Immerse yourself in the exclusive and unparalleled experience of Cairns’ sole dinner cruise, where you'll be greeted with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, beer, or a refreshing soft drink upon arrival. Enjoy a leisurely 2.5-hour evening cruise on tranquil waters, taking in the breath-taking scenery as day turns to dusk. Indulge in a delectable buffet dinner served onboard, featuring a variety of mouth-watering dishes to satisfy every palate. Relax in comfort aboard our luxurious air-conditioned vessel, complete with spacious outdoor decks that offer expansive views of the surrounding tropical beauty.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:45 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:18 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $103 per person for this Cairns and the Tropical North experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:45 PM.
Children aged 4–14 pay from $81, adults from $103.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please arrive at 'A Finger' at Cairns Marlin Marina by 5:45pm for boarding. Guests should proceed along A Finger to locate the vessel Spirit of Cairns. Departure is promptly at 6:15pm, with the cruise concluding at approximately 8:45pm. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 75 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Strollers must be collapsible due to the presence of steps during boarding and when accessing restroom facilities
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 585 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Spirit of Cairns.
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Great food and staff meet great people. Met lots of great people from across the world highly reccomend
Hi Debra, Thanks so much for taking some time to leave us such wonderful feedback! We're so glad that you enjoyed the food and were able to make some new friends from around the world while on Spirit of Cairns. We hope to see you again soon! Many thanks, Jasmine and the Spirit of Cairns Team
The catamaran is as lovely and there was a huge choice of food buffet style. All food was marked for food allergies. A nice glass of bubbles on arrival and additional drinks were well priced. A small crowd of boy 22 people on the catamaran. The weather was overcast and raining. No sunset because of the weather and going up top was very wet and windy. Maybe later in the year when the days are longer would be better. Seemed like a lot of money for the experience.
Hi Leila, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad you enjoyed the variety on our buffet as well as our selection of welcome drinks. However, we are sorry that weather impacted your overall experience of the evening and resulted in missing the sunset. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please don't hesitate to reach out to the team via info@spiritofcairns.com with your booking details. Many thanks, Jasmine and the Spirit of Cairns Team
Had an absolutely amazing night with my partner. Beautiful sunset on a boat, great food (everything was delicious & my partner being gluten-free had a lot to choose from), great entertainment (live music from Phoebe Jacobs), great atmosphere, attentive & friendly staff, and an awesome environment (got to go all around the boat & get great views). Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.
Hi there! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a lovely review detailing your time aboard Spirit of Cairns. We're so glad your partner found a good selection of gluten free options for dinner, and that you enjoyed our musical guest on the evening as well. We look forward to having you join us again sometime! Many thanks, Spirit of Cairns Team
Plenty of food and great entertainment. Staff very obliging. Very well organised. This is my second time.
Hi Lynette, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed the food, entertainment, and the service provided by our team. We look forward to welcoming you back on board again soon! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Spirit of Cairns Team
My wife and I are from US in Oklahoma and this was our first time been in Australia in Cairns for our 10th year anniversary trip. The dinner cruise was amazing, great food, music and good city view during the night.
Hi Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're honoured that you chose to celebrate your 10th wedding anniversary with us during your first visit to Australia and Cairns. Thank you for joining us, and we wish you both many more happy years together. We hope to welcome you back on board if your travels bring you to Cairns again! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Spirit of Cairns Team
Wonderful experience, with friendly staff and an amazing atmosphere and food. We enjoyed the company of others aboard and the live entertainment .The seafood buffet and dessert was delicious.
Hi Cheryl, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time onboard. We're also pleased to hear the seafood and desserts were a highlight of your night. Thank you for joining us! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Spirit of Cairns Team
What a great night had by us! Staff were very friendly and professional from the beginning to the end. It was smooth sailing thanks to the Captain and the views were amazing from the water side looking back at Cairns. The food was super delish with a large array catering for all plus we enioyed the cocktails! Thank you Spirit of Cairns :)
Hi Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're so glad to hear you had a great night on board with us. We're also pleased to hear the cocktails were a hit! Thank you for choosing Spirit of Cairns! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Spirit of Cairns Team
Friendly competent crew ...fantastic service...outstanding dining experience. With live entertainment.
Hi Jillian, Thank you for your review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your evening with us. We're delighted that you enjoyed the dining, live entertainment, and atmosphere on board. Many Thanks, Madeline and the Spirit of Cairns Team
This was an amazing experience. The foods was outstanding and we met some wonderful people who we have a great evening with. The views were great and the entertainment. We would recommend this to anyone and we will certainly do again.
Hi Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We're so pleased to hear you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the stunning views, entertainment, and delicious buffet selection throughout the evening. Thank you for your recommendation! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Spirit of Cairns Team
Great cruise, great food!on time.
Hi there, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful time on our Dinner Cruise and enjoyed the delicious buffet. Thank you for choosing to join us! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Spirit of Cairns Team
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