Experience Sydney’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks aboard Ocean Dreaming 2. With three viewing decks, a licensed bar, and optimal harbor positions, this cruise offers an unparalleled celebration on the water.
Experience Sydney’s world-famous New Year’s Eve fireworks aboard Ocean Dreaming 2. With three viewing decks, a licensed bar, and optimal harbor positions, this cruise offers an unparalleled celebration on the water.
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Operated by Fantasea Cruising · Sydney, New South Wales
easy.
2+ hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required
No, the cruise is BYO food with snacks available for purchase onboard.
No, the vessel has a licensed bar, and outside alcohol is not permitted.
Yes, Ocean Dreaming 2 features at least one disabled-accessible toilet and is designed to be accessible.
There are two options: 7:00pm–9:30pm for the 9pm fireworks and 10:15pm–12:30am for the midnight fireworks.
Yes, the cruise has a climate-controlled cabin offering indoor seating for comfort.
Yes, the cruise is family-friendly with no specified age restrictions.
Sydney Harbour’s New Year’s fireworks have been a celebrated tradition since the 1970s, growing into a globally watched event.
The cruise operator promotes sustainability by encouraging waste minimization and respecting local waterway regulations.
Fantasea Cruising operates passenger ferry and sightseeing services from multiple Sydney ports, offering a variety of harbour and coastal experiences. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, the company runs scheduled services and special event cruises that include whale watching, sightseeing, Taronga Zoo transfers, Palm Beach shuttles and major holiday fireworks departures. Fleet vessels named in public schedules include Ocean Dreaming 2, Ocean Surfer, Ocean Wave, Ocean Tracker, Ocean Adventurer, Fantasea Joy, Fantasea Escapade and Fantasea 8 Seasons, which serve departures from Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Manly, Double Bay and Palm Beach. Popular event departures cover New Year’s Eve fireworks cruises, Australia Day celebrations including ferrython and harbour parade options, and Boxing Day cruises to witness the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race start. Whale watching options include express and longer discovery adventures departing from Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and Palm Beach Ferry Wharf. Sightseeing services include Darling Harbour and Circular Quay departures, Sydney Harbour and Fish Market cruises, and Taronga Zoo direct transfers with combined sightseeing options. Ticketing options range from single segment tickets to multi-day Palm Beach Hopper passes, including 24 and 48 hour passes. Fantasea Cruising is positioned as a local operator focused on consistent schedules, accessible departure points, and event-focused services across Sydney Harbour and nearby coastal waters. Customers can choose daytime sightseeing, twilight harbour cruises, and specialised wildlife excursions that suit families, couples and solo travellers. Departure ports and vessel amenities vary by trip; licensed bars are available on selected New Year’s Eve and fireworks sailings regularly.
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