Dining experiences on the world’s most beautiful Harbour

When it comes a dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour there is only one brand locals trust. Captain Cook Cruises has been at the forefront of quality on-water dining experiences Sydney for over five decades. Our award-winning range of dinner cruises, high teas and lunch cruises on Sydney Harbour are all prepared freshly onboard by our international chefs.

The one thing that sets us apart is you. For some of our guests it will be a once-in-a lifetime experience. Many others we will welcome back year after year to celebrate a special occasion. Whether it’s your first time or your one-hundredth, we will always strive to provide you with the best customer service Sydney can offer.

Special Events this Autumn & Winter
Mother's Day 12May | Vivid Sydney 24May-15Jun

Departing Circular Quay and King Street Wharf Darling Harbour.

Premium Dining

  • GOURMET FOOD & WINE
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    Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise

    The quintessential gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour. Nothing quite compares to the Gold Penfolds Dinner alongside a Sydney Harbour view.

    • 6-course degustation dining
    • Optional Gold selection of Penfold’s private bin and vintage wines
    • Gold personalised service
    • Live music Sat-Sun & selected special events

    From $205.00 per person

  • TOP SELLER
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    Harbour View Lunch Cruise

    The Harbour View Lunch Cruise (previously called Top Deck Lunch) offers an exceptional restaurant experience for you and your loved ones. Featuring à la carte dining and endless Sydney Harbour views this is one waterfront restaurant you won't want to miss. Explore our lunch cruises.

    • 2 or 3 course à la carte dining
    • 360° Harbour views
    • Up to two circuits of Sydney Harbour
    • 1.5 to 4 hours of leisurely cruising

    From $95.00 Per adult

    Normally $99.00. Save $4.00.

  • SIGNATURE DINING
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    Starlight Dinner Cruise

    The Starlight Dinner is our signature dinner cruise Sydney experience. Enjoy quality 3-course premium dining, a comprehensive wine list and live music, all set to the spectacular backdrop of Sydney by night aboard the prestigious MV Sydney 2000.

    • 4-course a la carte dining
    • Stunning Sydney Harbour by night
    • Live music Sat-Sun and selected special events
    • 2-3 hours of leisurely cruising

    From $119.00 per adult

    Normally $145.00. Save $26.00.

  • COLOURS OF SYDNEY
    Landscape of Sydney 2000 boat cruising past Opera House and Harbour Bridge at sunset

    Sunset Dinner Cruise

    Year round, sun-up or sun-down, the colours of Sydney Harbour will welcome you onboard our Sunset Dinner Cruise. A great early dining experience.

    • Choice of 3-course or 4-course premium dining
    • Live music Sat-Sun and selected special events
    • Up to 2 hours on Sydney Harbour
    • Harbour Sunset, Winter Twilight or Summer Glow

    From $95.00 Per adult

    Normally $115.00. Save $20.00.

  • LADIES DAY OUT
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    High Tea Cruise

    Sydney loves an indulgent high tea, and with good reason. At Captain Cook Cruises we gave it a modern setting and created the High Tea at Sea.

    • Sweet and savoury High Tea shared platter
    • Glass of sparkling wine
    • Selection of fine teas
    • One circuit of Sydney Harbour

    From $89.00 Per person

    Normally $99.00. Save $10.00.

Harbour Bar & Restaurant

Departing Circular Quay and King Street Wharf Darling Harbour.

  • GREAT VALUE
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    Cocktail Harbour Bar

    Take in the stunning colours of Sydney Harbour at days end, whilst enjoying your choice of cocktail, an Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share between two and a house beverage, all from the comfort of your premium reserved lounge seating on Ocean Deck.

    • Floating bar & cocktail experience
    • One 2-hour or 3-hour circuit of Sydney Harbour with 360-degree waterfront views
    • One welcome cocktail followed by your choice of house beverage
    • Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share between two

    $69.00 per person

    Normally $79.00. Save $10.00.

  • PREMIUM SIGHTSEEING
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    Premium Harbour Experience

    Premium sightseeing as you have never experienced before enjoying a glass of wine or beer and an Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share between two as you cruise Sydney Harbour with 360-degree views.

    • Premium sightseeing experience
    • One circuit of Sydney Harbour with 360-degree waterfront views
    • One house beverage of your choice on arrival
    • Australian Cheese & Charcuterie Board to share between two

    From $59.00 per adult

    Normally $69.00. Save $10.00.

Menus that let the elements shine

Our menus onboard Sydney 2000 feature the freshest Australian produce and seafood, prepared simply to let the elements shine. But we don’t shy away from interstate and international imports where the quality enhances your experience. We specialise in à la carte, with meals prepared fresh onboard and served seamlessly. For gourmet food and wine lovers we offer degustation menus, paired with an amazing selection of wines.

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Discover more special events on our What's On calendar

Sydney Harbour plays centre stage for an amazing array of special events and festivals throughout the year from New Year's Eve to Vivid Sydney. Below are some upcoming events or visit our What’s On calendar.

  • Family Mother Father Child - ST

    Mothers Day 2024

    Sunday, 12 May 2024

    Mother's Day is one of our favourite days of the year. It’s a day when generations, from great-grandmothers to the newest mums, gather to celebrate the gift that is family. Gift Mum a Mother’s Day Lunch Sydney cruise or grab the kids and make it a fun family day out.

    On Sale Now
    From $59.00 per person

  • Special Event Vivid with Sydney 2000 cruising by the Opera House with lights on non-ccc dnsw

    Vivid Sydney 2024

    24 May - 15 June 2024

    A spectacular line-up of official Vivid Sydney 2024 on-water cruise and dining experiences. Discover unique vantage points to view the Vivid Lights. Visit multiple precincts and see the full canvas of lights from your Vivid Sydney cruise.

    On sale now
    From $29.00 per person

  • Champagne toasting group of girls on Harbour Bar casual dining

    Celebrations

    In our busy lives there is one thing we don’t do enough, and that is take the time to celebrate our special moments and successes. An anniversary, birthday, christening, a new job or promotion are all extraordinary events and you deserve to be treated.

  • NYE New Years Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour non-ccc dnsw

    Sydney New Years Eve 2024

    Tuesday, 31 December 2024

    Sydney leads the world on New Year’s Eve, not only because our time zone makes us the first major fireworks and laser display, but because it’s one of the world's best. And the best vantage point is from a Sydney NYE cruise.

  • Family friends group enjoying lunch celebration and drinks, BB

    Christmas Parties aboard Sydney 2000

    November - December 2024

    Celebrate your End-Of-Year Christmas Party aboard flagship Sydney 2000. Book a table in the restaurant, a private dining room or an entire deck and cruise in style!

    On Sale Now
    From $103.50 per person

Stories to inspire!

Our favourite things to do in Sydney help create your ultimate day, afternoon or night out on the Harbour.

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  • Gold Penfolds Dinner premium dining wine glasses

    Cruise and Dine Sydney Harbour with Penfolds

    There is no finer dining experience on Sydney Harbour. This signature experience offers guests a six-course degustation paired with wines from Penfold’s private bin and vintage wines, served onboard the air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000.

  • Group having dinner on Sky Deck cheers wine, dine and drinks

    Celebrate your special occasion on Sydney Harbour

    Wondering what to do for your next birthday? Planning your next anniversary? Looking for a venue to bring the family together to celebrate being family?

    A Sydney Harbour Cruise is the answer!

  • Landscape of Sydney 2000 boat cruising past Opera House and Harbour Bridge at sunset

    What you can see on a Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise

    Already as pretty as a picture, Sydney Harbour becomes a masterpiece when splashed with the kaleidoscope of colours that make up a Sydney sunset.

  • Cruising under the Sydney Harbour Bridge - Stock

    10 reasons Sydney Harbour is the most beautiful in the world

    Adored the world over, ‘on the list’ for international travellers, loved by the locals and gasp worthy for all who visit. Here are 10 reasons why Sydney Harbour can stake its claim as the best harbour in the world.

  • Couple valentines onboard Club Deck with sunset in the background with Harbour Bridge special occasion anniversary

    Five reasons why the harbour is perfect for a proposal and a Prosecco

    Our city is alive with romance and we think that there is no better place to plan the perfect proposal than a backdrop of Sydney Harbour. It’s iconic and memorable and dropping the knee against the dusk purple hues of a perfect Sydney sunset is something he or she is likely to remember forever.

  • Two girl friends toasting cocktails in the Harbour Restaurant

    Sydney Harbour restaurants you need to visit

    There are two things that Sydney does better than any other city in Australia: good food and great water views. Put these two things together and in the Sydney Harbour enclaves of Circular Quay, The Rocks, King Street Wharf or Darling Harbour you can be assured of some of the most highly regarded waterfront restaurants in the world.

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