Sydney: Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Darling Harbour
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour from the upper deck with optional guranteed window seating, superb dining and attentive service.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Seating on upper decks is via stairs only (no elevator) - please request accessibility information at time of booking if required.
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
By selecting the child fare, a Children's menu applies. Children 4-15 can receive the adult menu by booking an adult fare
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This Sydney Harbour Cruise includes a 2 or 3 course lunch (choose preferred option at time of booking). Your amazing views of Sydney's spectacular Harbour provides perfect photo opportunities whilst dining with the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as your backdrop. This is a wonderful way to enjoy Sydney Harbour, an unforgettable experience any time of year. 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 lunch cruise. Please note: this seating must be selected at the time of booking, and a surcharge applies.
Sample Menu
starter
Smoked Salmon
with herb salad of dill, 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) (VG available)
main
Gremolata Rubbed Barramundi
served with salsa verde, roast vegetable medley, and fried caper berries
main
Black Angus Riverina Beef Sirloin
with creamy potato pave, baby beets, carrot batons and a 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
with raspberry sauce (VG)
What‘s Included
Guaranteed window seat (option to be selected at time of booking)
3-Hour Cruise of Sydney Harbour with 3-Course Lunch (if option selected)
1.5-Hour Cruise on Sydney Harbour with 2-Course Lunch (if option selected)
Drinks (available for purchase onboard)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
12pm 2-Course
2-Course lunch cruise
Cruise departs: Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1
12pm 3-Course
3-Course lunch cruise
Cruise departs: Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1
12pm 3-Course - Window
Guaranteed window seat
3-Course lunch cruise
Cruise departs: Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1
12pm 2-Course - Window
Guaranteed window seat
2-Course lunch cruise
Cruise departs: Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1
Reviews
295 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful
johnst102,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Lunch Cruise on Australia Day. Highly recommend. Lovely 3 course meal and drinks supplied. Entertainment was also excellent.
Rainy Saturday in Sidney
HelgaPaulsen,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice trip, even on a rainy day. Good food and excellent service. The band on board played a little too loud.
dont use a voucher on these cruises or you could sit on the dunny and then they will charge you to up grade to a table
U6972HKlawrenceh,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00don't ok a cruise with this company I have tried 3 phone calls to this company they have 0292061111 number and no complaints team and no management above the phone operator. if you buy a red balloon voucher which we did there is no guarantee of where you will be seated and if you want a window seat which is what's advertised on the red balloon cpc212 you don't get that table you have to up grade 17 dollars per person not only that but the voucher or ticket doesn't guarantee a table near a window its a seat anywhere on the boat and you will be charged to upgrade. if you google for any phone number other then 02 920 6111 there is non and the people that man the phones can only do booking all other communication is via email. i would recommend no one to board this vessel or any other in the fleet because if there is a issue you have no one to contact
Nice to see Sydney Opera House from the water, otherwise doubtful.
473elisabethu,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was too much to go back and forth if you booked a three-course lunch. The first part was good when you saw Sydney Opershouse from the water. Unfortunately the fish was dry i.e. the food was not good enough.
Was ok,food was...
Blas O,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Was ok,food was average,we been given a table too close to a door that could not close properly,all our serviettes etc where flying in the air.music was good.service was very good.
What no commentary?
Inspire52240161118,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lovely cruise but disappointed that there wasn’t a commentary unless you downloaded an app. Sometimes you just want to sit back and relax without fiddling with your phone.
Food Cold
Roy M,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00A bit of a rip off, our 90 minute cruise spent 20 minutes talking on more passengers at circular quay
An excellent experience.
leedsman1954,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a Christmas present from our children and I cannot praise highly enough. We did the long cruise which took around four hours. The food was excellent, as good as you’d get anywhere and the staff were friendly and efficient. As it is nearly Christmas there were crackers on the tables and Christmas trees which was a nice touch. If you would like a different view of Sydney Harbour this definitely fits the bill.
Unique opportunity for great food and photos
Sanya A,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Spectacular views! Amazing photo opportunities. Great quality meal and super friendly staff. Not to be missed.
Not bad, but could have been better
Seaside26396130390,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We boarded our vessel at darling harbour, the meal was lovely, the views Spectacular (even though it was rainy) . We paid extra for a guaranteed window seat, yet there was only about 4’tables occupied on the whole floor. The thing that disappointed us was being a sightseeing cruise we had expected some commentary of tourist sights as we went along
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