7 Buffet Cruises in Australia Worth Booking

1.Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,644 reviews · 8 hours · from $162Our pick

Spend eight hours aboard Red Cat Adventures’ fast, stable catamaran, visiting two Hook Island snorkel sites, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet Lookout. Guides such as Tristan, Hannah, Randall, and Jordy keep the day lively, while lunch, brownies, fruit, wetsuits, and stinger suits are included.

“Did the Hill Inlet Lookout first thing, then chilled on Whitehaven Beach. Had lunch afterwards which was a sandwich Buffett (choice of Salami, Ham or Beef) and some different Salads. Then snorkelled in two places. One with loads of fish and the other with loads of Coral. Tristian was incredibly funny tour guide. Had the best day.”

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2.Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 2h 15m · from $53Best value

Cruise Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay for 135 minutes with a 13-choice buffet lunch, tea, coffee, and live English commentary. Guides such as Ron and Ellen bring the harbour’s story to life as you pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens, and Darling Harbour.

“Good narration, Plenty food, very comfortable ship. Great value”

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3.Gold Coast: Sightseeing Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 593 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Spend two hours aboard Spirit of Elston, cruising from Surfers Paradise past Sea World, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace, and waterfront homes. You get a tropical buffet with prawns, mussels, ham, chicken, salads, fruit, and pavlova, plus open-air decks, commentary, and a licensed bar.

“food was good and staff were excellent friendly and helpful cruise was relaxing just what we wanted”

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4.Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 300 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Board at Circular Quay’s Eastern Pontoon for a two-hour Sydney Princess Cruises dinner cruise. Enjoy hot and cold buffet dishes, sunset views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, gardens, and bays, plus time for night photography. Drinks are available to buy onboard.

“Timely, food very good and relaxed Sydney cruise 😊 highly recommend”

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5.2-Hour Bottomless Brunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Join Melbourne River Cruises at Southgate for a relaxed 2-hour brunch aboard the Spirit of Melbourne. You’ll receive sweet and savoury food, unlimited beer, wine, and Prosecco mimosas, plus tea and coffee, while passing city views, gardens, parks, and sporting venues.

“Great lunch cruising the river. Very attentive staff and yummy food”

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6.Darwin: Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Board the Charles Darwin at Stokes Hill Wharf for a two-hour sunset cruise around Darwin Harbor. You’ll enjoy a Territory-style buffet with seafood, local produce, and desserts, then take in the sunset from the top deck. Drinks are available from the licensed bar, but are not included.

“Fantastic! What an awesome way to spend Good Friday. Very professional, welcoming and onto every aspect of the cruise! Fabulous food and happy to cater for our food intolerances - couldn’t be more accommodating. The way the staff catered for a large number of patrons sending us up group by group so nobody missed out on anything and it was run smoothly. Highly recommend this cruise!”

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7.Luxury Catamaran Lunch Cruise with Deluxe Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

You’ll cruise from King Street Wharf on a climate-controlled catamaran, enjoying a hot and cold buffet, dessert, waiter service, and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, and Luna Park. Drinks cost extra.

“Was a beautiful day out on the water and had an lovely time. The only feedback was to have 1 kid friendly option.”

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