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Spar varnish can be used in this scenario, and would give a great shine to the deck. However, depending on the thickness of the layer of varnish applied, it could rapidly turn cloudy and destroy the look of the cedar. Consider a sealant instead.

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Q: Can you or should you put spar varnish on top of a cedar deck that has recently been stained and gets a lot of sun?
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