easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels, no special physical conditioning needed
Set sail into the sunset with refreshing sails, tasty nibbles, and stunning harbor views in Darwin. Discover why this cruise is a favorite for travelers seeking relaxation and natural beauty.
Starting at A$99 | All Ages | 2.5 Hours | Shared Cruise | Food and Drink Add-Ons Available
Experience the thrill of sailing on Darwin Harbour aboard a luxurious catamaran. Enjoy stunning views, delicious nibbles, and the option of a BBQ meal while learning about the region's history. Perfect for families and friends, this unique cruise offers a memorable way to connect and unwind as you sail into the sunset.
Nibbles Only (Nibbles = delicious snacks! Bring your own alcohol.) - A$99 per person BBQ Meal, Nibbles & Free Drinks (Snacks & Free white wine and mid-strength beer & BBQ Meal) - A$169 per person *Children - Nibbles Cruise BBQ Meal, Nibbles BYO drinks option ** (Snacks & BBQ Meal Bring your own alcohol) - A$149 per person ** Children - Nibbles and cruise - A$30 Children - Nibbles Cruise & BBQ Meal - A$80 per person Groups 10+ | Nibbles Only (Nibbles = delicious snacks! Bring your own alcohol.), A$80 per person
All ages welcome | Dietary requirements accepted
Our Virus Protocol We may ask you to wash your hands with our sanitizer as you board our vessel. We may check on elevated temperatures if the Darwin situation worsens. We will also follow the Social distancing policy if there are people bubbles, where possible on the boats. There will be room for people to spread out. Our boats are washed down thoroughly after every cruise and they are in the sun everyday. Please enjoy your cruise. We will have the NT Health check logo for our business should our guests wish to use the app.
This tour typically uses Kuru, but if Kuru is prior booked, you may be given the choice to transfer to Cherry Pie.
Tour Highlights
· Modern luxury layout with full shade, 360-degree views and cushioned seating areas with great mood lights after dark
· Select from nibbles plates, free drinks, or add a BBQ meal with free drinks, we also do BYO.
· Learn about NT history, culture and environment
· Enjoy a lock experience, our vessel is close to Cullen Bay bars and restaurants, close free parking areas
SAIL We provide catamaran sailing cruises on Darwin Harbour.
Our specially designed tourism catamaran Kuru, provides an enjoyable way to experience Darwin harbour. This unique harbour experience allows you to sit back and enjoy cool sea breezes, precious time with family, friends, work colleagues and your work clients.
Some on the harbour say they sail, we actually do! Our harbour route is governed by the wind as well as the strong tides experienced in the harbour. Obviously, if there is no wind we cannot sail. This happens occasionally. During the wet season, the route may be changed or we may even have to cancel due to weather conditions and tides. We do not want to have an uncomfortable experience for clients.
We sometimes use Cherry Pie our other catamaran if Kuru is unavailable.
CONNECT Our vessels provide a great venue to connect with your family, friends or work colleagues.
Relax and take in the harbour’s natural beauty, while enjoying a cold beverage on one of our daytime, sunset, or city lights sailing cruises. We provide one of the best venues in town for social outings with our sailing catamarans on Darwin Harbour. Our catamarans provide a unique venue for you to get together with your friends, workmates or family. If you are visiting Darwin or live here, our unique “on the water” venue experience can help you celebrate that special social occasion.
DISCOVER If you are interested in Darwin's early history, heritage points our crew are more than happy to chat with you and point out these harbour sights. They can provide a complimentary history strip map on the cruise to allow you to discover these points along the harbour foreshore.
If you are really lucky you may encounter some harbour wildlife like birds, turtles, dolphins or dugong.
On our return to the harbor, guests will have a relaxing sail (wind dependent) while dinner is prepared for dinner guests and everyone gets ready to witness the magical Darwin sunset (each month we also have a magnificent moonrise from the eastern side of the Harbour). On our return sail/cruise to Cullen Bay guests will be able to view the city lights and our crew can point out interesting planets and constellations visible in the night sky.
DINE You can enjoy our nibbles plates along with a tasty marinated Asian themed BBQ and salad meal with an to option BYO drinks or try our catered package of bubbles, free red or white wine and mid strength beer.
Nibbles Menu - Two Cheeses, kabana, dip, biscuits, sun-dried tomatoes, carrot and celery sticks, olives, dried fruit, nuts.
**BBQ Meal Menu ** - Asian inspired beef and chicken skewers, piece of local fish, potato, coleslaw, and greek salad, with free bottled white wine and mid-strength beer. The Meal for charter groups includes BBQ chicken, coleslaw and potato salad, greek salad with a bread roll.
We do not have a bar on board.
Drinks are always welcome as we do not have a bar on board. We prefer clients to bring their own small eskies and drinks. We can provide wine glasses. Please let us know during booking if you need glassware.
Apply sunscreen before the cruise and wear sunglasses to protect against the tropical sun and glare on the water.
Reserve your spot early, especially during peak season, to secure availability for this popular sunset cruise.
Wear lightweight, casual clothing and bring a light jacket for cooler evening breezes.
Get to the dock 15-20 minutes before departure for check-in and to settle in comfortably.
Darwin Harbour has been an important site for indigenous communities for thousands of years, and played a vital role during WWII as a strategic port.
The cruise operates with eco-friendly practices, minimizing pollution and supporting local marine conservation efforts.
Protect your skin from strong UV rays during daytime hours.
summer specific
Shield your eyes from glare and UV exposure.
summer specific
Bring along for cooler evening temperatures.
summer specific
Capture the stunning scenery and sunset moments.