Vivid Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise with 4 or 6-Courses Vivid Sydney 6-Course Degustation with Matched Wines
ID: GYG964237-O-1499362
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the lights of Vivid Sydney from the water 22May - 13June 2026. Enjoy premium dining with live music whilst taking in incredible views of the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Enjoy a unique dining experience aboard one of Sydney's premier vessels during Vivid Sydney, the largest festival of lights and creativity in the Southern Hemisphere, and see 'Lights On' from 6pm nightly.
Soak in the enchanting backdrop of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and savour the delicious choices of a premium dinner selection and attentive service.
Choose from:
Vivid Starlight Dinner Cruise
4-course à la carte dining
Sample Menu
Canapes
- A platter of chef’s canapés shared between two guests.
Entree
- Tasmanian Smoked Salmon with rocket, shaved fennel and watercress, dressed in a bright lemon and caper vinaigrette (GF) (MSC)
- Pumpkin, Sage & Goat’s Cheese Ravioli in a rustic tomato and vegetable sauce, toasted almonds and shaved Grana Padano parmesan (V)
- Roasted Chickpea & Kale Salad with sweet potato, dried cranberries, toasted pepitas and sesame seeds
Main
- Roasted NSW Free-Range Chicken Breast with creamy garlic mash, thyme-roasted carrots, seasonal greens, mushroom jus
- Oven-Roasted Tasmanian Salmon with classic salsa verde, sea salt chat potatoes, cherry tomatoes and seasonal greens (GF) (MSC)
- Slow Cooked NSW Lamb Shoulder with Dijon and crème fraîche mash, seasonal greens, honey roasted carrot and Barossa shiraz jus
- Slow Roasted Eggplant with a vibrant Bombay-spiced curry of chickpeas, seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs, accompanied by crisp pappadum, sweet mango chutney and refreshing cucumber yoghurt (V) (GF) (VG AVAILABLE)
Dessert
- Passionfruit Meringue Tart crisp shell with tangy passionfruit curd and toasted meringue (GF)
- Chocolate & Mandarin Dome velvety dark chocolate mousse with bright mandarin centre (VG) (GF) (NF)
- Tropical Mango & Coconut Pillow coconut mousse with a mango center in a light tropical finish (VG) (GF) (NF)
- Dark Chocolate Caramel Dome rich dark chocolate with an indulgent flowing caramel centre
Vivid Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise
6-course degustation dinner with paired Penfold's wines.
Sample 6-course menu
Featuring matched wines with each course
Chef's selection of canapés served on arrival
Seared scallops with lime foam
Herb salad
Casarecce pasta with rocket pesto and aged parmesan
Angus centre cut tenderloin with sautéed mushrooms and rich jus
Black violet cheesecake
Highlights
- Treat your taste buds to contemporary premium dining
- Enjoy live music most evenings
- Take in stunning Harbour views illuminated by the Vivid Sydney lights
- Cruise aboard super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
See the lights of Vivid Sydney 22 May - 13 June 2026 only
Be sure to bring some sort of sweater or jacket for the cruise, as the weather can often be cooler out on the water
Drinks can be purchased onboard via a contactless ordering platform
In the event of rain or inclement weather, the cruise will still go ahead unless contacted by the tour operator
Dress Code is smart casual
Please note: Dinner Cruises depart year-round. To view the Vivid Lights, please ensure you select a travel date within the Vivid Sydney festival season.
Cruise departs Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 at 7:00 PM, returning approx 10:00 PM. Look for the activity provider's, Captain Cook Cruises, logo. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure and allow extra travel time as the precinct can be very busy during Vivid. Vessels cannot be held for late-running guests.
INCLUDED
- See the light installations of Vivid Sydney from the water 22May-13Jun 2026
- 4 or 6-course menu (depending on option selected)
- Sydney Harbor sightseeing cruise
- Live music most evenings
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks available for purchase onboard
- Transfers
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
