From $125.00 per adult

Specials subject to limited availability

Date

23 May - 14 Jun 2025

  • See the Vivid Lights turn on at 6.00pm
  • 3-course a la carte dining
  • Up to 1h 45m boarding from 4.45pm
  • Personalised service

Sunset dining to dazzle the senses

Sunset on Sydney Harbour is a sublime experience. We like to think of our Harbour as a sunset painting in progress where the magical colours of Sydney’s iconic landscape change by the minute. Add quality dining and and a snapshot of Vivid Lights as they turn on at 6pm and you have an impressive early dinner experience.

The Vivid Sunset Dinner cruise departs at 5.00pm (boarding from 4.45pm) and is perfectly timed for sunset that cascades over the harbour sky between 5.19pm and 5.34pm. Time to relax and enjoy the quality dining experience before the second big reveal of the night – `lights on’ for Vivid Sydney at 6.00pm at Circular Quay. After your cruise meander along the boardwalk to Cockle Bay and immerse yourself in the light installations.

  • Couple laughing and dining drink white wine for lunch or dinner
  • Chef preparing food plate, dessert for dinner, lunch, premium
  • Sydney CBD Circular Quay with Vivid lights at night special events non-ccc dnsw
  • Girlfriends having cocktails drinks on the open deck

Inclusions & Features

  • See the lights of Vivid turn on at 6.00pm
  • 3-course a la carte menu
  • Live music Sat-Sun and peak nights
  • Up to 1h 45m onboard our air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000 with expansive windows offering million-dollar views
  • A photographer’s and Instagrammer’s dream with spacious outdoor open leisure decks to capture the changing colours of the season and Sydney’s iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
  • Boarding 4.45pm, departing 5.00pm, returning 6.30pm, Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1

Sunset Dinner Menu (PDF)

Sample Vivid Child Menu

  • Chicken with vegetables or salad
  • Vanilla Ice Cream with chocolate sauce

Beverage List

Celebration Desserts & Cakes (PDF)

Special Menus and Dietary Requests: All meals are prepared fresh onboard. Special menus may operate on special event dates. Due to the nature of cruising we have limited time to prepare and serve our menus. Most à la carte menus contain vegetarian and gluten free options however requests for special diets, substitutions and modifications of our public Dining Experiences menus will be politely declined. View our menus for full details.

    Prices 23 May - 14 June 2025

    Adult Retail
    Child Retail (Child Menu)    		$125
    $49

    Guaranteed Window Seating

    Expansive windows throughout our vessels offer superb viewing no matter where you are seated. For those who wish to guarantee window seating, surcharges apply. Please note surcharges apply to all guests on the same table/booking.

    Guaranteed Window Seating$19 per person

    All prices are per person. Specials subject to change.

    Families

    All children 4-15 years automatically receive the Child Menu at discounted Child Fares

    Sunset DinnerChild 4-15 (Child Menu)$49

    Please note the following variations

    • Infants 0-3yrs may travel free of charge with no food/beverage provided OR purchase a Child Fare and receive the Child Menu. In the comments section please advise number of infants travelling
    • Children under 16 years can receive the Adult Menu by booking an Adult Fare
    • The new discounted Child Fare is only valid with a minimum of one (1) Adult per four (4) Children
    • Children above this ratio are required to book an Adult Fare, and offered a choice of the Adult or Child Menu
    • Should a customer book Child Fares in excess of the one (1) Adult per four (4) Children ratio, the additional children will be required to pay the difference between the Adult and Child Fare prior to boarding
    • Any alcohol included is substituted for soft drinks for children under 18 years

    All prices are per person. Specials subject to change

    Vivid Sydney 23 May - 14 June 2025

    Departs From Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1

    Wed-Sun & Mon 9Jun25

    		 Boarding: 4.45pm
    Depart 5:00pm
    Disembark 6.30pm

      Available 48 hours prior to departure

        Groups of 10 or more guests

        10% off already discounted public online prices
        Valid on the Gold Dinner, Starlight Dinner, Sunset Dinner cruises in our public restaurant decks, excluding selected special events.
        Book online and only pay 30% deposit
        with the balance due 7-days prior to cruise date
        More Info - How to Book & Pay for a Group Online
        Private Rooms
        Book a private room with your own private cocktail deck. Private rooms are suitable for 2 to 60 guests. Private decks are available for larger groups. Prices are based on bespoke food and drink menus. Contact our Events Team.


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        Wilson Parking

        Captain Cook Cruises' guests receive special rates at selected parking stations when you pre-book your car park online with Wilson Parking.

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        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Dress Code: Smart Casual
        • Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
        • Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck on Sydney 2000 (Ocean Deck), Captain Cook 3 (Main Deck) and The Jackson (Main Deck) are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom. Starship Sydney and Starship Aqua are not suitable for wheelchairs. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
        • Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy
        • Our Fleet
        • Terms & Conditions
        • Credit card fraud - At check-in you will be required to present the credit card used to purchase your cruise online

        Map & Directions

        Wharf Check-in Offices

        Please ensure you check which of these locations your cruise departs from, this information can be found on your booking documentation.

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