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Vivid Sydney Best Couple Experiences

By Amelia · Apr 2025 · 6 min read
Vivid Sydney Dates: 23 May – 14 June 2025

There's something romantic about the city being lit up in a mesmerising display of colours. Not just for families, Vivid Sydney is also a great excuse for a date night. Filled with plenty of things to do as a couple, here are a list of experiences that will guarantee a romantic night out during the festival.

Vivid Sydney Penfolds 6 Course Degustation Dinner Cruise

For the perfect balance of date night and sightseeing, treat your other half to this six-course degustation dinner cruise. The ultimate dinner with a view, savour a delectable degustation menu as you drift around watching the array of lights transform the city.

Each course has been expertly matched with Penfolds wine, enhancing the dining experience tenfold. Heads up: if you fancy some live music, make sure you book it for a Saturday or Sunday.

Vivid Sydney Intimate Catamaran Cruise on Heaven

Want an intimate viewing of Vivid Sydney? Board ‘Heaven’, a luxury multi-story vessel and get ready to travel in both comfort and style on this catamaran cruise.

Kicking the date night off with a welcome drink, treat yourself to the included canapes before settling in and enjoying a front row seat to the show. With a limit of 40 passengers, there’s plenty of space to find a private moment as you admire the lights.

Vivid Sydney Sailing Cruise and Romantic Overnight Yacht Stay

This overnight yacht stay takes the cake for the most romantic Vivid Sydney staycation. Packed with plenty of alone time, you and your partner will start your night off revelling in the stunning projections of Vivid Sydney for a couple hours.

After seeing the highlights, you’ll make your way over to your home for the night – a secluded bay. Throw in the gourmet dinner, some stargazing, a speccy sunrise over Sydney and a delicious breakfast for two, and you’ve got a whole lot of romance.

Sydney Secret Bar Tour

Searching for a fun date night among the lights of Vivid Sydney? This secret bar tour is a must for any couple that loves to explore and enjoy a cheeky bevvy.

Covering a decent distance, you’ll get to check out different aspects of the festival as you jump between a mix of top-rated bars and hidden gems. Each night has a different route, so make sure you go Thursday or Friday night to cover a good chunk of the light show.

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