New Year's Eve Cruise Sydney Harbour Fireworks Cruise
Welcome 2027 with open arms and the world-famous Sydney fireworks display. Escape the crowds and treat yourself to a great vantage point on an intimate boat, with open-air rooftop, upper deck and bow viewing. Luna participates in the Harbour of Light Parade inside the exclusion zone, so you get some of the best views on the water — 360 degrees of Sydney Harbour from the bow or the rooftop, with views of the 9pm and midnight fireworks across the harbour.
Tickets
Book this cruise
Tickets are sold online and confirmed instantly by email. New Year's Eve Cruises sell out well ahead of the day, so secure your spot early — groups are seated together wherever we can.
What's included
On board
- All-inclusive food and drinks across the whole cruise
- Fireworks viewing inside the Sydney Harbour exclusion zone
- Open-air rooftop, upper deck and bow viewing
- 360-degree harbour views from the bow and rooftop
- Indoor/outdoor cocktail-style seating and standing
- Australian and international cuisine — antipasto, Mediterranean, seafood platters and canapés
- Fruit platters and desserts
- Drinks package — beer, wine, champagne and house spirits included
- Entertainment and music onboard — house and commercial
- Harbour of Light Parade participation for the best fireworks positioning
The night
How the night runs
Boarding opens at 6:30 PM on Sydney Harbour. Wharf details are confirmed closer to the event and sent to all ticket buyers — arrive 30 minutes early, as NYE is a busy period and the wharf gets crowded fast.
Once aboard, Luna cruises out into the harbour and takes up position inside the exclusion zone for the 9pm family fireworks and the midnight spectacular. Food is served as platters and canapés throughout the night, the bar stays open, and music runs until the event concludes at 12:30 AM. Drop-off is scheduled for 12:30 AM, though this can run later depending on water traffic after the fireworks.
Good to know
Event details
- Date
- Thursday 31 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027
- Capacity
- Capped at 170 guests for comfort (licensed for 193)
- Duration
- 6 hours (approximate)
- Boarding
- Sydney Harbour — wharf details sent to ticket buyers closer to the event
- Ages
- All ages — under-18s must be with an adult and need a full-price ticket
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access and no prams on this cruise
- Format
- In person — cocktail-style indoor and outdoor seating and standing
- Refunds
- Refunds up to 30 days before the event
- Enquiries
- info@lunacruises.com.au
Terms & conditions
Weather & the fine print
- Weather: the cruise operates rain, hail or shine. Guests can be under cover on the lower and upper decks, and the open-air rooftop and bow stay open whenever conditions allow. The cruise is only cancelled if authorities close the harbour or the master deems it unsafe, in which case a transfer or refund is offered.
- Schedule: times are approximate — 6:30 PM boarding to a 12:30 AM finish. Exact times and the wharf number are sent closer to the date.
- Drop-off: the event finishes at 12:30 AM, but with hundreds of boats queueing after the fireworks the actual drop-off can run later, and the drop-off wharf is subject to availability.
- Boarding: NYE is a very busy period — allow plenty of time to reach the wharf and be at the pickup location at least 30 minutes early. The vessel cannot wait for late guests and no refund is given for a missed departure.
- Under-18s: permitted when accompanied by an adult, and they require a full-price ticket.
- Access: no prams and no wheelchair access on this vessel.
- Footwear: no tall, narrow or pointed heels — small chunky heels are fine.
- Responsible service of alcohol: Luna is a licensed vessel. Photo ID is required for alcohol service and crew may refuse service or boarding to anyone intoxicated or behaving unsafely, without refund. No BYO alcohol.
- Belongings: guests are responsible for their personal belongings. The organiser and vessel operator are not responsible for lost or unattended property.
- Media: photos and video may be taken on board for promotional use — tell the crew before departure if you'd prefer not to appear.
- Refunds: refunds are available up to 30 days before the event. For ticketing and all other enquiries, email info@lunacruises.com.au.
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