Thought a cruise would be great but totally wrong. Much better to walk Vivid as you see alot more (don't miss Customs House!). The cruise left nearly an hour late, and Didn't go into the Quay area at all. We spent a long time idle near Commissioners Steps (on the Farm Cove side of the Opera House) and there are no lights on this side! The meal was meagre and very average. The seating to see was similar! Don't cruise it; walk it! Had a much nicer night the following weekend when we walked the bridge into the Rocks, and around to the Opera House!
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