Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
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Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
By Sail Darwin
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Climb aboard a 50-foot luxury catamaran and let your evening of relaxation and tropical beauty begin. The sunset tour is the perfect way to unwind after a long day or add a bit of opulence to your vacation. With maximum 30 people on board, you’re able to truly appreciate and share the experience.Tapas and a barbeque dinner are served during the course of the tour with sparkling wine. If you would rather something different, feel free to bring your own drinks and keep them cool in the provided coolers.
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Ages 3-99, max of 36 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Treat yourself to a relaxing sunset experience
- Have a barbecue dinner on board the boat
- Enjoy unlimited sparkling wine during the tour
- Stay cool in the air-conditioned cabin if desired
- Sunset Cruise
- 7-course Tapas dinner
- Unlimited Sparkling wine
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's not included- Gratuities
- No pickups
- Start:
- 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures, Dock 1, Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin City NT 0800, AustraliaVessel departs from Dock 1 Stokes Hill wharf. First Jetty on the right as you drive on the wharf
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50192P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Minimum of 10 needed to operate this cruise
- Boat departs at 5pm promptly. Boarding is at 4.45pm
- 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 36 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- 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: 50192P1
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Itinerary
- Dock 1, Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin City NT 0800, AustraliaVessel departs from Dock 1 Stokes Hill wharf. First Jetty on the right as you drive on the wharf
- Pass bySail Darwin
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- sam630 contributionsFabulous evening...Celebrating a milestone birthday..hired the catamaran as a private function. The evening was just what I hoped for. Casual atmosphere, brilliant sunset, cool breezes. All girl staff or so we thought until the very end (the chef was male). Staff were professional, friendly, and interacted so well with us. Our glasses were topped up oh so frequently. The tapas style foods are beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Gluten-free options were deemed amazing! The music was on point .. We were soon up dancing and singing the evening away. Thank you for the best evening . It surpassed my expectations.Written 30 September 2023
- G8436YRmicheller0 contributionsSail DarwinWe had a wonderful night. The boat was luxurious and the staff were amazing. The food and bubbles were more than plentiful and the view was superb. Thanks for a fantastic night.Written 25 November 2022
- deebanksy0 contributionsBubbles, food and beautiful sceneryBest sunset cruise ever!! The food and bubbles didn't stop coming, beautiful sailing cat and awesome friendly and attentive crewWritten 12 October 2022
- 570kelliet0 contributionsSunny relaxing sailLunchtime sail, beautiful day. Great service, food and drinks. We were a group of 3, mum and 2 adult kids. Everyone loved it, would recommend!Written 24 August 2022
- maryv8280 contributionsSunset spectacularThe sunset cruise was fantastic. Staff very friendly, excellent food, free flowing bubbles, great play list and not only did we see a spectacular sunset we had the drive show thrown in as a bonus!Written 23 August 2022
- snfield_330 contributionsAbsolutely incredible!An absolutely beautiful trip on a glorious day! Great view, great sailing, wonderful food and exceptional service. One of the best tours/excursions we’ve ever done. An absolute must if you are visiting Darwin!Written 19 August 2022
- 322ebd0 contributionsAmazing!This experience was one of the highlights of my trip. You are well looked after from start to finish with amazing food and bottomless wine and beer!Written 13 August 2022
- saxjem0 contributionsDream ExperienceOMG. Top End Experience that everyone has to do. Must. Must. Must. Staff attention was superior to provide a never ending bubbles flow, gourmet food, lots of smiles and wonderful hospitality. Nothing was too much fur them. If your in Darwin do the Sunset Sail. Dream Exierience.Written 12 August 2022
- Susan L0 contributionsTotally enjoyableFantastic day on the harbour, the skipper and crew were very attentive, the food was delicious and drinks kept coming, we were very impressed!!Written 23 July 2022
- Alessandro L0 contributionsBreezy, sun & sea. With dolphins!This was a truly fantastic experience! You get to see Darwin from a spectacular new angle! Enjoy bottomless champagne and delicious food all while enjoying the breezy Sun and Sea! The staff are very warm and welcoming (well done Zoe, Niesha and the skipper!), we felt as though we were at home on our very own sail boat! We even got to see dolphins!! A first for us!! Thank you! An absolute must do experience! Can’t wait to do the sunset sail next! Thanks Sail Darwin!Written 18 July 2022
- Z6276UGchrisw0 contributionsExcellent service and so much funWas so relaxing and all the crew looked after us so we’ll and the food and drinks were coming out the whole cruise, we never had an empty glass. Will definitely go again and recommend to allWritten 15 July 2022
- Destination5350070 contributionsGreat trip and foodWe went on the ‘Where the wind blows’ cruise by Sail Darwin in July 22. The food was very plentiful, there was unlimited champagne, soft drinks and bottled water. Great music playing and the staff were so helpful and friendly. 2 x bathrooms on board. Sailed into the mangrove rivers and saw plenty of wildlife. Definitely worth the money paid.Written 8 July 2022
- lesleyrJ603QQ0 contributionsRelaxingFriendly staff, great views. Very relaxing. Tasty lunch. Champagne flutes were constantly topped up.Written 7 July 2022
- evansmrglyn0 contributionsLazy day in the sun.Brilliant experience, weather hot, take plenty of sun cream, relax and enjoy, the crew were very attentive, the food was tasty, and a good selection, also drinks was served through out the experience, highly recommended.Written 4 July 2022
- georgiakgggbbb444150 contributionsLovely way to spend a day!What a brilliant day ! We had such a great time doing the ‘where the wind blows’ day cruise ! The food and drinks were fantastic and the crew were all amazing ! Lovely breeze, great views, we will definitely be back ♥️🥂Written 1 July 2022
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TBE
New Delhi, India2 contributions
Mar 2022
No one left the boat unhappy. The 20 + guests cheered the staff as we left who were not just doing an amazing job but also so genuine. I arrived with my three kids and was greeted by Zoe by my name. Obviously not many dads turn up with kids but she asked each of the kids their name and we all felt warmly welcomed. Nothing was to much trouble for the crew who balanced food on a boat with such skill and were always happy to help take that special photo. The bubbles flowed and the food was far better than I would expect from a boat galley. The cruise attracts so many positive people who want to seize life and were wonderful companions for the night. We went for a cruise for the night and came home with a night we will never forget. Simply one of the best experiences ever and the women around me all voted 10/10 for the eye candy of skipper Alex. Thank you, Alex, Zoe, Nicha and the fourth member of the crew who should have come out to take a bow for their cooking, the unnamed chef. $390 for the kids and I was well worth the cost and I would say to anyone reading this don’t go for a cheap imitation cruise if you don’t have too. This is a small business and I am so happy to write a review that will keep it going as they deserve it.
Written 21 March 2022
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Les
3 contributions
What a joy this exceptional cruise was!!
The crew knocked themselves out to keep up an unending flow of bubbles and very fine, high quality tapas-style food bites!! Top drawer barramundi, prawns, avocado and bao bun style chicken and vego snacks.. satay choices too.. Absolute value for money.. and great parties travelling who provided fine chats and connections!! SUCH a brilliant night out!! JUST GO!!
The crew knocked themselves out to keep up an unending flow of bubbles and very fine, high quality tapas-style food bites!! Top drawer barramundi, prawns, avocado and bao bun style chicken and vego snacks.. satay choices too.. Absolute value for money.. and great parties travelling who provided fine chats and connections!! SUCH a brilliant night out!! JUST GO!!
Written 30 May 2021
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Jesse D
1 contribution
Apr 2022
This is one of Darwin's absolute must do activities for any tourist or local.
The boat is simply amazing, the seating area for guests is located at the front of the boat and has a lot of extremely comfortable cushion chairs scattered around the deck. After 3 hours I barely wanted to get up it was so comfortable.
No experience is truly amazing without good staff, and the staff on this cruise were simply amazing. Being greeted with a first round of drinks before I could even land myself into a seat immediately got the evening off to a great start. All the staff were very friendly, kept the food and drinks flowing endlessly throughout the night, and all round just set a great mood for the cruise. Also have to say the captain had a great sense of humour, 10/10 safety demo.
The drinks for the night included an endless supply of sparkling wine as well as soft drink or water available for those who wanted something else. Beer was also available for purchase upon request. The dinner was an amazing 8 course meal of finger food bought directly to you by the friendly staff without ever having to leave the comfort of your seat.
Then there was main event, THE SUNSET! After venturing out across the bay and exploring some of the hidden areas amongst the islands, the boat was spun around to view the sun as it set over the islands. After the sunset we were met with stunning orange sky as we started heading back to the dock. Definitely a great opportunity to take some photos and staff are very happy to jump in and help you grab that memorable shot that would look great on Instagram. :)
As we headed back, we were treated to a great view of Darwin's evening skyline while food and drink were served right up to the very end... with some people even getting sneaky drink refills seconds before docking.
Overall, the experience was simply stunning. If you are in Darwin this cruise is an absolute must do activity. Even if you are not visiting Darwin, then this cruise should motivate you to come at least a little bit!
The boat is simply amazing, the seating area for guests is located at the front of the boat and has a lot of extremely comfortable cushion chairs scattered around the deck. After 3 hours I barely wanted to get up it was so comfortable.
No experience is truly amazing without good staff, and the staff on this cruise were simply amazing. Being greeted with a first round of drinks before I could even land myself into a seat immediately got the evening off to a great start. All the staff were very friendly, kept the food and drinks flowing endlessly throughout the night, and all round just set a great mood for the cruise. Also have to say the captain had a great sense of humour, 10/10 safety demo.
The drinks for the night included an endless supply of sparkling wine as well as soft drink or water available for those who wanted something else. Beer was also available for purchase upon request. The dinner was an amazing 8 course meal of finger food bought directly to you by the friendly staff without ever having to leave the comfort of your seat.
Then there was main event, THE SUNSET! After venturing out across the bay and exploring some of the hidden areas amongst the islands, the boat was spun around to view the sun as it set over the islands. After the sunset we were met with stunning orange sky as we started heading back to the dock. Definitely a great opportunity to take some photos and staff are very happy to jump in and help you grab that memorable shot that would look great on Instagram. :)
As we headed back, we were treated to a great view of Darwin's evening skyline while food and drink were served right up to the very end... with some people even getting sneaky drink refills seconds before docking.
Overall, the experience was simply stunning. If you are in Darwin this cruise is an absolute must do activity. Even if you are not visiting Darwin, then this cruise should motivate you to come at least a little bit!
Written 29 April 2022
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KathrynGemmell
Perth, Australia24 contributions
Fantastic experience
Well worth the money
Staff were very welcoming as soon as you stepped on board and didn’t stop the whole time serving food, topping up your glass and taking photos for us.
The catamaran’s capacity was 30 which was one of the reasons we chose it.
The sunset was lovely and so were the stars.
Highly recommend
Well worth the money
Staff were very welcoming as soon as you stepped on board and didn’t stop the whole time serving food, topping up your glass and taking photos for us.
The catamaran’s capacity was 30 which was one of the reasons we chose it.
The sunset was lovely and so were the stars.
Highly recommend
Written 16 June 2021
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LozMelbourne
Melbourne, Australia100 contributions
Perfect - so much more than we expected! We travelled far further along the coast than expected and the sunset was glorious from the water. The staff were sensational and the delicious food and bubbly just kept coming…. Comfortable seating was set up around the deck of the catamaran and everyone had a view. Highly recommend! Thank you..
Written 20 August 2021
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LisaMDL
Adelaide, Australia3,343 contributions
We booked this a few years ago for a special occasion and then Covid messed up plans meaning our trip to Darwin was cancelled, so I must say it felt like a somewhat long-awaited cruise. And it lived up to expectations!
Despite the title of ‘Champagne’ Sunset Sail as appears on their website, anyone can work out from the price at the time of booking that there is no ‘champagne’ involved, only fairly inexpensive sparkling wine, BUT we have NO complaints about the constant flow of that sparkling….all glasses were constantly full and it seemed like every second we looked down we were receiving a top up! Thank you! The team operates extremely efficiently and not a drop or morsel of food was spilled by the attendants as far as we could tell – very impressive! Plus, you can bring your own drinks if you want something different to sparkling wine.
We enjoyed perching at the back of the boat right at the water’s edge for part of the cruise, taking in some great scenery in a quiet part of the boat, until smokers came along and booted us out of the spot saying it was designated for them. We were pretty disappointed to find that smoking was permitted. Surely for 3 hours people can hold off!!
Other than that, we were really happy with a fun and relaxing experience with spectacular views and excellent service.
Despite the title of ‘Champagne’ Sunset Sail as appears on their website, anyone can work out from the price at the time of booking that there is no ‘champagne’ involved, only fairly inexpensive sparkling wine, BUT we have NO complaints about the constant flow of that sparkling….all glasses were constantly full and it seemed like every second we looked down we were receiving a top up! Thank you! The team operates extremely efficiently and not a drop or morsel of food was spilled by the attendants as far as we could tell – very impressive! Plus, you can bring your own drinks if you want something different to sparkling wine.
We enjoyed perching at the back of the boat right at the water’s edge for part of the cruise, taking in some great scenery in a quiet part of the boat, until smokers came along and booted us out of the spot saying it was designated for them. We were pretty disappointed to find that smoking was permitted. Surely for 3 hours people can hold off!!
Other than that, we were really happy with a fun and relaxing experience with spectacular views and excellent service.
Written 28 April 2024
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TrishO1970
Sydney, Australia53 contributions
July 2022 • Friends
Absolutely Brilliant! I had a wonderful time. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. There was an abundance of food and champagne. The music was great, all different genres. It was a lovely way to finish the evening and my stay in Darwin. Your sunsets here are breathtaking, the colours keep changing after the sun goes down, I have never seen anything like it. I would highly recommend this cruise, you will not be disappointed.
Written 18 July 2022
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Robyn M
4 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Wow, what a beautiful experience. The food was delicious and kept on coming throughout the evening. Sparkling wine, water and soft drinks available. We were blessed with perfect weather and an amazing sunset The crew was fantastic, we loved listening and singing along to David's tunes during the cruise. A memorable evening.
Written 20 April 2021
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Alli M
Darwin, Australia3 contributions
Fun fun fun from the moment you step on board to the time you get off. The Crew just constantly handed around good quality tapas food and topped up the sparkly wine. Very comfortable catamaran with lots of space. Toilet very spacious and clean. Rained a little but the crew were quick to hand round towels so we wouldn't get too wet and then mopped the floors dry so we wouldn't slip. The crew and the skipper were terrific and extremely attentive to everyone. It's now a must do for all my future visitors.
Written 2 December 2021
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mazzaintazza
London, UK306 contributions
Top trip; we were fed and watered (sparkling wine) generously throughout the 3 hour trip. Good quality and thoughtful vegetarian food provided. Get there early so you can get one of the big bean bag seats; very comfortable. You don’t get a commentary of the sights as you sail but that is actually quite nice; just relax and enjoy the sunset.
Written 7 August 2020
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Hi, are you able to cater for a vegan meal and someone (not vegan) who has a nut and shellfish allergy?
Written 3 February 2022
Could you please tell us what the menu is please? Thank you?
Written 2 August 2021
Hi, my memory won't do it justice. Lots of tasty finger food was passed around liberally, hot and cold. They also ask if there are any food allergies etc.
Bet to ask the company for a menu.
Written 5 August 2021
Let them know your dietary requirements, as they catered for my vegan diet really well. They are very accommodating but just give them advance notice. The kitchen on the boat is tiny and the food the young chef produced was incredible!
Written 26 July 2021
Hi I am not able to book on a certain day is it possible to leave my details in case you get a cancelation? it is for my partners birthday and really wanted it for the day (11th of June 2021).
Thank you.
Written 18 May 2021
Sorry you would need to ask the company not a reviewer for that request
Written 20 May 2021
Are you sailing on Monday the 22nd Oct?
Kind Regards
Michelle Hall
Written 21 October 2018
Sorry you would have to contact the company for that information
Written 21 October 2018
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