Vivid Sydney – Lights & Drone Show from Manly – Captain Cook Cruises
Highlights
- Skip the ferry queues and enjoy a seamless Vivid Sydney experience aboard a twin-deck Rocket Ferry.
- Cruise past dazzling installations at The Rocks and Circular Quay, taking in stunning views of the illuminated skyline.
- Witness the spectacular 7:30 pm Drone Show as 1,000 drones create mesmerising shapes above the Harbour.
- Savour a unique perspective of Vivid Sydney's creativity and colour from the comfort of a Captain Cook Cruises catamaran.
Skip the ferry queues and experience Vivid Sydney from a new perspective with a harbour cruise departing Manly. Step aboard a Captain Cook Cruises twin-deck catamaran ferry as the city comes alive with light, colour and creativity – part of a memorable Vivid Sydney cruise experience, including the spectacular 7:30 pm Vivid Sydney Drone Show “Star-Bound”.
Cruise through the Vivid Lights precincts of The Rocks and Circular Quay, passing dazzling harbour installations with views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city skyline illuminated in brilliant colour.
Then watch the sky transform as the Vivid Sydney Drone Show takes centre stage at 7:30 pm, with 1,000 drones creating mesmerising shapes above the Harbour.
More than just a ferry, it’s a complete Vivid Sydney Lights and Drone Show cruise experience before returning to Manly.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- New South Wales Business Chamber
Features
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/info/accessible-cruises/
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