Canberra Tours
Thursday Dinner Cruise
3.5
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About

Ages 0-120, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • 3 Course Meal (Alternate Serve)
  • Restroom on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Burley Griffin
What's not included
  • Fully stocked bar on board


Start:
  • Lotus Bay, Yarralumla ACT, Australia
    7:00pm - 10:00pm
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114559P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Fully stocked bar on board
    • Restrooms on board (Disabled access)
    • Cater to all dietary requirements (Contact us to advise)
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 114559P2

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    Itinerary
    • Lotus Bay, Yarralumla ACT, Australia
      7:00pm - 10:00pm
    • 1
      With fine food, elegance and ambience, and the wonderful views of Lake Burley Griffin, our Sunday lunch and Thursday dinner cruises are the ultimate lake experience. A perfect treat for celebrating a special occasion or providing something unique for your visitors to Canberra. The ingredients in our 200-Mile menu are predominantly sourced within 200 miles of Canberra. We use local artisan farmers and producers, supporting our community.
    About the operator
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    • MV Southern Cross Cruises
      61
      Canberra, Australia
      Joined in July 2016
    • Nomad02834093709
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      It has an amazing breeze that you can take a walk to ease your mind on things. And has an amazing service with food. One could take their family with for a vacation they wont regret it.
      Written 14 May 2024
    • Vacation45115866137
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amszing
      Amazing place really enjoyed it and will definitely come back and share the experience with friends and family. Keep it up
      Written 29 April 2024
    • sallyannek2023
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A wonderful, wonderful evening.
      Had the most wonderful Australia Day sunset dinner cruise. The staff were very friendly. A little understaffed when we set off - one poor barman and a boat load of diners all wanting to get drinks. The Captain was fabulous and most engaging. The food was so much more than I was expecting! I would totally recommend this dinner cruise to anyone - especially with interstate/international guests. My mother (from the UK) is confined to a wheelchair. The staff could not have been more accommodating - very grateful for the assistance they gave us.
      Written 5 February 2023
    • 483cassandras
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boat didn't stop to pick us up
      Booked this cruise with family from interstate to celebrate a 60th birthday. We booked to be picked up at 9.15am on Saturday from Commonwealth Place Jetty. The boat, however, did not stop to pick us up at this time. Instead, the 5 of us watched it sail right past. We had been waiting at the jetty since 8.45am. Why you would not stop to pick up booked passengers is beyond belief. Tried calling the contact number multiple times throughout the day, only to get a machine. Left multiple messages that have not been returned. Also sent an email requesting a refund, still no response. Terrible customer service. Would not recommend.
      Written 15 March 2022
    • Rich G
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best cruise on the lake by far
      Definitely the best cruise to do around Lake Burley Griffin as there is plenty of space both inside and outside to watch the sights go by and take plenty of photos. Our boat pulled up alongside the Kingston dock right on time and we were greeted friendly by the crew. Then we were off picking up other passengers along the way and two other locations around the lake. The cruise goes for approx 1.5 hours and the captain gives an exceptional tour of all the history of the lake as well as many of the sights along the way in particular the ones in the central basin area. It was most informative, some little bits of little known information and fun as well. We were most impressed and value for money, being able to be either inside of outside, and a very enjoyable narrative - fantastic cruise and well worth doing.
      Written 7 January 2022
    • DavidF67
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great cruise, poor service
      The actual cruise was very nice, but my issue is with poor service from this company. We booked online and preordered the coffee and muffin option,. About halfway through the cruise I went to get our snack, only to be told they had run out of muffins. The barman took my details and I was told I would be contacted to organise a refund, two weeks later no call and no response to my mail. I am not actually worried about the money, it is the poor service I can’t accept. So take the cruise, but don’t order the extras.
      Written 22 April 2021
    • Hayls78
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely morning.
      Went with my husband and 3 children for my birthday. It was a lovely day and the staff were amazing. The captain gave great commentary and was very funny. The poor barista was swamped and struggling with an average milk frother but was very apologetic and worked very hard to get through all the orders as quick as he could. It was a lovely way to spend the morning.
      Written 8 April 2021
    • wendygT5190YI
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great way to see the sites of Canberra
      Got to see the sites of Canberra with commentary & morning tea. You can also buy alcoholic beverages. An enjoyable trip.
      Written 31 December 2020
    • L5868TZstephaniec
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cancelled twice
      I wish I could review this cruise, however they have now cancelled on me twice. Both times I had booked well in advance because I had family visiting from out of town. Both times they have cancelled the same morning of the cruise, with very little notice, this time it was less than half an hour ( I know another group was already waiting at the jetty). Yes I got a refund both times but the late notice meant it was too late to book alternatives or make other plans. Very disappointed.
      Written 11 March 2020
    • MartynvT
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Boat a no show
      Booked and paid for cruise for my family of four. Went to dock as per confirmation email, boat never turned up. Tried calling numerous times, no one answered. Left message with my details on voicemail, no one returned my call. Sent email asking for refund, no reply. Still out of pocket for a cruise that never turned up. Sounds like a scam to me.... I wouldn’t recommend this tour.
      Written 22 January 2020
    • nelliganken
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      DO THIS FIRST
      Great little cruise of Lake Burley..Get to know Canberra's museum locations and other historical attractions.Relaxing and informative especially if you are a first time visitor to Canberra. cruise..
      Written 6 January 2020
    • Timothyd3877TLth
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful trip
      A definite must go, lake was beautiful, boat was smooth, and it was a calming experience. Will definitely head back!! Even let the kids drive the boat, which was a real highlight.
      Written 21 December 2019
    • janesV9522VW
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must to do whilst in Canberra
      Great value for money. A very informative commentary on the local landmarks whilst enjoying the fabulous views. Staff were extremely courteous. I would highly recommend you pop this on your to do list whilst visiting Canberra.
      Written 8 December 2019
    • D-m A
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended
      We went with our 9 year old daughter the staff were fantastic and even let our daughter drive the boat for a short while it made her day
      Written 21 November 2019
    • Gregory L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Speedy refund
      Unfortuneately the cruise was cancelled due to bad weather. Trip Advisor / The cruise company refunded my money the next day.
      Written 8 November 2019
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    LEANNE G
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023
    We had a great cruise on Australia Day . Staff were friendly, food was good. We were on top level for smaller groups which was great. Bar- 2 staff are needed as the lines are long for a drink. Bar EFTPOS drops out as they have no signal at times on the lake ,so take cash for drinks. We were lucky enough to see light show for Aust Day and have a slightly extended cruise on this evening. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves . We will do this trip again
    Written 29 January 2023
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    Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed cruising with us on Australia Day and look forward to welcoming you back on board!
    Written 1 February 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    S2161TMfred
    2 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2019
    Not what I would recommend. First the good, the staff was nice and friendly. No complaints there. The food .. not great. The Hot Leek Vichyssoise was good, the Coq au Vin was not (so bad, I couldn't eat it). They messed up our order and gave someone else the lamb that was supposed to be ours. The music played was a local radio station and we had ask that it be turned down as it was too loud. 3 hours was just too long. The lake is not that big and we just kept going in circles. By the 3rd time we passed Queen Elizabeth Terrace, I wanted to jump overboard. Sorry, but disappointing.
    Written 21 December 2019
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    Anonymous
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019 • Family
    Staff were nice but literally every thing else was bad I couldn’t even eat the food aaaaaaahdhdhhdbdd
    Written 30 December 2019
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    Hi Ffffxbbnsndb, My apology that you couldn't eat our food. We generally get praises for the locally sourced food and wine we serve on the MVSX. Please do let us know how we can improve. Kind regards, Anurag Gautam, General Manager Food & Beverage
    Written 1 January 2020
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    Rebecca
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019 • Friends
    Food was awesome and staff was super friendly I recommend it to people who like seafood because the seafood was the best!
    Written 30 December 2019
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    Hi Rebecca-at-traveling, Thank you so much for providing this excellent feedback from your recent dinner cruise on board the MV Southern Cross. I will pass on your comments to the rest of the team and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!
    Written 1 January 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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