Three hours on Darwin Harbour aboard the Cape Adieu, a 1978 fishing boat turned dinner boat, with four courses of Top End produce served as the sun goes down. Barramundi or scotch fillet lands on your plate just after sunset.
Days
- 3 hours
Group size
- Shared dinner cruise
Start / finish
- Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin / Darwin Harbour / Stokes Hill Wharf
- Stokes Hill Wharf, around 8pm
Return
- Stokes Hill Wharf, around 8pm
Transport
- MV Cape Adieu, a converted 1978 fishing vessel
Meals
- Four-course dinner; drinks from the bar
Route
Included experiences
- Darwin Harbour — sunset cruise from Stokes Hill Wharf
- Seafood entrée — prawns, oysters and ceviche
- Main course — NT barramundi or scotch fillet
- Harbour history — the 1942 air raid and the wartime oil-storage cliffs
- Wildlife — dolphins, sea eagles and turtles
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 56 reviews
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AI summary of 56 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the food quality, with particular mention of the barramundi, steak and other locally-sourced dishes cooked fresh on board, alongside attentive and friendly service from the crew. The sunset views over Darwin Harbour stand out as the most memorable aspect of the experience, with passengers repeatedly describing the visual spectacle as breathtaking, magical and unforgettable. The boat's open-air design, comfortable seating arrangements at tables on deck, well-stocked bar and relaxed atmosphere are also frequently highlighted as contributing to an excellent overall experience. One reviewer noted that a bit more commentary about the locations visited would have enhanced the experience, though this caveat appears isolated amongst overwhelmingly positive feedback about all aspects of the cruise.
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Absolutely spectacular and unforgettable, the loveliest way to see Darwin Harbour. The boat, the staff and the food were all wonderful.
Delicious food, fabulous staff and magic weather. We've done this about six times with visitors over the years and it's been excellent every time.
Fantastic service and food, and they catered for special dietary needs. The open-air boat is the only way to watch a sunset.
The best way to enjoy a Territory sunset, with exceptional service and fantastic food and drinks. I'm looking forward to doing it again.
We had a fantastic sunset cruise with great staff and excellent food. Despite the small galley, everything was well timed, with drinks ordered before we left, so we never felt we were waiting.
