The NSW Seniors Festival theme for 2023 is Celebrate Together. Gather your friends or family and enjoy a relaxed 2 or 3-course lunch cruise set to the backdrop of stunning Sydney Harbour. This is one NSW Seniors Festival event you won't want to miss.
Celebrate Together with 360° Harbour views
Enhance your experience
- Cruise from Darling Habour for an easy harbourside stroll to or from the NSW Seniors Expo and the ICC
- Combine the 12:00pm Lunch from Darling Harbour with the 2.45pm Premier's Gala Concert, or the 1:30pm departure with the 11am Premier's Gala Concert
Top Deck Long Lunch
- 3-course à la carte menu with expanded main course options including Australian Premium Beef
- Your choice of one or two 90-minute circuits of Sydney Harbour for up to 3 hours onboard our air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000
- Two departures at 12:00pm and 12:30pm
Seniors Festival Special from $85.00

Top Deck Lunch
- 2-course à la carte menu
- One 90-minute circuit of Sydney Harbour onboard our air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000
- Three departures at 12:00pm, 12:30pm and 1.30pm
Seniors Festival Special from $75.00

All options feature
Optional Extras
Top Deck Long Lunch Menu (PDF)
Celebration Desserts & Cakes (PDF)
Special Menus and Dietary Requests: All meals are prepared fresh onboard. Special menus may operate on special event dates. Due to the nature of cruising we have limited time to prepare and serve our menus. Most à la carte menus contain vegetarian and gluten free options however requests for special diets, substitutions and modifications of our public Dining Experience menus will be politely declined. View our menus for full details.
Seniors Festival 01-12 February 2023
- Select travel date during Seniors Festival and enter Promo Code TOGETHER23 at check-out.
- Present your Seniors Card at check-in
Promo Code TOGETHER23 | Top Deck Lunch | Top Deck Long Lunch |
Adult Retail Seniors Festival Special Child 4-15 | $89 $75 $65 | $104 $85 $75 |
Optional Extras
- Guaranteed Window Seating - Book Online
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.
Guaranteed Window Seating | Book Online | $15 per person |
Seniors Festival 1-12 February 2023
NSW Seniors Festival picks up from Darling Harbour, then Circular Quay before making a round-trip circuit of the Harbour. View the full timetable.
Thursday - Sunday 01-12 Feb 2023 |
From Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 | From Circular Quay Wharf 6 |
Top Deck Long Lunch | Depart 12:00pm, 1:30pm Disembark 1:30pm, 3:00pm |
Depart 12:30pm Disembark 2:00pm, 3:30pm |
Top Deck Lunch | Depart 12:00pm, 1:30pm Disembark 1:30pm, 3:00pm | Depart 12:30pm Disembark 2:00pm |
Please recheck this webpage and email updates for the latest information.
Groups of 10 or more guests
Book online and only pay 30% deposit with the balance due 7-days prior to cruise date |
More Info - How to Book & Pay for a Group Online |
Private Rooms 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. Prices are based on bespoke food and drink menus. 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 - Sydney 2000 and Captain Cook 3 are wheelchair accessible. Please check the Accessibility for people with a Disability Policy for further details and wharf access.
- Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy
- Covid-19 Initiatives
- 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
- Circular Quay Wharf 6 - 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.
Wharf Check-in Offices
- Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 - Click here for Google Maps directions
- Circular Quay Wharf 6 - 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.
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Seniors Festival Dinner Cruise
The Seniors Festival Dinner cruise from 5pm Darling Harbour or 5.30pm Circular Quay combines easily with the Premier's Gala Concerts and Seniors Expo at the ICC. Two spectacular hours of cruising on Sydney Harbour and 3-course dinner with stunning views.
From $79.00 per adult
Normally $99.00. Save $20.00.