26th January
Celebrate Australia’s National Day on Sydney Harbour in style

Australia Day Cruises on Sydney Harbour

From $250

Clearview Glass Boat Australia Day Lunch Cruise With Drinks

  • 4hr Australia Day lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Watch the Tall Ships race, Ferrython & other harbour events
  • Breakfast sliders & 3-course deluxe lunch prepared on board
  • Beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks & juices
  • Reserved seats & waiter service

Departure Details

King Street Wharf - 5 Boards 10:15 Departs 10:45 Returns 14:15
From $95
Budget Friendly

Magistic Australia Day Spectator Cruise - (BYO Food)

  • 3hr Australia Day cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Watch the Ferrython, Tall Ships Race, Maritime Mayhem etc.
  • Best harbour views from outer decks
  • One complimentary drink (beer, wine or soft drink)
  • BYO Food allowed (no lunch served on board)
  • Strictly No BYO Beverages - drinks can be purchased from licensed bar

Departure Details

King Street Wharf - 3 Boards 11:00 Departs 11:30 Returns 14:00
From $225

Clearview Glass Boat Australia Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise With Drinks

  • 3hr 15min Sydney Harbour Cruise experience
  • Glass boat Australia Day special event fireworks cruise
  • Signature Clearview dinner menu
  • Restaurant-quality dining with reserved seating and waiter service
  • Beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks & juices

Departure Details

King Street Wharf - 5 Boards 18:45 Departs 19:30 Returns 22:00
From $198

Showboat Australia Day Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise

  • 3hr Australia Day evening fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Live views of Australia Day events & fireworks from the exclusion-zone
  • 'Lit Vessels Parade' official participant
  • 3-course dinner: entrée, mains & dessert
  • 1hr cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’
  • Reserved seats and waiter service
  • Drinks available for purchase on board

Departure Details

King Street Wharf - 5 Boards 18:15 Departs 19:00 Returns 22:00
From $95
Budget Friendly

Magistic Australia Day Evening Fireworks Cruise - (BYO Dinner)

  • 2hr 15min special event cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Witness the fireworks display finale
  • Best night-time harbour views from outer decks
  • One complimentary drink (beer, wine or soft drink)
  • No dinner on board; BYO food allowed
  • Strictly No BYO Beverages - drinks can be purchased from licensed bar onboard

Departure Details

King Street Wharf - 3 Boards 19:30 Departs 19:50 Returns 21:45
From $235

Showboat Australia Day Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise With Drinks

  • 3hr Australia Day special fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Official participant in the ‘Lit Vessels Parade’ with exclusive access to event viewing zone (TBC)
  • Watch the Australia Day Live events & fireworks display
  • See the Australia Day choreographed fireworks shows
  • 3-course dinner prepared by chefs on board
  • Cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’ performed by an all-Australian cast
  • Beers, wines, fruit juices, sparkling and soft drinks

Departure Details

King Street Wharf - 5 Boards 18:15 Departs 19:00 Returns 22:00
From $165

Australia Day Paddlewheel Lounge Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise With Drinks

  • 3hr Australia Day fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Watch the Australia Day Live & fireworks display
  • 3-course seated and served dinner
  • Beers, wines, sparkling and soft drinks
  • Reserved seats and waiter service
  • Official participant in the 'Lit Vessels Parade' (TBC)
  • Access to exclusion zone to watch Australia Day Live events (TBC)
  • 'Voyage of Love' cabaret show not included

Departure Details

King Street Wharf - 5 Boards 18:15 Departs 19:00 Returns 22:00

Harbour Events on Australia Day

* The event schedule follows the information published by the official Australia Day in NSW website in 2026. The 2027 schedule may be subject to change.

11:55am - 12:10pmMIDDAY SALUTE

Features an Army 21-Gun Salute, a Seahawk helicopter carrying an Australian Flag, a RAAF fast-jet flypast and an on-water indigenous smoking ceremony.

12:00pm - 12:10pmF-35A LIGHTNING II HANDLING DISPLAY

High-energy manoeuvres, dramatic altitude changes and intense 9G turns showcasing the RAAF aircraft’s speed, agility and advanced technology.

12:10pm - 12:30pmAUSTRALIA DAY FERRYTHON

Dressed-up ferries race across the harbour.

12:15pm - 12:30pmMARITIME MAYHEM

A tug-handling display choreographed to a rocking soundtrack, jet-ski stunts and fun commentary.

12:30pm - 1:00pmNAVY HELICOPTER FLAG DISPLAY

A Navy helicopter carries a giant Australian National Flag across Sydney Harbour.

1:00pm - 1:30pmTALL SHIPS RACE

Tall Ships race from Bradley’s Head to finish beneath the Harbour Bridge.

1:00pm - 2:15pmHARBOUR PARADE

Vessels decked out in vibrant colours compete for the ‘best-dressed’ and other cheeky challenge prizes.

1:30pm - 6:00pmAUSTRALIA DAY REGATTA

The world’s oldest continuously run sailing event for ocean racers, classic gaff-riggers, radio-controlled yachts and vintage skiffs.

7:30pm - 9:30pm
AUSTRALIA DAY LIVE + LIT VESSELS PARADE + FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

As night falls, Australia Day Live takes over — a land-and-water concert at the Sydney Opera House with the Lit Vessels Parade and a brilliant Fireworks Finale.

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Australia Day Cruise Testimonials

Robyn

“ Excellent value for money, was pleasantly surprised by the meal, exceeded our expectations, keep up the good work! ”

Jeanette M

“ Attended the Australia Day Harbour cruise on recommendation from our friends who celebrated Australia Day on your cruise last year. We will intern recommend Clearview lunch cruise. The service from your staff was exceptional. Food delicious. It was a perfect day. Thank you from 4 happy people. ”

Jacqui S

“ What a wonderful day. The food was incredible especially the seafood plate, my husband loved the sliders too, our mains were delicious and the pavlova was perfect to finish off. The selection of beers and wine was great, please don't change this. Kim was our guest host and he was incredible, as was all the staff they were so attentive and beautifully mannered and so so friendly, you should be so proud of them. We loved it and will be back next year, thank you for a perfect day - Greg & Jacqui ”

John W

“ We had such a wonderfull day the Boat is great to view the spectacular Sybney Harbour. The staff went out of there way to make our day special from boarding to dinning it was seamless. Every question asked of staff was answer promptly and politely. I will be booking again without fail this was our 5th cruise with Australian Cruise Group. ”

Debra H

“ We attended with a couple of family members from interstate. It was great to share such a great experience with them. We all had a fantastic time, especially with the Australia Day events to watch. We loved everything about it. The show was terrific, the singer and male dancer exceptional. ”

Kevin F

“ My party loved the experience. ”

Kara E

“ I wanted to express how impressed I was with the crew on the Fireworks cruise. While the cruise was focused on providing value for money, my entire family felt as if we were on a luxury liner! The complimentary drink upon arrival, along with flags and tattoos for the kids, added to the enjoyable experience, and the attentiveness of the crew made for a wonderful evening. ”

Sharon L

“ We had a fantastic experience on the Australian Cruise the staff were lovely and the food was amazing. ”

Linda M

“ The staff were excellent and the whole experience was better than expected. ”

Lachlan W

“ Kim took such great care of us and the neighbouring tables. He was so professional and genuine, very kind and pre-empted all of our needs ~ he really made the day special! ”

Maggie G

“ Great night hope to attend same next year. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were attracted to your boat due to the availability of a ticket “without dinner “. In other words BYO meal. It worked out so well for us. ”

Ellen K

“ What a great way to spend our 30th Wedding Anniversary and Australia Day. Staff, Show, foods and total experience was amazing. ”

Jan A

“ It's the best cruise experience we have ever experienced, Hence why we all booked again,coming in from Adelaide, there is nothing that we could complain about it was magnificent,looking forward to booking for 2026 sensational. ”

Ronald P

“ Our whole group thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. ”

Larry G

“ Wonderful experience on Australia Day. ”

Contact Us

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Australian Cruise Group
32 The Promenade
King Street Wharf 5
NSW 2000 Sydney Australia
Telephone
+61 2 7252 2751 (10am - 8pm)
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+61 2 8296 7297
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