Lunch Cruises

Australia Day Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Sydney

Set sail in style on a lunch or dinner cruise on Australia Day with premium beverages, a 3-course meal, and unbeatable views from spacious decks.

Highlights

Celebrate the historic Australia Day in style with a 3.5-hour Sydney lunch or dinner cruise with your loved ones along with a delicious 3-course menu.
Sip on premium beverages and enjoy a front row seat to exclusive Australia Day events like the Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, and more.
If you opt for the dinner cruise, dance to a playlist of Australian classics and enjoy a beautiful fireworks display from the outer deck.
Upgrade your ticket to get access to the ocean deck on your lunch or dinner cruise to enjoy an unbeatable view of the iconic Sydney House Opera.
Did you know? Australia Day is a popular day for becoming an Australian citizen. It is estimated that 13,000 people became Australians on January 26th, 2011.

Inclusions

3.5-hour Australia Day lunch or dinner cruise in Sydney (based on option - selected)
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Ocean deck table or window seating (based on option selected)
3-course premium menu
Cellarman’s selection of premium beverages
Stair access to outdoor deck
Access to the open outer decks

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your experience

Festivities on a cruise

Celebrate Australia Day with your family aboard a lunch or dinner cruise on the Sydney Harbour. With access to the spacious outer deck of the ship, get unmatched views of iconic landmarks like Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Lunch cruise

The lunch cruise promises a front-row seat to the annual Tall Ships Race where a fleet of historic vessels compete in a race for line honors or the iconic Ferrython that captures the festive spirit of Sydney on this special day. You will get to enjoy a carefully crafted menu that showcases Australia’s vibrant culinary heritage and produce, from fresh barramundi to a sirloin steak and a lamington, offering a truly authentic taste of Australia. Don’t miss out on the premium beverage selection at the bar while enjoying the day’s festivities.

Dinner cruise

This dinner cruise offers an unbeatable view of the Harbour Bridge under the city lights, the perfect backdrop to your Insta-worthy photos. With a carefully curated three-course meal that celebrates Australian flavors, dine on fresh smoked salmon, premium beef steak, and decadent desserts like a pavlova or lamington for a delicious gourmet experience. Get to try premium Australian liquor and beverages while enjoying the glittering cityscape and the fireworks color the night sky from the cruise’s outer deck.

Upgrade your ticket to get access to the ocean deck where you can enjoy your meal and drinks with your family and a unique view of the Sydney House Opera.

Lunch Cruise Program

11:30am-1.30pm: Navy Helicopter Flag Display
12pm: Salute to Australia
12:10pm: Ferrython
12:15pm-12:30pm: Maritime Mayhem
12:45pm-2pm: Harbour Parade
1pm-1:30pm: Tall Ships Race
1:30pm: 186th Australia Day Regatta

Dinner Cruise Program

7:30pm-9.30pm: Australia Day live TV broadcast
9:30pm: Fireworks Finale

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

Strict dress code: It is recommended to wear smart casual attire on the cruise. However, thongs, singlets, or beachwear are not allowed.

Accessibility

Pets are allowed on the cruise with permission from the crew prior to boarding.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible.

Additional information

Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above.
Smoking is permitted on the open deck of the vessel.
All meals are freshly prepared onboard the vessels and have limited time to prepare and serve the food. As this is a special event, requests for special diets, substitutions and modifications of the menus will be politely declined by the operator.
Please note that there is a minimum of 2 people per table/booking.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.