Schooner cruises in Darwin: Tumlaren brunch & sunset cruises

For a limited period, sunset and brunch cruises around Darwin Harbour are available aboard the 20 metre schooner Tumlaren. Harbour cruise prices start at $109.

Journey Beyond’s Darwin Harbour Cruises has announced the launch of two new cruising experiences in time for Darwin’s 2023 dry season. The company will be offering the Tumlaren Sunset and Tumlaren Brunch ‘n’ Bubbles cruises on the Tumlaren schooner vessel, a restored 20-metre open-air vessel that combines seated and standing room. This will offer guests a new way to experience the sights of Darwin Harbour in an intimate setting.

Six amazing day trips from Darwin that will improve your visit

Litchfield National Park day tour – including jumping crocodile cruise. (💲 Great value 💲)
Tiwi Islands Indigenous cultural experience including ferry.
One day or four day Kakadu National Park tour.
Kakadu scenic flight – with gorges, waterfalls and epic floodplains. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Full day Katherine day tour – including Katherine Gorge cruise.
Arnhem Land full day tour – with ancient rock art.

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Tumlaren Sunset Cruise times and prices

The Tumlaren Sunset Cruise is an all-inclusive sunset cruise departing daily at 6.00pm and returning at 8.00pm, available 7 days a week from 18 April 2023 until 11 June 2023. A maximum of 34 guests will be welcomed aboard for this intimate sundowner cruise experience in the Northern Territory capital.

The two-hour sunset cruise includes an individual seafood and antipasto platter, with vegan and vegetarian options available on request. The package also includes an all-inclusive beverage selection of beer, wine, bubbles, and non-alcoholic drinks priced at $130 per person.

Bookings can be made online.

Darwin brunch cruise times and prices

The Tumlaren Brunch N Bubbles cruise is a two-hour brunch cruise on the Tumlaren departing daily from Tuesday to Saturday at 10.15am and returning at 12.15pm. The company claims to be the only operator in Darwin to offer a brunch cruise, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy daytime views of the harbour under blue Darwin skies.

7 great Darwin experiences to book before arriving

Swim face to face with an enormous crocodile in the Cage of Death.
Enjoy the romance of Darwin Harbour on a sunset dinner cruise aboard a traditional fishing ketch.
Explore Darwin’s food and art scenes on a 3.5 hour walking tour – with lunch or dinner included.
Flit between Darwin’s top attractions with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
Combine a wildlife tour with the famous jumping crocodiles cruise.
Get a history fix on a Bombing of Darwin WWII tour and harbour cruise.
Get the adrenalin pumping on a high speed airboat or jetski tour.

Darwin brunch cruise menu

The two-hour brunch cruise includes a gourmet grazing table featuring Top End ingredients and an all-inclusive beverage selection of beer, wine, bubbles, soft drink and fruit juices priced at $109 per person. Again, bookings can be made online.

Darwin Harbour Cruises’ main vessel, the Charles Darwin, is due to be back in action for sunset cruises later in the year.

Attractions near Stokes Hill Wharf

The cruises leave from Stokes Hill Wharf on the Darwin Waterfront. Other attractions on and around Stokes Hill Wharf include the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility, the Darwin Ferris Wheel, Wave Lagoon and the Darwin Aqua Park.

Other recommended activities while in Darwin include a day tour to Litchfield National Park and a half-day food and art walking tour.

The best places to stay in Darwin

You can check out deals on a wide range of Darwin accommodation options. But these are some of the best choices.

For luxury on a special occasion: The superior suites with direct lagoon pool access at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort.
For the buzziest location at the Waterfront: Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront.
The one with the best guest ratings: Hudson Parap.
For affordable city centre apartments with a pool: City Gardens Apartments.
For the magic combo of quality, price and location: Travelodge Resort Darwin.