As Sydney Harbour’s premier cruise operator the health and safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority. As such we have implemented rigorous infection control procedures to ensure the safety, health and hygiene of everyone onboard.
- All team members will undertake infection control training on commencement of employment.
- Staff will be required to undertake mandatory temperature checks at the start of each shift.
- Upon arrival for your cruise proceed directly to your designated wharf and boarding point.
- Gangways and pontoons will be marked to indicate 1.5m distancing between groups.
- Crew will conduct temperature checks for all guests at the boarding gangway.
- Before being seated the digital boarding pass will need to be presented to the Cruise Director.
- We encourage patrons to download the COVIDSAFE app.
- We will comply with NSW regulations for safe distancing of patrons with reduced vessel capacities.
- Menus are included on your digital boarding pass to assist with contactless ordering.
- All table settings will be polished and handled by staff wearing disposable gloves.
- Hand sanitiser will be available at boarding points as well as multiple locations onboard the vessel.
- Sanitising wipes will be available on request.
- Enhanced cleaning of the vessels will be carried out at regular intervals with a focus on high contact areas including bathrooms, bar tops and handrails etc.
- All patrons are encouraged to use contactless payment for all onboard payments.
Australian Cruise Group
25 March - 23 September 2020 (whilst NSW or Federal restrictions apply)
Applies to all new bookings made between 25 March – 23 September 2020 with cruise dates in the future commencing 1 October 2020
RISK FREE BOOKING | ZERO CANCELLATION FEE
If you make a booking with us and we are unable to perform the cruise due to either a federal or NSW Government restriction related to COVID-19, we will offer you a 100% refund.
Any new reservation made directly with Australian Cruise Group during COVID-19 period between 25 March – 23 September for cruise dates from 1 October onwards can be changed or cancelled at no charge, up to 72hrs prior to departure time (excludes New Year’s Eve cruises).
ZERO DEPOSIT bookings are available for all group bookings and Charter cruises during the COVID-19 period.
The World’s Top 3 New Year’s Firework Displays
No matter where in the world you are to ring in the New Year, the midnight fireworks display seems to transcend borders- it’s universal and has become the ultimate end-of-the-year party norm. It’s a global phenomenon and every year the stakes get higher! The three cities listed below have consistently exceeded expectations to create a New Year’s fireworks show to remember.
Let’s see the three most iconic cities offering a vibrant and colourful start to 2020!
1. Sydney
One word sums up the Sydney NYE Fireworks: Spectacular!
While the rest of the world is still figuring out their party outfits or napping before their 24-hour long New Year party debauchery that commences a little before the clocks chime midnight in their city, Sydney gets a headstart on the celebrations with their incredible New Year fireworks display!
The multi-tiered Sydney New Year Fireworks event is centred on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and needless to say, people are packed along the harbour foreshores since noon in anticipation of the show!
A word to the wise, plan ahead and book a New Year's Eve cruise , avoid the crowds and enjoy all-inclusive NYE cruise packages. One of the other things you must keep in mind though is to book with a reputed cruise operator that runs regular dinner cruises along the Sydney Harbour. A very popular must-do Sydney Harbour dinner cruise that runs regularly which has special NYE cruises too is Sydney Showboats. On their special New Year’s Eve cruise, you get front-row access to the firework displays- both at 9 pm for the family fireworks and at 12 am to ring in 2020 in style! The authentic paddlewheeler setting along with the delicious seated-and-served dinner and drinks make this a memorable way to spend New Years! To top it all off, you’re entertained throughout with the 1-hour scintillating cabaret show and DJ and dancing!
Celebrate your New Year’s Eve in Sydney with some old-world charm!
2. Dubai
One word sums up the Dubai New Year’s Eve celebrations:Legendary!
Heading west of Sydney, we move on to a city with a stellar reputation to match; with the high-rise record breaking buildings and the spectacular pyrotechnic display along with the glitz and glamour of the ‘City of Gold’ all come together to make this a happening year-end destination popular among tourists worldwide. Downtown Dubai is the most popular spot for crowds to gather and watch the futuristic fireworks that encompass the Burj Khalifa!
But that’s not the only display that happens- there are separate displays at Burj Dubai, Festival City, Global Village and Atlantis too.
3. New York
One word sums up the New York fireworks on New Year’s Eve: Iconic!
With not just one but TWO supreme highlights that have people glued to their television screens worldwide, New York is a class apart. Times Square on New Year’s is all the more crowded than it usually is on a regular day (which is already pretty packed). Watch the fireworks display and the iconic ball drop for an unforgettable start to the year!
Come December, these cities welcome hordes of tourists hoping to feel part of a celebration of a lifetime and crossing one more thing off their bucket list! Get planning early on for an eventful New Year’s!
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