Get your New Year’s Eve celebrations off to a roaring start with a festive dinner cruise on board Spirit of Cairns!
Enjoy a welcome drink as you board, tuck into some tasty canapés (vegan options available) and admire the view as we cruise the calm waters of Trinity Inlet and across the Cairns waterfront precinct.
Then sit down in air-conditioned comfort for a delicious buffet New Year’s Eve dinner, featuring top-quality produce and some festive favourites.
Enjoy an extensive drinks package for the duration of the cruise, including a selection of beer, wine and soft drinks. Our fully licensed bar will also have cocktails available for purchase, as well as a full range of wines, beer and spirits.
At 9.45 pm, we’ll arrive back at the Marlin Marina, and you’ll have the best seats in town to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks and bid ‘auld lang syne’ to 2024.
AVAILABLE
TBC
DEPARTS
6.30pm (Check-in
at 6pm)
RETURNS
9.30pm - 9.45pm
Highlights & Inclusions
- 3-hour calm water dinner cruise
- Complimentary festive canapés
- Complimentary glass of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink on arrival
- Delicious buffet dinner
- Standard drinks package
- Luxurious air-conditioned vessel with large outdoor decks
- Front row seats to the Cairns New Year’s Eve fireworks display
Please note there will be no refunds for cancellations within 7 days of travel for NYE Dinner Cruise bookings. Cairns locals discount does not apply for New Years Eve cruise.
Food and Drinks Menu
Check back soon for details of our 2025 New Year’s EVE Dinner Cruise menu!
THE DRINKS PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE:
- House wine (Red, White, Sparkling White)
- Local Beer
- Soft Drinks
- Juices
Bar 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
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
Spent my and my son’s birthday dinner on the Spirit of Cairns with family and friends and can’t think of a better place to enjoy it. Wonderful, friendly service, delicious food and glorious scenery. Thank you for a great time.
Adult (15+) – $TBC
Children (4-14) – $TBC
Infants (0-3) free of charge
Check back soon to book our 2025 New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise!