Set Sail on Spectacular Darwin Harbour with City of Darwin Cruises
Experience the magic of the Top End from the water with City of Darwin Cruises, your gateway to an unforgettable sailing experience on the iconic Darwin Harbour. Whether you're chasing a glowing tropical sunset, looking to unwind with a glass of wine, or keen to spot local wildlife and historic landmarks, our cruises offer a unique perspective of this vibrant coastal city.
Step aboard our comfortable, purpose-built vessels and feel the stress melt away as we glide around the harbour. For the inquisitive, ask our crew about WWII relics, and historical landmarks — all framed by the ever-changing colours of the Arafura Sea. With warm sea breezes, panoramic views, and expert local knowledge, you'll gain a new appreciation for Darwin’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
PRIVATE CHARTERS
Charter Kuru or Cherry Pie privately for your own group of relatives, friends, or work colleagues.
GROUP SHARED CRUISES
If you don’t have the group numbers to hire the boat? No worries. Join up with a shared cruise and make new friends .
SUNSET SHARED CRUISES
Please note |Friday and Saturday are generally very popular with private charter bookings. Contact us if you need further information.
PRIVATE CHARTERS
Private Charter time slots are
- 4.30 to 7 pm Sunset Cruise,
- 2 pm to 4 pm for Daytime Cruises, and
- 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm for the Citylights cruise.
- We can discuss other time slots.
Kuru
Kuru Private Charter
Fri to Sun plus Public holidays - 2.5 hrs inc nibbles platter
- less than 24 people $1,900
- 25 - 32 $2000
- 33 - 42 $2300
Includes
- Kuru sound system
- eskies available byo ice
- cold water
- wine glasses
Booking may require a non-refundable deposit of $200, the balance on the day.
Daytime or Citylights 2 hr byo everything cruise
- less than 30 $1900
- 31 to 42 $2200
Cherry Pie
- 2.5 hr nibbles $1700 inc gst
- 2.0 hr BYO everything $1500 inc gst
Includes
- Bluetooth speaker
- eskies available byo ice
- cold water
- wine glasses
Booking may require a non-refundable deposit of $100, the balance on the day.
More charter information, click here.
SHARED SAILING CRUISES
Shared cruise with Nibbles, BBQ Meal and free drinks
2.5 hr sunset cruise with BBQ meal, nibbles,
- Adults with free mid-strength beer and white wine $169.00 pp
- Adults with BYO drinks $159.00 pp
- 5 to 17 years $80
- Seniors pricing available
Shared cruise with nibbles and free drinks or BYO drinks
2.5 hour nibbles sunset cruise
- Adult with free Sauv Blanc wine and mid-strength beer $119 pp
- Adult BYO drinks $99 pp
- Children 5 to 17 $40 pp
- Groups of 10 or more shared cruise in the dry season (1 May to 30 Sept) $80 pp
- Note minimum numbers may apply for all cruises
- Seniors pricing available
Get some info about Top End and Darwin history
We love our Top end history. Hit "Read More" to continue to our history page.
Our experience includes
- enjoy a marina lock experience
- choice of shops, restaurants, and bars
- free parking
- easy walk to our vessels
- disability friendly
- taxi and Darwin Bus services are close by
- NT heritage, local wildlife, ecology - ask our crew or check our website material before you go
- complimentary Harbour Strip Map click here
- ask our friendly crew to point out strip map harbour features
- opportunity to see wildlife, bottlenose dolphins, turtles, the rarer Snubfin Dolphin, and the elusive Dugong.
- great venue for social gatherings to connect with friends, colleagues and family
- sailing can be interesting for the whole family – kids can have a go
- our catamaran layout has many comfort features
- shade, plenty of room with cushioned seating
- electric toilet
- after dark mood lights including blue lights shining into the water
- a modern stereo with sub woofer, share your playlist via Bluetooth or cable
- easy access to chat with our friendly skipper and crew
- 360 degree views
- silent power using the sails
- enjoy our platters included on every ticketed cruise.
- Nibbles Menu - Two Cheeses, kabana, dip, biscuits, sundried tomatoes, carrot and celery sticks, olives, dried fruit, nuts
- BBQ Meal menu - Asian inspired beef and chicken skewers, piece of local fish, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw with free white wine and mid strength beer.
- drinking water provided.