ニューイヤーズイブシドニーハーバークルーズ2026～2027

Thank you for your review. I hope you have now received our email containing more than 100 photographs that Lynne took during the evening ?

Thank you Nancy & Michael, it was a pleasure having you both aboard. By limiting our guest numbers to 50 (even though our charter yacht "Sydney Sundancer" is licenced to carry more than 70 passengers + crew), we take pleasure in creating the ambiance of a private party aboard our floating home. I recollect that soon after anchoring, I identified the location as the only "spot" on the whole Harbour where your photographs can feature all 4 simultaneously launched firework displays as well as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, AT ONCE! We were right on the perimeter of the exclusion where no boats are permitted & the closest firework launching barge was only about 100 metres away so the sound of exploding fireworks was so loud that it felt like we were in a was zone! Later today, Lynne will be emailing all guests more than 70 photographs she took throughout the evenings activities as a memento of the occasion. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again

Hi Roger & Kathy, Thank you for your review, even though Sydney Sundancer is licensed to carry more than 70 guests, we limit the number of guests to 50 to ensure everyone's personal comfort through adequate space. With the whole Harbour "packed" with boats, it is difficult to anchor in a location where other boats are not spoiling our view of the worlds best firework display. Fortunately from the location where I chose to anchor we had uninterrupted views of the Opera House, city skyline & Harbour Bridge. The ambiance was enhanced by the close proximity to the nearest fireworks barge. The sound of explosions sending the fireworks into the sky was like being in a war zone. AND the fireworks were electronically set off at exactly the same time so from our location we could see all 4 firework displays in the air together. Lynne and I are really glad you enjoyed the night so much !

Sorry you had such a bad time BUT YOU WERE NOT ON OUR BOAT. Have a look at the reviews posted by other people who were aboard our yacht named Sydney Sundancer, do you remember the name of the boat you were on? With regard to position on the Harbour New Year’s Eve is not just about fireworks, there is a whole evening of entertainment including the Harbour of Light Parade. The first year (1998 – 1999) Sydney City Council conceived of this event, we won the prize for the Best Illuminated Vessel and every year since then, although we are invited to join the parade, we have declined. There are several reasons why: 1. On New Years’ Eve, there is an exclusion zone in the centre of the harbour, marked by floating flashing lights to keep vessels at a safe distance from the various firework barges from which the display is launched. As a charter vessel, we have a “reserved area” just east of this exclusion zone in the middle of the Harbour which is a perfect position to view the fireworks. We anchor Sydney Sundancer right on the perimeter of this exclusion zone so that our guests experience the full panorama of the whole display. There is a barge nearby which releases the fireworks in unison with all the other firework barges, so our guests appreciate the full experience of being close to the fireworks (the impact of exploding fireworks is like being in a “war zone” !) AND the depth of the display as each explosion of light and colour mirrors the other into the distance (there is no other location on the harbour where this effect can be seen !). If you wish to visit our web site (Viator will not permit me tell you the address) so all you have to do is search for Sydney Sundancer (which is Australia's most awarded charter boat) to see how wrong you are. In all the New Years Eve photographs you will see the expanse of Sydney Harbour with no boats obstructing our view, our position on the harbour is second to none ! 2. Between the two firework displays, (9pm & midnight), there is a parade of Illuminated vessel in “single file” around the inside edge of the exclusion zone. As the edge of the exclusion zone is not straight or perfectly curved, the parade of illuminated vessels winds its’ way along the inside of the perimeter like a giant illuminated “sea serpent”, right past our location. Our guests have ring side seats for this display, whereas those participating in the parade are only able to see the vessel immediately in front and immediately behind their own vessel in the parade (because the parade is in single file). During this time, we serve the main course, dessert and cheese platter etc. so the illuminated vessels are constantly on the move, providing entertainment for our guests. 3. After the parade, the illuminated vessels are located just east of the Harbour Bridge and in the vicinity of the Opera House. This position is, in our opinion, too close to the firework display for their passengers to appreciate the full panoramic effect of the fireworks. Because they have such visual impact, they need to be viewed from a reasonable distance away to see the fireworks at their best. It’s a bit like buying the cheaper “front row stalls” tickets at the movies rather than the more expensive “dress circle” seats at the rear of the cinema! 4 If you are aboard a boat that is in the vicinity of the Opera House, you will be too close the fireworks where the smoke is so thick that you cannot see anything. I can send you photographs where the whole Opera House and everywhere nearby could not see anything at all because the left side of the Harbour Bridge is engulfed with smoke from the fireworks. All the vessels in the Harbour of Light Parade and anyone in the vicinity of the Opera House would have their view of the proceedings would be totally obliterated by smoke, I understand the charter boat skippers engulfed by smoke wished they had gas masks to issue to their patrons.

Hi Paul & Manuella, Thanks for recognising the difficulty I had maintaining our position in the location where our guests would experience the BEST VIEW of the fireworks possible! The hull of Sydney Sundancer was about 2 metres from the edge of the exclusion zone. If I had crossed into the exclusion zone, a Maritime Official would have instructed me to move to a location with very much inferior views, so I had to manoeuvre all night ! On New Years Eve most charter boats selling tickets accept the maximum number of guests they are permitted to carry. Sydney Sundancer is licensed to carry in excess of 70 passengers + crew on Sydney Harbour but Lynne and I only sell 50 tickets so we can guarantee everyone’s personal comfort through adequate space. We had armchairs and seats for all guests and there was always empty chairs and adequate space for people to walk around the deck with ease.

Hi Judith, I am glad you and your family had a great New Years' Eve however, you did not spend the evening aboard our yacht Sydney Sundancer !

Hi Mary, It was a pleasure to have you aboard on such a special occasion. I hope you like the photos we have sent, they will help you show your friends & family what a spectacular event NYE is on Sydney Harbour