Sydney Vivid Festival Cruise on Galene

Escape the crowds this year and cruise the spectacular Vivid Festival. With a capacity of 80 guests, Galene is perfect for vivid cruises and parties as there is enough space for everyone to dance and view the lights through the large windows. As there are two levels, you have the option to view the Vivid Sydney Festival from the spacious main saloon or the open upper deck! Unlike other boats, Galene has two bathrooms with a few cubicles in each, so you don't have to wait too long.
Don't limit yourself to one place, see them all! A Vivid cruise on Galene will take you past Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens. You will also be part of the show as Galene is taking part in the Vivid Light on Sydney Harbour parade! Better yet, The spacious upper deck has high rails and plenty of seating as they watch the activities on the Harbour and enjoy the best Vivid Sydney vantage points.

Meeting Point

King Street Wharf

The Promenade, Lime St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Please follow the map to King Street Wharf and look for number 7.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Darling Harbour

, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

If you're looking for excitement in Sydney, Darling Harbour is the perfect destination. Nestled within Sydney Harbour, just west of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, this vibrant spot is brimming with restaurants, bars, museums, and boat cruises. It’s the only place where you can explore Sydney’s maritime history, glide through a penguin enclosure, savor fresh seafood, and dance the night away at a multi-level nightclub.
During Vivid Sydney, the water and surrounding buildings come alive in a dazzling display of colorful lights. It’s a spectacular fusion of creativity, innovation, and technology, set against a backdrop of laughter and excitement.

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Barangaroo Reserve

Hickson Road, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

Barangaroo, once the bustling hub of Sydney’s maritime industry, was home to a thriving port, wharves, and industrial warehouses. Today, it has transformed into a vibrant playground for the city, featuring the iconic Crown Sydney, stylish waterfront restaurants, upscale boutiques, and lively bars.
During Vivid Sydney, Barangaroo transforms into a dazzling sensory experience. Striking light installations bring the precinct to life, creating a vibrant spectacle at Exchange Square, along Wulugul Walk, and throughout Barangaroo Reserve.

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Walsh Bay

Hickson Road, Sydney, New South Wales

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Situated on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people, Walsh Bay has been a gathering place for thousands of years. Nestled beneath the western edge of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is now one of the city’s most striking cultural districts. Built between 1913 and 1920, its iconic timber-clad wharves once housed cargo sheds and maritime warehouses. Revitalized in the 1980s with the arrival of the Sydney Theatre Company, the area has recently undergone another transformation, emerging as the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. Now Australia’s premier arts destination, it is home to nine leading performing arts companies, including Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Bell Shakespeare, Australian Chamber Orchestra, and Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
During Vivid Sydney, the historic wharves of Walsh Bay take on new forms under the lights.

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Sydney Opera House

Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

The Sydney Opera House, a World Heritage-listed icon, is celebrated as a "masterpiece of human creative genius" and a treasured symbol of Australia.
During Vivid Sydney, the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House transform into a mesmerising canvas, illuminated each night with a stunning signature artwork. Co-curated by the Sydney Opera House and Destination NSW, the Lighting of the Sails is one of the festival’s most spectacular and widely celebrated free events.

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Mrs Macquaries Rd, , Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Australia's oldest living scientific institution, boasts an extraordinary collection of over 27,000 plants from around the world.

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