An evening dinner cruise on Trinity Inlet aboard the Spirit of Cairns sailing catamaran — a good way to end a day in Cairns.
Days
- 2.5 hour evening cruise
Group size
- Max 40
Start / finish
- Marlin Marina / Marlin Marina
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Air-conditioned sailing catamaran
Meals
- Buffet dinner and a welcome drink
Route
Included experiences
- Trinity Inlet — evening cruise into the mangroves
- Cairns waterfront — city lights from the water
- Dinner on board — local produce
- Crocodile spotting, if you're lucky
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.9
Based on 43 reviews
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AI summary of 43 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the dinner cruise for its high-quality food with good variety, attentive and friendly staff, live entertainment, comfortable boat and facilities, and welcoming atmosphere that makes special occasions feel particularly memorable. What stands out most often is the combination of excellent service, generous buffet offerings and professional musicians who create a relaxed and enjoyable evening ambiance. The most common caveat is that the timing of dinner service occasionally conflicts with sunset viewing, as meals are sometimes served shortly after departure, which can mean missing optimal photo opportunities or the full sunset experience.
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My second time on the dinner cruise. The food is fantastic and sitting up on deck with the lights of Cairns is magical. We always tell our guests about it and they thank us.
A great evening activity on holiday. Attentive, friendly staff, good food, a nice range of drinks and live music as you cruise around Cairns.
We did this dinner cruise last year and will again next year. Excellent food choices and service, sailing quietly into the night.
Delicious food, friendly staff, excellent service and lovely live music made it a special night in Cairns.
Bryony, the singer and guitarist, was out of this world and gave the evening a lovely vibe. We felt well looked after and relaxed.
The sunset cruise with buffet dinner had a good range of dishes and desserts and friendly staff. I was surprised dinner was served so soon after leaving, which meant missing the sunset; starting earlier would help.
