Vivid Sydney Drone Show Cruises - Captain Cook Cruises
Sunday 24 May from 5:45pm to 10pm Monday 25 May from 5:45pm to 10pm Tuesday 26 May from 5:45pm to 10pm Wednesday 27 May from 5:45pm to 10pm Sunday 31 May from 5:45pm to Monday 1 June 1:30pm Monday 1 June from 5:45pm to 10pm Tuesday 2 June from 5:45pm to 10pm Wednesday 3 June from 5:45pm to 10pm Monday 8 June from 5:45pm to Tuesday 9 June 1:30pm Tuesday 9 June from 5:45pm to 10pm Wednesday 10 June from 5:45pm to 10pm
A total Vivid Sydney Light immersion with Captain Cook Cruises
Lighting up Sydney Harbour in a stunning fusion of light and movement, the Vivid Sydney Drone Show returns in 2026 as 1,000 illuminated drones dance across the night sky, forming mesmerising shapes inspired by nature, the cosmos and Sydney. Experience “Star-Bound” onboard Captain Cook Cruises as you glide beneath the glowing skyline during Vivid Sydney Lights.
This is more than just the drone show - it’s a complete Vivid Sydney Cruise and Lights immersion. Cruise past the spectacular Vivid Sydney Light installations along the harbour foreshore, with unique vantage points of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, all brought to life in colour, creativity and light, before the drone show unfolds above.
Get ready for Vivid Sydney 2026 - the Southern Hemisphere’s most dazzling festival of light, music and creativity. This year brings even more to the harbour with the spectacular Vivid Sydney Drone Show lighting up the night on select evenings, adding an extra layer of wonder to your cruise experience.
Limited availability - a truly unforgettable Vivid moment not to be missed
Drone show nights
Sun 24 May | Mon 25 May | Tue 26 May | Wed 27 May | Sun 31 May | Mon 01 Jun | Tue 02 Jun | Wed 03 Jun | Mon 08 Jun | Tue 09 Jun | Wed 10 Jun
Discover the amazing selection of Dinner and Sightseeing Cruises for all Budgets
Drone Show Dining Cruises
Choose from a range of 7.00pm Dinner Cruises, from relaxed 3-course menus, ideal for whole family to indulgent 6-course degustation experiences, all set against the illuminated Harbour.
Combine your cruise with the Vivid Light walk along the foreshore between Darling Harbour and Circular Quay (approx. 1 hour), before or after your cruise
Vivid Lights outside | Culinary Delights inside | Bonus Drone Show on select nights!
7pm Vivid Dinner Cruises
7pm Vivid Starlight Dinner
7pm Vivid Gold Dinner
From Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1
Drone Show Sightseeing Cruises
Or opt for a dedicated Drone Show Sightseeing Cruise, operating twice nightly to align with the 7:30pm or 9:30pm drone shows on selected nights - perfect for those wanting to enjoy Vivid Sydney Cruises, the drone show and Sydney’s iconic Vivid lights in one unforgettable night.
5:45pm & 8:15pm Vivid Lights & Drone Show Cruise from Darlng Harbour
6:15pm Vivid LIghts & Drone Show Cruise from Manly
Top tips
Combine your cruise with the Vivid Light walk along the foreshore between Darling Harbour and Circular Quay (approx. 1 hour), before or after your cruise
Discover the full range of on-water Vivid Sydney Cruises