Sydney Christmas Guide › Sydney Christmas Activities 2026
When Dec 25, 2026
Where Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1, King St Wharf 1, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
The Sydney Christmas Day Lunch Cruise puts Christmas lunch on the water, with a three-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour aboard Captain Cook Cruises' flagship, Sydney 2000. Expect views of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, harbour beaches, and national parks.
Pick your deck and your menu: Sky Deck (the top level) serves a 6-course menu, Club Deck a 4-course menu, and Ocean Deck, at water level, a 3-course menu. Every table gets festive decorations and eco-friendly bon-bons, there's live entertainment onboard, and Santa visits. Step out onto the open decks for the scenery between courses. Bonus, somebody else does the washing up.
Adult retail prices are $349 for Sky Deck, $299 for Club Deck, and $249 for Ocean Deck, with online specials and child pricing for ages 4 to 15. Bookings need at least two people. The dress code is smart casual, and pre-booking with Wilson Parking gets you special rates at selected car parks.
Questions
What's the difference between the decks?
Sky Deck is the highest level, with a 6-course Christmas Spirit menu, premium beverages and house spirits. Club Deck has a 4-course Christmas Cracker menu with premium beverages. Ocean Deck sits at water level with a 3-course Christmas Summer Sensation menu.
Can kids come?
Yes. Guests under 18 must be with an adult, and there's child pricing for ages 4 to 15.
Can dietary requirements be catered for?
Most menus include vegetarian and gluten-free options, but requests for specialty diets, substitutions or menu changes are declined on public cruises.
Where can you park?
Pre-book online with Wilson Parking for special rates at selected parking stations, and check with local authorities for special event road closures.