From $205.00 per adult

Purchase as a Gift Voucher

*Specials available on selected dates only and subject to limited availability. T&C's apply.

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

Exquisite Gold Dining with Paired Wines

The quintessential gourmet food and wine experience on Sydney Harbour. For that truly special occasion or corporate entertaining, our Gold Penfolds Dinner is an unforgettable waterfront restaurant experience where every detail matters. Leave inspired, sated and breathless as you and your guests are treated to not only the view, but a swathe of plate matched Penfolds wines.

Penfolds collection of benchmark wines are compelling for collectors and drinkers the world over. Since 1844, Penfolds has played a pivotal role in the evolution of winemaking in the constant and endless pursuit of quality. They exude both celebration and excitement.

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  • Champagne Glass

All options feature

  • Stunning Sydney Harbour city lights by night
  • Premium seating and million-dollar views
  • Six Course Degustation Dining including our famous Seared Scallops and Beef Tenderloin
  • Live music Sat-Sun and selected special events
  • 2-3 hours – 1 to 2 circuits of Sydney Harbour onboard our air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000
  • Gold personalised service
  • A photographer’s and Instagrammer’s dream with spacious outdoor open leisure decks to capture Sydney’s iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge by night

Captain's Recommendation

  • We highly recommend joining the cruise from Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 at 7.00pm on Friday and Saturday nights, to enjoy the full 3-hour Gold Dining and Cruise experience.
  • Other nights there is a choice of departures at 5:00pm from Darling Harbour or 5:30pm from Circular Quay for a 2-hour experience.
  • Guests joining the earlier departures can extend their cruise by an additional 30 minutes by disembarking at an alternative location from the one they boarded (Darling Harbour to Circular Quay, or Circular Quay to Darling Harbour).
  • Please check Departure Details for timetable variations.

Gold Penfolds Dinner

Includes premium beverages

  • An outstanding Gold beverage selection
  • Penfolds' private bin and vintage wines to complement each course
  • House spirits, liqueurs, beers and soft drinks

$279.00 per person including premium beverages

Gold Dinner

Beverages not included but available for purchase onboard

  • A comprehensive range of Sydney inspired cocktails, Champagne, Sparkling, Red and White Wines
  • Spirits including a selection of Gins, Whisky & Bourbon, Vodka, Brandy,
  • Top shelf liqueurs
  • Soft drinks, juices, coffee and tea

$205.00 per person

Gold Penfolds Dinner & Wine Menu (PDF)

Gold Dinner - No Drinks Menu (PDF) | Beverage List

Celebration Desserts & Cakes (PDF)

Special Menus and Dietary Requests: As this is a specialty menu we regret there are no special diet variations available. If a guest in your party is vegetarian or gluten free, we can offer an entrée, main-course and dessert from our Starlight Dinner menu, however discounts do not apply. Most à la carte menus in our public restaurant contain vegetarian and gluten free options. Requests made for specialty diets, substitutions and modifications will be politely declined. View our menus for full details.

    Prices

    Valid to 31-Mar-2025Price
    Gold Penfolds Dinner
    Gold Dinner (no drinks)    		$279
    $205
    Valid from 01-Apr-2025Price
    Gold Penfolds Dinner
    Gold Dinner (no drinks)    		$289
    $215

    Optional Extras

    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.

      Valid to 31-Mar-2025$18 per person
      Valid from 01-Apr-2025$19 per person

      Retail prices valid to 31-Mar-2026. All prices are per person. Specials subject to change.

      Weekly Schedule

      The vessel picks up from Darling Harbour, then Circular Quay before making a circuit of the Harbour. View the full timetable.

      Depart Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1

      RECOMMENDED

      		 Circular Quay Wharf 6
      Fri & SatDepart 7:00pm
      Disembark 10:00pm      		Disembark 9:30pm
      Wed, Thu & Sun Depart 5:00pm (boarding 4:45pm)
      Disembark 7:00pm      		 Depart 5:30pm
      Disembark 7:30pm
      Vivid Sydney
      23 May - 14 June 2025
      Wed - Sun       and Mon 9 June      		Depart 7:00pm
      Disembark 10:00pm      		Disembark 9:30pm excluding Fri, Sat & Sun 8 Jun

      NOTE: During Vivid Sydney 23 May - 14 June 2025: Cruise departs from Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 only. No Circular Quay departures are available.

      Check availability for additional departures.

      Please note special timetables and vessels operate on selected dates. Please recheck this webpage closer to departure and any email updates for the latest information.

        Groups of 10 or more guests

        10% OFF online prices!
        We love a party or a get together        , that's why we've added a special discount to our range of dining experiences for groups of 10 or more, including our famous Gold Dinner, Starlight Dinner, Premium Sunset Dinner, Sunset Dinner, Harbour View Lunch, Harbour View Long Lunch and High Tea cruises. Excludes selected special events, public holidays and private dining rooms.
        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.


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        Wilson Parking

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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 refer to the Accessibility Policy 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

        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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