Australia Day Cruises Sydney Harbour 2027, Day Cruise + Night Fireworks Cruise aboard Magic
AUSTRALIA DAYon the harbour.
Two cruises. One unforgettable day. Day cruise for the Regatta + Ferrython. Night cruise for the fireworks. Aboard Magic.
Celebrate the joy of being Australian on the water.
26th January in Sydney is the most magical day of the year on the harbour. Aboard Magic, you're in the centre of it all, front-row to the Sydney Harbour Regatta, the iconic Ferrython race, and at night, the Australia Day fireworks display. Aussie musical legends rock the Opera House Forecourt stage. Jet-skis, fly-boarders and dancing yachts perform between the boats. This is your best seat on the harbour.
Day cruise or night fireworks?
Same price · same incredible food · totally different vibe. Buy tickets online instantly.
- 4 hours cruising on Magic
- Front-row Sydney Harbour Regatta
- Sydney ferry race · Ferrython
- Canapés on arrival + standing mini buffet (included)
- Unlimited soft drinks (included)
- Beer, wine, spirits · available to purchase at the licensed bar (extra)
- King St Wharf 3 · boarding 10:45am
- 4 hours cruising on Magic
- Australia Day fireworks · prime viewing
- Aussie musical legends · live from Opera House stage
- Canapés on arrival + standing mini buffet (included)
- Unlimited soft drinks (included)
- Beer, wine, spirits · available to purchase at the licensed bar (extra)
- King St Wharf 3 · boarding 6:30pm
Eat, drink & celebrate.
Standing canapés + mini buffet · identical on day and night sessions. Soft drinks are included, alcoholic drinks are available to purchase at the licensed bar.
Canapés on arrival
Served fresh as you board.
- Vegetarian spring rolls · oven baked · served with sweet chilli sauce (hot, veg)
- Gourmet party pies · selection of beef burgundy and chicken & leek (hot)
From the mini buffet
Standing buffet · plenty for everyone.
- Gourmet smoked ham with assorted condiments
- Classic potato salad · sour cream and chive, topped with crispy streaky bacon bits
- Fresh garden salad · mixed leaf greens, French dressing, red capsicum, shredded carrot, Spanish onion, tomato wedges
- Selection of artisan bakery rolls with individual butter portions
Beverage
Soft drinks free · alcohol pay-as-you-go.
- Unlimited soft drinks (Coca-Cola range, juices, water), INCLUDED in your ticket
- Beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, available to PURCHASE at the licensed bar
- Cash and card both accepted at the bar
- No BYO alcohol, fully licensed venue
How the day (and night) unfolds.
Day Session
- 10:45 AMBoarding · King St Wharf 3Welcome aboard Magic with cold drinks and harbour breeze.
- 11:30 AMSydney Harbour RegattaFront-row to the historic tall ships, ferries and yacht parade.
- 12:30 PMStanding canapés + mini buffetSpring rolls, party pies, smoked ham, fresh salads, artisan rolls.
- 1:30 PMFerrython raceWatch Sydney's iconic green and yellow ferries battle it out.
- 2:45 PMReturn to wharfDisembark King St Wharf 3 after 4 hours on the harbour.
Night Session
- 6:30 PMBoarding · King St Wharf 3Step aboard as the sun sets over Darling Harbour.
- 7:00 PMAussie musical legends · Opera House ForecourtCruise past the live stage on the harbour.
- 7:45 PMStanding canapés + mini buffetHot canapés, smoked ham, salads. Bar open all night.
- 8:45 PMJet skis · fly-boards · dancing yachtsSydney's maritime cavalcade on full display.
- 9:00 PMAUSTRALIA DAY FIREWORKSDazzling display lighting up the night sky. Best seat on the water.
- 10:30 PMReturn to wharfCruise winds down · disembark at King St Wharf 3.
Australia Day, done right.
"Best seats for the fireworks · we'll never watch from the shore again. Bar staff were sensational."
"Took the family. Kids loved the ferries, parents loved the harbour breeze and cold beers. Worth every cent."
"Booked for our anniversary. The fireworks from the water are unreal. Food was generous and the crew was so warm."
Questions, answered.
What time should I arrive?
Arrive 15 minutes before boarding. Day session boards at 10:30am for 10:45am departure; night session boards at 6:15pm for 6:30pm departure. King St Wharf 3, Darling Harbour.
Which session has the fireworks?
The night session (6:30pm, 10:30pm) includes the Australia Day fireworks at approximately 9pm. The day session covers the Regatta and Ferrython instead.
What's the dress code?
Smart-casual. Aussie themed if you like, most guests rock thongs and stubbies in the day, smart shirts and dresses for the night session.
What food and drinks are included?
Canapés on arrival (vegetarian spring rolls + gourmet party pies) and a standing mini buffet (gourmet smoked ham, classic potato salad, fresh garden salad, artisan bakery rolls), both INCLUDED. Unlimited soft drinks (Coca-Cola range, juices, water), INCLUDED. Beer, wine, spirits and cocktails are available to PURCHASE at the licensed bar (not included).
Are drinks at the bar free?
Only soft drinks are included (unlimited). All alcoholic drinks, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, are pay-as-you-go at the licensed bar. Cash and card both accepted. No BYO alcohol permitted.
What if it rains?
We cruise rain or shine, the Magic has a fully covered indoor area and the fireworks proceed in any conditions.
See you on the harbour.
Pick day or night. Tickets emailed instantly. Sells out every year.