Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise
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Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise
By Cairns Discovery Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Local guide
- Cairns CBD Hotel pickup
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buffet meal with a range of hot and cold dishes, fresh seafood and local produce
- Complimentary glass of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink on arrival
- Delicious Devonshire Afternoon tea of scones, tea and coffee
- Entry/Admission - Cairns Discovery Tours
- Entry/Admission - Cairns Museum
- Entry/Admission - Spirit of Cairns
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Additional costs $20.00 Adult $10.00 Child for Northern Beaches -Palm Cove, Trinity Beach pick up
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Cairns QLD, AustraliaComplimentary pick up from Cairns CBD Hotels only, we do not pick up from Air BnB's
Pickup details- Please call us 24 hours prior to departure to confirm your hotel pick up and time We offer complimentary pick up from all Cairns CBD Hotels only Additional costs for Northern Beaches -Palm Cove, Trinity Beach -payable on the day - please call to arrange-subject to availability Return transfers NOT included to your accommodation at the completion of the dinner cruise
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
End:- Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5720P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual for the Sunset Dinner Cruise, suitable footwear
- Most travellers can participate
- Motor schooiers not permitted
- No Wheelie Walkers permitted
- Spirit of Cairns Vessel is non-smoking
- 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 20 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: 5720P4
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- 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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- GrandTour284269612370 contributionsGreat tourChris is attentive to all of us. Show us around in detailed and on time to meet us. Great guide and good service. He even gave us cokd water during that hot weatherWritten 4 February 2025
- Kelly S0 contributionsNice shore excursion to see the cityWonderful day tour. Very close to the port with pick up at the casino. Very easy to find. Took us around the city and to the botanical gardens, look out point and a stop for tea and scones. Highly recommendWritten 25 January 2025
- Traveler2222220140 contributionsBest of CairnsI can’t say enough good things about this Discovery Tour. We sampled almost everything that Cairns has to offer. Botanical Gardens, Museum, Palm Cove, tea and scones, and more. We were seven in the group. The driver/guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. I was impressed by his botanical knowledge. Excellent overview of the city, its history, its economy, its geography. Thank you,Written 29 December 2024
- TucsonTeeter0 contributionsExcellent tour after a rough start related to pick up pointWe booked the tour six months ago and received a confirmation that the meet-up point is the Reef Casino. However, the booking information was for pick up at the Cruise Terminal at 12:30. My friend called, and we were told to walk to the Casino by 12:50. We got there just as the van pulled up. We were happy only 7 passengers were in the 20-passenger van because it would have been uncomfortable. The highlight of the tour was St. Monica's Cathedral. Chris is a fantastic tour guide—funny, knowledgeable, and kind. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about the layout of Cairns and its history.Written 27 December 2024
- J6707LYgemmab0 contributionsA MUST DO! Cairns and Tropical North Queensland day tourWe were greeted on time, by a modern, air conditioned, comfortable minivan (seats approx 12 in the back) and tour guide Laurence, whose energy really rubs off on you - Laurence was born to host this tour! The lunch is very good & organised by selecting what you want in the morning with the tour guide phoning ahead. We did spot a couple of crocs & is luck on the day. We did feel rushed once or twice, but that was only to ensure we could enjoy the day to the fullest! We made it to Cape Trib! A shame we didnt make a stop at Alexandra Lookout due to the roadworks fixing the cyclone damage (outwith the companys control). Such an enjoyable experience. This trip was thankful to Laurence - he is an asset to the company; his enthusiasm & knowledge are second to none. Pointing out points of interest along the way, so if you did have more time in Cairns you could do, and listening to his stories of travels & events were enjoyable. Thanking Laurence for a fantastic day, from your scottish friends Gemma & Graeme (the day the fallen tree blocked the road!)Written 25 December 2024
- Mladen K0 contributionsGreat day with great food and guidesInformative relaxing with very knowledgeable guides (Pat for the boat and Graeme city tour). Lunch and tea were great!Written 15 October 2024
- tricia16530 contributionsGreat tripThis is a really varied tour with highlights of the city stopping to see a magnificent stain glass window in Saint Monica’s Cathedral, having a personal tour around Cairns museum and then out to have a superb afternoon tea, all the places are visited on the tour where extremely interesting and would definitely recommend this again,Written 26 September 2024
- annecF4120UV0 contributionsGreat Tour and Reasonable PricedWas an excellent tour and the driver Chris was amazing and did great commentary through out the tour. St Monica’s church was fantastic the stained glass windows and the story about them was wonderful. All was spectacular but the afternoon tea scones were to die for. I strongly would put it on your list to do.Written 14 September 2024
- U1663HRdavidb0 contributionsGreat TourGreat tour, with a very informative driver/ tour guide. Gives you a good insight into Cairns and the surrounding areas.Written 7 September 2024
- browney2370 contributionsSure it’s a long day but it’s worth it.Dale is a wonderful genial host - he’s more than a tour guide. From the time he picked us up in Port Douglas, to the time he dropped us off he was welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble, including the dietaries that with notice he’d more than adequately addressed. Dale makes no bones about this being a long day. Much more so if you join in Cairns, but do t be put off. It’s well worth it. Dale says he’s made it a day he’d like to do, so it’s a tour that’s been carefully curated. Across the Daintree River by ferry, a stop at the quiet Thornton Beach, it’s beautiful, in the Daintree and then the trek along the Bloomfield Track to Cooktown. There’s plenty of time to take photos along the way, as well as to croc spot, sadly, there were none obliging. Once in Cooktown there time to take in the sights. First the lookout and then to where Cook landed. From there a short stop for lunch in a local hotel before a visit to the museum. From there it’s home which took us inland. We had stops at the amazing Black Mountain, Palmer River and a final stop to take in the stunning views of the Desailly Range. It’s a great day.Written 28 August 2024
- marktI8187WO0 contributionsGreat tourA splendid half day tour. Our driver and host was Chris who did an excellent job in both commentating and providing background context. He was clear and comprehensive and made the tour really informative. Highlights included St Monica's cathedral, the Flecker gardens and the Cairns museum.Written 27 August 2024
- srutherf0 contributionsSaw a lot of the city and surrounds. Unfortunately could not see lowerBarron Gorge National Park as road was closedExcellent half day tour. Coach driver Graham provided excellent courteous and prompt service. Has a wealth of informationWritten 26 August 2024
- Explore674990281580 contributionsA Great Afternoon in CairnsChris is a great host and driver. My wife and I most enjoyed our afternoon on the tour with his informative commentary. We were well-pleased with our decision to do the tour.Written 16 August 2024
- O7735QEisabellam0 contributionsAn overwhelming experienceI went on the bus tour last week and thoroughly enjoyed it! The bus was full, and everyone was very pleased with the experience, sitting at the table eating a yummy scone and sipping a hot/cold beverage. Chris, the tour guide, was detailed in his explanations and very convivial. I loved every minute of it, but the biggest highlight for me would have to be the Botanic Gardens. I highly recommend the tour and hope to come back with my children.Written 12 August 2024
- denniscL5660IR0 contributionsWe totally recommend Reef Magic and Cairns Discovery ToursWe chose the Cruise/Fly option where you cruise to the Reef Magic pontoon and fly by helicopter back to Cairns. We found this a fantastic choice. Although the ocean was a bit rough, we enjoyed the cruise out and the staff were very attentive and helpful. We decided not to go snorkelling as the weather was a bit cool, instead we went on the semi-submersible, the glass bottom boat and watch from the underwater observatory. We feel that we didn’t miss out on anything by not snorkelling. The morning and afternoon teas were great and the lunch had a great variety of choices. I am lactose intolerant and all the food was clearly labelled for food intolerances/allergies which was greatly appreciated. All the staff were very friendly and professional. The flight back to Cairns was very enjoyable as we got to see the reef in a totally different way. We totally recommend Reef Magic and Cairns Discovery Tours.Written 30 July 2024
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Geelong, Australia126 contributions
May 2022
The day tour was great. Our guide Eric was super informative and such a nice man. This tour was a good start to our holiday in Cairns, It gave us knowledge of what attractions to see and the taster of the Cairns museum has prompted us to go back there today. It was such a lovely afternoon with a great bunch of strangers who became friends very quickly. Highly recommend.
We also did the night dinner cruise, and although the food and service was good, it had no atmosphere and the entertainment never happened. My son was on this cruise a month ago and they had loud music and dancing. We had nothing. There were quite a few dissapointed diners last night. This was no reflection on Cairns Discovery Tours, it seems the cruise people are not consistant with what they advertise.
We also did the night dinner cruise, and although the food and service was good, it had no atmosphere and the entertainment never happened. My son was on this cruise a month ago and they had loud music and dancing. We had nothing. There were quite a few dissapointed diners last night. This was no reflection on Cairns Discovery Tours, it seems the cruise people are not consistant with what they advertise.
Written 3 May 2022
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Bonnie Sanderson
Adelaide, Australia25 contributions
Jan 2021
My partner and I did this dinner cruise while we were on holidays in Cairns and it was one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment you walk onto the boat you cant help but smile. The staff were all warm, friendly and very good at their jobs to the point they kept us well involved even when on the deck when our meals were coming out and even when there was a great sunset display. The food and drinks were amazing lots of flavors and variety. Thanks so much for an incredible date night! Highly recommend!!
Written 21 January 2021
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Thank you for your review. So happy you had such a memorable date night whilst visiting us in Cairns.
Written 25 January 2021
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871lynettes
Orange, Australia6 contributions
An excellent experience and really good value. The Driver/ commentated by Eric sightseeing tour of Cairns was fantastic. The tour highlighted points-of-interest specific to the arts, culture and historical aspects of Cairns, such as the amazing Stained Glass windows at St Monique’s Cathedral, the Cairns Museum and the Botanical Gardens.
The Harbour Dinner and City Lights Cruise after the Tour was a perfect way to complete an amazing experience that must not be missed by visitors to Cairns.
The Harbour Dinner and City Lights Cruise after the Tour was a perfect way to complete an amazing experience that must not be missed by visitors to Cairns.
Written 22 July 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us on the Cairns City sights/Dinner Cruise. We believe it is a great combination to show case our beautiful city by day and by night. I have to agree with you Eric is a fantastic guide. So pleased you enjoyed your time with us.
Regards Maryanne
Written 26 July 2022
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Paul B
5 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
What a fantastic tour. Our tour guides name was Eric and he was very informative and fun. We saw so much in the afternoon 1/2 day tour. The dinner cruise after the bus tour was absolutely incredible.
Written 11 November 2020
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Thank you for your review. Great that you had a fun day with Eric, and enjoyed your dinner cruise. It is a great combination to see the best of Cairns
Written 13 November 2020
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Barbara D
25 contributions
We had a wonderful time seeing the sights of Cairns, & learning the history of the town. Graeme did a fabulous job, and we loved all the other members of our group. We would recommend this tour to everyone. The dinner cruise was great, & the buffet was delicious. We had such great service.
Written 6 January 2025
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Tony W
2 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly operator. We had a terrific time, learning a great deal and finishing with a wonderful cruise and dinner on the Spirit of Cairns catamaran. Highly recommended,,, Tony and Liz.
Written 23 June 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review your Cairns City sights and Dinner Cruise. The cruise and dinner on the Spirit of Cairns catamaran is a perfect way to conclude the city sights tour. We're delighted that you enjoyed this experience and that it provided a wonderful ending to your day with us. Regards Maryanne
Written 8 July 2023
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Vivien S
4 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Great trip. Boat ride to island was easy and calm. Staff were friendly and competent. First time I had snorkelled but I had a ball. Saw so many fish and coral so close to the shore. Great spot for kids too as they can play on the beach. Lunch excellent. Submersible boat experience too.
Perfect for me to practise snorkeling. Diving also catered for.
Perfect for me to practise snorkeling. Diving also catered for.
Written 11 October 2024
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Niels
Cairns, Australia19 contributions
We went on the cruise with the four of us and from the moment you arrive to the time that the cruise is over we enjoyed every moment. The staff were all friendly warm and welcoming. The food was delicious (apart from one or two of the desserts). The selection of food catered for a variety of tastes and dietary requirements. The entertainment was lovely and had personal touches to it. Loved it when a variety of the guests got up and danced including a young gentleman who was celebrating his 21st birthday, got up and danced with his mum.
All in all a fantastic night to remember.
All in all a fantastic night to remember.
Written 8 May 2019
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SJANSJEE C
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Had a perfect tour with Guide Chris and saw a lot. The dinner cruise was a little disappointing as it started in the dark without spectacular views .
Written 6 September 2023
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Jenny S
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July 2023 • Friends
Very enjoyable and the dinner cruise was lovely especially the nights lights cruising around the bay a lovely way to see cairns
Written 1 August 2023
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Thank you for reviewing your experience on our Cairns city sights and dinner cruise tour. It is a great combination to see the sights by day and night lights of Cairns whilst enjoying dinner.
Written 23 August 2023
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Written 17 May 2021
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