Top 15 Sunset Dinner Cruises in Australia

1.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

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

Board Captain Cook Cruises at King Street Wharf for a 1-hour-45-minute dinner cruise past Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Choose three or four courses, and pay extra for a confirmed window seat. Expect smart-casual dining, live weekend music, and drinks available to buy onboard. Summer timing may finish before sunset.

“Wow! What an experience!! We were so looking forward to the sunset harbour cruise and we absolutely loved it. Warm welcome from the crew on arrival, they were so well organized & professional. The food was amazing, I mean really really good and the view of the harbour was just beautiful, some great photo opportunities. We did the premium package which was 4 courses & a great window seat up th front of the boat. I was tempted to ask if we could just stay on for the next tour 😆 this is a must do for Sydney- well priced, great meal and hospitality & so well run! Oh and…”

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2.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 5pm catamaran cruise with icy sparkling wine, continuous tapas-style food, soft drinks, water, and sunset views across Darwin Harbour. You can sit on deck beneath the sails or in the air-conditioned salon. Boarding begins at 4:45pm, and the boat returns to the wharf after three hours.

“Fantastic friendly efficient service, great food and drinks, amazing ocean views on calm waters. Good music too!”

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3.Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 750 reviews · from $121

Join Munro and Grace aboard Cape Adieu, a traditional two-masted fishing ketch, for a 2.5-hour Darwin Harbour dinner cruise. From Stokes Hill Wharf, you’ll follow the shoreline, watch the sunset, and enjoy a fresh four-course meal featuring Northern Territory ingredients. Drinks are available from the licensed bar.

“It was amazing , stunning, the staff were very friendly , and the food was out of this world , we are travelling from Adelaide , so was on our bucket list , met the captain , just amazing”

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4.Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

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

Board a restored tall ship at Campbells Cove in The Rocks for a twilight sail past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, and more. Enjoy dinner onboard, live stories about Sydney and the ship, and a chance to help with the sails. Some departures run 1.5 hours in the cooler months.

“If going on evening ride especially Be Prepare for a chilly ride if daily temperature is below 25 Celsius. Food was great! Very casual atmosphere.”

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5.Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise

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

Set out from Campbell’s Cove on the Southern Swan or Soren Larsen for a two-hour twilight sail. You’ll pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, and Luna Park while the crew serves dinner. Help raise the sails or try the wheel, or sit back with a drink. Captain Marty and guides such as Jim-lad may add local stories along the way.

“Sydney harbor is a sight that’s not to be missed. The guides and crew were super friendly”

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6.Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Board the Charles Darwin at Stokes Hill Wharf for a two-hour Darwin Harbor sunset cruise. You’ll have a reserved table, a Territory-style buffet with seafood and local produce, access to the top deck, background music, and a licensed bar. Drinks cost extra, and the cruise includes little formal commentary.

“the food was delicious and a great variety. the sunset was awesome. Would highly recommend to do this when visiting Darwin.”

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7.Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $192

Start at 4:30 pm in Nitmiluk National Park for a small-group cruise through two gorge sections, with short walks and boat changes along the way. Hear Jawoyn cultural stories, watch the sandstone cliffs change color at sunset, then enjoy a three-course dinner cooked onboard, plus sparkling wine and a cash bar.

“Great boat trip through two of the gorges in the Nitmiluk National Park. The descriptions by the driver of the boat were very informative and the food served for the subset meal was excellent.”

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8.Longreach: Drover’s Sunset Cruise & Outback Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 4h 30m · from $119

Spend 4.5 hours on the Thomson River and under the stars with Outback Aussie Tours. Cruise the Collabah-lined river aboard the Longreach Explorer, hear Captain’s commentary on wildlife and Indigenous heritage, then enjoy a two-course camp oven-inspired dinner and live music at Smithy’s. Return coach transfers from 13 Longreach pickup points are included.

“The ease of booking, quality of boat cruise and friendliness of the captain and hostess were just as great as the end of the cruise with the food fun and entertainment at Smithy’s. we were so happy we chose this tour. Great value for money !!!”

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9.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $89

Board Captain Cook Cruises at Circular Quay for a roughly two-hour dinner cruise past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Choose a three-course dinner or upgrade to four courses with premium beef. Window seating is especially useful for photos, while weekend sailings may include live music. Drinks cost extra, and upper-deck seating requires stairs.

“The sights while on the cruise are lovely which would have been the case on any other cruise. I only wish customer service was better Two of the cocktails I asked for from their very limited cocktail menu were out, the one that I was able to get was awful with little to no alcohol. The bottom level had a bar that was serving the cocktails I’d have liked to have Rather than tell me that it was over, if they cared about customer service, they could have made it available from this lower level The dinner service seemed very mechanical”

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10.Cape Adieu Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 2h 30m · from $126

Board Cape Adieu at Dock 3, Stokes Hill Wharf, for a 150-minute sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour. Enjoy four courses featuring Top End ingredients, including seafood, bush spices, tropical fruit, and a choice of catch of the day or beef scotch fillet. Drinks are available from the licensed bar.

“Es gab keinen Guide und keine Infos. Essen gut, Auswahl Getränke gut”

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11.Longreach: Sunset Paddlewheeler Cruise, Show and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $118

Spend four hours with Outback Pioneers aboard the historic Thomson Belle, then head ashore for a two-course stockman’s dinner, bush poetry, billy tea, damper, and Starlight’s Sound & Light Show. Guides such as Ange, Lane, Will, and Shelley help bring the evening to life. Pickup and return are included from selected Longreach hotels and parks.

“Had a wonderful time. Even with a couple of hiccups we thought it was great. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, it really makes the difference. Well done to all the staff.”

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12.Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

You’ll spend 90 minutes aboard the Southern Swan or Soren Larsen, Sydney’s authentic timber tall ships, with dinner served on board. The route gives you evening views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and shoreline from the deck. Drinks cost extra, and an optional Mast Climb adds a more adventurous touch.

“Belle croisière Dîner sur le pont et sans table”

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13.Signature four course Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 2h 30m · from $126

Board Cape Adieu at Dock 3, Stokes Hill Wharf for a 150-minute dinner cruise across Darwin Harbour. You’ll watch the sunset, enjoy a four-course meal with local seafood, and hear commentary from the captain and crew. Drinks cost extra, and seating can matter, so arrive ready to board by 5:00 PM.

“The cruise was quite nice but the commentary was barely audible and could be improved. The food reasonable but not quite as I expected. For those who pay the full amount seating should be taken into account. I had no complaints on that score but others did.”

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14.Sydney Harbour Side Restaurant Dinner and Twilight Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $465

You’ll spend about 4.5 hours on Sydney Harbour, beginning with sparkling wine, open-bar drinks, and harbour views before dining at Public Dining Room on Balmoral Beach. The small group is limited to 12 people. Guide Ron is praised for lively commentary, though the dinner sailing’s exact guide may vary.

“Fantastic cruise. Great day, delicious food and tour commentary. Just an all round great day on the harbour. Thankyou.”

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15.Lake Macquarie: Sunset Dinner Cruise with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $56Best value

Spend three hours aboard the Lady Mac on Lake Macquarie, with an onboard BBQ of local prawns, steak, sausages, salads, dessert, and complimentary tea and coffee. A licensed bar sells beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks. Depart from Booragul Public Wharf between October and March, with sunset views toward the Watagan mountains.

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