Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise

FromA$148.5
3 hours
North Sydney, Australia

About this activity

Experience a 3-hour dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour, featuring a gourmet 3-course meal, live entertainment, and breathtaking city views, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Highlights

  • Savor a gourmet 3-course meal
  • Enjoy live entertainment onboard
  • Witness stunning Sydney Harbour views
  • Pass under the Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • See the Sydney Opera House illuminated

Full description

Set sail on a memorable 3-hour dinner cruise through Sydney Harbour, where you'll indulge in a delectable 3-course meal complemented by dessert. As you glide past iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, enjoy live entertainment that adds to the vibrant atmosphere. This evening promises panoramic city views, making it an unforgettable way to experience Sydney's beauty and charm.

Included / Excluded

  • 3-hour dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Gourmet 3-course meal with dessert
  • Live entertainment and panoramic city views
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Cruise departs from Darling Harbour; check-in location provided upon booking
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options available upon request
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Know before you go

  • Dress code is smart casual; no shorts or flip-flops
  • Cruise operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for check-in

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Seating on upper decks is via stairs only (no elevator) - please request accessibility information before booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking and we will aim to accomodate
  • By selecting the child fare, a Children's menu applies. Children 4-15 can receive the adult menu by booking an adult fare

Traveler reviews

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Ok experience

It’s a great cruise on a nice evening but not when it is raining. The staff on board the ship is very friendly and accommodating.

Denise_AApr 20, 2026VIATOR

Overall good however I...

Overall good however I was surprised the ship made a stop to pick up guests at Circular Quay which was not noted in the description. I found that we really didn’t do a lot of cruising around the harbours. The ship stopped numerous times for my liking . The entertainment was good but would have been great if it was ongoing. The food and service was good.

Anna_TApr 19, 2026VIATOR

Was a great experience...

Was a great experience during Vivid festival. The views of the harbor lit up during the festival was really great.

Pete_SApr 7, 2026VIATOR

Wonderful evening on the Harbour!

Welcoming staff! Fun live music. Little bit of noticeable rocking from the water. If you get sea sick do take something.

Jessica_HMar 28, 2026VIATOR

We booked the starlight...

We booked the starlight dinner experience and added the window seat option. My husband and I had a good window side table and our waitress (Queen I think?) was so lovely and friendly. You can order your drinks by scanning a code at your table and then ordering and paying for your drinks through that. Drinks were a little pricey but not too bad. The canapés were tasty as was my smoked salmon with lemon and fennel. My husband had the ravioli entree which he said was nice enough but felt like it hadn’t been hand made. It was similar to the packs of filled pasta you can get from the supermarket. We both had the lamb shoulder with mash for our main but I wish I had chosen one of the other options. The lamb was very fatty and drenched in a super salty gravy. The mash was delicious but it definitely wasn’t a fancy dinner main. The desserts redeemed things a bit. My husband had the chocolate and mandarin dome whereas I had the mango coconut (I think) option - very nice! The live music was ok but very old school. It would have been nice to have a more lively jazz duo / trio who played more upbeat and less older generation music. The boat left from King St wharf which involved us taking a cab from our hotel in Circular Quay (CQ) to Darling Harbour… only to find that there was a passenger pick up from the CQ after all. I did not see this as a pick up option but worth asking. The cruise took more than the 2 hours advised. We were out for more than 2.5 hours and the passengers disembarking at the original wharf would only have got off at 10pm. Overall we enjoyed our dinner cruise but felt the meals were not good value for money. The wait staff were very friendly and professional and it was amazing to see Sydney at night from the water. We’re glad we did the cruise but would not do again.

Bronwen_BMar 16, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Dress code is smart casual Seating on upper decks is via stairs only (no elevator) - please request accessibility information before booking if required. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking and we will aim to accomodate By selecting the child fare, a Children's menu applies. Children 4-15 can receive the adult menu by booking an adult fare