per person
- 3-hour cruise Sydney Harbour
- Grazing buffet and hot finger food
- Fully licensed bar - bar packages available
- All night DJ & retro canby bar
- See Sydney Harbour transformed by Vivid
- Discounts for large group bookings
- Prizes, giveaways and more
Vivid Sydney Retro Boat Party
A throwback party on Sydney Harbour under the lights of Vivid Sydney
Step aboard for a retro party on Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney — think iconic hits, harbour views and a dancefloor that doesn’t quit.
Throw it back to the 80s and 90s with a night of feel-good music, colourful lighting and a fun, nostalgic vibe. Grab a drink from the bar, settle in with a selection of hot and cold bites, and take in the glowing Vivid Sydney lights from the water.
When the sun sets, the energy lifts. Head to the dancefloor as our DJ spins the best throwback anthems — from old-school classics to guilty pleasures you forgot you loved.
Step outside onto the viewing decks for fresh air and unbeatable harbour views, or stay inside and keep the party going all night.
Retro outfits aren’t required — but they’re definitely part of the fun.
Think scrunchies, denim, windbreakers and all things throwback. Prizes and giveaways for the best dressed on the night.
To experience Vivid Sydney, select a cruise date between Fri 22 May – Sat 13 June 2026.
Cruise inclusions
3-hour cruise on spectacular Sydney Harbour
Unreserved indoor seated dinning
Grazing buffet and hot finger food
Fully licensed bar - bar packages available
All-night retro DJ
Witness Sydney Harbour transformed by the lights of Vivid
80s & 90s retro theming & canby bar
Prizes and giveaways for best dressed
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Testimonials
Our family had terrific time aboard the retro dinner with Vagabond Cruises. Good food, very friendly staff and great atmosphere!
Staff were fantastic! Their enthusiasm and genuine enjoyment and interactions with their clientele are all what made our Retro Cruise so much fun!!
Superb host, great staff, delicious food and retro DJ was spot on! Thanks Vagabond for a great night all round.
Cruise Feature Details
RETRO BITES MENU
ON ARRIVAL
> Captain's Harvest Board | Served to your table with assorted crostini
- Tomato and basil bruschetta deconstructed (vg)
- Assorted cheeses (v) (gf)
- Fresh cut seasonal veggies (vg) (gf)
- Assorted dips
- Marinated olives (vg) (gf)
- Cold cut deli meats
- Fresh fruit (vg) (gf)
FOLLOWED BY
> Delicious shared bites | Served to your table
- Crispy vegetarian spring rolls (vg)
- Mediterranean chicken skewers with tzatziki and crusty bread slices (gf*)
- Garlic and coriander infused prawns hand rolled in golden crispy pastry served with sweet chilli lime sauce
- Chunky cut sweet potato fries and creamy aioli (v)
- Mini slow cooked rosemary lamb pies
DESSERT
- 90s nostalgia candy bar
- Complimentary coffee and a selection of herbal tea available
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*GF | Gluten-free without bread
GF |Gluten Free V | Vegetarian V | Vegan
Sample menu - individual items subject to change without notice
Please be aware that our kitchens process foods containing eggs, dairy, gluten, seafood, nuts, sesame seeds and capsicum. Whist measures are taken to avoid cross contamination, we cannot guarantee a total absence of these products from any of our dishes. Vagabond Cruises does not accept liability for any adverse reactions due to allergy or intolerance from food consumed on board.
ADDITIONAL UPGRADES
OPEN BAR PACKAGES & OTHER UPGRADES
Our bars accept both cash and card payments. Choose to pay as you go, run a tab or take advantage our bar packages below | PLEASE NOTE: All members of a group booking or groups travelling together must be on the same bar package.
Vagabond Package
HOUSE BEER, WINE, SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
$35
per person
Executive Package
EXTENDED BEER SELECTION, PREMIUM SPIRITS & LIQUORS, PRE-MIXES, PREMIUM WINE, SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
$45
per person
Cadet Package
A selection of soft drinks & juices
$14
per person
Seafood Platter for 2
FRESH COOKED PRAWNS AND SHUCKED SYDNEY ROCK OYSTERS, LEMON & SEAFOOD SAUCE
$65
per serve
RSA Notice: Vagabond Cruises operates under the laws and guidelines of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). In the interest of harm minimisation, our staff and management reserve the right to refuse entry onto a vessel or service of alcohol to any person who is under 18 years of age or not able to produce acceptable proof of age, who may appear to be intoxicated or deemed to be behaving in a disorderly or disruptive manner.
RSA practices and the right to refuse service also applies to pre-paid packages.
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DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Cruise date: Friday nights during Vivid
Departure location: King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour - Wharf number to be confirmed - Bookings essential
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7:30PM - 10:30PM Subject to availability |
The information provided here is a guide and is subject to change without notice. Please refer to your boarding pass for accurate departure information. Please arrive 15 mins prior to cruise time for boarding.
As part of our commitment to providing a timely service, we cannot wait for late arrivals. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for no-shows or late arrivals.