Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise Shines Bright for Vivid Light

Book your first-class seat to Vivid Sydney 2025 with a Clearview’s Vivid Dinner Cruise on Sydney’s sparkling Harbour. Enjoy a front-row vantage from the striking glass boat that showcases 360° views from floor-to-ceiling windows and open-air decks. This exclusive three-hour special event will dazzle all the senses, with departures between Friday, 23 May and Saturday, 14 June.

Bypass the crowds on foot as you sail between Darling Harbour, Barangaroo, Circular Quay and The Rocks, where the main attractions of Sydney’s flagship festival of lights are located. See this year’s artists bring the 2025 Vivid Sydney theme ‘Dream’ to life, with highlights like ‘Kiss of Light’ projected onto the sails of the Opera House and ‘Sweet Dreams’ on the Harbour Bridge pylons. 

The cruise package includes a sophisticated four-course signature dining experience delivered with Clearview’s generous hospitality and polished service. Settle into the evening’s electric atmosphere with a shared entrée platter of seared scallops, salmon ceviche and a fig and walnut salad. Next up is the grilled king prawns in XO sauce that are guaranteed to leave your taste buds wanting more. 

Pair this deluxe seafood selection with a seasonal cocktail crafted to perfection, or a glass of bubbles, premium wine or refreshing beer from the drinks list that pays homage to some of our superb local producers. Bar service is available throughout the evening, or let the drinks come to you with a pre-purchased package that includes beer, wine and soft drinks. 

Continue with an elegant main dish of grilled fish of the day accompanied with a fennel and orange salad and a Beurre Noisette, or enjoy the refined flavours of the herb crusted chicken served with crispy potatoes and mushroom sauce. You can only hope your dinner companion is willing to share when the alternate serve of elegant pastries is presented at your table for dessert. 

For a more casual cocktail lounge setting, book a spot in the Mezzanine Bar Lounge. Unreserved seating is available indoors and outdoors on the Sky Deck, making it a great option to entertain clients or enjoy a post-work drink with colleagues or friends. The licensed bar serves a wide variety of drinks, and the bar menu dishes out tasty light meals like the salt and pepper calamari, wagyu sliders or Korean chicken drumettes from 8.30pm. 

The relaxed pace of the cruise leaves plenty of time to see the Vivid lights on Sydney Harbour, and the size of the vessel provides ample space to move around. Show off your own artistic flair by capturing photos of the light installations set to the backdrop of Sydney’s iconic landmarks. No attraction is left unturned as the majestic glass boat glides smoothly through Sydney Harbour.  

The contemporary vessel has been designed with comfort in mind, and the understated interiors keep the focus understandably on the impressive views from every direction. With Sydney entering its cooler winter months, you won’t need to rug up as you enjoy the lights from the enclosed and temperature-controlled dining room. 
Find out more about all of the Vivid Sydney cruise options with Clearview Cruises and book your premier seat to Sydney’s favourite festival, before that ship has sailed.