We like to think of our Harbour as a sunset painting in progress where the magical colours of Sydney’s iconic landscape change by the minute. The aquamarine colours of Summer give way to the warm orange hues of Autumn before deepening to a magical Winter twilight blue. Year round, sun-up or sun-down, the Sunset Dinner is a perfect venue for pre-theatre dining, family groups a place to wind down after a big day working or exploring in the city.
Dine at sunset, twilight or under a Summer glow
Sunset Premium Dinner
- 4-course a la carte menu including premium beef
$115 - $145pp
Sunset Dinner
- 3-course a la carte menu
$95 - $115pp
Sunset Premium Dinner Menu (PDF)
Sunset Premium Dinner Christmas Menu (PDF)
Sunset Dinner Christmas Menu (PDF)
Celebration Desserts & Cakes (PDF)
Note special Christmas Menus may operate from mid-November to 24 December each year. A special Chid Menu operates during Vivid Sydney.
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
Prices
| Valid to 31-Mar-2025 | Sunset | Sunset Premium |
| Adult Retail Book Online from | $115 $95 | $145 $115 |
| Valid from 01-Apr-2025 | Sunset | Sunset Premium |
| Adult Retail | $125 | $135 |
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.
| 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.
Families
We welcome families! All children 4-15 years automatically receive the Child Menu at discounted Child Fares
| Child 4-15 (Child Menu) | Sunset | Sunset Premium |
| Valid to 31-Mar-2025 | $47 | $57 |
| Valid from 01-Apr-2025 | $49 | $49 |
Please note the following variations
- Infants 0-3yrs may travel free of charge with no food/beverage provided OR purchase a Child Fare and receive the Child Menu. In the comments section please advise number of infants travelling
- Children under 16 years can receive the Adult Menu by booking an Adult Fare
- Child Fare is only valid with a minimum of one (1) Adult per four (4) Children
- Children above this ratio are required to book an Adult Fare, and offered a choice of the Adult or Child Menu
- Should a customer book Child Fares in excess of the one (1) Adult per four (4) Children ratio, the additional children will be required to pay the difference between the Adult and Child Fare prior to boarding
- Any alcohol included is substituted for soft drinks for children under 18 years
Retail prices valid to 31-Mar-2026. All prices are per person. Specials subject to change.
Weekly Schedule
The Sunset Dinner picks up from Darling Harbour, then Circular Quay before making a round-trip circuit of the Harbour. View the full timetable.
| Sunset Dinner Departs | Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 | Circular Quay Wharf 6 |
| Wednesday - Sunday Check availability for additional departures |
Boarding: 4:45pm Depart 5:00pm Disembark 6:45pm |
Depart 5:30pm Disembark 7:30pm |
| Vivid Sydney 23 May - 14 June 2025 Wed-Sun & Mon 9Jun25 | Boarding: 4:45pm Depart 5:00pm Disembark 6:30pm | n/a |
Vivid Sydney 24 May-15 June 2024: Cruise departs from Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 only. No Circular Quay departures are available.
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.
Winter: Jun 4.54pm - Aug 5.37pm | Spring: Sep 5.37pm - Nov 7.51pm (daylight savings starts approx. Oct) | Summer: Dec 7.52pm - Feb 7.33pm | Autumn: Mar 7.31pm - May 4.54pm (daylight savings ends approx. Apr). For more information, click here.
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 |
| Christmas Parties Groups Visit our Christmas Celebrations |
| 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 - 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
- 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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