Australia · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
Good buffet cruises fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend eight hours with Red Cat Adventures cruising from Airlie Beach to two changing snorkel sites, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet Lookout. Expect a stable custom catamaran, guided reef time, stinger or wetsuit hire, homemade brownies, buffet lunch, and an upbeat English-speaking crew.
“overwhelming the natures beauty. l enjoy swimming at whiteheaven beach and snorkeling”
Board Sydney Princess Cruises at Circular Quay for a 135-minute lunch cruise with English commentary from guides such as Ron and Ellen. Enjoy a 13-choice buffet, tea, coffee, and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens, Darling Harbour, and waterfront neighborhoods.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Boat was clean, food was excellent! Would recommend!”
Settle aboard the Spirit of Elston at Appel Park for a two-hour English-language cruise along the Gold Coast Broadwater. You’ll see Sea World, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace, waterfront homes, and Surfers Paradise while enjoying a tropical buffet with prawns, mussels, ham, chicken, salads, fruit, and pavlova.
“it was absolutely spectacular the crew were amazing and food fresh spectacular and delicious we totally enjoyed it will definitely do it again.”
Spend 2.5 hours aboard the Spirit of Elston, cruising from Main Beach past Sea World, Palazzo Versace, Marina Mirage, and waterfront homes. Enjoy a buffet of hot and cold local produce, live English-language music, and city views from the open-air top deck. Drinks are available to buy onboard.
“We absolutely loved it the food was amazing, and the views from the boat were phenomenal absolutely would do it again it was more than worth the money!!!!!!”
Board Sydney Princess Cruises at Circular Quay for a two-hour evening sail with hot and cold buffet dishes, harbour views, and time for sunset photos. You will pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Royal Botanic Gardens, with indoor seating, some outdoor space, and drinks available to buy.
“The food served was excellent. Helpful staff getting on and off.An improvement could be a commentary on the sights of the harbour as we sailed around?”
Cruise from Surfers Paradise up the Nerang River to the Broadwater for about two hours. Expect a seafood and chicken buffet, tropical fruit, city and waterfront views, onboard commentary, indoor or sundeck seating, and drinks available for purchase.
“Great cruise, very friendly crew, beautiful food and views. If travelling on the deck make sure you are protected from the sun as umbrellas were not provided on our cruise.”
Board the Charles Darwin at Stokes Hill Wharf for a two-hour sunset cruise with views of Darwin Harbor, a Territory-style buffet featuring seafood and local produce, background music, and a licensed bar. Seating is assigned, so you can settle in without a scramble for tables.
“Lovely time out with my brother and son. The meal was fantastic , couldn't have asked for any better. Staff were friendly and attentive.”
Set out from Sea World Cruises Terminal at 7:00 pm for a 2.5-hour buffet dinner cruise along the Gold Coast Broadwater. You’ll dine on food prepared by local chefs, enjoy live music from entertainers such as Deb, Charlie, Sue, or Kev, and see Surfers Paradise lit up at night.
“The boat trip was great. A beautiful night on the water and the food was delicious. Service was excellent.”
Meet at the Sheraton Grand Mirage for a pre-dawn transfer to the launch area. Your English- or Chinese-speaking crew takes you up for about an hour over the Gold Coast or Hinterland, guided by the wind. After landing, return for a five-star buffet breakfast and digital photos.
“It was an excellent outing all round. The weather, the crew and the scenery. The perfect first flight! Thank you!”
Meet at The Star Gold Coast before sunrise, then ride with Balloon Aloft Gold Coast over beaches, waterways, Surfers Paradise, or the hinterland. Your roughly one-hour flight is followed by a Mercure hotel buffet breakfast with Champagne, hotel transfers, and a flight certificate.
“It was great peaceful and stunning views . Tour guid was great and breakfast. Good was a great experience. Thanks to our pilot and tour bus and the rest of the crew.”
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