Sydney Harbour Starlight Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour
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Book a table for a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise aboard the our flagship vessel MV Sydney 2000. The choice is yours whether you embark at Circular Quay or King Street Wharf on your 2-hour Sydney dinner cruise. Take your seat as you float past the floodlit Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, while a team of international chefs prepare a four-course dinner, including canapés, for you to enjoy.
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What To Expect
Sydney dinner cruises don’t get much finer than aboard the MV Sydney 2000, synonymous with premium dining, first-class service and live entertainment and taking in views of the Sydney Opera House and harbour. Take your seat as you cruise past the floodlit sails of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, while a team of international chefs prepare a four-course dinner, including canapés, for you to enjoy. Would you like a window seat? Select the a confirmed window option to ensure that you receive a window seat to enjoy the spectacular Sydney Harbour scenery on your Sydney dinner cruise. Please note: this seating must be selected at the time of booking, and a surcharge applies. Please note: - During the winter season MV Sydney 2000 vessel may be replaced with Captain Cook 3.
Sample Menu
starter
Smoked Salmon
with herb salad of dill, lime, Sicilian capers and cornichons (GF)
starter
Pumpkin, Ricotta & Goats Cheese Ravioli
served with Napolitana sauce and topped with Italian aged Grana Padano (V)
starter
Crispy Pear and Garden Leaf Salad
with toasted walnuts and Grana Pandano (V, GF)
main
Gremolata Rubbed Barramundi
with salsa verde, roast vegetable medley & fried caper berries
main
Black Angus Riverina Beef Sirloin
with creamy potato pave, baby beets, carrot batons & shiraz jus (GF)
main
Twice Cooked Crispy Skin Chicken
with creamy potato cake, roast pumpkin, baby spinach and honeyed carrots
main
Middle Eastern Eggplant
slow cooked and served with zucchini, roasted capsicum, polenta and marinated semi-dried tomatoes (VG, GF)
dessert
Lemon & Lime Tart
served with a dollop of double cream (V, GF)
dessert
Malibu & Coconut Slice
served with mango coulis
dessert
Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Pebble
Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Pebble with raspberry sauce (VG)
Note: Please check-in at the ticket office 20-30 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations notified less than 10-days prior to sailing incur a 100% cancellation fee
What‘s Included
Upper Deck seating
4-course a la carte dinner, including canapés
Live music Saturday's & Sunday's
Drinks (available to purchase onboard)
Meeting points
Captain Cook Cruises - King Street Wharf King St Wharf 1, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Reviews
759 reviews
Sydney by boat
carl f,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice dinner in a nice venue with views of Sydney Harbor and skyline! Wind in your hair on a warm night while passing under the bridge, with closeup view of the Opera House!!!!
The scenery was gorgeous...
SHEILA C,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The scenery was gorgeous and the ship lovely. The boarding process was very confusing with nobody there at the dock to tell people where the ship was or what the process was. Food was okay, not exactly what was described on the website. But staff did a good job and we definitely enjoyed the evening.
Fun evening to see the city by sea
kati k,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Took a lovely dinner cruise around the Sydney Harbor. So nice that all reservations already had a table assigned so embarkment was so easy. Food was three courses and also surprisingly good for the type of trip we were on. It would have been perfect if we were in a better spot for sunset and if there has been some commentary on what we were seeing so four stars instead of five but a very enjoyable evening.
Wonderful!
Joanne W,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The dinner cruise was wonderful. Servers were fantastic and food was fabulous. The views were magnificent. Highly recommend.
Worst sunset cruise EVER!!!!!!!
Tyrone T,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00It was a rainy last day in Australia. Like everywhere we go. We like to end it if possible on an evening cruise. The boat was somewhat dated like some has said. They do have a small selection of liqour. I drink whiskey. It went from Jack Daniels straight to Johnnie Walker. The food was decent. Typical cruise tour type meal. However, because of the rain we couldn't go outside to enjoy the beautiful scenery. That's were the issues start. Inintially, the two band group started playing some nice diner music. But, when returning from break which was probably not even 30 minutes into the cruise, things went left. I guess they decided you're stuck on the ship and we're going to play want we wanted to play. It was horrible. We left that deck just to escape the noise they called music. Only to find the lower deck had flooded. You're telling me that this was the first time. It's true they pickup another group of passengers during they cruise. They are also the first to get off when returning. We got off with the them. We couldn't take another minute of this so called cruise. DONT DO IT!!!
A nice excursion!
Chi P,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Cook cruise was very organized. The food was delicious with live music. We have plenty time to capture the sunset!
Wonderful Experience
Michael W,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We truly enjoyed the cruise. Our meals were very good, the service was great, and the views exceptional. Our only complaint is that they allowed some people who took the daylight cruise to stay on the evening cruise at no charge. We would definitely recommend this trip.
Boat stops at Circular...
John K,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Boat stops at Circular Quay on way out to collect more passingers when you are in middle of your meal. Not what i had paid for.
Amazing harbour views
Stephen H,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on this evening cruise around Sydney Harbour aboard Captain Cook Cruises. The dinner was tasty with excellent service from the crew and afterwards you can go up on the top deck to take in the sweeping views of the bridge, opera house and north shore…there were even fireworks which made it more spectacular!
Very nice but needs more attention on celebrations
Jai R,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00I did inform that it was our 39th wedding aniversarey but there was no celebration from the host disapointing
From A$155.00
Sydney, Australia
- Free cancellation
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