Christmas DAY Lunch CRUISE
Christmas Day Lunch Cruise
Spending Christmas in the tropics? Relax and unwind on board Spirit of Cairns for your Christmas lunch – fuss-free! Enjoy a welcome mimosa, beer or non-alcoholic drink while you admire the view as we cruise the calm waters of Trinity Inlet and across the waterfront precinct of Cairns.
Then sit down to a delicious buffet menu Christmas lunch with many favourite festive dishes, including turkey with stuffing, honey-glazed ham on the bone, fresh local seafood, and decadent Christmas-themed desserts.
Your Christmas Lunch Cruise also includes a standard drinks package (house wines, sparkling wine, Great Northern beers and soft drinks), with our fully licensed bar also available for drink purchases*, with an extensive wine, beer and cocktail menu including a few fun Christmas cocktails!
AVAILABLE
Thurs 25th December 2025
DEPARTS
11.30am (Check-in
at 11am)
RETURNS
2pm
Highlights & Inclusions
- 2.5-hour calm water lunch cruise
- Complimentary glass of mimosa, beer or soft drink on arrival
- Delicious three-course Christmas buffet lunch
- Standard drinks package
- Luxurious air-conditioned vessel with large outdoor decks
*Please note that a 15% public holiday surcharge applies for all on-board beverage purchases.
Food Menu
Cold Selection
Chef’s selection of three salads:
- Green apple, rocket and parmesan cheese salad (V, GF, NF)
- Rainbow salad (VG, GF, NF)
- Creamy potato salad (V, GF, NF)
Charcuterie Board (GF, DF, NF)
A range of tasty cured and smoked meats
Smoked Salmon platter (GF, DF)
Honey-Glazed Ham on the Bone (GF)
Oven-baked Bread Rolls (V, DF, NF)
Fresh Cooked Local Prawns (GF, DF, NF)
served with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges
Natural Oysters (GF, DF, NF) served with mignonette sauce
HOT SELECTION
Roasted root vegetables (VG, NF)
Rolled pineapple roast pork (GF, NF)
Stuffed turkey served with gravy and cranberry sauce (DF)
Herb-crusted Barramundi Fish served with hollandaise sauce (DF, NF)
Stuffed Mushroom (V, GF)
Quiche Florentine (V)
DESSERT SELECTION
Ginger biscuit mini cheesecake (V)
Mini Pavlovas with tropical fruit coulis (GF)
Christmas cookies and tarts
Christmas plum pudding cake served with custard
Fresh tropical fruits (VG, GF, NF)
Gourmet cheese board and crackers (V, NF)
Drinks Menu
Chambord Spritz
Chambord, Craigmoor Cuvée Rosé, freshened with soda water and a dash of raspberry.
Margarita
Espolon Tequila, Cointreau, Triple Sec, fresh, lime juice and sugar syrup (shaken)
Mojito
White Bacardi Rum, fresh lime, mint, soda water, and sugar
Passionfruit Caprioska
Vodka, Passoa Passionfruit Liquor, fresh lime, sugar syrup, passionfruit pulp, and soda water
Pornstar Martini
Vodka, Passoa Passionfruit Liquor, fresh lime, sugar syrup, pineapple juice, and passionfruit pulp
Piña Colada
White Bacardi Rum, Malibu, pineapple juice, coconut cream, sugar syrup, and fresh pineapple
Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Gin, Triple Sec, fresh lemon, and a splash of Cola
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlua, Boston Black cold-brew coffee, and sugar syrup
Toblerone
White Creme De Cacao, Baileys, Kahlua, Frangelico, chocolate sauce, and milk
Tropical Bay Breeze
Malibu, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and Grenadine
SPARKLING WINE
Craigmoor Cuvée Rosé
Mudgee, NSW.
Strawberry and red fruit flavours. Creamy texture and refreshing acidity.
Craigmoor Cuvee Brut
Mudgee, NSW
Dry and citrus complemented
Aurelia Prosecco
South East Australia
Dry, fruity with honey notes and a touch of lemon acidity
Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV
Reims, France
Dry, fresh, flowery and fruity.
Moët & Chandon Imperial
Epernay, France
Dry, delicate lime and rose petal notes
WHITE WINE
Wild Oats Sauvignon Blanc
Western Australia
Sweet, fresh, juicy tropical flavour
Wild Oats Chardonnay
Mudgee, NSW
Dry, full-bodied, citrus and melon notes
Giesen Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
Tropical fruit aromas with citrus notes
Hentley Farm Riesling
Eden Valley, SA.
Lovely aromas of lemongrass and lime zest complemented by subtle peach notes.
Joseph Chromy Pinot Gris
Tasmania, Australia
Rich texture, with fresh, zesty stone fruit and pear flavours with hints of ginger
Moscato & Rosé
Fiore Pink Moscato
Riverland, SA
Sweet, spritzy, floral and grape flavours.
Ara Single Estate Rosé
Marlborough, NZ
Dry, bright and vibrant fruit tones
RED WINE
Wild Oats Cabernet Merlot
Mudgee, NSW
Dry, tropical fruit tones, ripe, rich acidity
Wild Oats Shiraz
Mudgee, NSW
Plummy tones with notes of fruit and a touch of spice
Pikes ‘The Assemblage’ Shiraz
Clare Valley, SA
Cool aromas of red and blue fruits – a triple threat blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Grenache
Quilty & Gransden Merlot
Orange, NSW.
Elegant and robust. Richly flavoured with violets and cherries.
Bremerton ‘Tamblyn’
Langhorne Creek, SA
Full-bodied blend of Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot and Malbec.
Ad Hoc ‘Cruel Mistress’ Pinot Noir
Great Southern, WA
Softly textured, fresh and vibrant.
Great Northern Super Crisp
Lager / ABV 2.4% / QLD
Great Northern Original
Lager / ABV 3.5% / QLD
Barrier Reef Brewing
Hazy Lager / ABV 4.2% / CNS
Corona
Lager / ABV 4.5% / Mexico
James Squire One Fifty Lashes
Pale Ale / ABV 5.2% / NSW
Stone & Wood
Pacific Ales / ABV 4.4% / NSW
Strongbow Cider
ABV 4.5%
Vodka
Absolut
Grey Goose
Gin
Tanqueray
Bombay Sapphire
Scotch
Johnny Walker Red
Glenfiddich 12 Yr
Whiskey
Jack Daniels
Canadian Club
Jameson Irish
Tequila
Espolon
1800 Anejo
White Rum
Bacardi
Malibu
Dark Rum
Bundaberg
Mount Gay
Captain Morgan
The Kraken Spiced
Bourbon
Jim Beam
Wild Turkey American Honey
Liqueurs
Baileys
Frangelico
Kahlua
Ouzo
Midori
Sheep Dog
Cointreau
Chambord
Sambuca
MOCKTAILS
Strawberry Nojito Mint
Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Lime, Sugar Syrup, Fresh Mint, Soda Water
Virgin Pina Colada
Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Milk, Sugar Syrup, Pineapple Juice
Virgin Passionfruit Caprioska
Fresh Lime, Passionfruit Pulp, topped with Lemonade
SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
Soft Drinks
Coke, Coke No Sugar, Lemonade, Solo, Ginger Ale
Fruit Juice
Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water 750 ml
HOT DRINKS
Coffee
Espresso, Long Black, Cappuccino, Flat White
Tea
Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Peppermint
FAQs
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.
Reviews
Adult (15+) – $270
Children (4-14) – $140
Infants (0-3) free of charge
*Please note that a 15% public holiday surcharge applies for all on-board beverage purchases.