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The NSW government has given the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks the green light this year, meaning you can cruise in style on Sydney Harbour to close out 2021.
| Cruise Name | Departs from: | What's included? | Length | Maximum guests | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family-Friendly 9pm Fireworks Cruise on Ocean Wave | Rose Bay |
| 2.5 hours | 125 | $250 | Book now |
| Family Friendly 9pm Fireworks Cruise on Ocean Surfer | Manly |
| 2.5 hours | 175 | $250 | Book now |
| Family Friendly 9pm Fireworks Cruise on Ocean Dreaming 2 | Darling Harbour |
| 2.5 hours | 190 | $300 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Magic Cruises | Darling Harbour |
| 5.5 hours | TBC | $350 (kid) $450 (adult) | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Legend Cruises | Darling Harbour |
| 5 hours | TBC | $450 | Book now |
| Lunch Cruise in Darling Harbour (Available on 1 January) | Darling Harbour |
| 150 minutes | 90 | $119 | Book now |
| Tall Ships New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise | Campbell's Cove Jetty at the Rocks |
| 4 hours | TBC | $550 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises on Major Tom | TBC |
| 6 hours | 28 | $550 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises on Vagabond Star | TBC |
| 6 hours | 130 | $599 | Book now |
| Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve Cruises | Rose Bay Pontoon Wharf / King Street Wharf |
| 6 hours | N/A | $500 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises on Bella Vista | TBC |
| 6 hours | 750 | $599 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises on Vagabond Princess | TBC |
| 6 hours | 140 | $725 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises on Galene | King Street Wharf |
| 7 hours | 90 | $595 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Hestia | TBC |
| 6.45 hours | 33 | $650 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises on My Way | Star City Casino Wharf |
| 6 hours | 450 | $450 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises Sydney Sundancer | Huntleys Point / Rose Bay Wharf |
| 6 hours | 40 | $790 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises On Supercat | TBC |
| 5.5 hours | 110 | $600 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruises on Morpheus | TBC |
| 6.15 hours | 95 | $795 | Book now |
| Rockfish 2 New Year's Eve Cruise | King Street Wharf |
| 7 hours | 20 | $9,999 | Book now |
| Rockfish 3 New Year's Eve Cruise | King Street Wharf |
| 7 hours | 40 | $14,999 | Book now |
Whether you want to kick off 2022 with your nearest and dearest, need to cater for a larger group or simply want a quiet celebration on New Year's Eve, booking a chartered cruise is a great option. See your options below.
| Cruise name | Departs from | What's included | Length | Maximum guests | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Sea Monkey | TBC |
| 1 hour | 32 | $725 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on La Dolce Vita | TBC |
| 2 hours | 4 | $3,000 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Colina | Lavender Bay |
| 6 hours | 10 | $5,000 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on a Private Yacht | Lavender Bay |
| 7 hours | 12 | $5,500 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Lorelei | Lavender Bay |
| 7 hours | 12 | $5,600 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Pier to Pier | TBC |
| 6 hours | 11 | $6,000 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Salute | TBC |
| 7 hours | 12 | $9,500 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Delphinus | Lavender Bay |
| 6.5 hours | 20 | $10,500 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Enigma-X | TBC |
| 6.5 hours | 16 | $12,500 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Enigma-X | TBC |
| 6.5 hours | 20 | $13,500 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Neptune | TBC |
| 6.5 hours | 30 | $13,500 | Book now |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on Cruise Cat | TBC |
| 6.5 hours | 49 | $15,500 | Book now |
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Hi , I’m traveling from New Zealand to see Sydney fireworks 9pm n midnight . We are total of 5 adults . Please suggests best place / restaurant where we can have a good view of fireworks and good deals
Hi Abdul,
I hope all is well with you today. Thanks for reaching out to us.
As we are a comparison website, I am unable to recommend or suggest a specific option for you as your decision would entirely depend on your needs.
Aside from the page, you are viewing, you may check our list of best New Year’s Eve Sydney restaurants for fireworks for a list of other options.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Judith
Hi Stephanie,
We are newly coupled on our honeymoon trip. We want to see both the fireworks from the cruise. We are pure vegetarian, and hence might just want a cruise that have good options of vegetarian food or does not include cost of food.
What is the most economic/budgeted cruise available on that night?
Appreciate your information.
Thanks,
Vijy
Hi there!
Thank you for contacting Finder.
Upon checking the options that we have, the only one that does not include food cost is Anyboat’s cruise aboard Royale. It is also the cheapest on the list. You may check with them directly if they have vegetarian options, but they do permit bring your own foods.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle
Thanks Danielle for your quick response !
Need to know which is the best and budgeted cruise with the best view for new year fireworks.
Hi Vijy,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder again.
As we are a comparison website, we’re unable to recommend the best cruise for you. It is best for you to compare each option on the page you are viewing and by going to each website.
Kindly scroll down and check the topic “Best places to book a Sydney New Year’s Eve cruise.” Choose the one that would best suit your needs.
Best regards,
Judith
Hi,
My wife and I are looking for a NYE dinner cruise that also allows infants.
We have a 5 month old daughter and would like to experience NYE as a new family.
Are there any cruises that cater for baby’s, ie space for pram, safety, etc?
Regards
Brad
Hi Brad,
Thanks for your question.
I’ve checked the details of the cruises featured above and I can’t find any restrictions when it comes to bringing children or infants. However, If you are looking for a particular cruise feature to make your experience more comfortable and enjoyable, it is best if you confirm it directly with the provider. Just click the “view details’ on our page and you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website where you can check the full feature of the cruise or contact the provider.
Cheers,
Anndy
Hi, I am looking for a Sydney NYE cruise for my family and my in-laws, who will be in from Europe. As it is their first time in Australia, it is important that I pick the right cruise for this, since they will likely not be back for a long time. I am looking for something classy with good food and wine, and with people who are there for an enjoyable party but not 20 somethings drinking alcohol by the bucket. Im budgeting 500-700 per person. Any recommendations? Thanks!
Hi Christine,
Thanks for your question.
For cruises close to your budget, Sydney New Year’s Eve Cruises has a Ballroom New Year’s Eve event. As the minimum age for this is 7, you’re less likely to receive a young, 20-something crowd.
FantaSea also has a Platinum NYE Fireworks Dinner Cruise, which includes a cold buffet and a limited vessel capacity of 140.
If you’re willing to push your budget further, you might like to look into the Tall Ship Dinner Cruise, which includes a gourmet dinner and is a unique experience on the harbour.
Unfortunately, if you are looking for a cruise on the lower end of your budget, your options are mainly limited to shorter, earlier cruises or BYO food and drink cruises such as those with Bass and Flinders and Fantasea. Depending on how you feel, they might be worth looking into.
I hope that helps,
Stephanie
What is Any Boat that you have described above? Can you give me a link or info to their site?
Thanks
Hi Gil,
Thanks for your question.
Any Boat is a private cruise offering. You can find more information on the website of AnyBoat New Year’s Eve cruises.
Hope that helps,
Stephanie