The 5 Cruises with Lunch in Australia That Earn the Fare

1.Remote K’gari Tour by Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,229 reviews · 9 hours · from $183Our pick

Spend nine active hours with Tasman Venture exploring K’gari’s remote western shore. You’ll ride an amphibious boat, kayak, snorkel, tube, hike sand dunes, and watch for wildlife. Guides including Taylor, Reece, BJ, and Carolena bring local insight, while lunch and hotel pickup keep the day simple.

“Wow! We had a great time! Such a beautiful island and the crew will show you the best spots! Would really recommend this trip!”

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2.Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 2h 15m · from $53Best value

Cruise Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay for 135 minutes with a 13-option buffet, tea, coffee, live English commentary, and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens, and Darling Harbour. Guides such as Ron and Ellen add local stories and humor.

“The guide was really good, he knew his stuff and he was entertaining as well. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was yummy and there was a good selection to choose from. The boat was very clean and well maintained. I highly recommend this cruise!”

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3.From Coles Bay: Wineglass Bay Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · 4h 30m · from $141

Spend 270 minutes aboard Schouten Passage II, cruising from Coles Bay past Freycinet’s granite cliffs, caves, seals, dolphins, and whales. Skipper Noah is known for lively commentary, while the Vista Lounge, viewing decks, onboard bar, and Tasmanian-style Ploughman’s lunch keep the trip comfortable.

“Absolutely incredible cruise. All the staff were super friendly, helpful, excellent at spotting wildlife and were hilarious. The Skipper Noah was also hilarious and a wonderful guide that made even lichen interesting. He was also very respectful of the wildlife that we were able to see. What a wealth of knowledge that young man has and the way he shares it is incredible. The lunch was also a highlife in a day of highlights, and the time onboard absolutely flew by.”

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4.Peppermint Bay Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · from $161

Leave Hobart at 10:30am aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned catamaran. Cruise the Derwent River and d’Entrecasteaux Channel toward Woodbridge, watching for seals, sea eagles, dolphins, and whales. Walk around Peppermint Bay before a seasonal three-course lunch, then return to Hobart.

“Beautiful scenery. Delicious lunch. Captain pointed out interesting landmarks and spotted seals. A really enjoyable day.”

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5.2-Course All Inclusive Lunch Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 146 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

Board a 78-foot vessel at Darling Harbour for a relaxed two-hour lunch cruise past the Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, and Luna Park. You get a premium two-course meal, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee, plus room to move across three decks and take in the harbour from above.

“Lovely cruise through the creeks of Sydney with valable commentaries. The food was outstanding ! Surely Will recommende this cruise. Loved it!”

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