The 5 Dinner Cruises in Sydney That Earn Their Price

1.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

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

Cruise Sydney Harbour from King Street Wharf aboard the Sydney 2000, or Captain Cook 3 in winter. Enjoy a three-course à la carte dinner, with a four-course premium upgrade, while passing the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Choose a confirmed window seat at booking for the clearest views.

“The harbor ride was fun and interesting. There wasn't any actual tour, but seeing things from the water was a good time. The meal was also enjoyable. The food and dining was done well.”

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

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

Board MV Sydney 2000 from Circular Quay or King Street Wharf for a 105-minute to 3-hour dinner cruise. Choose 3, 4, or 6 courses, add Penfolds wine pairings, and watch the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, sunset, or city lights from the water.

“It was a perfect not to end our stay. Wines paired perfectly with the dishes. The entertainment was amazing”

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3.Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

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

Cruise Sydney Harbour for about two hours aboard a Captain Cook Cruises flagship vessel. Enjoy a four-course dinner, floodlit views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, upper-deck seating, and weekend live music. Window-seat upgrades, drinks, and smart-casual dress are worth planning for.

“Cruising on the Sydney 200 was a pleasure. Prompt, courteous service was welcomed. The musical entertainment was a delight. The food was delicious, the courses served at appropriate intervals. Overall, a memorable dinner experience.”

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4.Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise

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

Board a restored historic tall ship at Campbells Cove in The Rocks for a twilight cruise past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, and more. Enjoy dinner, live commentary, and the chance to help with the sails or purchase a mast climb. Seasonal sailings run for 1.5 or 2 hours.

“Such a lovely experience. The crew was fantastic and the food excellent and abundant. We had a nice time and met a great group of travelers at the same time”

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5.Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise

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

Spend two hours aboard the Southern Swan or Soren Larsen, sailing from Campbell’s Cove past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, and Luna Park. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, hear harbour stories, help with the sails, or try steering the ship. Drinks and mast climbs cost extra.

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

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