Darwin Harbour Dinner Cruise

Enjoy sunset views and a buffet dinner!

Darwin, Australia

Duration
2.5 hrs

Start & End Time
Start 6:00 pm, End 8:30pm

Max Group Size
Varies

Minimum Age
All Ages

Meals
Included

Start & End Location
Stokes Hill Wharf

What's Included

Enjoy sunset views over Darwin harbour during a dinner cruise!
Dig into a delicious Territory Style set menu
Air-conditioned vessel
Operates March to December
Please board at 5.30pm from Dock 3, Stokes Hill Wharf

What to Expect

The dinner cruise onboard the Charles Darwin is a great way to get a bird’s eye view of Darwin's sunset whilst enjoying a delicious Territory-style banquet dinner. Enjoy Australian seafood and local produce all in the air-conditioned vessel. This 2.5-hour cruise is the perfect way to feed the family and enjoy the scenery.

The Charles Darwin is a steel-hulled tri-level catamaran originally named Shangri-La Princess. Built-in Adelaide in 1990 for the Stannard family, a well-known name in the boating industry. After many years’ service, two further owners, and two name changes, she became part of this tour.

Set Dinner Menu:

Australian Oysters & Prawns: Pepper berry vinegerette
Native Bush Beef Salad: Slow roasted bush spice rubbed beef sirloin served on a Thai herb mixed salad drizzled with a mild sweet chilli sauce
BBQ Sweet & Sour Mango Chicken: Chargrilled chicken thigh with NT mango sweet & sour sauce served on jasmine rice
Local Barramundi Poached in Laksa Broth: NT Barramundi fillet poached in a coconut laksa broth
Local Steamed Vegetables: Steamed snake beans, bok choy, wombok, roasted pumpkin and sweet potato served with NT lemon myrtle herb butter served on the side
Sides: Variety of salads & Herb dinner rolls
Dessert: Variety of desserts and cheese & fruit plates

Frequently Asked Questions

Hat, money (cash or credit card) and don’t forget your camera! Please also bring your ticket, voucher or booking confirmation.

Darwin harbour. You'll leave Stokes Hill Wharf, travel along the Esplanade cruising along at 4 knots past the Larrakeyah Naval barracks, Cullen Bay and Fannie Bay. Skippers reserve the right to change the route subject to tidal conditions, guest’s safety, and comfort. Tidal conditions determine how close to the coast it can operate.

There are no designated smoking areas on the vessel.

The cruise departs from DOCK 3, located at the very end of Stokes Hill Wharf, City Side. Crew members will meet guests under the large white umbrellas and will commence boarding at 5.30pm.

Charles Darwin has the capability to have wheelchairs on board however this is determined on a case-by-case basis. Passengers must have some mobility and/or the presence of a carer who can assist them. Please note that the toilets on the vessel are not wheelchair accessible and located down approximately ten steps from the Captain’s Deck.

Policies

Terms & Conditions:

A licensed bar is open on all cruises, NO BYO facility.
Menus are subject to change without notice.
The operators have the right to cancel cruises as required.
Children under the age of 4 are welcome on board free of charge, please advise on booking.

Cancellation Policy:

24 hours minimum notice for re-booking scheduled cruises subject to availability. 100% fee is applicable for ALL cancellations within 24 hours and for no-shows. 50% fee for cancellations between 48 hours & 24 hours. 20% fee for cancellations with more than 48 hours' notice.