The 10 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 $53

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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6.Coles Bay: Wineglass Bay Adults-Only Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 4h 30m · from $222

Cruise Coles Bay aboard Schouten Passage II for 4.5 hours of granite cliffs, Wineglass Bay, seals, dolphins, birds, and possible whales. Your Sky Lounge ticket includes morning tea, oysters, a ploughman’s lunch, local wine, and beer, with lively commentary from guides such as Noah.

“We saw seals, a pod of dolphins, eagles, sea birds. Absolutely amazing. A must do trip😀😀”

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7.3 Hour Abba Tribute Show Harbour Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Board at Eastern Pontoon by Circular Quay for a three-hour Sydney Harbour cruise with a hot buffet dinner, DJ, and live ABBA songs from the Fabba Girls. You can dance to Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia, then step outside for Opera House and harbour views. Drinks cost extra.

“My expectations for this event was much higher than we got. At leat the food was good. No ABBA music from the «dj» before the show with «Agnetha and Ann Frid» They did their best. Tourist trap💁🏻‍♂️”

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8.Harbour Cruise with Gourmet BBQ Lunch, Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $286

Join Sensational Sydney Cruises for four hours aboard a small motor yacht with a captain-host, live harbour commentary, and a three-course BBQ lunch. Maggie and Semi have hosted the trip, which includes prawns, salmon, steak, wine, beer, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and Bondi Beach views.

“Fantastic day on the water in a 37 ft boat with excellent service by Maggie and Semi”

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9.Jervis Bay Dolphin Cruise, Lunch, Berry&Kiama Blowhole Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $155Top rated

Travel south from Sydney with a professional driver-guide, cross the Seacliff Bridge, cruise Jervis Bay for dolphins, eat lunch at Huskisson, stop for a hot Berry donut, and watch Kiama Blowhole erupt. The tour runs about 12 hours, with pickup, snacks, and bottled water included.

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10.Newcastle: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49Best value

Board at Lee Wharf beside The Honeysuckle Hotel for a 150-minute English-language cruise through Newcastle Harbour. You’ll see Kooragang wetlands, tugboats, coal-loading facilities, and large ships while enjoying a prawn buffet, sweets, tea, coffee, and drinks from the licensed bar.

“We were told to be there by 11.45 There was a table that were late we didn’t leave until past 12.30 That was not good”

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