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Midnight on the Harbour: New Year’s Eve aboard MV Jerry Bailey
A 5.5–6 hour New Year’s Eve cruise on Sydney Harbour with prime outdoor viewing for the 12AM fireworks.
Midnight on the Harbour: New Year’s Eve aboard MV Jerry Bailey.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour aboard MV Jerry Bailey, a vessel laid out for uninterrupted views of the world-famous midnight fireworks and an onboard evening of buffet dining, open bar service and DJ music.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Uncrowded outdoor viewing for the fireworks
The MV Jerry Bailey offers a large outdoor viewing deck plus side and forward decks so guests can spread out and watch the harbour’s midnight fireworks from multiple vantage points.
Buffet of fresh Australian seafood and desserts
An executive-chef–prepared buffet featuring fresh Australian seafood is served during the evening, followed by a dessert service later in the cruise; food is included in the package.
Open bar and DJ to carry you into the new year
A live DJ and an open bar are included, creating a lively onboard atmosphere that takes the celebration from boarding through the midnight fireworks and into the early hours.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
Boarding in the evening, you’ll move among spacious outdoor decks and interior areas while a buffet and open bar keep the energy up; the DJ soundtrack builds towards the harbour’s 12AM fireworks and the vessel returns to Pyrmont after a roughly 5.5–6 hour outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and one key price note for families.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The evening package includes a chef-prepared buffet (including fresh Australian seafood), dessert service later in the night, an open bar and DJ music — all provided onboard.
Boarding is scheduled for 7:30pm at 37 Bank St, Pyrmont; the cruise runs about 5.5–6 hours with a return to Pyrmont around 1:00–1:30am depending on water traffic.
The vessel has a large outdoor viewing deck and side and forward decks on the upper and lower levels, providing plenty of outdoor viewing space for the fireworks.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The cruise lasts approximately 5.5–6 hours.
What time do we board and where?
Boarding is at 7:30pm at 37 Bank St, Pyrmont, NSW 2009.
When are the fireworks?
The harbour fireworks display occurs at midnight (12AM).
When does the cruise return?
The vessel returns to 37 Bank St, Pyrmont between about 1:00 and 1:30am, depending on water traffic.
Are children allowed and are there child discounts?
Children are welcome but are charged at adult prices — no child discount is specified.
What food and drink are provided?
A buffet prepared by the executive chef (including fresh Australian seafood), dessert later in the night, and an open bar are included in the package.