Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Darling Harbour
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Cruise Sydney Harbour and watch Sydney light up on an early-dinner cruise aboard MV Sydney 2000, the most prestigious cruising restaurant on Sydney's waterways. Whether you're enjoying an early pre-theatre dinner or wanting to complete your Sydney sightseeing in style, you'll enjoy the MV Sydney 2000's relaxed atmosphere, first-class service, fabulous food and superb views of Sydney Harbour.
Featuring your choice of 3-Course Sunset Dinner, or 4-Course Sunset Premium Dinner including premium beef (select when booking).
Description
Early-evening views of Sydney Harbour icons including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House on a sunset dinner cruise are unforgettable, whatever time of year, from spring twilight and long summer evenings to the city lights of winter and mellow autumn sunsets. Your dinner cruise onboard air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000 includes a la carte dining - select the Sunset Dinner for 3-courses, or the Sunset Premium for 4-courses including premium beef when booking. Early evening views of Sydney Harbour on a sunset dinner cruise are unforgettable, whatever time of year, from spring twilight and long summer evenings to the city lights of winter and mellow autumn sunsets. Would you like a window seat? Select the "confirmed window option" to ensure that you receive a window seat to enjoy the spectacular Sydney Harbour scenery. 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. • Due to daylight saving in the summer months the timing of sunset will be later.
Sample Menu
starter
Smoked Salmon
with herb salad of dill, capers, and cornichons (GF)
starter
Spinach and Pumpkin Salad
with beetroot, crispy Serrano ham, Greek feta, almonds, and honey mustard dressing (V & VG available)
main
Gremolata Rubbed Barramundi
with salsa verdi, asparagus, honeyed carrots, and fried caper berries (GF available)
main
Twice Cooked Crispy Skin Chicken
with creamy potato cake, roast pumpkin, baby spinach and honeyed carrots (GF)
main
Middle Eastern Eggplant
slow cooked and served with zucchini, roasted capsicum, polenta and marinated semi-dried tomatoes (V, GF) (VG available on request)
dessert
Lemon & Lime Tart
served with strawberries and thickened cream (GF)
dessert
Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Pebble
served with raspberry sauce (VG)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Season: Year Round
Days of Departure: Wed - Sun
Duration: One 90-minute circuit of the Harbour
Departure: Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1, 5.00pm (boarding 4.45pm). Disembark 6.45pm year round (excl Vivid Sydney when cruise returns at 6.30pm)
Note: Please check-in at the ticket office 20-30 minutes prior to departure.
What‘s Included
A la carte dining
Million-dollar Sydney Harbour views
Live music on weekends
Drinks (available to purchase onboard)
Meeting points
Captain Cook Cruises - King Street Wharf King St Wharf 1, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations notified less than 10-days prior to sailing incur a 100% cancellation fee
Reviews
1,179 reviews
Dinner for 2
Elizabeth S,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The boat was clean and tidy and our server very friendly. I would have preferred either a different main or entree as there was 2 salmon dishes, all meals were delicious and presented beautifully. The live music was great and we could move around the boat to look at the bridge, opera house etc. We had a window table but you could still see clearly from the middle too.
Perfect Harbour Dinner Cruise
Levina B,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be early, as cruise departs on time. Staff were fantastic & we were served a scrumptious 3 course dinner.
Lovely evening
Eliza H,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my family's first time in Sydney and we thought this would be a good way to experience some of the top attractions. The trip honestly exceeded my expectations! The sunset views were outstanding; truly, my photos look fake. The food was good, not great, but better than expected. We were with out 20 something year old children, both of whom loved the experience. I would highly recommend as an evening outing.
Terrible Dining Experience ever!
Geraldine E,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Boarding was a bit chaotic but is to be expected with the number of guests on the night. Canapé was okay although it tasted like it’s been sitting on the table for awhile. Entree - had the Ravioli - it tasted more tomato sauce than ravioli and goat cheese. Main - Salmon was overcooked and lamb was served cold. Dessert is probably the only reasonable meal we had! Extremely disappointed!
A "vividly" magical, truly delicious evening cruise
Niroshan S,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The premium plus package was truly worth it... The window view...the food was amazing...service top notch... Great and friendly staff... easy access to outside top deck viewing... Great views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House especially during "vivid".
Nice cruise. Drinks not...
Cecilie O,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice cruise. Drinks not included. Great portion size. Love that you could go outside and view the scenery.
What a perfect way to conclude our holiday
JOHN H,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The food and service were fantastic this really made the whole experience totally exceptional We found that they were very accommodating for my wife's dietary requirements.
Hats off to the Captain
Voyager41794051842,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Always great friendly service value for money and excellent quality food
Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Bee J,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We boarded the Captain Cook Cruises for a night around Sydney Harbour. We were greeted by smiling and very helpful staff. It was a clear night so the sunset was very clear and pink skies through the clouds. The menu was very nice as I had the Salmon for Entree and also the Salmon for a main. The cruise passed all the sites of the harbour but I believe through the Vivid Light show the harbour would come to life.
Excellent
anndH9546XU,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pleasant experience. Good food and good service.
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