Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise
Overview
With beautiful views of the Top End city, there is no better way to experience Darwin’s renowned sunsets than on board the Charles Darwin. Enjoy a Territory-style buffet dinner with fresh seafood and local produce. This two and a half hour cruise is the perfect way to experience Darwin’s world-famous sunsets.
What's Included
- Dinner Delicious dinner featuring Australian seafood and local produce
- 2 hour sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour
Meeting Location
3 Stokes Hill Road
Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Your cruise will depart from DOCK 3, located at the very end of Stokes Hill Wharf, city side. Crew members will meet you under the large blue umbrellas and will commence boarding 30-minutes prior to the cruise departure time.
Generally you will leave Stokes Hill Wharf, travel along the Esplanade cruising along at 4 knots past the Larrakeyah Naval barracks, Cullen Bay and Fannie Bay. Your experienced skipper reserve the right to change the route subject to tidal conditions, guest’s safety and comfort. Tidal conditions determine how close to the coast the 'Charles Darwin' can operate.
You will experience a Sunset on Darwin Harbour followed by Darwin’s skyline lit up at night.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-44650P1
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.44 out of 5 stars based on 846 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours
Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II...
$103
Book an overnight fishing safari on board a mother ship on this multiday experience from Darwin designed for keen anglers who want to fish the...
$7,735
A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine...
$256
Darwin City Explorer Tour
The Darwin City Explorer tour is a great way to visit the major attractions and sights in and around the 'Top End' of Australia. Perfect...
$124
Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II...
$103
Book an overnight fishing safari on board a mother ship on this multiday experience from Darwin designed for keen anglers who want to fish the...
$7,735
A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine...
$256
The Darwin City Explorer tour is a great way to visit the major attractions and sights in and around the 'Top End' of Australia. Perfect...
$124
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
We are the only Indigenous owned jumping crocodile cruise currently operating. We boast the first Animal Ethics Policy for our interactions, endorsed by NT Parks...
$39
See an abundance of birds, saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife on a full-day tour to the Corroboree Billabong, from Darwin. En route, visit Fogg Dam...
$167
This tour has a maximum capacity of 11 passengers in order to make your experience more comfortable, & inclusive with relaxed timeframes to allow for...
$164
Highlights: *Guaranteed led by an engaging and experienced local guide from the Top End. *Our day tour spend more time exploring the Litchfield park. *Swimming...
$167
We are the only Indigenous owned jumping crocodile cruise currently operating. We boast the first Animal Ethics Policy for our interactions, endorsed by NT Parks...
$39
See an abundance of birds, saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife on a full-day tour to the Corroboree Billabong, from Darwin. En route, visit Fogg Dam...
$167
This tour has a maximum capacity of 11 passengers in order to make your experience more comfortable, & inclusive with relaxed timeframes to allow for...
$164
Highlights: *Guaranteed led by an engaging and experienced local guide from the Top End. *Our day tour spend more time exploring the Litchfield park. *Swimming...
$167
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. Delicious dinner featuring Australian seafood and local produce.
- 2 hour sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerDelicious dinner featuring Australian seafood and local produce
- 2 hour sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
