for the books! Find all-inclusive party packages with delectable food, premium beverage packages, live music or DJ, and of course, spectacular fireworks views!
Watch both the 9pm and Midnight Fireworks shows aboard the Sydney Harbour NYE cruises. Some of the boats have access to the special exclusion zone designated by the NSW Maritime Authority. So, reserve your seats early and watch the world’s best fireworks show from the best vantage point! Book now to take advantage of our early bird prices!
The 2025 New Year’s Eve program is yet to be released. Find last year’s schedule below:
Smoking Ceremony (7.30pm)
The NYE celebrations officially kicks off with a symbolic ritual of unity and purification, smouldering native plants on ‘Tribal Warrior’ vessels.
Pylon Projections & Lighting Effects (8.30pm)
Dazzling projections come alive on the pylons of the legendary Sydney Harbour Bridge, complemented by special lighting effects on the eastern side, lighting up the harbour foreshore.
Welcome to Country (8:30pm)
Elders of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council welcome visitors to the Gadigal land in this cultural ceremony.
Calling Country Fireworks Show (9pm)
Fireworks display celebrating the sky, land and sea with an exclusive soundtrack, dance performances and illustrations.
Sydney Harbour Lights (9.15pm)
A parade of boats adorned with lights navigate the harbour to create a stunning visual spectacle.
Midnight Fireworks Show
Ring in the New Year with the world’s best fireworks show, launched from the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and other iconic landmarks, all perfectly synchronised to an exclusive NYE soundtrack.
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Behind The World’s Best Fireworks Show: Sydney New Year’s Eve
You say fireworks, the world says Sydney! As midnight strikes on New Year's Eve, the skies above the most splendid harbour in the world become a sight to behold for over a million eyes, casting a spectacular veil of imaginative patterns in vibrant colours.
Posted on Dec 02, 2024
Spectacular New Year’s Eve Onboard A Luxury Cruise
New Year’s Eve in Sydney is a world-class event that attracts millions of people every year to the city. However, this year many celebrations were called off due to the pandemic and people are cautious about crowding up like before.
Posted on Dec 15, 2020
Organise A Spectacular New Year’s Eve On a Luxury
New Year’s Eve in Sydney is a magnificent event that is attended by thousands of people every year. However, this year, we may not expect to see a crowd as large as in the previous years due to the pandemic.
Posted on Dec 02, 2020
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