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The 15 Best Sunset Cruises in Australia

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Darwin faces west, which is why its sunset cruise is the famous one, but Sydney, Perth and the Whitsundays all sail at the same hour. The 15 below note which serve a proper dinner and which hand you a drink and a view.

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour - Choosing between three courses and four
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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

1.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

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

Board Captain Cook Cruises at King Street Wharf for about 1 hour 45 minutes of Sydney Harbour views, a three-course à la carte dinner, and weekend live music. Choose the premium four-course menu or pay extra for a confirmed window seat. The vessel may change to Captain Cook 3 in winter.

“Two hour cruise from Darling harbour (also picks up at Circular Quay. Great views of the city, the bridge and of course the Opera House. Good food - wine is extra.”

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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour - Sunset among the Pinnacles
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Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

2.Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,034 reviews · from $178Top rated

Spend about nine and a half hours traveling from Perth to Lancelin, Nilgen or Hangover Bay, and the Pinnacles Desert. Sandboarding, a sunset barbecue with wine, telescopes, astro-binoculars, and guided night-sky stories are included. Guides such as Sam, Neil, Leighton, and Gavin have earned praise for their local and astronomy knowledge.

“I'm from the east coast USA, due to the amount of light pollution I don't get to see a lot of stars in the sky too often. This was a must due for me just for the stars. That's said watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean was gorgeous as well. The sand dunes were really quite something as well and it was also nice to dip my toes in the Indian Ocean (My 4th Ocean) even if only briefly. The guides were great and there was plenty of food. Well worth the price.”

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Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise - The Sunset Is the Main Performance
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Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

3.Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 750 reviews · from $121

Board the two-masted Cape Adieu at Stokes Hill Wharf for a 2.5-hour Darwin Harbour cruise. An onboard chef prepares a four-course Taste of the Top End dinner while Munro, Grace, and the crew guide you along the shoreline toward sunset. Drinks cost extra, and the cruise returns to the wharf.

“It was amazing , stunning, the staff were very friendly , and the food was out of this world , we are travelling from Adelaide , so was on our bucket list , met the captain , just amazing”

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Drover's Sunset Cruise includes Smithy's Outback Dinner and Show - Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show
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Drover’s Sunset Cruise includes Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show

4.Drover’s Sunset Cruise includes Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $121

You’ll cruise the Thompson River aboard the Longreach Explorer, with sunset views, wildlife stories, Indigenous heritage, shared savoury snacks, and a licensed bar. Then you’ll dock at Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show for a two-course camp-oven meal and live entertainment, including performances by Drew Blundell on some evenings.

“A beautiful calm and relaxing cruise along the the river. Welcoming crew and knowledgeable information about the river and surrounding areas. Beautiful wildlife along the way. Fantastic dinner with wonderful entertainment.”

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Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas - A welcome drink and canapés instead of a bare-bones boat ride
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Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

5.Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 558 reviews · from $67

Meet at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at 4:30 pm for a 1.5-hour sunset sail aboard a luxury catamaran. You’ll receive a welcome drink, hot and cold canapés, and views of the Coral Sea, Low Isles, mountains, and Port Douglas coastline. The cruise suits couples and older families, but rough weather can affect comfort.

“Absolutely fabulous- great experience- the staff very friendly and helpful- kept the drinks flowing - loved it”

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Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine - Leaving Coral Sea Marina for Pioneer Bay
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Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

6.2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 539 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Spend two hours aboard the covered Sundowner catamaran from Coral Sea Marina. Cruise Pioneer Bay, hear local commentary, watch Airlie Beach light up, and enjoy Australian sparkling wine with antipasto. The English-speaking crew, including hosts such as Rob and Captain Elliott on some sailings, keep the mood relaxed and social.

“A great end to the day. The staff were fun, brilliant sunset and nice cruise to see all the sights of airlie”

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Darwin Sunset Cruise Including Fish 'n' Chips - Fish and chips made for an easy dinner
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Darwin Sunset Cruise Including Fish ‘n’ Chips

7.Darwin Sunset Cruise Including Fish ‘n’ Chips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $78

Board Sea Darwin Sea Tiwi at 5:30pm for a 1-hour-45-minute cruise across Darwin Harbour. Enjoy wild-caught Northern Territory fish and chips, one beer, sparkling wine, or soft drink, and live commentary as the boat heads toward Fannie Bay. Crew members may include Kerry, Penny, Eddie, Gavin, or Laura.

“It's so fun! Our captain today was Penny and assisted by Eddie. Super friendly. A glass of bubbles, beer or soft drink (complimentary) on arrival and our fish'n'chips arrived soon after and were delicious! We had a lovely quiet cruise around Darwin Harbour out to East Pt and back, with a bit of speedy boating on the way back, a spot of fish spotting around the pier before returning. Watching the sunset is so lovely.”

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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail - Meeting the boat at Coral Sea Marina North
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Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

8.Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 389 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Board the 62-foot Providence V at Coral Sea Marina North for a relaxed two-hour sunset sail. You’ll go barefoot, share bread, cheese, fruit, and dips, and may help raise the sails. Crew such as Oscar, Katie, Luke, and Alex are known for friendly stories about the ship and Airlie Beach. Bring a warm layer, and arrive 15 minutes early.

“It was great. Really lovely evening out on the boat for sunset. Really interesting and informative crew”

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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran - Canapes, drinks, and the onboard atmosphere
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Port Douglas: Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

9.Sunset Sailing Cruise on Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 342 reviews · 1h 30m · from $66

Set sail from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at 4:30pm for 90 minutes aboard Sailaway Port Douglas’s luxury catamaran. You’ll watch the Coral Sea and Daintree coast slip by, enjoy hot and cold canapes, and receive a beer, wine, champagne, or soft drink. Bring a jacket, and expect a relaxed, small-group outing rather than a full dinner cruise.

“We loved our sunset cruise on our last night in Port Douglas. We were lucky to have a clear and sunny afternoon on smooth waters. The vessel was clean and modern. Very impressed with young gun skipper Guy and his fabulous crew of George and Martie, who were generous with their time, friendly conversation and happily took photos for and with us. The canapes were delicious and drinks plentiful. We couldn't have wished for a better way to end our beautiful week in PD.”

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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise - Sparkling wine and shared snacks
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Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

10.Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 339 reviews · from $60

Sail Pioneer Bay aboard the traditional gaff-rigged schooner Providence V during a two-hour sunset cruise from Coral Sea Marina. You’ll get a glass of sparkling wine, shared snacks, and views of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday islands. Captains and crew, including Jack and Alex, keep the small group relaxed and friendly.

“We had such a lovely afternoon!! The guys on the boat were so nice and friendly. The weather was phenomenal! We were in a group of 6 and had so much fun!!”

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Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise - Minyama’s Millionaires Row and the canals
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Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise

11.Mooloolaba River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 310 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Meet the Coastal Cruises crew at The Wharf Mooloolaba for a 90-minute evening cruise through the harbor, river, and canals. Watch the sun set toward Noosa, hear stories about Minyama’s Millionaires Row, and order fresh seafood, cocktails, wine, or beer onboard. The fully enclosed boat runs in most weather.

“Great team couldn't be more welcoming. I would love to come back and do it again”

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Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba - Fishing boats, pilot vessels and a working harbour
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Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba

12.Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $25Best value

Set out from Wharf Mooloolaba on a small, comfortable cruise through the river mouth, harbour and canals. You will see the fishing fleet, pilot boats and local vessels while listening to commentary about the area. The $25 fare covers the cruise, while fresh seafood, dinner and drinks are available to buy on board.

“The seafood, drinks and astrosphere was excellent. The tour guides were great and are very passionate about their home town. Highly recommend this casual tour to spend 'chilled afternoon' cruising around the waterways.”

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Hervey Bay: Sunset Cruise to Great Sandy Marine Park - A glass of bubbles, then room to relax
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Hervey Bay: Sunset Cruise to Great Sandy Marine Park

13.Sunset Cruise to Great Sandy Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 289 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Spend two peaceful hours cruising Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park as daylight fades. You receive a glass of bubbles, local wildlife and history commentary, and possible sightings of dolphins, turtles, dugongs, or whales. Routes may include Woody Island, Round Island, Pelican Bank, or Urangan Pier, depending on tide and weather.

“It was a lovely calm evening out on the bay, compared to the few days before, we saw a beautiful sunset and enjoyed the glass of bubbles and nibbles to make it that extra special, the captain was very knowledgeable of the area and we also enjoyed 10% off our dinner at the boat club which was an added surprise the prawn salad was divine”

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Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail - The first stretch across Hervey Bay
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Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail

14.Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $64

Sail Hervey Bay for about 90 minutes aboard Blue Dolphin, with unlimited drinks, sparkling wine, snacks, and views toward K’gari. Peter, Jodie, Cassie, and Pete help create a relaxed small-group outing for up to 24 people. Meet at Great Sandy Straits Marina 15 minutes before departure. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Awesome cruise, relaxing, drinks and food kept coming and Peter and the girls were great. Couldn’t rate any higher 10/10.”

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Sydney Harbour: Sunset Catamaran Cruise - Boarding at Man OWar Steps beside the Opera House
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Sydney Harbour: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

15.Sydney Harbour: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 261 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Board the catamaran Kirralee at Man O'War Steps beside the Opera House for a relaxed one-hour loop around Sydney Harbour. Expect 360-degree views, indoor and outdoor seating, a grazing platter, and a soft drink or water. The English-speaking crew, including hosts such as Phil, Emily, Yolanda, and Jason, help with photos and keep the ride easygoing.

“Awesome cruise, lovely snacks and a wonderful crew! Thoroughly enjoyed it!”

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