VALENTINE’S DAY CRUISE
CELEBRATE LOVE
Romantic calm-water dinner cruise with your special someone
Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise

Share a special evening with the one you love during our romantic Cairns Valentine’s Day dinner cruise.

From the moment you step onboard, the scene is set for a night to remember. Wander the spacious outdoor decks, enjoy a complimentary beverage and soak up the views as the city lights begin to twinkle. Sit down to a sumptuous buffet dinner, featuring delicious local produce, plus special Valentine-themed decadent desserts to put you in the mood. And each couple will receive a special gift: a complimentary box of Gallo Dairyland chocolates to share.

Our fully licensed bar will be serving a range of special Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails available for purchase as well as a full range of beer, wine and spirits. Your 2.5-hour calm water cruise featuring live music will provide the perfect ambience for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.

AVAILABLE

Friday 14th February 2025

DEPARTS

6.30pm (Check-in
at 6pm)

RETURNS
9pm

Highlights & Inclusions

  • 2.5-hour calm water dinner cruise
  • Complimentary glass of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink on arrival
  • Complimentary Gallo Dairyland chocolates for each couple
  • Three-course buffet dinner menu with special Valentine’s Day-themed desserts
  • Live music from a local Cairns musician
  • Fully-licensed bar, serving Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails
  • Luxurious air-conditioned vessel with large outdoor decks

Menus

COLD SELECTION

Freshly Baked Dinner Rolls
served with butter

Chef’s selection of fresh salads: 

  • Potato Salad (GF, V, DF)
  • Roasted Pumpkin Salad (GF, V, DF)
  • Rocket and Pear Salad (GF, V)

Charcuterie Board (GF, DF, NF)
Selection of local cured and roasted meats

Fresh Local Prawns (GF, DF)
served chilled with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Fresh Australian Oysters (GF, DF)
served with a red onion vinaigrette

Australian Smoked Salmon Platter (GF, DF)
served with slices of red onion and cucumber

HOT SELECTION

Salt and Pepper Squid (GF, DF)
served with green goddess sauce and lemon wedges

Spring Rolls
filled with either vegetables, prawns or crocodile meat

Eggplant Parmigiana (VG, GF, DF)
served with vegan cheese and fresh herbs

Garlic Parmesan Potatoes (GF)

Tablelands Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork (GF, DF)

Atherton Chicken Mediterranean (GF, DF)

Lemon Caper Butter Barramundi Fish (GF, DF)

Seafood Marinara Pasta

Tumeric Rice (GF)

DESSERT SELECTION

Lamington Sandwich

Mini Tim Tam Cheesecakes

Freshly-baked Anzac Biscuits

Assorted Mini Tarts

Pannacotta of the week (GF)

Fresh tropical fruits (VG, GF, NF)

Gourmet Gallo cheese board and crackers

Please contact us when booking with any special dietary requirements. More options for vegans are available upon request.

DRinks Menus

Lemon Drop Martini $16
Absolut Vodka, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup

Margarita $16
Espolon Tequila, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup (available frozen)

Gin Spritz $16
Gordon’s Pink Gin, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water, Fresh Strawberries, Sparkling Wine

Mojito $17
Bacardi, Lime, Mint, Soda Water, Sugar (Strawberry and Passionfruit options available)

Passionfruit Caprioska $17
Absolut Vodka, Passoa, Fresh Lime, Sugar Syrup, Passionfruit Pulp, Soda Water

Pornstar Martini $17
Absolut Vodka, Passoa, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Passionfruit Pulp

Pina Colada $17
Bacardi, Malibu, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Milk, Sugar Syrup, Fresh Pineapple

Long Island Iced Tea $18
Absolut Vodka, Espolon Tequila, Tanqueray Gin, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup

Peach Cosmo $16
Absolut Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Cranberry Juice

Espresso Martini $17
Absolut Vodka, Khalua, Espresso, Sugar Syrup

Toblerone $17
White Creme De Cacao, Baileys, Kahlua, Frangelico, Chocolate Sauce, Milk

Hazelnut Espresso Martini $17
Frangelico, Kahlua, Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Espresso, Sugar Syrup, Milk

Lychee Mint Paradise $17
Bacardi, Paraiso, Mint, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup

Sea Witches’ Potion $17
Blue Curacao, Cointreau, Soda Water, Sugar Syrup, Lime Juice, Grenadine

Strawberry Frozen Kiss $17
Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Strawberry Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Lemonade

Spirit of Cairns Daiquiri $17
Absolut Vodka, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Fruit of the Week (ask our crew!)

SPARKLING WINE

Barefoot Pinot Grigio Bubbly $8.5/$35
California, USA
Sweet, citrus and orange blossom notes

Craigmoor Cuvee Brut $8.5/$35
Mudgee, NSW
Dry and citrus complemented

Aurelia Prosecco $9/$40
South East Australia
Dry, fruity with honey notes and a touch of lemon acidity

Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV $95
Reims, France
Dry, fresh, flowery and fruity. Pairs extremely well with seafood

Moët & Chandon Imperial $130
Epernay, France
Dry, smokey aroma, delicate lime and rose petal notes

WHITE WINE

Wild Oats Sauvignon Blanc $9/$40
Mudgee, NSW
Sweet, fresh, juicy tropical flavour

Wild Oats Chardonnay $9/$40
Mudgee, NSW
Dry, full bodied, citrus and melon notes

Giesen Pinot Gris $9.5/$45
Marlborough, NZ
Dry, spiced, poached pear aroma, with tropical fruit tones

Derwent Pinot Gris $55
Tasmania, Australia
Dry, spiced, poached pear flavour with a savoury finish

Moscato & Rosé

Fiore Pink Moscato $8.5/$35
Riverland, SA
Sweet, spritzy, floral and grape flavours. Low alcohol content

Ara Single Estate Rosé $9 /$40
Marlborough, NZ
Dry, bright and vibrant fruit tones

RED WINE

Wild Oats Cabernet Merlot $9/$40
Mudgee, NSW
Dry, tropical fruit tones, ripe, rich acidity

Wild Oats Shiraz $9/$40
Mudgee, NSW
Plummy tones with notes of fruit and a touch of spice

Pikes ‘The Assemblage’ Shiraz $10/$45
Clare Valley, SA
Cool aromas of red and blue fruits – a triple threat blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Grenache

Pikes ‘The Dogwalk’ Cabernet Merlot $45
Clare Valley, SA
Medium-bodied, excellent concentration of dark fruits, tannins and cedary French oak

Bremerton ‘Tamblyn’ $10/$45
Langhorne Creek, SA
Full-bodied blend of Cabernet Shiraz, Merlot and Malbec. The bartender’s favourite!

Ad Hoc ‘Cruel Mistress’ Pinot Noir $50
Great Southern, WA
Softly textured, fresh and vibrant. Pairs great with everything.

PORT WINE

Craigmoor Rummy Port $9
Mudgee, NSW
Light and bright with a nutty complexion

Hahns Premium Light $7.5
Lager / ABV 2.4% / NSW

Great Northern Super Crisp $7.5
Lager / ABV 3.5% / QLD

Great Northern Original $8
Lager / ABV 4.2% / QLD

Carlton Dry $8.5
Lager / ABV 4.5% / VIC

James Squire 150 Lashes $8.5
Pale Ale / ABV 5.2% / NSW

Little Creatures $9
Pale Ale / ABV 5.2% / WA

Corona $8.5
Lager/ ABV 4.5% / Mexico

Sommersby Apple Cider $8.5
Cider / ABV 4.5%

Sommersby Pear Cider $8.5
Cider / ABV 4.5%

Vodka
Absolut $9
Absolut Vanilla $9.5
Grey Goose $12

Gin
Tanqueray $9
Gordon’s Pink Gin $9.5
Bombay Sapphire $12

Scotch
Johnny Walker Red $9
Johnny Walker Black $9.5
Glenfiddich 12 Yr $11

Whiskey
Jack Daniels $9
Canadian Club $9.5
Jameson Irish $10

Tequila
Espolon $9
Patron XO Café $10
1800 Anejo $12

White Rum
Bacardi $9
Malibu $9

Dark Rum
Bundaberg $9
Mount Gay $9.5
Captain Morgan Spiced $9.5
The Kraken Spiced $10

Bourbon
Jim Beam $9
Wild Turkey American Honey $9.5

Liqueurs
Tia Maria $9
Baileys $9.5
Frangelico $9.5
Kahlua $9.5
Ouzo $9.5
Midori $9.5

Mocktails

Strawberry Nojito Mint $9
Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Lime, Sugar Syrup, Fresh Mint, Soda Water

Virgin Pina Colada $9
Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Milk, Sugar Syrup, Pineapple Juice

Innocent Strawberry Crush $9
Fresh Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Soda Water

Virgin Passionfruit Caprioska $9
Fresh Lime, Passionfruit Pulp, Sugar Syrup, Lemonade

Juice Galore with Dry $9
Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Ginger Ale

Soft Drinks & Juices

Soft Drinks $4
Coke, Coke No Sugar, Lemonade, Solo, Ginger Ale, Lemon-Lime Bitters

Fruit Juice $4
Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry

Water
Soda Water, Tonic Water $4
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water 750 ml $8

Hot Drinks

Coffee $3
Espresso, Long Black, Cappuccino

Tea $2
Earl Grey, English Breakfast

FAQs

All cruises depart from our mooring at A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina.

Spirit of Cairns Map

Starting at Marlin Marina, Spirit of Cairns takes you on a journey deep into the interior of Trinity Inlet and its winding tributaries. The cruise passes along Cairns’ waterfront and Esplanade precinct, delivering panoramic views of this tropical port city. 

Depending on the time of year, our dinner cruises offer stunning views of the sun setting over the rainforest-clad mountains, and the twinkling lights of the city as dusk deepens into night. 

Yourself and your smile, for a great evening ahead. We suggest tropical cocktail attire, with a light jacket for the winter months. Footwear is mandatory, with suitable shoes for boating recommended. While this is a calm water cruise, you will find it more comfortable moving around the boat in flat rubber soled shoes.

Don’t forget to bring cash, EFTPOS or a credit card for your bar purchases!

Reviews

Lhil F
Tripadvisor

The customer service was excellent. I celebrated my 40th birthday – with birthday table setup. They also surprised me with birthday cake onboard. The food was great with wide selections. Highly-recommended!

Tania Wrangell
Google Reviews

Spent my and my son’s birthday dinner on the Spirit of Cairns with family and friends and can’t think of a better place to enjoy it. Wonderful, friendly service, delicious food and glorious scenery. Thank you for a great time.

Teresa Tripepi
Google Reviews

Staff were so good! The food delicious, plentiful and a good variety! The city night skyline, sunset and moon rising were just beautiful! Food was delicious, plentiful and a good variety! Cocktails were very good! We enjoyed our last night in Cairns and highly recommend it for anyone who wants a pleasant evening, good food and attentive but not intrusive staff!
Great job guys! Will definitely do this again!

Russ Paris
Google Reviews

My wife and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with the dinner cruise – we enjoyed every bit of the night. The staff were great and went the extra mile for us and we felt quite special – thanks to all involved

Kerry Williams
Google Reviews

Food was excellent enough for seconds if your hungry, staff were very friendly and views were lovely also felt very comfortable in my casual going out clothes would definitely recommend

Hazzamaree
Tripadvisor

The scenery and lights were beautiful but best of all the food was excellent. Plenty of variety and a buffet with seafood, chicken, noodles and a variety of salads. Desserts were scrumptious. Great set up and staff were super efficient and very friendly.

FROM
$159

Adult (15+) – $159

Child (4-14) – $79

Infants (0-3) free of charge

Book with confidence – cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund.

Locals discount does apply, call or email us to book our locals rate.