Cruising Through ‘Humanity’ With Showboat: Vivid Sydney 2024

Vivid Sydney 2024 is here! From 24 May to 15 June, Vivid Sydney, Australia's largest festival of Lights, Music, Ideas and Food, invites you to step into 23 nights of unforgettable experiences. This year, the theme 'Humanity' will be highlighted across light installations, concerts, workshops, pop-ups, food markets and more!

To truly grasp the essence of 'Humanity' at Vivid Sydney, there's no better vantage point than Sydney Showboat. Cruising through the pulsating heart of the festival on the shimmering waters of Sydney Harbour, you are treated to a unique perspective of the fusion of art, technology and creativity.

Join Sydney Showboat this year as we navigate through the kaleidoscopic harbour precincts, discovering the very fabric of what makes us human.

Sydney Showboat: A Beacon Of Connection

The most powerful aspect of Vivid Sydney is its ability to bring people from all walks of life, fostering connections and dialogue through shared experiences. On Sydney Showboat, we host guests from all parts of the world who come together to enjoy the festival lights and projections. Bound by a shared sense of amazement – every moment on board is an opportunity for discovery and connection amidst the wonders of Vivid Sydney.

Be Part of  ‘Vivid Light on Sydney Harbour’

As a proud participant in the Vivid Sydney Local Business Program for the second consecutive year, Sydney Showboat will once again light up alongside the city's iconic skyscrapers and the legendary Harbour Bridge. This synchrony of lights is part of a vibrant choreography that spans the sea, land and sky – reminding us of our connection with the world around us.

So, when you're cruising on the Showboat Vivid Lights cruise, you'll not only have the best views of the lights, but also become an integral part of a larger celebration.

Showboat's POV Of The Drone Show

The drones are back to paint Sydney's night skies for three exclusive nights! Titled Love is in The Air, more than 700 drones come alive to form universal 'symbols of love' in sensational technicolour formations on the 8th, 9th and 15th of June.

The drone show is a celebration of romance, displaying the secrets of universal love symbols that are innate to humanity. This visual marvel is free to watch, but we suggest that you round up your group and join our Vivid Sydney harbour cruise for a different perspective – from the water.

A Show That Resonates With The Festival

The Showboat Vivid Sydney cruise is a multi-faceted experience combining the full canvas of the harbour lights, a wholesome 3-course dinner and the iconic Voyage of Love cabaret show. Once you've enjoyed the harbourside light installations, head back inside for an hour-long cabaret that will take you along a 'voyage' around the world!

Featuring dance routines from different cultures worldwide woven into one spectacular cabaret performance, the show perfectly synchronises with the essence of Vivid Sydney – celebration of cultural diversity. Another great reason to cruise with us!

Other Unmissable Festival Highlights To Spot

Prepare to have your senses reawakened as you step on board the Sydney Showboat. As we navigate the harbour waterways, you'll enjoy on-water perspectives of some of the festival highlights, including the Lighting of the Sails: Echo on the Opera House, the dramatic faces of Torres Strait 8 climate warriors on the Harbour Bridge, among others! The latest addition is the Global Rainbow, a 40km spectrum of rainbow laser beams emanating from the Sydney Tower Eye, the tallest building in the city!

As the journey through 'Humanity' comes to an end, you'll disembark from the Showboat with a profound sense of appreciation for the diversity and creativity of the human spirit. Against the backdrop of the technicolour city lights, you'll carry with you the memories of a transformative experience that will linger long after the festival has ended.