Australia · SUNSET CRUISES
This is the shortlist you would send a mate: 15 sunset cruises worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review the Longreach sunset cruise, Smithy’s Outback Dinner and Show, price, food, entertainment, value, tips, and booking advice.
“Very enjoyable afternoon and night. Dinner and show exception. Staff very friendly and the meals were cooked to perfection”
Review of Airlie Beach’s two-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with sparkling wine, antipasto, coastal views, music, and practical booking tips.
“Beautiful sunset with drinks and nice music, perfect to enjoy and relaxing”
Review of Darwin’s 1-hour-45-minute sunset cruise with wild-caught fish and chips, a complimentary drink, harbour views, and practical booking tips.
“Very friendly and helpful staff, easy to find plenty of photo opportunities, excellent experience will do again when I can”
Review of Airlie Beach’s Providence Whitsundays sunset sail, with tall-ship charm, snacks, sailing tips, value, and practical details.
“It was great. Really lovely evening out on the boat for sunset. Really interesting and informative crew”
Review of Sailaway’s Low Isles snorkelling and sunset sail from Port Douglas, with reef highlights, costs, timing, food, and practical tips.
“I see no reason to write and write when one word describes the entire experience. Amazing!! The entire crew created an atmosphere that was second to none. Highly recommend.”
Cruise Mooloolaba’s river, harbor, and canals at sunset with fresh seafood, cocktails, local commentary, and friendly table service.
“We loved the whole experience, the sunset, the food, the commentary was all amazing.”
Review of Mooloolaba’s 90-minute sunset cruise, with river views, seafood, commentary, pricing, access, timing, and booking advice.
“Excellent cruise must do skipper and host very friendly food was superb . Perfect timing to capture the sunset 😄😄”
Review of Hervey Bay’s $38 sunset cruise, with marine park views, wildlife, local commentary, champagne, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We had a wonderful afternoon on the Sunset Cruise. The staff were lovely, very attentive, its very affordable and was a lovely way to spend our last evening in Hervey Bay. I highly recommend this cruise, and the boat club itself.”
Review of Hervey Bay’s 90-minute Champagne Sunset Sail, with drinks, snacks, K’gari views, dolphins, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.
“The staff were wonderful, food was fresh and the bubbly just topped off the experience. We had the perfect sunset and staff helped us take a group photo with the sunset behind. If you have time this is a must do in pretty Hervey Bay.”
Review of Port Douglas’s Shaolin sunset sail, an intimate Chinese junk boat cruise with Coral Sea views, canapés, commentary, and practical tips.
“This should be on everyone's buck list we really enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend, even tho we didn't get a sunset it was still beautiful can't predict the weather.”
Review of Magnetic Island’s small-group sunset sail, with local cheese, unlimited drinks, practical tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“This experience was exceptional. The captain and crew were incredibly welcoming and very attentive throughout the entirety of the sail. We were provided with a unique experience, a stunning sunset and a delicious cheese platter. Especially recommend the pumpkin chutney.”
Review of Darwin’s two-hour sunset harbor cruise with Territory buffet, seafood, local produce, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Happy with everything excellent value for money would do it again”
Watch wild crocodiles, birdlife, and a glowing Top End sunset on Corroboree Billabong’s two-hour cruise from Darwin.
“I Love seeing the crocodile in the wild ,the sunset is so beautiful , And our Tour guide was funny , if you like sunset cruisers I recommend this one”
Review of Broome’s 3.5-hour sunset cruise on Ballena, with Cable Beach views, boom-net swimming, canapés, drinks, pricing, and practical tips.
“Lovely way to spend the afternoon. Staff were friendly and helpful . Nice drinks and tasty snacks. The water was calm and the sunset was amazing .”
Review of Port Douglas’s Shaolin sunset cruise, with Chinese junk charm, Coral Sea views, Yum Cha canapes, drinks, tips, and honest value advice.
“Even though it was pouring down it was still a lovely trip. It Is well worth doing. Bring rain jacket incase. Thanks to staff for a great afternoon out”
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