Couple admiring the stained glass windows of St Monica's Cathedral, Cairns
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Cairns City Sights & Cruise

from A$260
1 day
Cairns
All Ages (4+)
Free Cancellation (24 hours prior)

Spend the afternoon on a guided tour of Cairns, from the stained glass of St Monica's Cathedral to the Cairns Museum and Flecker Botanic Gardens, then board the Spirit of Cairns for a sunset buffet dinner cruise on Trinity Inlet. Hotel pickup included.

  • Couple admiring the stained glass windows of St Monica's Cathedral, Cairns
  • Tour group walking through lush tropical gardens in Cairns
  • Visitors exploring exhibits and an interactive table at the Cairns Museum
  • Couple at a lookout pointing out views over Cairns and the ranges
  • Seafood buffet with prawns and fresh salads on a Cairns cruise
  • Palm lined beachfront path at sunrise near Cairns
  • Couple admiring the stained glass windows of St Monica's Cathedral, Cairns
  • Tour group walking through lush tropical gardens in Cairns
  • Visitors exploring exhibits and an interactive table at the Cairns Museum
  • Couple at a lookout pointing out views over Cairns and the ranges
  • Seafood buffet with prawns and fresh salads on a Cairns cruise
  • Palm lined beachfront path at sunrise near Cairns

Quick read before you book.

  • Tropical marine life in the stained glass at St Monica's Cathedral
  • Stories of the region's past at the Cairns Museum
  • Sunset over Trinity Inlet from the deck of the Spirit of Cairns
  • A seafood heavy buffet with prawns, oysters and barramundi
  • Live music on board most nights

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Included in this tour.

  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Cairns CBD and most Northern Beaches accommodation
  • Guided afternoon city tour with a local guide
  • Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens
  • St Monica's Cathedral
  • Cairns Museum entry
  • Spirit of Cairns sunset dinner cruise on Trinity Inlet
  • Welcome drink and buffet dinner with tea and coffee

Commonly asked questions.

Pickup starts from 12pm at Cairns CBD hotels and most Northern Beaches accommodation, and the day wraps up after the cruise returns around 8:45pm. See more Cairns city experiences to plan the rest of your stay.

You'll cruise on the Spirit of Cairns, departing Cairns Marlin Marina for two and a half hours on Trinity Inlet.

Dinner is a buffet with cold selections like prawns, oysters and smoked salmon, hot dishes such as barramundi, beef and chicken, and desserts, cheese, tea and coffee.

A welcome drink of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink is included. A full bar with cocktails, wine, beer and spirits is available to purchase on board.

Tropical cocktail attire is suggested, with a light jacket in the cooler months. Footwear is required on board, and flat rubber soled shoes are best.

Yes, children are welcome, with child rates for ages 4 to 14.

Yes, dietary requirements can be catered for on the cruise with advance notice, so let us know when you book.

Cancellation is free with at least 24 hours' notice before your tour.

From the reef to the rainforest, there's plenty. Our guide to things to do in Cairns is a good place to start.

More about this tour.

Here's a day that does Cairns properly, from lunchtime to after dark. You'll spend the afternoon getting to know the city with a local guide, then swap the bus for the deck of the Spirit of Cairns as the sun goes down over Trinity Inlet.After a 12pm pickup from your Cairns CBD or Northern Beaches accommodation, you'll explore the Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens and stroll the Cairns Esplanade. At St Monica's Cathedral, look up at stained glass windows filled with tropical marine life, then dig into the region's past at the Cairns Museum.As evening sets in, you'll board the Spirit of Cairns at Cairns Marlin Marina for a two and a half hour dinner cruise. A welcome drink starts things off, followed by a buffet with prawns, oysters, barramundi and more, plus desserts, tea and coffee. There's a full bar on board, and live music most nights from Sunday to Thursday.Dress in tropical cocktail attire with flat soled shoes, and bring a light jacket in the cooler months. Planning the rest of your stay? Our 3 day Cairns itinerary shows how it all fits together, or spend another morning on the Green Island half day tour. Explore the details below, then check availability for your date.

Additional info.

  • Departs daily, with pickup from 12pm
  • The Spirit of Cairns cruise departs Cairns Marlin Marina around 6:15pm and returns around 8:45pm
  • Child rates apply for ages 4 to 14
  • A full bar is available to purchase on the cruise
  • Let us know about any dietary requirements when you book
  • Dress code: tropical cocktail attire, with flat soled shoes recommended and a light jacket in the cooler months
  • For the afternoon, bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle
  • Cancellation policy: free cancellation with at least 24 hours' notice