Top Sydney Dinner Cruises

Enjoy a phenomenal experience with one of these Sydney dinner cruises that recent travelers have enjoyed to the fullest:

• Cruise Sydney Harbour in Style Including All-Inclusive Dinner
• Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
• Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
• Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise
• Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Generally, you should plan to spend about US$100 per person for a Sydney dinner cruise, which typically includes your sightseeing and a multicourse meal served on board, as well as alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.

These experiences usually are about 2–3 hours long, depending on the specific experience you select. Cruises take similar routes around the harbor, so you won’t really be missing much if you opt for a slightly shorter tour.

Each sailing is different, but you can expect one or two appetizers, a main dish, and a dessert. One sample menu includes a smoked salmon and spinach and pumpkin salad for starters; your choice of fish, chicken, beef, lamb, or a vegetarian dish for main; and a decadent slice of dessert. Some excursions offer a buffet menu.

Many cruises leave from King Street Wharf or Circular Quay, but it’s important to check the details of your specific Sydney dinner cruise to confirm the meeting point. You certainly don’t want to buy a ticket and then literally miss the boat.

Yes, some Sydney dinner cruises actually go under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which is a special chance to see this iconic landmark up close. Even if your cruise does not go directly under the bridge, you are still guaranteed to get some beautiful shots from your unobstructed viewpoint on the water.

There are tons of fun tours and excursions in Sydney aside from dinner cruises. According to previous travelers, these are the best activities to book for your next trip:

• Whale Watching

• Hop-On Hop-Off Buses

• Surfing Lessons

• Safaris

• Day Trips

Sydney dinner cruise prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you’re looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

• Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise From Darling Harbour

• Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise With Live Brazilian Show on Sydney Harbour

• Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise From Darling Harbour

• Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

You can take a dinner cruise in Sydney on various vessels, including yachts and old-fashioned tall ships, which are especially romantic. Before booking, check a sample menu to see if alcoholic drinks are on the menu, if dietary requirements can be accommodated, and what kind of entertainment you'll see. There are dinner cruise options to suit most tastes and requirements.

Most Sydney dinner cruise experiences don’t include hotel transfers. They typically depart from easy-to-find Darling Harbour or Circular Quay, so make sure you get there in good time to board your cruise. Dress appropriately for the season and make sure you have something warmer for after dark—enjoy the best city views from outdoor decks, which may be cooler once the sun goes down.

Australia is generally a very casual place, but Sydney is especially stylish, and you’ll want to wear smart–casual attire for a dinner cruise. If you’ve spent the day at the beach, change out of your beachwear and flip-flops and into something more dressy. Collared shirts, long pants, and skirts or dresses are most appropriate. Nobody expects you to wear a suit or tie, however.