Sydney Harbour Australia Day Lunch and Ferrython Cruise
Overview
Experience the Ferrython and Australia Day parades on Sydney Harbour aboard the MV Vagabond Spirit!
Hop aboard our flagship, the MV Vagabond Spirit and join us as we celebrate our wonderful nation! Enjoy 3.5 hours of cruising on Sydney Harbour, accompanied by delicious food, fantastic service and all the excitement of the day's harbour events.
Get up close to all the action whilst you dig into a delicious seated three course lunch and enjoy live harbour commentary from your captain. Enjoy a refreshment from the bar and find a place on one of our outdoor decks as the annual Ferrython kicks off in sensational colour, competing for first place under Sydney Harbour Bridge. Cover your ears as the sound of the 21-gun 'Salute to Australia' fires away, experience the awe-inspiring Tug and Yacht Ballet surounded by boats of all shapes and sizes dressed in flags, banners, inflatable kangaroos and every colour under the sun making up what is the famous Australia Day Harbour Parade.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Seafood and carvery buffet lunch
- 3.5-hour lunch cruise
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
13A Hickson Road
Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 129 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Sydney Harbour Australia Day Lunch and Ferrython Cruise?
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Activity code: C-9057P8
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Average 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 13 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Tea and coffee.
- Seafood and carvery buffet lunch.
- 3.5-hour lunch cruise.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sydney Harbour Australia Day Lunch and Ferrython Cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sydney Harbour Australia Day Lunch and Ferrython Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Seafood and carvery buffet lunch
- 3.5-hour lunch cruise
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 129 travelers
