A Spirit of Cairns dinner cruise is the perfect way to end a perfect day in paradise. Board our sailing catamaran and enjoy an evening of calm water cruising on Trinity Inlet, taking in the sights and sounds of this tropical port city and its surrounds as they transition from day to night.
We’ll welcome you on board with a refreshing pre-dinner drink. With your glass charged, stroll the interior or exterior decks and admire the view as the sky transforms from blue to red to orange and finally a silky black, filled with thousands of sparkling stars. Your journey takes you deep into the heart of Trinity Inlet and across the waterfront precinct of Cairns, from the Cruise Liner Terminal to the Esplanade.
The water is calm, the weather mild and the night is yours to enjoy. Inside our air-conditioned dining room, sit down to a sumptuous meal. From Saturday to Monday we offer a buffet menu with a wide range of hot and cold dishes, fresh seafood and delicious local produce. On Thursdays and Fridays we now offer a three-course set menu – please select your choices at time of booking. A children’s menu is also available on set menu nights.
Our luxurious Spirit of Cairns sailing catamaran is fully licensed, selling a range of beverages to compliment your meal and enhance your evening.
AVAILABLE
Thursday - Monday
DEPARTS
6:30pm
(Check-in from 6pm)
RETURNS
9pm
Highlights & Inclusions
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink on arrival
- A 2.5-hour calm water sunset / evening cruise
- Delicious buffet OR set menu dinner
- Luxurious air-conditioned vessel, with large outdoor decks
Menus
Cold Selection
Chef’s selection of three salads:
- Potato Salad
- Garden Salad
- Couscous Salad
- Greek Salad
- Rocket and Parmesan Salad
Antipasto Platter (V, GF)
Selection of roasted vegetables and dips
Charcuterie Board (GF, DF)
Range of tasty cured and smoked meats
Oven-baked bread rolls (V, DF)
Fresh Cooked Local Prawns (GF,DF)
served with cocktail sauce and lemon
Natural Oysters (GF, DF)
served with mignonette sauce
HOT SELECTION
Pasta Bake (V)
with spinach, cherry tomatoes and ricotta cheese
Roasted Vegetables (V, DF)
tossed in olive oil, thyme and garlic
Mushroom Bourgignon (Vegan)
Noodle Stir-fry (Vegan)
with tofu, fresh vegetables and hokkien noodles
Marinated Moroccan Chicken
Herb-crusted Baked Fish
served with a miso hollandaise sauce
Salt and Pepper Calamari (DF)
served with tartar sauce and lemon
DESSERT SELECTION
White chocolate and milk chocolate pannacotta
Pavlova
Variety of sweet cakes
Fresh tropical fruits
Gourmet cheese board and crackers
Please note all menu items are subject to change without notice. Please contact us when booking with any special dietary requirements.
Please select one of the following dishes from each course when booking.
Starter
Focaccia Flatbread
with sticky balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Main
Herb Crusted Barramundi (NF)
with miso hollandaise sauce and charred bok choy
Wagyu Rump Steak (GF, NF)
cooked medium and served with truffle mashed potato and jus
Vegan Puttanesca Pasta (V)
with tomatoes, olives, capers, and garlic sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Pannacotta
with strawberries and cream
Crème Brûlée
Vegan Carrot Cake
with fresh fruit
Kids’ Menu
Main
Chicken Parmigiana with chips
Spaghetti Bolognese
DeSsert
Chocolate Pannacotta (GF)
with strawberries and cream
Vanilla ice cream
with chocolate sauce and strawberries
Gluten Free (GF) Dairy Free (DF) Nut Free (NF) Vegetarian (V)
Please note any special dietary requirements must be mentioned when booking.
DRinks Menus
Lemon Drop Martini $16
Absolut Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup
Margarita $16
Espolon Tequila, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup (available frozen)
Gin Spritz $16
Gordon’s Pink Gin, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water, Fresh Strawberries, Sparkling Wine
Mojito $17
Bacardi, Lime, Mint, Soda Water, Sugar (Strawberry and Passionfruit options available)
Passionfruit Caprioska $17
Absolut Vodka, Passoa, Fresh Lime, Sugar Syrup, Passionfruit Pulp, Soda Water
Pornstar Martini $17
Absolut Vodka, Passoa, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Passionfruit Pulp
Pina Colada $17
Bacardi, Malibu, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk, Sugar Syrup, Fresh Pineapple
Long Island Iced Tea $18
Absolut Vodka, Espolon Tequila, Tanqueray Gin, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup
Peach Cosmo $16
Absolut Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Cranberry Juice
Espresso Martini $17
Absolut Vodka, Khalua, Espresso, Sugar Syrup
Toblerone $17
White Creme De Cacao, Baileys, Kahlua, Frangelico, Chocolate Sauce, Milk
Hazelnut Espresso Martini $17
Frangelico, Kahlua, Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Espresso, Sugar Syrup, Milk
Lychee Mint Paradise $17
Bacardi, Paraiso, Mint, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup
Sea Witches’ Potion $17
Blue Curacao, Cointreau, Soda Water, Sugar Syrup, Lime Juice, Grenadine
Strawberry Frozen Kiss $17
Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Strawberry Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Lemonade
Spirit of Cairns Daiquiri $17
Absolut Vodka, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Fruit of the Week (ask our crew!)
SPARKLING WINE
Barefoot Pinot Grigio Bubbly $8.5/$35
California, USA
Sweet, citrus and orange blossom notes
Craigmoor Cuvee Brut $8.5/$35
Mudgee, NSW
Dry and citrus complemented
Aurelia Prosecco $9/$40
South East Australia
Dry, fruity with honey notes and a touch of lemon acidity
Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV $95
Reims, France
Dry, fresh, flowery and fruity. Pairs extremely well with seafood
Moët & Chandon Imperial $130
Epernay, France
Dry, smokey aroma, delicate lime and rose petal notes
WHITE WINE
Wild Oats Sauvignon Blanc $9/$40
Mudgee, NSW
Sweet, fresh, juicy tropical flavour
Wild Oats Chardonnay $9/$40
Mudgee, NSW
Dry, full bodied, citrus and melon notes
Giesen Pinot Gris $9.5/$45
Marlborough, NZ
Dry, spiced, poached pear aroma, with tropical fruit tones
Derwent Pinot Gris $55
Tasmania, Australia
Dry, spiced, poached pear flavour with a savoury finish
Moscato & Rosé
Fiore Pink Moscato $8.5/$35
Riverland, SA
Sweet, spritzy, floral and grape flavours. Low alcohol content
Ara Single Estate Rosé $9 /$40
Marlborough, NZ
Dry, bright and vibrant fruit tones
RED WINE
Wild Oats Cabernet Merlot $9/$40
Mudgee, NSW
Dry, tropical fruit tones, ripe, rich acidity
Wild Oats Shiraz $9/$40
Mudgee, NSW
Plummy tones with notes of fruit and a touch of spice
Pikes ‘The Assemblage’ Shiraz $10/$45
Clare Valley, SA
Cool aromas of red and blue fruits – a triple threat blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Grenache
Pikes ‘The Dogwalk’ Cabernet Merlot $45
Clare Valley, SA
Medium-bodied, excellent concentration of dark fruits, tannins and cedary French oak
Bremerton ‘Tamblyn’ $10/$45
Langhorne Creek, SA
Full-bodied blend of Cabernet Shiraz, Merlot and Malbec. The bartender’s favourite!
Ad Hoc ‘Cruel Mistress’ Pinot Noir $50
Great Southern, WA
Softly textured, fresh and vibrant. Pairs great with everything.
PORT WINE
Craigmoor Rummy Port $9
Mudgee, NSW
Light and bright with a nutty complexion
Hahns Premium Light $7.5
Lager / ABV 2.4% / NSW
Great Northern Super Crisp $7.5
Lager / ABV 3.5% / QLD
Great Northern Original $8
Lager / ABV 4.2% / QLD
Carlton Dry $8.5
Lager / ABV 4.5% / VIC
James Squire 150 Lashes $8.5
Pale Ale / ABV 5.2% / NSW
Little Creatures $9
Pale Ale / ABV 5.2% / WA
Corona $8.5
Lager/ ABV 4.5% / Mexico
Sommersby Apple Cider $8.5
Cider / ABV 4.5%
Sommersby Pear Cider $8.5
Cider / ABV 4.5%
Vodka
Absolut $9
Absolut Vanilla $9.5
Grey Goose $12
Gin
Tanqueray $9
Gordon’s Pink Gin $9.5
Bombay Sapphire $12
Scotch
Johnny Walker Red $9
Johnny Walker Black $9.5
Glenfiddich 12 Yr $11
Whiskey
Jack Daniels $9
Canadian Club $9.5
Jameson Irish $10
Tequila
Espolon $9
Patron XO Café $10
1800 Anejo $12
White Rum
Bacardi $9
Malibu $9
Dark Rum
Bundaberg $9
Mount Gay $9.5
Captain Morgan Spiced $9.5
The Kraken Spiced $10
Bourbon
Jim Beam $9
Wild Turkey American Honey $9.5
Liqueurs
Tia Maria $9
Baileys $9.5
Frangelico $9.5
Kahlua $9.5
Ouzo $9.5
Midori $9.5
Mocktails
Strawberry Nojito Mint $9
Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Lime, Sugar Syrup, Fresh Mint, Soda Water
Virgin Pina Colada $9
Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Milk, Sugar Syrup, Pineapple Juice
Innocent Strawberry Crush $9
Fresh Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water
Virgin Passionfruit Caprioska $9
Fresh Lime, Passionfruit Pulp, Sugar Syrup, Lemonade
Juice Galore with Dry $9
Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Ginger Ale
Soft Drinks & Juices
Soft Drinks $4
Coke, Coke No Sugar, Lemonade, Solo, Ginger Ale, Lemon-Lime Bitters
Fruit Juice $4
Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry
Water
Soda Water, Tonic Water $4
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water 750 ml $8
Hot Drinks
Coffee $3
Espresso, Long Black, Cappuccino
Tea $2
Earl Grey, English Breakfast
FAQs
Cruises operate Thursday – Monday (five nights a week).
Check-in: 6pm
Departs: 6.30pm
Returns: 9pm
On Thursdays and Fridays we offer a three-course set menu. From Saturday to Monday we offer a buffet menu.
All cruises depart from our mooring at A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina.
Starting at Marlin Marina, Spirit of Cairns takes you on a journey deep into the interior of Trinity Inlet and its winding tributaries. The cruise passes along Cairns’ waterfront and Esplanade precinct, delivering panoramic views of this tropical port city.
Depending on the time of year, our dinner cruises offer stunning views of the sun setting over the rainforest-clad mountains, and the twinkling lights of the city as dusk deepens into night.
Yourself and your smile, for a great evening ahead. We suggest tropical cocktail attire, with a light jacket for the winter months. Footwear is mandatory, with suitable shoes for boating recommended. While this is a calm water cruise, you will find it more comfortable moving around the boat in flat rubber soled shoes.
Don’t forget to bring a little cash, EFTPOS or credit card for your bar purchases.
Cairns locals receive a 20% discount. Simply use the promo code LOCAL when booking online, or call 4047 9170. ID required.
Senior citizens save 35% on our Monday and Thursday dinner cruises. Enter promo code MIDWEEK35 when booking online, or call 4047 9170. Limited spaces available, ID required.
Bookings for 6 or more people are considered group bookings and groups of 15 of more qualify for a group booking discount. Contact us for more info about group bookings.
Reviews
Good food, great service, nice evening cruise. Definitely worth the money.
It was a great night out with a wonderful variety of great quality food. The staff were awesome and brought out a little cake and sang happy birthday to my better half. We both can’t wait to do this again.
Pleasant cruise with professional staff and plenty of good food and drinks.
Adult (15+) – $99
Child (4-14) – $50
Book with confidence – cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Cairns Locals – Enter promo code LOCAL when booking. Local photo ID required on boarding.