Dinner Cruises in Australia: the 5 to Book First

1.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139Our pick

Board at Southbank Promenade at 7:30 pm for about three hours on the Yarra River. You’ll pass Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Royal Botanic Gardens while enjoying four courses, Australian wine, beer, bubbly, spirits, dessert, cheese, and port. Seating may be aboard the Yarra Countess or Yarra Empress.

“excellent experience! very very atentive staff! me and my wife enjoyed evey moment! good food and appropiate drinks. 5 stars… clear!”

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2.Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 374 reviews · from $135

Spend about 8.5 hours with a small group of up to 24, traveling from Adelaide to Mount Lofty, Bridgewater, the Murray River, and Hahndorf. Guides such as Paul, Phil, Roy, and Karen provide local stories, while Captain Proud carries you on a three-hour lunch cruise.

“A fun day out. The food was fantastic. The captain was very entertaining. The views are amazing. A great way to see the river.”

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3.Swan River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · 2h 30m · from $92Best value

Board Captain Cook Cruises at Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty for a 2.5-hour return trip to Fremantle. You’ll pass riverside homes, yacht clubs, marinas, docks, and heritage buildings while enjoying reserved seating, a seasonal buffet, dessert, captain’s commentary, and drinks from the bar.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Swan River lunch cruise! The weather couldn’t have been better — a sunny winter’s day that made the views along the river even more stunning. From the moment we boarded, the crew made us feel welcome and relaxed. The lunch was fresh, delicious, and generously served, with something for everyone. Sipping a glass of wine while cruising past Perth’s skyline and the beautiful riverbanks was such a treat. The pace of the cruise was perfect — enough time to soak it all in without feeling rushed. It was the ideal way to spend a winter afternoon, and we came away feeling refreshed…”

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4.Swan River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · from $114

Board Captain Cook Cruises at Barrack Street Jetty at 7pm for a 2.5-hour Swan River evening cruise. You’ll have reserved seating, a hot and cold buffet, live entertainment or a DJ, and city views after dark. Drinks are available to buy onboard, but are not included.

“Food was very enjoyable - easy seating as table was pre assigned- servers were very polite, proficient and friendly.”

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5.Swan River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · from $93

Set out from Barrack Street Jetty at 11:15 am for a 2-hour-45-minute cruise toward Fremantle and back. You’ll pass the Bell Tower, Kings Park, Swan Brewery, yacht clubs, mansions, and the Blue Boatshed while enjoying live commentary and a buffet of hot dishes, salads, and desserts.

“Fantastic cruise on the swan river with a great team aboard the ship, good complement of food served in a buffet style lunch.”

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