Australia Day, the nation celebrates and reflects

Sunday 26 January 2025

Sydney Harbour takes centre-stage on Australia Day for the Ferrython, Australia Day Live, Australia Day Parade, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta, Tug and Boat Ballet, flyovers, fireworks and more. Discover our range of Australia Day cruises.

Reflect, Respect and Celebrate are the core messages as we are encouraged to pause and reflect on the First Nations Australians and to celebrate our cultural diversity and rich migrant heritage as only Australians can. In future years the date may well change away from the anniversary of the landing of Captain Arthur Phillip, but for now 26 January marks a spectacular finale to the Summer holidays and the Sydney Festival

  • Australia Day Live Circular Quay Sydney Dinner Cruise - DNSW

    Australia Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

    Sunday, 26 January 2025

    Celebrate Australia Day in style aboard our MV Sydney 2000. Select your Dinner experience on Australia Day from our range of premium packages over three decks. All decks include a choice of menus and bar packages.

    • Australia Day Evening Program & Fireworks
    • Cruise aboard flagship `Sydney 2000'
    • Up to 3.5 hours on spectacular Sydney Harbour
    • Choice of three decks, menus and bar packages

    From $139.00 per adult

    Normally $155.00. Save $16.00.

  • Waitress crew serving Tyrrells Wines to Top Deck Lunch couple with Circular Quay background

    Australia Day Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

    Sunday, 26 January 2025

    Take centre-stage on an Australia Day Lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour for front row seats to the Ferrython, Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, RAAF Flypast and more! Select your Australia Day Lunch experience from our range of premium packages over three decks.

    • Front row seats to the Australia Day daytime action
    • Ferrython, Salute to Australia, RAAF Flypast, Harbour Parade, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta and more
    • Choice of three decks, menus and bar packages
    • Up to 3.5 hours on spectacular Sydney Harbour

    From $139.00 per adult

    Normally $155.00. Save $16.00.

  • Australia Day ferrython tug boats action special event non-ccc dnsw

    Australia Day Ferrython Cruise

    Sunday, 26 January 2025

    All the excitement of the Ferrython as they complete two laps from Fort Denison to the Sydney Harbour Bridge finish line.

    • Experience an Australia Day classic - the world-famous Ferrython
    • BYO friends, family, drinks and light snack
    • Up to 1hr 45min cruise
    • Cruise aboard twin-deck rocket catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing

    From $55.00 Per adult

  • Australia Day Tall Ships 58

    Australia Day Harbour Parade Cruise

    Sunday, 26 January 2025

    Celebrate Australia Day on the Harbour taking in all the excitement of the Harbour Parade, the finale of the Tall Ships Race, aerial displays and Australia Day Sailing Regatta.

    • Experience all the colour and excitement of the Harbour Parade
    • BYO friends, family, drinks and light snack
    • Up to 2-hour cruise
    • Cruise aboard twin-deck rocket catamaran with indoor and outdoor viewing

    From $55.00 Per adult

Sample Australia Day Program

11:30am-1.30pm Navy Helicopter Flag Display
12:00pm Salute to Australia
12:10pm Ferrython
12:15pm-12:30pm Maritime Mayhem
12:45pm-2:00pm Harbour Parade
1:00pm-1:30pm Tall Ships Race
1:30pm-186th Australia Day Regatta
7:30pm-9.30pm Australia Day Live TV broadcast
Harbour Lit Parade
9:30pm Fireworks Finale
Program subject to change

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