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Dinner Cruises in Australia: 6 Worth Booking

6 river trips  ·  from $92 a head

The 6 best dinner cruises in Australia you can board this week, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River - Four courses with Australian-style choices
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Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

1.Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,470 reviews · from $139Our pick

Board at Southbank Promenade for a three-hour evening cruise past Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Rod Laver Arena, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. You’ll receive a four-course meal with Australian-style choices, plus beer, wine, sparkling wine, spirits, coffee, tea, port, and liqueurs. The vessel may be the Yarra Countess or Yarra Empress.

“Excellent food, the service was exceptional, and overall worth the money paid for this dinner……do try it!”

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Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise - Mount Lofty Summit: big views, short stop
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Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

2.Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 374 reviews · from $135

Combine Adelaide Hills views with a three-hour Captain Proud paddle-wheeler cruise, a two-course lunch, and free time in Hahndorf. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and live commentary are included. Guides such as Paul, Phil, Roy, and Karen are known for local stories and good humor, though the Bridgewater Mill stop may vary.

“It's a small boat with limited external access. But enough for what you need. Lunch was good, the driver Roy was excellent 👌🏻👍🏻”

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Perth: Swan River Lunch Cruise - The riverfront sights between Perth and Fremantle
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Perth: Swan River Lunch Cruise

3.Swan River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 301 reviews · 2h 30m · from $92Best value

Spend 150 minutes cruising from Perth to Fremantle and back aboard Captain Cook Cruises WA. Your reserved table, seasonal buffet, cake dessert, captain’s commentary, and full bar make this an easy afternoon outing. You will pass yacht clubs, riverside homes, marinas, docks, and Fremantle’s heritage buildings.

“A very nice 2.5 hours. Saw a lot of sights on the way to Fremantle and back. Lunch was excellent. Great food with well organised service. No queues at the bar. A really enjoyable trip. Captain’s commentary…. good luck with that, too noisy to hear a word.”

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Swan River Dinner Cruise - The buffet: plentiful, flexible, and better for relaxed diners
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Swan River Dinner Cruise

4.Swan River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · from $114

Board Captain Cook Cruises at Barrack Street Jetty for a 2.5-hour evening on the Swan River. You’ll have reserved seating, a hot and cold buffet, live music or a DJ, and city-light views. Drinks cost extra, and seating can affect noise levels, so arrive early and share dietary needs when booking.

“Great atmosphere. Lovely food . Great entertainment. Difficult to find fault with any of the experience. Would recommend to anyone”

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Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray 3 Hour Lunch Cruise. - Mount Lofty gives the day its first big view
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Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray 3 Hour Lunch Cruise.

5.Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray 3 Hour Lunch Cruise.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Spend eight hours with CP Tours and Charters, travelling from Adelaide or Glenelg through the Adelaide Hills to Mount Lofty, Bridgewater Mill, Beerenberg, Hahndorf, and Murray Bridge. The main event is a three-hour Captain Proud paddle boat cruise with a two-course lunch, river commentary, and views of red gums and birdlife.

“Our guide Phil was well informed and communicated easily. Nothing was a bother he was cool calm and relaxed. The boat ride is very relaxing. Food was certainly edible not good enough to race about but pretty good. Service was excellent.”

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From Strahan: Evening Dinner Cruise on the Gordon River - Macquarie Harbour and the narrow passage at Hells Gates
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From Strahan: Evening Dinner Cruise on the Gordon River

6.From Strahan: Evening Dinner Cruise on the Gordon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $113

Spend six hours aboard the Spirit of the Wild, cruising from Strahan through Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River. Hear character-based stories from Captain James Kelly and Lady Jane Franklin, walk at Heritage Landing and Sarah Island, and choose between Main Deck seating or Premier Upper Deck comforts with drinks and canapés.

“Very good information, food average for the price I expected a hot meal :)”

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