Sydney Harbour Australia Day Cruises

This Australia Day, take your celebrations to iconic Sydney Harbour! The much-loved events and activities are back in full flurry for yet another year and there’s no better place than the decks of one of our Australia Day Sydney Harbour cruises to take it all in!

Choose from our best-selling Australia Day cruises on Sydney Harbour and be right in the heart of all action! From the all-inclusive glass boat Australia Day lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour to fireworks dinner cruises and spectator experiences, choose what suits you best.

On a daytime spectator cruise, watch the thrilling Harbourfest that includes both classic and new events. From the incredible Ferrython and high-octane Maritime Mayhem to the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes, the day’s lineup is packed with thrills! Add the Australia Day Harbour Parade, 189th Regatta and the iconic Tall Ships Race, and you’ve got a day to remember.

In the evening, Australia Day fireworks dinner cruises on Sydney Harbour offer the perfect choice for a grand finale to the day. Cruise past the Australia Day Live at the Opera House foreshore where live music, stunning projections, on-water displays, flyovers and grand fireworks displays await!

Stealing the spotlight, the legendary Sydney Showboat will dazzle with vibrant lights during the Lit Vessels Parade and offer front-row views of Australia Day Live from the exclusion zone. All vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art dining amenities, licensed bars and restaurant-style seating. Book your Australia Day cruise on Sydney Harbour today for an unforgettable national day celebration!

Check out the sample Australia Day events below. The full 2025 program will be revealed closer to the event.