Experience Vivid Sydney 2026
Sydney's most vibrant festival is back, and there's no better way to experience it than from the sparkling waters of the iconic Harbour.
Vivid Sydney will once again transform the city into a glowing spectacle of light, art, and creativity. Wanderlust Travel Experts invites you to be part of this unmissable event with our 3-night packages including accommodation & Starlight Cruise.
Your Packages Includes
3 nights’ accommodation
Captain Cook Starlight Dinner Cruise with Premium upper deck window seating, 4-course ala carte dining and up to 3 hours of relaxed cruising onboard Sydney 2000 super-cruiser with spacious outdoor open leisure decks to capture Sydney's iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Upgrade your cruise to include a Gold Penfolds Dinner including 6 course degustation menu, Penfolds gold selection of private bin and vintage wines to complement each course and house spirits, beer and soft drinks from $135 per person or with a window seat from $155 per person additional
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: International flights are not included. Captain Cook Cruises operating days: Wed-Sun for the duration of Vivid plus Mon 08 Jun (select cruises only). Departure Wharves: all dinner cruises depart from Darling Harbour King St Wharf only.All pricing is per person share twin
Rydges Sydney Central
Make the most of Vivid Sydney with a stay at Rydges Sydney Central, perfectly positioned in the heart of vibrant Surry Hills. Just moments from Central Station, it’s easy to explore the city’s spectacular light installations, Darling Harbour’s waterfront displays and the buzzing nightlife of Oxford and Crown Streets. After an evening immersed in colour and creativity, return to your spacious room or enjoy a nightcap at the hotel bar. With its relaxed comfort, stylish surroundings and unbeatable convenience, Rydges Sydney Central is the ideal base for your Vivid Sydney adventure.
Superior Room
22 May - 05 Jun & 08- 13 Jun 26 from $759 | Extra Nights $180
Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour
Experience the magic of Vivid Sydney from the comfort of Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour. Perfectly positioned on the corner of Sussex and Bathurst Streets, this contemporary hotel places you just moments from the dazzling light installations, waterfront dining and entertainment of Darling Harbour and Barangaroo. After an evening exploring the city’s illuminated laneways, return to your stylish room and unwind in modern comfort or take in the city views from the rooftop pool. With its unbeatable location and relaxed sophistication, Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour is the ideal base for your Vivid Sydney getaway.
Standard King Room
22 May - 13 Jun 26 from $879 | Extra Nights $221
InterContinental Sydney
Embrace the brilliance of Vivid Sydney from one of the city’s most iconic addresses. Nestled between Circular Quay and the Royal Botanic Gardens, InterContinental Sydney offers front-row access to the festival’s dazzling harbourfront displays and the illuminated sails of the Sydney Opera House. After an evening soaking up the lights, return to timeless luxury and impeccable service, or savour a cocktail at Aster Bar with sweeping views of Sydney’s sparkling skyline. InterContinental Sydney is the ultimate choice for a truly unforgettable Vivid Sydney experience.
King Opera House View Room
22 May - 04 Jun & 09 - 13 Jun 26 from $1,399 | Extra Nights $393
terms & conditions: all pricing is per person share twin/doub le. TRAVEL AGENT & CREDIT CARD SERVICE FEES WILL APPLY. international airfares are additional. for more details contact your travel expert.
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