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Date

08, 09 & 15 Jun 2024

  • All departures include spectacular Vivid Light sightseeing featuring the full canvas of lights from the water
  • 8:30pm/8:40pm departure includes the Love is in the Air Drone Show
  • Skip the public transport queues and book a guaranteed ferry and time that suits the whole family
  • Approx 1.5 hours round trip - BYO drinks and snacks welcome!

New Hunters Hill and Northwood Departures

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2024 DEPARTURES

Departing 08, 09 & 15 June 2024
Hunters Hill 5:40pm, 7:05pm & 8:30pm from Alexandra St Wharf
Northwood 5:50pm, 7:15pm & 8:40pm from Northwood Wharf

Skip the public transport queues and experience the full canvas of Vivid Sydney lights from the water aboard a Rocket Ferry. We'll pick you up directly from Hunters Hill or Northwood, then cruise the Vivid Lights precincts of The Rocks, Circular Quay and the Royal Botanic Gardens. See the sails of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and City Skyline light up in a dazzling display of colour before we cruising back along the Lane Cove River, all within 90 minutes.

Drone Show
The 8:30pm/8.40pm departure also includes the Love is in the Air Drone Show at 9:10pm

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  • Rocket 2 decks ferry sightseeing boat Hop On Hop Off during the day
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Inclusions & Features

  • All departures include spectacular Vivid Light sightseeing featuring the full canvas of lights from the water
  • 8:30pm/8:40pm departure includes the Love is in the Air Drone Show
  • Skip the public transport queues and book a guaranteed ferry and time that suits the whole family
  • 360-degree waterfront views from all-weather indoor and outdoor decks
  • Guests are welcome to BYO drinks and light snacks
  • Approx. 90 minutes round trip
  • Ferry-style seating aboard twin-deck Rocket catamaran

Please Note

  • Small personal soft carry packs only | Strictly no eskies | Plastic or metal drinking cups only | No glassware apart from a wine/beer bottle
  • There is no assigned seating for this cruise

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Accessibility

  • Rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible to the main deck. Stair access only to upper deck.
  • If you or your guests are in a wheelchair and/or not able to negotiate stairs, please contact our Reservations department who can guide you on the best options during Vivid
  • 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

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