Buffet dinner. Delicious fresh. Lovely cocktails and desserts. Wonderful experience and great atmosphere. Professional friendly staff. We will be back. Thank you
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End your day in Cairns with a memorable evening aboard the Spirit of Cairns dinner cruise. Step onto a spacious luxury sailing catamaran and set out on a tranquil journey through Trinity Inlet and along the Cairns waterfront as the sun sets and the city lights begin to glow.
Upon boarding, enjoy a refreshing pre-dinner drink and take time to explore both indoor and outdoor decks. Soak in the tropical atmosphere, admire the waterfront skyline, and relax under a canopy of stars.
Make yourself comfortable in the air-conditioned dining room and savour a delicious buffet dinner showcasing the best of local produce. The menu features a selection of hot and cold dishes, fresh seafood, salads, and desserts. A fully licensed bar is available throughout the evening, offering a wide variety of beverages to complement your meal.
Perfect for couples, friends, or groups, this Cairns dinner cruise offers the ideal combination of dining, atmosphere, and stunning harbour views — a must-do evening experience in Tropical North Queensland.
Buffet dinner. Delicious fresh. Lovely cocktails and desserts. Wonderful experience and great atmosphere. Professional friendly staff. We will be back. Thank you
We celebrated my fiancé's birthday there, and it was amazing! It's super worth it, lovely environment, very friendly staff, delicious food and with a lot of variety! We would do it again, for sure!
Please make your own way to the Cairns Marlin Marina (1 Spence Street, Cairns) “A Finger”.
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Know before you go
The buffet offers plenty beyond seafood, with dishes such as beef, chicken, pasta, roasted vegetables, salads, rice and desserts. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices are also available, although the exact menu may change. After booking, please contact us with any dietary requirements.
The cruise travels through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet and along the Cairns waterfront, with views towards the Cruise Liner Terminal and Esplanade. Depending on the time of year, you may catch the sun setting over the rainforest-covered mountains before the city lights begin to glow. This is an evening inlet cruise rather than a reef or open-ocean trip.
Yes, families are welcome on board. Children need to remain under adult supervision and may only use the outdoor decks when accompanied by a parent or another adult. Babies can join the cruise, but there are no highchairs or baby-changing facilities on the vessel.
Live music is scheduled from Sunday through Thursday, with local Cairns musicians creating an easygoing atmosphere while you dine. The performer and musical style vary by evening, giving each sailing its own character.
Head to A Finger at Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street. Walk towards the end of the main marina jetty and turn left, where the catamaran and crew will be waiting. It is worth allowing a little extra time if this is your first visit to the marina.
The vessel is not wheelchair accessible. Boarding and access to the toilets involve several stairs, and some of the doorways are narrow. Guests with limited mobility need to be comfortable managing these steps safely.
Staff were very friendly and had happy smiles on their faces. highly recommend this trip
good buffet selection
Relaxing evening, great food & lovely music.
Buffet dinner. Delicious fresh. Lovely cocktails and desserts. Wonderful experience and great atmosphere. Professional friendly staff. We will be back. Thank you
Excellent cruise, went with the missus and great value for money. Saw a beautiful sunset and the prettiest strikes of lightning lit up the sky later in the night. Highly recommend, especially for couples of all ages. Only bad thing is that the missus broke up with me later that night, boy that cruise was so romantic.
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