Sunday 26 January 2025
Take centre-stage on an Australia Day Lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour for front row seats to the Ferrython, Tall Ships Race, Harbour Parade, RAAF Flypast and more! Select your Australia Day Lunch experience from our range of premium packages over three decks. All decks include a choice of menus and bar packages and stunning views of all the daytime action on Australia Day.
Be part of the Australia Day Daytime Action
Choose your deck
Sydney 2000 is the flagship of the Captain Cook Cruises fleet. The super-cruiser features three dining decks and a spacious open-air Star deck on the top of the vessel. The large windows throughout the vessel offer fabulous viewing from every deck and table.
Sky Deck Australian Spectacular
- 4-course premium menu
- Cellarman’s selection of Premium beverages and House spirits
- Our most lavish experience on our most elevated level - Sky Deck
SOLD OUT
Club Deck Australian Classic
- 3-course premium menu
- Cellarman’s selection of Premium beverages
- Table seating on our second highest dining level - Club Deck
- Most spacious deck for families
SOLD OUT
Ocean Deck Australian Chilled
- 3-course premium menu
- Cellarman’s selection of Premium beverages
- Table seating on our water level – Ocean Deck
- Fully accessible same level wheelchair bathrooms – stair access to outdoor deck
SOLD OUT
All options feature
2025 Australia Day Program
Sydney Harbour
Harbour Fest
11:45am - 12:05pm Midday Salute
12:00pm - 12:10pm Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes
12:10pm - 12:30pm Ferrython
12:15pm - 12:25pm Maritime Mayhem
12:30pm - 1:30pm Navy Helicopter flag display
12:45pm - 2:00pm Harbour Parade
1:00pm - 1:30pm Tall Ships Race
From 1:30pm 189th Australia Day Regatta
Sample program subject to change
2025 Australia Day Lunch Menu
- 2025 menu to be confirmed - see below sample menus as a guide
Sky Deck | Club Deck | Ocean Deck
Special Menus and Dietary Requests: Most à la carte menus in our public restaurant contain vegetarian and gluten free options. Requests made for specialty diets, substitutions and modifications of menus for our public cruises will be politely declined.
View our menus for full details.
Australia Day 26 January 2025
| Sky Deck | Adult Retail Child 4-15 Retail Window surcharge pp | $239 $199 $39 |
| Club Deck | Adult Retail Child 4-15 Retail Window surcharge pp | $175 $125 $39 |
| Ocean Deck | Adult Retail Child 4-15 Retail Window surcharge pp | $155 $105 $39 |
Please note there is a minimum of 2 people per table.
Guaranteed Window Seating
Expansive windows throughout our vessels offer superb viewing no matter where you are seated. For those who wish to guarantee window seating, surcharges apply. Please note surcharges apply to all guests on the same table/booking and minimum numbers apply to window seats.
All prices are per person. Specials subject to change.
Australia Day 26 January 2025
| Boarding 10:30am Depart 11:00am Disembark 2:30pm |
Please recheck this webpage the day before departure for any changes
Available 48 hours prior to departure
Private Room
Book a private room with your own private cocktail deck. Private rooms are suitable for 2 to 60 guests. Private decks are available for larger groups. Contact our Events Team
Save on City Parking
Captain Cook Cruises' guests receive special rates at selected parking stations when you pre-book your car park online with Wilson Parking.
Remember to check with local authorities for special event road closures.
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck on Sydney 2000 (Ocean Deck), Captain Cook 3 (Main Deck) and The Jackson (Main Deck) are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom. Starship Sydney and Starship Aqua are not suitable for wheelchairs. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
- Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy
- Our Fleet
- Terms & Conditions
- Credit card fraud - At check-in you will be required to present the credit card used to purchase your cruise online
Map & Directions
Wharf Check-in Offices
- Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 - Click here for Google Maps directions
Please ensure you check which of these locations your cruise departs from, this information can be found on your booking documentation.
