Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise: 2 or 3-Course Dining
You eat while the Opera House and Harbour Bridge stay in view the whole time.
A lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour aboard the MV Sydney 2000 pairs a 2 or 3-course meal with unobstructed views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the upper deck. Choose your course count and optional guaranteed window seating at booking, then dine on dishes like roasted NSW chicken, Tasmanian salmon, or slow-cooked lamb while the city's two most recognizable landmarks frame the water around you.
Options for this experience
4 optionsWhat’s included
- A 2-course or 3-course lunch menu with your choice of six mains and three desserts.
- upper-deck seating with views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
- optional guaranteed window seating (surcharge applies, selected at booking).
Times
- Wednesday to Sunday 12:00
Before you book
Operated by Captain Cook Cruises
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The experience
The cruise runs 90 minutes if you book the 2-course option, or three hours for the 3-course menu. Either way, you're on the upper deck where the sightlines don't get blocked. The menu rotates through six mains (smoked salmon, pumpkin ricotta ravioli, roasted chicken, Tasmanian salmon, slow-cooked lamb, and a slow-roasted eggplant curry) plus three desserts, so there's a choice whether you eat fish, meat, vegetables or something else. Dietary requirements can be noted at booking.
Window seating is optional and costs extra, but if you select it at checkout, your seat is guaranteed. Without it, you still get upper-deck access and the same meal. The difference is whether you're guaranteed a view straight out rather than a partial angle. The dress code is smart casual. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and if you need to know about upper-deck stairs or other accessibility details, the operator asks you to request that information when you book.
Drinks are available for purchase onboard but not included in the ticket price. The cruise departs at noon. You'll need to arrange your own way to Darling Harbour. Public transport options are nearby.
Is this one for you?Book the 3-course option if you want a longer, more leisurely meal and don't mind three hours on the water. The 2-course cruise fits a tighter schedule and still gives you the same upper-deck views and main landmarks. Window seating guarantees you face the water directly, so pick it if sightlines and photos matter more than saving the extra cost.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4): free.
Can I pick what I eat on the Sydney Harbour lunch cruise?
Yes. The menu offers six mains (smoked salmon, pumpkin ricotta ravioli, roasted NSW chicken, Tasmanian salmon, slow-cooked lamb, and slow-roasted eggplant curry) plus three desserts. You choose your selections when you order, and you can note any dietary requirements at booking so the kitchen knows in advance.
What's the difference between the 2-course and 3-course lunch options?
The 2-course cruise runs 90 minutes and includes an entrée and dessert. The 3-course cruise runs three hours and adds a main course, so you get entrée, main, and dessert. Both depart at noon and both stay on the upper deck with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Is the window seat worth booking on the Sydney Harbour cruise?
Window seating guarantees you a seat facing directly out to the water and the landmarks, rather than a partial or angled view. It costs extra and must be selected at booking. If you're focused on photos or want the clearest sightlines while eating, it's the option to pick.
What's the MV Sydney 2000 like as a boat?
It's the operator's flagship super-cruiser, designed for dining cruises. The upper deck is where passengers sit for this lunch service, so you're above the water with unobstructed views. The boat is wheelchair accessible, though upper-deck seating requires stairs. If you need accessibility details, contact the operator at booking.
Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise: 2 or 3-Course Dining
1h 30m
from AU$ 92.65 per person
≈ US$ 66 in your currency
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