15 Dinner Cruises in Sydney, Compared

1.Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

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

Board Captain Cook Cruises’ Sydney 2000 at King Street Wharf for an early-evening meal on Sydney Harbour. You’ll pass the Harbour Bridge and Opera House while enjoying three à la carte courses, with a four-course premium upgrade available. Add a confirmed window seat for clearer views, and expect live music on weekends.

“We had an amazing experience with the harbour cruise with guaranteed window seating. Our waiter, Kevin, was excellent, and the food was terrific. Entertainment was also first class. It was worth every penny.”

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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 Captain Cook Cruises’ MV Sydney 2000 for a 105-minute to three-hour dinner on Sydney Harbour. Choose three, four, or six courses, add Penfolds wine pairings, and look for sunset, twilight, or city lights. Saturday and Sunday sailings include live music. Departure points vary, so check your booking carefully.

“Great meal. The boat was huge and sensational. Overall it was an excellent night and would recommend it”

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3.Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

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

Join Captain Cook Cruises at 7 pm for a two-hour evening sail from King Street Wharf, with Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, a four-course dinner, upper-deck access, and weekend live music. Drinks cost extra, and a confirmed window seat is available as an upgrade.

“The dinner cruise was wonderful. Servers were fantastic and food was fabulous. The views were magnificent. Highly recommend.”

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4.Journey Beyond All-Inclusive Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 395 reviews · from $154

Sail from King Street Wharf for an evening meal on Sydney Harbour, passing the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and city lights. You get a three-course menu featuring New South Wales produce, wine, and time on the open decks for photos. The catamaran is wheelchair accessible on the main deck, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options available by request.

“Great crew, great cruise, great food. Was amazing to see dusk fall across the harbour and see all the lights of the buildings.”

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5.3-Course All Inclusive Dinner Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 383 reviews · 2h 30m · from $121

Cruise Sydney Harbour from Darling Harbour for 150 minutes, with a three-course dinner, selected New South Wales wine and beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. You will pass the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, and several bays, with outdoor decks for sunset photos and indoor seating for dinner.

“Highlight of our trip away. Food was delicious and we had a beautiful relaxed afternoon on the harbour! Highly recommend it.”

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6.Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 300 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Board Sydney Princess Cruises at Circular Quay for a two-hour buffet dinner cruise past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, and surrounding bays. You get hot and cold dishes, indoor seating, outdoor photo spots, and sunset views that turn into sparkling night scenes. Commentary is not provided.

“The huge prawns and the friendly and helpful staff.”

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7.Sydney Gourmet Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $207

Board Captain Cook Cruises at King Street Wharf for a six-course dinner matched with Penfolds wines, unlimited beer, wine, house spirits, and soft drinks. Your upper-deck table brings views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison. Weekend sailings add live music. Smart dress is required, and upper decks are reached by stairs.

“Amazing service, amazing food! The wine provided was awful, and is the primary reason for my 3/5 rating. The boat was not elegant in any way, however the roof top was awesome!”

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8.Sydney Harbour: Glass Boat Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 122 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $126

Board at King Street Wharf 5 for a 2 to 3 hour evening cruise through Sydney Harbour. You’ll dine at a reserved Main Deck table, look through floor-to-ceiling windows at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and use the Sky Deck for city views. A four-course menu, licensed bar, and vegetarian and vegan choices are available.

“Good value for money and brilliant views of the sunset. Food was also delicious.”

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9.Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38Best value

Board MV Pearl, MV Jerry Bailey, or MV Harbour Spirit at King Street Wharf 6 for a 90-minute Vivid Sydney cruise. You’ll enjoy a buffet dinner, welcome drink, indoor and outdoor viewing areas, and clear views of the Opera House, Customs House, and National Maritime Museum displays. Table reservations are available for groups of six or more.

“It was an excellent Cruise. the buffet amasing. great value. We were just cold but nothing wrong with the service which were great. A wonderful time.”

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10.Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $78

Spend about four hours on Sydney Harbour with an international buffet, dessert, live Brazilian dance and drums, audience participation, prizes, and a late DJ set. You board at King Street Wharf at 7:30 pm and return there. Drinks cost extra, and the evening suits birthday groups and anyone who wants dinner with a party atmosphere.

“The dinner was good and latina daces where great and the staff weree good as well.Thanks for a nice night”

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11.Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $74

Board at King Street Wharf at 7:30 pm for a four-hour shared cruise with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. You’ll have a buffet dinner, free-flowing alcoholic drinks, a Brazilian-themed show with audience participation, DJ music, dancing, prizes, and a return to the same wharf. The boat holds up to 100 people.

“Going around the Habour, see beautiful buildings. Opera House and their surrounding. Watch the show Meals exquisite!”

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12.Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

You’ll spend 90 minutes aboard the Southern Swan or Soren Larsen, Sydney’s authentic timber tall ships, sailing past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge at twilight. An English-speaking host helps you settle in, dinner is included, and drinks are available to buy. The optional mast climb adds a more adventurous touch.

“Belle croisière Dîner sur le pont et sans table”

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13.Australia Day Dinner and Fireworks Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $488

Spend about three hours aboard Vagabond Cruises for a self-service seafood and carvery buffet, Sydney Harbour views, an all-night DJ, and Australia Day fireworks over Darling Harbour. You will have an allocated indoor dining seat, access to the bar and open deck, and views of the illuminated Opera House and Harbour Bridge before returning to King Street Wharf.

“Very disappointed with Vagabond Cruises. We info them ahead of food allergies for a child and they totally ignored our request in advance for special meal! The supervisor on board was very dismissive and not very nice. So, be cat if you or your children have food allergies!”

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14.Sydney Harbour: 2h Glass Boat Dinner Cruise with Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · from $118

Board at Wharf 5 at 7:15 pm for a two-hour dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour. You’ll enjoy a four-course meal made with Australian produce, wine pairings with three courses, and views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Staff names noted include Lee and Juliana, though the team may vary.

“Absolutely wonderful experience in a first class setting. The sites were fabulous and the dinner was excellent. You can't go wrong with this dinner cruise.”

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15.Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $105Top rated

Board Vagabond Cruises at King Street Wharf for a three-hour Christmas Day dinner cruise. You get a buffet of seafood, roast meats, salads, and desserts, plus tea, coffee, music, and Christmas bon-bons. Alcohol costs extra, and the boat returns to the same Darling Harbour meeting point.

“So much fun and a great way to spend Christmas! I didn’t have any family or friends while I was in Australia for work but quickly made friends on this cruise! Amazing food and outstanding views!”

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