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Captain Cook's Harbour View Lunch Cruise

Set sail on Sydney Harbour and treat yourself to a dining experience like no other! With Captain Cook Cruises, indulge in gourmet modern Australian dishes aboard the Sydney 2000, paired with breathtaking 360° views of iconic landmarks. Whether it’s a Two-Course Harbour View Lunch or a Three-Course Long Lunch, this is more than just a meal—it’s the ultimate way to soak up Sydney’s charm!

Indulge in a unique dining experience with Captain Cook's Harbour View Lunch Cruise. Enjoy à la carte dining paired with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour's iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Choose the 90-minute 2-course Harbour View Lunch for a quick weekday escape or the leisurely 3-course Harbour View Long Lunch for a relaxed Aussie-style afternoon.

With every bite, soak in the stunning waterfront vistas, while the attentive crew ensures your experience is both delightful and comfortable.

This is more than lunch—it's a dining journey you'll never forget!

Dining options:

Top Deck 3 Course Lunch

  • 3-course à la carte menu with expanded main course options including Australian Premium Beef
  • Your choice of one or two 90-minute circuits of Sydney Harbour for up to 3 hours on board the air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000
  • Two departures at 12:00pm and 12:30pm

Top Deck 2 Course Lunch

  • 2-course à la carte menu
  • One 90-minute circuit of Sydney Harbour onboard the air-conditioned super-cruiser Sydney 2000
  • Three departures at 12:00pm, 12:30pm and 1.30pm

Departure:

  • The 3 Course Harbour View Long Lunch departs Wednesday - Sunday at 12.00pm from Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 OR 12.30pm from Circular Quay Wharf 6.
  • The 2 Course Harbour View Lunch departs Wednesday - Sunday at 12.00pm or 1.30pm from Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 OR 12.30pm from Circular Quay Wharf 6.

Please select the correct time when making your booking. You may disembark at either location.

Upgrade Option:

Guaranteed Window Seating - Upgrade your experience and enjoy the superb view from the expansive windows no matter where you are seated on the vessel.

Sample Menu options (subject to change without notice):

Entrée

  • Smoked Salmon with lemon vinaigrette, capers, watercress, fennel and dill (GF) (DF)
  • Spinach and pumpkin salad with beetroot, crispy Serrano ham, Greek feta, almonds, and honey mustard dressing (V & VG available)
  • Three mushroom ravioli with basil and parsley pesto, topped with shaved parmesan (V)

Main Course

  • Riverina Black Angus Beef Sirloin with creamy mash, honeyed carrots, seasonal greens, and veal jus (GF) (only available on the 3-Course option)
  • Gremolata-Rubbed Barramundi with salsa verdi, asparagus, honeyed carrots, and fried caper berries (GF available)
  • Twice-Cooked Crispy Skin Chicken with creamy potato cake, roast pumpkin, baby spinach, and honeyed carrots (GF)
  • Middle-Eastern Eggplant slow-cooked and served with zucchini, roasted capsicum, polenta and marinated semi-dried tomatoes (V) (GF) (VG available)

Dessert (only available on the 3-Course option)

  • Modern Lamington with shredded coconut, strawberry, and thickened cream (GF)
  • Malibu and Coconut Slice served with mango coulis
  • Lemon and Lime Tart served with strawberries and thickened cream (GF)
  • Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Pebble served with raspberry sauce (VG)

(VG) - Vegan (V) - Vegetarian (GF) - Gluten Free (DF) - Dairy Free

Children's Menu (aged 4-15 years. Subject to change without notice):

Entrée

  • Pasta of the Day topped with Napolitana sauce

Main Course

  • Chicken with fat-cut fries or salad, served with tomato sauce

Dessert (only available on the 3-Course option)

  • Vanilla Ice Cream with chocolate sauce

Experience Includes

  • 2 or 3-course à la carte dining
  • Choice of one or two 90-minute circuits of Sydney Harbour
  • Premium upper-deck restaurant seating with 360° harbour views
  • Access to the outdoor leisure deck
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Choice of embarkation points: Circular Quay or Darling Harbour (King St Wharf)
  • Guaranteed window seating (if selected)
  • Flexible Booking: Cancel with a full refund or amend for free!*

Experience Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Optional refreshments

Terms & Conditions

  • The passenger warrants that they are physically fit and capable of undertaking the cruise.
  • A certificate of fitness of travel issued by a doctor is required for passengers over 79 years of age and/or passengers with limited mobility.
  • Captain Cook Cruises reserves the right to change the timetable, vessels and increase fares without prior notice.
  • The Child price (4-15 years inclusive) includes a meal from the child menu only. If you require an adult menu you will need to purchase an adult ticket. Up to 4 children per paying adult can receive a child price. Additional children must request an adult ticket and are given the choice of an adult or child menu.
  • Should a customer book Child Fares in excess of the one (1) Adult per four (4) Children ratio, the additional children will be required to pay the difference between the Adult and Child Fare prior to boarding.
  • Any alcohol included is substituted for soft drinks for children under 18 years.
  • Passengers must arrive at least 15-30 minutes prior to departure to collect tickets from the ticket box (located at No.6 Jetty Road Circular Quay or No.1 Jetty King Street Wharf).
  • Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual.
  • Wheelchair access - Ocean Deck on Sydney 2000 and Main Deck on Captain Cook 3 are wheelchair accessible.
  • Your vessel picks up from Darling Harbour, then Circular Quay before making a round-trip circuit of the Harbour.
  • All meals are prepared fresh onboard. Special menus may operate on special event dates. Due to the nature of cruising we have limited time to prepare and serve our menus. Most à la carte menus contain vegetarian and gluten-free options however requests for special diets, substitutions and modifications of our public Dining Experience menus will be politely declined.
  • Infants 0-3 years may travel free of charge with no food/beverage provided OR purchase a Child Fare and receive the Child Menu. Please advise the number of infants travelling at the time of booking.
  • Cancellation Policy: Free cancellations and amendments are allowed for bookings cancelled with the tour operator up to 24 hours before your chosen activity date. Please keep in mind that there is a significant time difference between Australia and the UK, so be sure to allow for this when making your cancellation. After the 24-hour window, no amendments or refunds will be provided.