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1-Hour Darwin Harbour Highlights Cruise
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1-Hour Darwin Harbour Highlights Cruise
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Overview
Discover the rich marine life and fascinating maritime history of Darwin Harbour on a sightseeing cruise. Learn how human activity has shaped the working harbor, from aboriginal uses to World War II bombings and the hippie movement of the 1970s. Visit the site of a shipwreck, wind through a mangrove waterway, and watch the patterns of modern-day boat traffic while your captain narrates. Keep a close eye out for native birds, sea creatures, and crocs that call the harbor home.
- Sightseeing cruise in Darwin Harbour
- Discover the history of the Northern Territory's tropical gateway
- Look for birds, mammals, and sea life in the harbor's diverse habitats
- Hear how wars, shipwrecks, cyclones, and cultural movements have shaped the working harbor over the years
- See where the historic telegraph cable from England reached Australia
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What's Included
Harbor cruise
Live commentary on board
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Departure & Return
45 Stokes Hill Rd , 45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
This activity will end right where it started.Departure Point: Dock 2, Stokes Hill Wharf Address: Dock 2 Stokes Hill Wharf Darwin Waterfront Dates: Daily except Mondays and Thursdays Return point: Passengers return to Dock 2 at 2pm
2:00 PM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
- OPERATED BY Sea Darwin
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Express harbour cruise
Jennifer_W
, Jul 2022
Great guide, really easy to listen to. A fun cruise.
Learnt quite a lot in a short time.
A beautiful harbour.
Fun Darwin Harbour Time
Sandi_M
, Jul 2022
A must
Vanessa_g
, Apr 2022
Harbour dash
Sara_C
, Aug 2021
Wonderful
Caren_B
, Jul 2021
Highly recommended for a refreshing short tour!
Brenda_H
, Jul 2021
Our tour guides, the captain and mate were very friendly, helpful and informative, interesting facts of Darwins history. Booking was easy. Great value for money. Thoroughly enjoyed the refreshing boat ride. Recommended as a short tour must do!
It was very boring
Lyndall_A
, May 2021
We were very disappointed with the cruise. The 2 gentlemen who took the cruise were very good but it was so boring. Looking at mangrove trees a ship through a TV screen and looking at Parliament House. The best part was getting off the boat onto the sandbank. That was the only picture I took. The tiniest piece of mango with chocolate. I am very sorry to say this but for $90 it was not worth it.
Response from Host , May 2021
Hi Lyndall, we are disappointed that you didn’t enjoy your harbour highlights cruise. The ticket price of $45 per person ($90 for 2 of you) included an hour on the boat taking in the mangrove estuary, the Darwin city seascape, the war history, a Cyclone Tracy shipwreck and on your particular cruise you also had the opportunity to visit the Cullen Bay sandbar. Also, as a treat the Captain offered some dried chocolate coated mango from Darwin’s chocolate factory. We are relieved that most of our guests don’t share your views that our harbour is boring or that our cruise is not value for money. Thankyou though for your compliments about the crew, they do enjoy their job showcasing Darwin Harbour to those who have an interest.
See Darwin Differently
Chris_K
, Jan 2020
This cruise was a great way to see another part of Darwin & to see the city from a different perspective. The guys give a great amount of information about Darwin’s history particularly involving the harbour. I wished I’d had the time to do their WW11 cruise as I’m sure it would’ve been different and really interesting too. Thanks guys for a great time on the harbour.
Up the creek, with a paddle! Great tour
Ian_C
, Jan 2020
Thanks Rob the tour was professional and has a down to earth reality, informative and enjoyable
Great boat for the tour and well equipped, safety is a priority.
Nice harbour tour
Geert_C
, Aug 2019
short and sweet boat ride on the harbour
Linda P
, Aug 2019
Knowledgeable, friendly staff, comfortable boat, lots of points of interest, a taste of crocodile spread on a cracker. Felt safe and valued as a customer.
Excellent!
U2214LYvaleriam
, Jul 2019
We enjoyed the trip very much. The crew gave us a lot of useful information about the harbour and surroundings. Very friendly people, thank you for making our visit to Darwing so pleasant.
June Brown
June_B
, Jul 2019
Just lovely!
Rebecca S
, Apr 2019
Family run business - very personable, knowledgeable and welcoming. I really rated the copious cups of icy cold water that were free of charge. Soft drink, cider and beer (served icy cold also) were very reasonably priced and readily available. Felt very comfortable and safe throughout the journey. Highly recommend!
Excellent views of Darwin harbour...
Elizabeth B
, Apr 2018
A great way to view Darwin from a...
Libby S
, Sep 2017
A great way to view Darwin from a different perspective, and a lovely way to spend a hot afternoon.
The boat only holds a small number of people, and is very comfortable, shady and rides smoothly.
Our guide was really well informed and obviously passionate about the city...we were shown all sorts of interesting things from naval docks to new apartments built on reclaimed mangroves.
It was the only harbour cruise I found that didn't just show you the sunset-really informative,fun and highly recommended.
Nice too that it's a family business :
Båd tur
annikoldso
, Oct 2019
Super bådtur.Spændende at se Darwin fra vandsiden og sjovt at få lov til at komme af på den store sandbanke i vandet. Flinke turguider.
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