Welcome the new year in style onboard a Sydney New Year’s Eve cruise

NYE 2025 - Wednesday 31 December 2025

Sydney's New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular is the world's best, and there's no better vantage point than from the water. Secure your place inside the exclusion zone with prime viewing positions for the spectacular Harbour Bridge finale aboard the Captain Cook Cruises fleet.

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New Year's Eve Program

Program to be released - please use the following 2024 program as a guide

From 8.30pm
Pylon projections and lighting effects - Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons and eastern side.

8:57pm Welcome to Country
Gadigal Elders from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council welcome visitors to Gadigal land

9.00pm Calling Country Fireworks
Welcome to Country Fireworks - Family friendly show featuring projections of dancers, whale and emu totems, a fireworks display and exclusive soundtrack

9:15pm Sydney Harbour Lights
Boats adorned with lights create a visual spectacle as they glide across the harbour. Produced by the Commercial Vessels Association.

11:58pm Countdown to Midnight
The 90 second countdown begins with projections on the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons.

Midnight Fireworks
Pyrotechnic effects launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and barges in the harbour to a synchronised simulcast.

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