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Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise

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Departure Times

Departs: 6:00 pm - Daily
Returns: 9:00 pm - Daily

Departure Point: A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina.

Pricing Options

$129 AUD / Person - Dinner Cruise Buffet - Adult (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$79 AUD / Person - Dinner Cruise Buffet - Child (4-14yrs) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$0 AUD / Person - Infant (0-3 yrs) (Between: 01 Apr 2021 and 31 Mar 2025)

Enjoy sunset sailing and starlit dining at its finest aboard the Spirit of Cairns!

  • Indulgent evening of calm water cruising on Trinity Inlet
  • Sumptuous buffet dining menu and welcome beverage
  • Deluxe sailing catamaran with air-conditioned interior
  • Fully licensed bar, perfect for every celebration!

Indulge in the sights and sounds of Tropical North Queensland at sunset aboard a luxury 26-metre sailing catamaran, the Spirit of Cairns! Upon boarding, guests can enjoy a welcome beverage followed by delightful scenic sailing along Trinity Inlet and the Cairns Waterfront Precinct. As the stars emerge, sit down to a sumptuous buffet dinner filled with fresh seafood and delicious local produce. Offering spacious exterior decks, air-conditioned interiors, a fully licensed bar, and the best of waterside dining, the Spirit of Cairns is the perfect way to end a day in paradise!

Sunset, Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise

Highlights

  • Authentic sunset sailing cruise, approximately 2.5 hours on the water
  • A welcome beverage of sparkling wine, beer, or soft drink on arrival
  • Delicious buffet OR set menu dinner included
  • Fully licensed bar with an extensive menu
  • Luxurious air-conditioned catamaran vessel
  • Spacious outdoor deck spaces
  • Relaxed, leisurely atmosphere
  • Intimate waterside dining, perfect for a special celebration

Watch the sun set over glassy waters and rolling mountains with a cool beverage in hand, before enjoying waterside dining at its best aboard the Spirit of Cairns!

Sample Itinerary

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6:00 pm Check-in at A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina for boarding.
6:30 pm Depart the marina aboard the Spirit of Cairns catamaran, for 2.5 hours of sunset sailing and waterside dining.
9:00 pm Return to the Cairns Marlin Marina.

Calm water sunset sailing

Arrive at the Cairns Marlin Marina by 6:00 pm for an evening of unforgettable sunset cruising. Upon boarding the luxurious Spirit of...

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6:00 pm Check-in at A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina for boarding.
6:30 pm Depart the marina aboard the Spirit of Cairns catamaran, for 2.5 hours of sunset sailing and waterside dining.
9:00 pm Return to the Cairns Marlin Marina.

Calm water sunset sailing

Arrive at the Cairns Marlin Marina by 6:00 pm for an evening of unforgettable sunset cruising. Upon boarding the luxurious Spirit of Cairns sailing catamaran, be greeted with a complimentary welcome beverage by your friendly, attentive crew. After raising the sails, soak up the mild tropical breeze as you watch the sky turn to striking shades of orange and pink. Your journey will take you into the winding interior of Trinity Inlet, followed by a cruise along the twinkling Cairns’ waterfront and Esplanade precinct.

People aboard the Spirit of Cairns catamaran at sunset

Starlit waterside dining

As the stars emerge, guests can enjoy an indulgent buffet dinner in the air-conditioned interior. Offering a sumptuous selection of hot and cold dishes, fresh seafood, and delicious local produce, the Spirit of Cairns ensures intimate waterside dining at its finest. Following 2.5 hours of spectacular sunset cruising, the Spirit of Cairns catamaran will return to the Cairns Marlin Marina by 9:00 pm.

Four people toasting with a glass of champagne

Our Delicious Sample Menu

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Here is what you can expect to see on the tantalising 2024 locally-sourced menu:

Starters

Fresh Bread Dinner Rolls  - Served with a side of butter

Potato Salad - Boiled creamy potatoes, cooked eggs, fresh parsley, grated carrot folded with creamy mayonnaise (GF, V, DF)

Pumpkin Salad  - Roasted pu...

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Here is what you can expect to see on the tantalising 2024 locally-sourced menu:

Starters

Fresh Bread Dinner Rolls  - Served with a side of butter

Potato Salad - Boiled creamy potatoes, cooked eggs, fresh parsley, grated carrot folded with creamy mayonnaise (GF, V, DF)

Pumpkin Salad  - Roasted pumpkin pieces, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onions, green capsicum drizzled with a lemon herb dressing (GF, V, DF)

Rocket & Pear Salad - Rocket leaves, shaved parmesan, and slices of poached pear (GF, V)

Accompaniments - Grated carrot, beetroot, feta cheese, back and green olives, boiled eggs, sundried tomatoes

Charcuterie Board - Selection of locally sourced meat slices (GF, DF)

Smoked Salmon Platter - Pieces of Australian smoked salmon, red onion, and cucumber (GF, DF)

Fresh Local Chilled Prawns - Served with a lemon wedge and cocktail sauce (GF, DF)

Freshly Shucked Australian Oysters - Served with a variety of vinaigrettes and sauces (GF, DF)


Mains

Salt & Pepper Squid - Fried strips of squid served with green sauce and lemon (GF, DF)

Spring Rolls - Pancakes filled with vegetables, prawns, or crocodile meat

Lemon Capers Butter Barrumundi - Portion of barramundi fillet with a lemon, butter and caper sauce (GF)

Seafood Marinara Pasta - Pasta tossed with a tomato garlic sauce, basil, and a medley of seafood

Tablelands Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork - Slow-cooked pork shoulder with a smoked BBQ sauce (GF, DF)

Atherton Chicken Mediterranean - Baked marinade chicken with cherry tomato and oregano (GF, DF)

Vegan Hastings Eggplant Parmigiana - Eggplant slices with tomato sauce base, vegan cheese, and fresh herbs (GF, DF, VEGAN)

Garlic Parmesan Potato - Roasted baby potatoes with parmesan and herbs (GF)

Yellow Steam Rice - Basmati rice with a hint of turmeric (GF)


Desert Selection

Mini Tim Tam Cheesecake - A creamy mix of chocolate and pieces of Tim Tam on a biscuit base

Lamingtons Sandwich - Australian sponge cake coated with a layer of chocolate and coconut

Fresh Baked Anzac Biscuit - Traditional Australian chewy oatmeal cookies

Assorted Mini Tarts - Pastry tarts filled with creamy fruity flavours

Panna cotta of the Week - Creamy custard with flavours and berries compote (GF)

Fresh Tropical Fruit Platter (V, GF, DF, NF)

Local Galo Cheese Tasting - Selection of Tableland cheeses served with crackers

Vegan Cake - On request

Freshly shucked oysters with lemon on a plate

Please note all menu items are subject to change without notice. Please contact us when booking with any special dietary requirements.

More Information

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What To Bring

  • Light jacket or pullover for the winter months
  • Suitable flat shoes for boating recommended
  • Camera
  • Cash or credit card for additional bar purchases

What's Included

  • A welcome beverage of sparkling wine, beer, or soft drink
  • Delicious buffet or set dinner menu included
  • Fully licensed onboard bar with an extensive menu
  • 2.5 hours of luxurious sunset/evening cruising

What's Extra

  • Additional bar purchases onboard

Cancellations

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What To Bring

  • Light jacket or pullover for the winter months
  • Suitable flat shoes for boating recommended
  • Camera
  • Cash or credit card for additional bar purchases

What's Included

  • A welcome beverage of sparkling wine, beer, or soft drink
  • Delicious buffet or set dinner menu included
  • Fully licensed onboard bar with an extensive menu
  • 2.5 hours of luxurious sunset/evening cruising

What's Extra

  • Additional bar purchases onboard

Terms and Conditions


Important Information:

  • Please contact us when booking with any special dietary requirements.
  • Children fares are for ages 4-14 inclusive. Children must be under parental supervision at all times. Children are not permitted on the outer decks without being accompanied by a parent or adult supervisor.
  • Infants (aged 0-3) are permitted on board free of charge; however, please note there are no high chairs or changing facilities on board. If you wish your infant to have a meal you will need to book a child fare.
  • Footwear is a mandatory requirement, and guests will not be permitted to board unless they are wearing shoes or sandals. We recommend flat, rubber-soled shoes.
  • Spirit of Cairns is a non-smoking boat, and smoking is not permitted anywhere on the vessel.

Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Please note there will be no refunds for cancellations within 7 days of travel for Christmas Day Lunch Cruise bookings.

Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Cairns-Tours.com. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spirit of Cairns Wheelchair Accessible?

The Spirit of Cairns sailing catmaran is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. There are many stairs to navigate onto and around the vessel, along with narrow doorways, making this a concern for those in wheelchairs being able to move about the boat. The passenger in a wheelchair would require mobility to walk, especially in navigating the steep stairs to access the restroom. 

Does this dinner cruise cater to special dietary requirements?

The Spirit of Cairns buffett menu contains a variety of dishes suitable for vegetarians and other dietary requirements such as dairy free, gluten free etc. However, it is important to please mention any food allergies or dietary requests when booking to ensure the staff can cater to your needs. 

What should I wear on the Spirit of Cairns dinner cruise?

Is it suggested to wear tropical cocktail attire for the warmer climate. It is also recommended to bring a light pull over or jacket for the cooler months and air conditioned interior. Footwear is mandatory to board the boat. Shoes with flat rubber soles suitable for boating should be worn. 

Where does the Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise depart from?

The Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise departs from A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns City at 6:30pm. Walk to the end of the main jetty arm and turn left where you will see the Spirit of Cairns sailing catamaran vessel and staff waiting to welcome you on board from 6:00pm.

Is this dinner cruise suitable for children?

Child rates are for ages between 4-14 years. Spirit of Cairns offers a kids’ menu on set menu nights. Children must be under parental supervision at all times and are not permitted on the outer decks without being accompanied by a parent or adult supervisor.

Infants (aged 0-3) are permitted on board free of charge; however, please note there are no high chairs or changing facilities on board. If you wish your infant to have a meal, you will need to book a child fare.

Are drinks included in this dinner cruise?

Cold water is provided free of charge, however any beverages such as soft drinks, mocktials and alcohol are an additonal purchase. It is recommended to bring cash or card on board with you for bar purchases. 

Can I smoke or vape on board Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise?

No you cannot. Spirit of Cairns is a non-smoking vessel and is not permitted anywhere on board. 

Reviews

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Reviews by our Cairns Tours customers

Russ Paris, 29 Apr 24
My wife and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with the dinner cruise - we enjoyed every bit of the night. The staff were great and went the extra mile for us and we felt quite special - thanks to all involved
Jess Munro, 02 Nov 23
Spent a lovely evening on the Spirit of Cairns cruising around the Trinity Bay and Inlet for dinner. The food was so good and plenty of options for vegetarians also! Definitely recommend for a lovely night out in Cairns.
Jason King, 26 Dec 22
Beautiful way to spend the evening for my partner's birthday. Great food. Lovely staff.
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