Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour

If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Sydney, there’s only one place to be: on the water. Skip the crowds and chaos on land and experience the midnight magic from your own private vantage point on Sydney Harbour.

Majestic Water Taxis offers private New Year’s Eve cruises on Sydney Harbour. It’s an unforgettable way to ring in the New Year with spectacular views of the fireworks from the best seat in the city.

We also provide transfers to and from private vessels and superyachts, allowing you to meet up with family or friends onboard before the show begins.

Sydney Harbour transforms on NYE. It's vibrant, electric and tightly regulated. Water taxis are one of the few vessels permitted to operate inside the exclusion zone between the 9pm and midnight fireworks.

What does this mean?

• We can travel when others can’t: From 3pm to 2am, restrictions apply to most boats, but water taxis (and ferries) are exempt before 9pm and after midnight.
• We can help after the 9pm fireworks: Need to head home with the kids? We can take you out of the exclusion zone between 9:45pm–11:00pm (at 6 knots).
• We operate across the harbour: We’ll pick you up from any wharf that is open during the New Year’s Eve celebration and drop you near your party, boat or vantage point, working around the safety restrictions listed below.
• We run past midnight: Our services run well past midnight, helping you get home from your celebration safely.

If you want a unique and memorable New Year’s Eve, seeing the fireworks from a boat on Sydney Harbour is the place to be. Fireworks aren't just launched from the Harbour Bridge. There are 7 floating barges located from Goat Island (west of the Bridge) to Clark Island (east), meaning spectacular views from almost any point on the harbour.

The benefit of being on a Majestic Water Taxi is that you can choose your favourite spot. As we’re one of the few vessels that can operate inside the exclusion zone between 9:45pm and 11pm, we can find the perfect vantage point to view the midnight fireworks without spending all day waiting.

We simply cruise up, pop the bubbles and watch the show unfold.

If you have younger guests, this is an ideal option. Private group bookings are 1.5-hour charters. Approximate pick-up is 8:00pm with a 9:30pm return.* Pick-up is available from an open wharf within about 30 minutes of the Harbour Bridge, subject to exclusion-zone restrictions and wharf closure times.

Watch the full NYE spectacle from the harbour with a private water taxi for your group. A once-in-a-lifetime way to welcome the New Year. Private group bookings are 1.5-hour charters. Approximate pick-up is 11:00pm with a 12:30am return.* Pick-up is available from an open wharf within about 30 minutes of the Harbour Bridge, subject to exclusion-zone restrictions and wharf closure times.

*Times are approximate and subject to wharf location, operating conditions and authority restrictions.

Need to join a party on a private vessel? We’ll get you there in style while avoiding traffic, road closures and land-side chaos.

Heading to a harbourside venue? We offer late-night transfers before and after the fireworks to restaurants, parties and bars along the waterfront.

NYE is our busiest night of the year. If you’re looking for boat hire on Sydney Harbour this New Year’s Eve, contact us as soon as you can so we can check our availability. Email [email protected] or call 0439 625 377 to find out.

Access is restricted from 4:00pm to 12:45am, subject to change by authorities. We'll advise you about alternative nearby wharves.

We’re allowed to travel in the exclusion zone between 9:45pm–11:00pm (at reduced speed) and again after 12:45am. We must follow all directions from NSW Maritime, Harbour Control and Water Police.

Absolutely! All our New Year’s Eve Sydney Harbour cruises allow you to bring your own alcohol and food. Most vessels provide ice but check this in advance.

You certainly can. Our boats come with a Bluetooth sound system so you can sync your phone and listen to the synchronised fireworks soundtrack.

No, there are no onboard toilets. Please use the facilities at your pickup location before we leave.

Cancellations after 30th November will be charged in full. Special event terms apply. Fares are based on the booked number of passengers or those who travel, whichever is greater.