Cairns City Sights and Dinner Cruise
$260 Adult/$175 Child 4-14 yrs
Departs Mon to Sat 12.30pm – 8.45pm
Discover the highlights of Australia’s most famous tropical city on a small group afternoon tour. Learn about Cairns’ rich history, cultural heritage, and iconic landmarks as your guide shares local stories and insights. As the sun sets, step aboard the Spirit of Cairns for a relaxing 2.5 hour dinner cruise. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink while soaking up the waterfront views, then indulge in a lavish buffet with fresh local seafood, hot and cold dishes, and tropical delights.
Discover the very best of Cairns as you explore the highlights with your experienced local guide on the city sights tour. Then step on board the Spirit of Cairns 26-metre catamaran and enjoy a complimentary drink and canapés. A fantastic evening of calm water cruising. Spirit of Cairns takes you on a journey into the interior of Trinity Inlet and its winding tributaries. The cruise passes along Cairns’ waterfront and Esplanade precinct, delivering panoramic views of the twinkling night lights of this port city.
The Spirit of Cairns now offers live music every evening from Sunday to Thursday. Each week showcases a new line-up of talented local musicians, creating the perfect soundtrack for your evening. From smooth acoustic sets and soulful vocals to lively tunes that may have you up dancing, there’s always something special to enjoy on board.
Please note wheelie walkers and mobility scooters are not permitted on this tour as our vehicle is not equipped with a luggage storage area and these items cannot be safely stowed in transit.
Palm Cove & Trinity Beach pickups –$25 per adult|$15 per child one way only. Return hotel transfers are not provided. Guests are required to arrange their own transport back to their accommodation after the cruise.
Inclusions
- Half-day afternoon Cairns tour
- Highlights of Cairns city & surrounds
- St Monica’s Cathedral
- Cairns Museum
- Views of the Coral Sea & rainforest-clad mountains
- Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Palm Cove
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 2.5-hour calm water evening cruise
- Luxurious air-conditioned vessel with large outdoor decks
- Complimentary glass of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink
- A sumptuous buffet meal with a wide range of hot and cold dishes, fresh seafood, and delicious local produce.
- Live entertainment Thursday to Sunday
- See Dinner Menu
- Additional beverages of tea/coffee and cocktails are available and payable on board.
- Return hotel transfers are not provided. Guests are required to arrange their own transport back to their accommodation after the cruise.
- Taxi PH 131008 and Uber’s available.
- Spirit of Cairns is a non-smoking vessel and unfortunately not suitable for anyone with limited mobility as the toilets are only accessible by a set of steep stairs.
Itinerary
Cairns City Sights & Surrounds Tour 1:00 – 6pm
- Discover the very best of Cairns as you explore the highlights with your experienced local guide.
- Complimentary Cairns Hotel pick-ups commence from 12.30 pm
- St. Monica’s Cathedral – Step inside one of Australia’s most breathtaking cathedrals, featuring the World’s largest themed stained glass windows.
- Cairns Museum – visit the newly refurbished Cairns Museum. Join our exclusive tour in the School of Arts building in the heart of the city to see highlights of yesteryear
- Afternoon Tea & Scones – Experience a true local delight with warm, fresh-from-the-oven scones with strawberry jam and cream and your choice of locally grown Devonshire Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate
- Cairns Botanic Gardens – Enjoy a professional guided walk through the lush Cairns Flecker Botanical Gardens, renowned for having one of Australia’s best tropical plants exhibitions. Meander through the butterfly-lined pathways under the green canopy, as your guide explains the various plants and wildlife you see along the way.
- Stunning Lookouts – Cairns’ best scenic lookouts. Take in panoramic hillside views from Cairns’ most stunning vantage points.
- Palm Cove -Stroll along the jetty or on the sand on this picture-perfect beach, fringed with coconut trees. Nestled behind the beach is the quiet seaside suburb of Palm Cove, with its’ magnificent paperbark trees. You will be returned to the cruise terminal at 6.00 pm to board Spirit of Cairns at 6.15 pm
- Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise 6:30 – 9.00pm Dinner Menu
- Cairns Dinner Cruise is the perfect way to end a perfect day in paradise. Take in this tropical port city’s sights and sounds as they transition from day to night.
What to bring
- Footwear is mandatory, with suitable shoes for boating recommended.
- Jacket for winter months
- Cash, EFTPOS or credit cards are accepted for bar purchases.
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For over 30 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Far North Queensland travellers from around the world. Based in Cairns, we offer authentic tour experiences backed by genuine local knowledge and long standing connections to the region.
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Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.
