Eco Sailing Darwin Harbour Cruises
•Learn about some of the harbour's Points of Interest, early explorers & settlement in Darwin, cultural influences, maritime history and ecology
•Enjoy free white wine, mid strength beer with nibbles (and with an optional BBQ Meal) on our sunset and lunch cruise
•enjoy our new vessel Kuru specially designed for tourist comfort.
•Special charters catered for with alternate menu options, BYO and guest speakers
•Special Cruise ship tours providing optional expert tour guides (indigenous culture – Northern Australian history
Hours: City of Darwin Cruises operates throughout the wet season
We are a harbour tourism business delivering catamaran sailing experiences Our Sailing catamaran has been designed especially or our clients comfort with, plenty of shade - 360 deg views, a small carbon footprint because we sail. Sunset dinner and lunch tours with Cullen Bay lock experience,history harbour experience.
Our crew can share snippets about the foreshore’s many historic points of interest including: Northern Australia’s indigenous and colonial heritage; snippets of WWII harbour history; and maritime history.
Special features of our new vessel Kuru.
•sailing catamaran with cushioned seating
•large shaded covered area
•wet weather clears
•flat decks
•forward deck with comfortable trampoline
•open plan - allows skipper and crew to interact with guests
•360 degree views - great for wildlife viewing with minimal use of engines,
•low carbon footprint
•marine debris clean up wherever we find rubbish on our cruises
Nibbles
Two Cheeses, kabana, dip, biscuits, sundried tomatoes, carrot and celery sticks, olives, dried fruit, nuts
BBQ Meal
From 1 November until 30 April Menu
Barbecue chicken, roast beef, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, served with free bottled white wine and mid strength beer and soft drink
1 May until 30 October
* Asian inspired beef and chicken skewers, piece of local fish, potato salad, coleslaw and pasta salad, with free bottled white wine and mid strength beer and soft drink
Full cruise cost will be charged for non arrival. I
If the client cancels less than :
24 hours prior to the cruise there will be 100% cancellation fee.
1 to 7 days prior to the cruise there will be 75% cancellation fee.
more than 7 days hours prior to the cruise there will be no cancellation fee.
We the operators have the right to cancel cruises as required. All cruises are subject to weather conditions.
The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board. Should any client seem to be unruly disturbing other passengers or affected by excessive alcohol or drugs and in the skippers opinion marine safety is compromised the skipper has the authority to return to port and disembark the relevant client(s).
The skipper can refuse boarding for the cruise if he considers the person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs and in his opinion may endanger the safety of himself crew the vessel or others.
Clients should confirm departure details before departure 0428480090
Prices subject to change without notice.
Where to meet us?
Our vessels are located within the Cullen Bay Marina. Our sunset cruises generally depart at 4.30 pm. We ask our clients to meet us at the Marina Glass Door, which is next to Lolas Pergola.
We board at 4.20 return 7.00 pm.
If we have a Daytime Cruise!
Sometimes we have a daytime cruise which means we return and guests depart at the Ferry Wharf outside the lock. Should this be the case we will contact all guests to advise that we will board and depart from the Mandorah/Tiwi Ferry wharf.
City of Darwin Cruises and Top End Saltwater Adventures has gained Eco Certified Tourism Business Accreditation. This means we have a focus on providing an experience of natural areas while fostering environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
Full cruise cost will be charged for non arrival. I
If the client cancels less than :
24 hours prior to the cruise there will be 100% cancellation fee.
1 to 7 days prior to the cruise there will be 75% cancellation fee.
more than 7 days hours prior to the cruise there will be no cancellation fee.
We the operators have the right to cancel cruises as required. All cruises are subject to weather conditions.
The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board. Should any client seem to be unruly disturbing other passengers or affected by excessive alcohol or drugs and in the skippers opinion marine safety is compromised the skipper has the authority to return to port and disembark the relevant client(s).
The skipper can refuse boarding for the cruise if he considers the person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs and in his opinion may endanger the safety of himself crew the vessel or others.
Clients should confirm departure details before departure 0428480090
Prices subject to change without notice.