New Years Eve | Sydney Harbour Cruise | Open Air Deck | All Inclusive
About this Event
New Year’s Eve Sydney Harbour Cruise 2026
Inside the NYE Exclusion Zone • Official Harbour of Light Parade Vessel • 9pm & Midnight Fireworks • All Inclusive
Thursday 31 December 2026 | 7pm–1:15am
Celebrate New Year’s Eve from inside Sydney Harbour’s official NYE exclusion zone aboard MV Calmer — putting you right amongst the action for one of the world’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations.
And before the fireworks begin, MV Calmer will take part in Sydney Harbour’s spectacular Harbour of Light Parade, joining the illuminated vessels cruising the harbour as part of the official New Year’s Eve celebrations.
This isn’t a cruise watching Sydney NYE from the outskirts.
You’ll be inside the exclusion zone, on the harbour, and part of the celebration.
Your ticket includes
🎆 Inside the Official NYE Exclusion Zone
MV Calmer is authorised to operate within Sydney Harbour’s New Year’s Eve exclusion zone, giving our guests the opportunity to experience the celebrations from within the controlled harbour area.
✨ Part of the Harbour of Light Parade
MV Calmer will be illuminated and participate in the NYE Harbour of Light Parade, cruising alongside other participating vessels before the midnight celebrations.
🎇 9pm & Midnight Fireworks
Experience both of Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks displays from the water.
🌃 Huge Open-Air Sky Deck
Our upper Sky Deck provides 360-degree open-air viewing across Sydney Harbour.
🛳️ Three Levels of Harbour Viewing
Move between spacious indoor areas, outdoor viewing areas and wrap-around balconies throughout the evening.
🍽️ Food Included
Grazing stations, hot canapés and desserts served throughout the evening.
🍺 Drinks Included
Approximately five hours of included drinks featuring:
- House spirits
- Beer
- Red, white & sparkling wine
- Soft drinks
- Juice
Additional cocktails and selected beverages will also be available to purchase.
🎵 Music & Dancing
Music and entertainment onboard as we celebrate our way into 2027.
Food
Our New Year’s Eve menu includes a selection of:
Grazing Stations
- Sushi
- Fresh prawns
- Gourmet meats
- Antipasto
- Crackers & crispbreads
- Seasonal fresh fruit
Hot Canapés
- Italian meatballs
- Assorted arancini
- Honey-glazed halloumi
- Vegetable spring rolls
- Assorted sliders
- Lemon pepper squid
- Fries with aioli
- Roast chicken pieces
Dessert
- Chef’s selection of seasonal desserts and sweet canapés
Menu may be adjusted according to availability.
Schedule
Check-in: From 5:30pm
Boarding: Approx. 6:30pm
Departure: 7:00pm
Return: Approx. 1:00am–1:15am
Departure location: Casino Wharf, Pyrmont
Please allow plenty of additional travel time. Sydney is extremely busy on New Year’s Eve and road closures, public transport changes and heavy pedestrian traffic should be expected.
Important information
- Under 18s are welcome when accompanied and supervised by a parent or responsible adult.
- No prams.
- MV Calmer is not wheelchair accessible.
- Smart casual dress.
- No tall, narrow or pointed heels. Small stable chunky heels are permitted.
- No BYO food or beverages.
- Alcohol service is subject to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements.
- Fireworks displays, exclusion zones, vessel movements, parade arrangements and viewing positions are controlled by the relevant Sydney Harbour and government authorities.
- Exact vessel positioning cannot be guaranteed and is subject to directions from harbour authorities on the night.
- Boarding and return times may change due to harbour traffic and authority directions.
- Tickets are non-refundable except where required by Australian Consumer Law.
Be part of Sydney NYE
Inside the exclusion zone.
Part of the Harbour of Light Parade.
9pm and midnight fireworks.
Huge open-air viewing deck.
Food and drinks included.
Welcome 2027 from the middle of Sydney Harbour aboard MV Calmer.
Tickets are strictly limited.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Check in
Info: At Casino Wharf, Sydney. All Event Cruises staff will be wearing royal blue polo shirts and have MV Calmer signage. Please do not crowd the staff. The will be working hard to attend to scanning your tickets and providing wristbands to authorise your boarding of the vessel. Please ensure you have your printed or digital ticket QR codes ready fro scanning.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PM
Boarding
Info: At Casino Wharf, Sydney. the vessel will dock just prior to boarding commencing. Please line up in an orderly fashion, following all instructions from All Event Cruises Staff, crew and Security.
🕑: 07:00 PM
Departure
Info: The vessel must depart at 7:00pm. Persons that arrive late to the wharf, that have missed the check in and boarding time will not be granted permission to board. Late arrival and missing the boat is not grounds for refund.
🕑: 01:15 AM
Return / Disembarkation
Info: At Casino Wharf, Sydney.
Where is it happening?
AUD 824.52 to AUD 2161.29
