Australia Day 2027Harbour Cruises
Basking under blue skies on Sydney Harbour — witness the Tall Ships Race, Ferrython, Tug & Yacht Ballet, RAAF Flyover, and top off the day with the breathtaking fireworks finale. Two cruise options: daytime celebration or evening spectacle.
Book Your Australia Day Experience
Limited to just 150 tickets. Secure your spot for this spectacular Australia Day celebration on Sydney Harbour.
Choose your preferred time - daytime or evening experience
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Why Choose Our Australia Day Cruises?
Basking under blue skies on Sydney Harbour is an absolutely magnificent way to spend Australia Day. During the daytime cruise you will enjoy the annual staging of the Tall Ships Race — vessels specially decorated in spectacular colour vying to be the winner of this epic race from Fort Denison to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney Harbour also plays backdrop to the Tug & Yacht Ballet, the Australia Day Harbour Parade involving hundreds of yachts and craft, and a Royal Australian Navy search & rescue display in conjunction with the RAAF flyover.
Our vessel has been chosen to be part of the official Australia Day Light Parade, giving you exclusive access to all exclusion zones and prime viewing for the fireworks. Look to the waters for a cavalcade of performing jet-skis, fly-boarders and dancing yachts. Watch Australian musical legends rock out on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt stage. Then look to the sky for a dazzling fireworks display that lights up the night — an unmissable experience.
Ticket Prices
Select your preferred time slot — daytime celebration or evening fireworks spectacular
Boards 11:25 AM · Returns 2:25 PM
King St Wharf No. 8, Darling Harbour
$89 / adult
$49 / child (16 & under)
all inclusive
Cocktail-style cruise with canapes, all-inclusive beer, wine & soft drinks, and a live DJ
Daytime highlights:
- Tall Ships Race — Fort Denison to Harbour Bridge
- Ferrython — Sydney's iconic ferry race
- Tug & Yacht Ballet
- Australia Day Harbour Parade
- RAAF Flyover & Navy Search & Rescue
Boards 7:00 PM · Returns 10:00 PM
King St Wharf No. 8, Darling Harbour
$89 / adult
$55 / child (16 & under)
all inclusive
Cocktail-style dinner cruise with exclusive access to exclusion zones & prime fireworks viewing
Evening highlights:
- Official Australia Day Light Parade (exclusive access)
- Jet-skis, fly-boarders & dancing yachts on the harbour
- Live Concert at Sydney Opera House Forecourt
- Spectacular Fireworks Finale
Casual Standing Menu & Drinks
Cocktail-style cruise — no reserved seating. Menus vary slightly between daytime and evening cruises.
Daytime Cruise
Casual lunch canapes menu:
- ›Penne with fresh Pesto, tomato, garlic, olive oil & herbs (V)
- ›Vietnamese Spring Rolls (V) with sweet chilli sauce
- ›Assorted Gourmet Party Pies — chicken, beef, lamb
- ›Seasoned Potato Wedges (V) with sour cream & sweet chilli
- ›Garden Salad with Balsamic vinaigrette (V)
Complimentary beverages (unlimited):
- ›Beers: Great Northern, Heineken, Tooheys New, VB, XXXX Gold, Cascade Premium Light
- ›Wines: SA Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, Sparkling Brut Cuvee, Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz
- ›Soft drinks: Coca-Cola range, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Tonic, OJ, Water
Evening Fireworks Cruise
Casual dinner canapes menu:
- ›Pumpkin & Ricotta Arancini Balls, homemade (V)
- ›Penne with grilled Meatballs in Neapolitan sauce & Mozzarella
- ›Vietnamese Veggie Spring Rolls (V)
- ›Assorted Gourmet Pies with dipping sauces
- ›Seasoned Potato Wedges (V) with sour cream
- ›Garden Salad (V) · Classic Australian Potato Salad (V)
Ticket includes 2 beverages of your choice + unlimited soft drinks:
- ›Beers: Corona, Coopers Pale Ale, Great Northern, Heineken, Tooheys New, VB, XXXX Gold
- ›Cider: Strongbow · Spirits: Johnny Walker Red, Jim Beam, Smirnoff, Gordon's Gin, Bundaberg Rum
- ›Wines: SA Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato, Sparkling, Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz
- ›Cash bar available for additional purchases
(V) = Vegetarian · Cash bar available on both cruises for additional purchases
What's Included
Everything you need for an unforgettable Australia Day on the water
3-hour harbour cruise (daytime 11:25 AM–2:25 PM or evening 7:00 PM–10:00 PM)
Casual standing canapes lunch or dinner menu
Daytime: unlimited complimentary beer, wine & soft drinks
Evening: 2 beverages of your choice + unlimited soft drinks (cash bar for more)
Live DJ entertainment on board
Prime viewing of Australia Day events: Tall Ships, Ferrython, fireworks & more
Evening cruise is part of the official Australia Day Light Parade — exclusive access to exclusion zones
All ages welcome — family-friendly atmosphere
Venue & Logistics
Pick up & drop off: King St Wharf No. 8, Darling Harbour (in front of the Cargo Bar)
No BYO food or alcohol permitted. Cash bar available on board for additional purchases.
Cocktail-style event — no reserved seating. All ages welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early — late arrivals cannot be boarded.
Legend Cruises practices responsible service of alcohol
Australia Day Cruise Highlights
Choose your perfect Australia Day experience on Sydney Harbour
Daytime Option
Witness vessels specially decorated in spectacular colour vying to win the epic race from Fort Denison to the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Watch Sydney's ferries race in spectacular colour in the famous Ferrython, followed by the elegant Tug & Yacht Ballet on the harbour
Hundreds of yachts and watercraft fill the harbour for the grand Australia Day Parade — an awe-inspiring sight from the water
The Royal Australian Navy hosts search & rescue displays in conjunction with the stunning RAAF flyover above the harbour
Evening Option
Our vessel is part of the official parade — exclusive access to all exclusion zones and prime fireworks viewing that public vantage points simply cannot match
A cavalcade of performing jet-skis, fly-boarders and dancing yachts lights up the harbour waters in a breathtaking maritime extravaganza
Watch Australian musical legends rock out on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt stage from your prime position on the water
A dazzling pyrotechnic display lights up the night sky over Sydney Harbour — seen from the best seats on the water
Daytime Program
11:25 AM
Boarding · King St Wharf No. 8
~12:00 PM
Tall Ships Race & Ferrython
~12:30 PM
Tug & Yacht Ballet
~1:00 PM
Australia Day Harbour Parade
~1:15 PM
RAAF Flyover & Navy Displays
2:25 PM
Disembark · King St Wharf No. 8
Evening Program
7:00 PM
Boarding · King St Wharf No. 8
~7:25 PM
Official Light Parade Begins
~7:30 PM
Live Concert at Opera House
~9:30 PM
Fireworks Finale
10:00 PM
Disembark · King St Wharf No. 8
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Ready for Australia Day on the Harbour?
Join us for the daytime celebration featuring the Tall Ships Race, Ferrython, Tug & Yacht Ballet and RAAF Flyover — or be part of the official evening Light Parade culminating in the spectacular fireworks finale. Book now to secure your spot!