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.

Book Now for the Big Events
End of Year Celebrations | Christmas Day Lunch | Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race | New Year's Eve | Australia Day

Departing Circular Quay and King Street Wharf Darling Harbour.

Premium Dining

  • FAMILY FAVE
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    Harbour View Lunch - Two Course

    Enjoy a Two Course Lunch cruise on the world's most beautiful Harbour with à la carte dining and endless Sydney Harbour views.

    • Two Course à la carte dining
    • 360° Harbour views
    • Up to two circuits of Sydney Harbour
    • 1.5 to 2 hours of leisurely cruising

    From $95.00 Per adult

    Normally $99.00. Save $4.00.

  • TOP SELLER
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    Harbour View Long Lunch - Three Course

    Experience the ultimate Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise. Indulge in gourmet modern Australian cuisine expertly crafted by our experienced chefs as you cruise through the stunning Harbour with breathtaking 360-degree views. The perfect blend of relaxation and culinary delight!

    • Three Course à la carte dining
    • 360° Harbour views and live entertainment Sat-Sun in Winter
    • Up to two circuits of Sydney Harbour
    • Your choice of 1.5 to 4 hours of leisurely cruising

    From $115.00 Per adult

    Normally $119.00. Save $4.00.

  • LADIES DAY OUT
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    High Tea at Sea

    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.

  • COLOURS OF SYDNEY
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    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.

  • 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

    From $205.00 per adult

  • 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.

  • HOT HOT HOT
    Jackson Lunch Group

    The Jackson Spring Summer Saturday Series

    The Jackson is turning up the heat on the Harbour with our newly launched Spring Summer Event Series with our exclusive Jackson Saturdays!

    Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, toasting a Hen, marking a special anniversary, or just indulging in a day of luxury with friends, Saturdays on The Jackson are all about sipping champagne on the decks, sophisticated fun, world-class dining, and unparalleled Harbour views.

    • Chandon Harbour Long Lunch - Saturdays from $175pp
    • Veuve Clicquot in the Suns - Saturdays from $145pp

    From $145.00 per person

Harbour Bar & Premium Sightseeing

Departing Circular Quay and King Street Wharf Darling Harbour.

  • 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.

  • 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 house beverage, all from the comfort of your premium reserved lounge seating on Ocean Deck.

    • Floating bar & cocktail experience
    • 2-3 hour cruise 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

    From $69.00 Per adult

    Normally $75.00. Save $6.00.

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.

  • Melbourne Cup hero shot group toasting champagne special event

    Melbourne Cup 2025

    Tuesday, 4 November 2025

    Celebrate the race that stop the nation with a 3-course lunch, Chandon garden spritz, 5 metre LED screens, a DJ, and ever changing Harbour views aboard superyacht The Jackson

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    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

  • SOLD OUT
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    Christmas Day Lunch 2024

    Wednesday, 25 December 2024

    SOLD OUT

    You'll love Christmas Day Lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour. We take the hard work out of preparing the Christmas Day feast and replace it with relaxation, fun, spectacular scenery, great food and wine, and brilliant memories.

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    Boxing Day Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2024

    Thursday, 26 December 2024

    GOING, GOING ...

    Boxing Day is the day millions of eyes turn to Sydney Harbour for the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race - one of the world’s greatest ocean races. See all the action as the fleet jockeys for starting position on our Boxing Day cruises.

    On Sale Now
    From $105 per person

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

    Sydney New Years Eve 2024

    Tuesday, 31 December 2024

    GOING, GOING ...

    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.

    On Sale Now
    From $749.00 per person

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

    Vivid Sydney 2025

    23 May - 14 June 2025

    A spectacular line-up of official Vivid Sydney 2025 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 per person

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    Family Fun with Kids

    Year round

    Sydney Harbour is bursting with fun things to do with kids and the whole family. From Taronga Zoo, to nature walks, family picnics to island hideaways, whale watching to high tea at sea, we’ve got your covered.

    Kids Go Free
    Selected Cruises

  • Senior grandparent couple with grand daughter child on lounge

    Grandparents Day 2025

    Sunday, 27 October 2024

    Grandparent’s Day is a new favourite on the family calendar. It’s a day when generations gather to show our appreciation for the special role grandparents and elders, play in our lives. Celebrate on our Grandparents Day Sydney cruise.

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  • Ferrython Australia Day action on the harbour aerial shot special event non-ccc dnsw

    Australia Day 2025

    Sunday, 26 January 2025

    Sydney Harbour takes centre-stage on Australia Day for the Ferrython, Australia Day Live, Australia Day Parade, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta, Tug and Boat Ballet, flyovers, fireworks and more! Discover our range of Australia Day cruises.

    On Sale Now
    From $55.00 per person

  • Young couple having drinks celebrating anniversary Gold Penfolds champagne night time Opera House

    Valentines Day 2025

    Friday, 14 February 2025

    Our Valentine’s Day cruises are designed to impress. Romance your way through the night being seduced by 360˚ water views on spectacular Sydney Harbour.

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    Seniors Festival 2025

    3-16 March 2025

    The NSW Seniors Festival, 3-16 March 2025, is the largest celebration for people over 60 in the southern hemisphere. Captain Cook Cruises is proud to support this event annually with a selection of special cruises.

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    Mothers Day 2025

    Sunday, 11 May 2025

    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.

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  • family child father sightseeing deck

    Fathers Day 2025

    Sunday, 7 September 2025

    Father’s Day should be fun and special. It’s a day to show our appreciation for the fathers, grandfathers and father-figures in our lives. Gift Dad a Father’s Day cruise or grab the kids and celebrate with a fun family day out.

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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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  • Kids Cartwheeling

    Making the Most of the School Holidays

    The School Holidays are upon us and if you haven’t already planned the kids holiday activities, Sydney has plenty to offer. From a Sydney Harbour ferry to Taronga Zoo, riding the rollercoaster at Luna Park to Whale Watching, museums and beaches, the digital devices will be quickly forgotten!

  • Group dining and drink wine glass cheers premium dinner celebrate

    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!

  • 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.

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    Illuminate Your Night: Why Vivid Sydney Should Be On Your Bucket List

    Welcome to a world where the night sky becomes a canvas for a dazzling array of lights, music, and groundbreaking ideas; welcome to Vivid Sydney.

  • 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.

  • Christmas Party celebration on deck cruising past Sydney Harbour Bridge

    How to make your Christmas Office Party one to remember

    We've got your Christmas all wrapped up at Captain Cook Cruises! Book a Table, a Private Dining Room, a Deck or your own Boat and take your Christmas Office Party to the next level!

  • Cruising under the Sydney Harbour Bridge - ST

    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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