Dinner Cruises in Australia: Our 9 Best

1.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139Our pick

Spend about three hours aboard a fully enclosed Spirit of Melbourne boat, cruising from Southbank with a four-course dinner and included beer, wine, bubbly, spirits, soft drinks, coffee, tea, port, and liqueur. You will pass Federation Square, Flinders Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Boats may be the Yarra Countess or Yarra Empress.

“Menu was good and courses were spread out during the cruise.. Good ambiance on the boat. Yarra River near Melbourne at night was good to see.”

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2.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,122 reviews · from $89

Board Captain Cook Cruises at King Street Wharf for an early-evening meal on Sydney Harbour. You’ll pass the Harbour Bridge and Opera House while enjoying a three-course à la carte dinner, with a four-course premium upgrade available. Choose the confirmed window option if the view matters most, and remember that drinks cost extra.

“The food and view were incredible! A very nice smooth ride! The staff were incredible! The entertainment was just okay”

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3.Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · from $132Top rated

Meet Sail Darwin at Stokes Hill Wharf for a prompt 5pm departure aboard a spacious catamaran. Settle on deck or in the air-conditioned salon, enjoy continuously served tapas, and sip unlimited sparkling wine as Darwin Harbour turns gold. BYO drinks are welcome in the onboard coolers. The cruise returns to the wharf after three hours.

“Absolutely wonderful way to experience Darwin. Service & food outstanding. The amazing sunset certainly added to it all.”

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4.Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 925 reviews · 105 minutes - 3 hours · from $88

Board Captain Cook Cruises’ MV Sydney 2000 for a 105-minute to 3-hour dinner on Sydney Harbour. Choose three, four, or six courses, with optional Penfolds wine pairings on the Gold menu. You’ll pass the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with live music on Saturday and Sunday nights. Smart casual dress is expected.

“It was wonderful, the staff was very friendly. The food was delicious & entertainment was was nice.”

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5.Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 820 reviews · from $111

Spend about two hours aboard the three-level Charles Darwin catamaran, sailing from Stokes Hill Wharf past Cullen Bay and Fannie Bay. You’ll enjoy a Territory-style buffet, sunset views, air-conditioned seating, and an outdoor sundeck. Drinks cost extra, and seating is allocated onboard.

“A very worthwhile activity. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, met very friendly people onboard. It was smooth sailing, great sunset and delicious food.”

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6.Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 774 reviews · from $111

Sail Sydney Harbour at night aboard a Captain Cook Cruises vessel, departing around 7 pm from King Street Wharf or Circular Quay. You’ll enjoy a four-course dinner with seafood, meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, then head upstairs for views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and city lights. Window seats are available as an upgrade.

“I did inform that it was our 39th wedding aniversarey but there was no celebration from the host disapointing”

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7.Melbourne: 4-Course Dinner Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 511 reviews · 3 hours · from $138

Board at Southbank Promenade for a three-hour evening cruise through central Melbourne. You’ll enjoy tasting platters, a choice of chicken, beef, barramundi, lamb, or vegetarian main, dessert, cheese, and drinks. The enclosed boat passes Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

“We had an early evening cruise which was absolutely superb. The food was amazing and amongst the best we have ever had. Will looked after us and provided a very high level of service and kept the drinks and food topped up and answered any questions we had as we cruised up the river. We would 100% recommend.”

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8.Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 451 reviews · from $63Best value

Meet at Campbells Cove in The Rocks for a twilight dinner cruise aboard a restored historic tall ship. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, and more while enjoying dinner and live commentary. Hosts such as Howard and Ruth add local stories, and adventurous passengers can pay extra to climb the mast.

“It was a lovely and calm experience. We felt safe and taken care of throughout the 2 hours. The guide and crew both were friendly, knowledgeable, and assuring. Food was also plenty and fresh. Would recommend it.”

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9.Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 342 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Spend two hours on Sydney Harbour aboard the Southern Swan or Soren Larsen. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, and Luna Park while a friendly English-speaking crew serves dinner. You can help raise the sails, steer the ship, or pay extra to climb the mast.

“Good trip. Nice food presented in a buffet style. Good team onboard the ship.”

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