per person
- 3.5-hour lunch cruise
- 3-course seafood & carvery lunch
- Tempting dessert, tea & coffee
- Large TV screens to watch the race
- Outstanding value bar packages
- Join in the onboard sweepstakes
- Upbeat music & fun atmosphere
- Prizes, giveaways & more!
Melbourne Cup Lunch Cruise
Experience Melbourne Cup in style aboard a 3.5-hour lunch cruise on spectacular Sydney Harbour!
Join us for Melbourne Cup on spectacular Sydney Harbour and indulge in a delicious seafood and carvery buffet. Come out in your finest racing attire and enjoy the comfort of allocated seating and the buzz of the day's exciting events. Enjoy bubbles from our fully licensed bar and don't miss out on photo ops of the beautiful sights from spacious outdoor viewing decks. Try your luck and join in on the fun with the onboard sweepstakes and before you know it, we'll be crossing live to Flemington on large screens for the race that stops the nation!
This cruise is perfect for friends, family or office outings and a great way to enjoy all the excitement of Melbourne Cup on one of the most glamorous settings in the world, Sydney Harbour!
Don't forget to take a look at our all-inclusive beer and wine packages below.
Cruise inclusions
3.5-hr cruise on spectacular Sydney Harbour
Watch the race live on large screens
Seafood & carvery buffet lunch
Selection of cakes, fresh seasonal fruit, coffee and tea
Fully licensed bar - bar packages available
Allocated indoor seated dining
Enjoy the sights from spacious outdoor decks
Enter and win lucky door prize and giveaways
Testimonials
Happy we organised our Melbourne Day outing with Vagabond! Great food, outstanding service, sweepstakes got everyone involved and got to see the race on big screens. See you again next year!
We would like to thank Vagabond for a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly, the buffet had something for everyone and the seafood was plentiful and fresh
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Cruise Feature Details
Lunch Cruise Menu
Fresh seafood selection
- Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters served natural (gf)
- Fresh tiger king prawns with thousand island dressing (gf)
- Tasmanian smoked salmon rosettes, capers and fresh dill (gf)
Hot selection
- Slow cooked pulled beef brisket with gravy and assorted mustards (gf)
- Moroccan spiced chicken pieces with mint yoghurt (gf)
- Oven roasted baby potatoes with olive oil and rock salt (v) (gf)
- Medley of Mediterranean roast vegetables (gf) (v)
- Freshly tossed penne pasta with creamy mushroom sauce and grated parmesan (v)
Fresh selection
- Mixed bean and charred corn salad with avocado, fresh lime and coriander (v) (gf)
- Marinated roast vegetable macaroni salad with basil pesto (v)
- Finely sliced classic coleslaw (v)
- Wild mixed leaf salad with balsamic vinaigrette (v) (gf)
- Crusty dinner rolls (v)
Dessert
- Assortment of delicious cakes (v)
- Selection of seasonal fresh fruit (gf) (v)
- Coffee and tea
GF | Gluten Free V | Vegetarian
Sample menu - items subject to change without notice
Please be aware that our kitchens process foods containing eggs, dairy, gluten, seafood, nuts, sesame seeds and capsicum. Whist measures are taken to avoid cross contamination, we can not guarantee a total absence of these products from any of our dishes. Vagabond Cruises does not accept liability for any adverse reactions due to allergy or intolerance from food consumed on board.
ADDITIONAL UPGRADES
OPEN BAR PACKAGES & OTHER UPGRADES
Our bars accept both cash and card payments. Choose to pay as you go, run a tab or take advantage our bar packages below | PLEASE NOTE: All members of a group booking or groups travelling together must be on the same bar package.
Vagabond Package
HOUSE BEER, WINE, SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
$35
per person
Executive Package
EXTENDED BEER COLLECTIONS, SPIRITS & LIQUORS, PRE-MIXES, WINE, SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
$45
per person
Cadet Package
A SELECTION OF SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
$14
per person
RSA Notice: Vagabond Cruises operates under the laws and guidelines of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). In the interest of harm minimisation, our staff and management reserve the right to refuse entry onto a vessel or service of alcohol to any person who is under 18 years of age or not able to produce acceptable proof of age, who may appear to be intoxicated or deemed to be behaving in a disorderly or disruptive manner.
RSA practices and the right to refuse service also applies to pre-paid packages.
( Ticket Price items are added/removed from "Date Range Pricing" tab.)
ticket price guide
Early-Bird
Until 4 Oct or when early-bird sells out
| Adult | $115 |
Cruise Rates
From 5 Oct or when early-bird sells out
| Adult | $125 |
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DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Cruise date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Departure location: King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour - Bookings essential
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1:00PM - 4:30PM Subject to availability |
The information provided here is a guide and is subject to change without notice. Please refer to your boarding pass for accurate departure information. Please arrive 15 mins prior to cruise time for boarding.
As part of our commitment to providing a timely service, we cannot wait for late arrivals. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for no-shows or late arrivals.