New Years Eve Departure Information

Important Information for Your 2024 New Year's Eve Cruise

On arrival, please make your way directly to your departure Wharf, Vessel and Boarding Flag as shown in the table below

^{Several cruises may be departing the same wharf, and each cruise has a specially coloured flag where your cruise will board.}
^{New Year's Eve is a very popular event, and we regret we are unable to hold vessels for late-running guests.}
^{Allow extra travel time and aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before your departure}
^{Further helpful information is shown below the tables}

^{^ Cruises with pre-assigned seating. All other cruises are free seating.}^{# Cruises not suitable for wheelchairs}

^Vessel	^{Boarding Time}	^{Departure Time}	^{King St Wharf (KSW) Number}	^Flag
^{Starship Aqua}	^6:30pm	^7:00pm	^{KSW 4}	^Aqua
^{The Jackson - Rooftop}	^6:30pm	^7:00pm	^{KSW 1}	^Turquoise
^{The Jackson - Mid Deck ^}	^6:30pm	^7:00pm	^{KSW 1}	^Turquoise
^{The Jackson - Main Deck ^}	^6:30pm	^7:00pm	^{KSW 1}	^Turquoise
^{Sydney Crystal}	^6:30pm	^7:00pm	^{KSW 2}	^{Light Blue}
^{Sky Deck \| Sydney 2000^}	^7:00pm	^7:30pm	^{KSW 1}	^Red
^{Club Deck \| Sydney 2000 ^}	^7:00pm	^7:30pm	^{KSW 1}	^Navy
^{Ocean Deck \| Sydney 2000 ^}	^7:00pm	^7:30pm	^{KSW 1}	^Yellow
^{Captain Cook III ^}	^7:00pm	^7:30pm	^{KSW 2}	^Green
^{Starship Sydney}	^7:00pm	^7:30pm	^{KSW 4}	^Black
^{7:30pm NYE Rocket Fireworks}	^7:15pm	^7:30pm	^{KSW 1}	^Purple
^{7:40pm NYE Rocket Fireworks (changed from 8:00pm)}	^7:10pm	^7:40pm	^{KSW 2}	^{Light Blue}

Please note the 8:00pm NYE Rocket Fireworks is now departing 7:40pm

All cruises departing from the city, leave from Darling Harbour King Street Wharves 1, 2 or 4
Directions
- Google Map King St Wharf 1 & 2
- Google Map King St Wharf 4
King St Wharf is an 8-minute undercover walk from Wynyard train station and bus stops
Please note there are no Circular Quay evening departures
View our Transport page for more information

Your Boarding Pass

Your Reservation Record can be found as an attachment in your booking confirmation email
Due to extra NYE security please have your Reservation Record (which includes your boarding passes) ready to present in either print or digital format, at precinct entry gates and departure wharves, or entry may be denied

Allow extra travelling time to King Street Wharf
Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to cruise departure time
Please ensure you are ready at your appropriate boarding flag at least 15 minutes prior
Boarding will commence at least 30 minutes prior for all catered cruises

If you are travelling in a group, please do not board the vessel until all your group has arrived
Groups of 10 or more from the City – we recommend your group organiser please check-in at our ticket office at King St Wharf No.1 where possible

Sample Menus can be viewed online
Beverages are available for purchase on all licensed vessels (excluding Rocket Catamarans)
Only light snacks (packet chips etc) are available for purchase onboard

Vessels
- Please note not all vessels are suitable for wheelchairs and access between decks is via stairwells
- Please contact our Reservation Department for wheelchair boarding procedures

King St Wharf
- There are wheelchair accessible public bathrooms located directly behind King St Wharf No.1 at Exchange Place on Shelley St – Google Maps Exchange Place
View Captain Cook Cruises accessibility information

Cruising New Year's Eve is a great all-weather experience as we offer great viewing from both indoor and outdoor viewing decks. We also operate in sheltered waters making it safe and fun in all weather
Should changes be required due to weather conditions, advice will be displayed on the website