Magistic Sydney Harbour Sightseeing & Buffet Lunch Cruise

For the ultimate ‘sightseeing + lunch’ experience, nothing beats the Magistic lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour. Your ‘lunch’ features an unlimited multi-cuisine buffet with an international selection of salads, hot and cold dishes, and a decadent dessert. To complement your dining experience, drinks are available for purchase from the well-stocked bar on board.

As for the ‘sightseeing’, you get panoramic views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Fort Denison and other famous harbour attractions from the spacious viewing decks of this stylish catamaran. There is also onboard commentary about the attractions.

Cruising on Sydney Harbour since 2001, Magistic Cruises has been a top choice among both locals and tourists alike — the millions of guests who have cruised on the Magistic and the five-star reviews stand testament to this. It is also a popular celebrity choice, with famous stars like Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera and Drew Barrymore having cruised on it.

So, for anyone keen to see Sydney from its best angle, Magistic does the job perfectly. It’s an easy, good-value way to combine sightseeing and a delectable lunch — which is exactly why locals and visitors keep coming back. So, book your Magistic lunch experience now!

LOCATION King Street Wharf - 2
BOARDING 12:15
DEPARTURE 12:30
RETURNS 14:00
CRUISE INCLUSIONS
  • 1hr 45min Sydney Harbour sightseeing + lunch cruise (including boarding)
  • Cruise past iconic landmarks on a luxury catamaran
  • 3 large outer decks & panoramic windows for great harbour views
  • Onboard commentary about major Sydney attractions
  • Multi-cuisine buffet with salads, hot & cold dishes and dessert
  • Drinks available for purchase on board
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  • *Book online with deposit for groups of 6+
  • *Book for 10+ guests & get up to 10% off!
    (Not valid from 1 Nov - 1 Jan & 20 May - 15 Jun)
CRUISE Menu

Magistic Contemporary Buffet Menu

Fresh, healthy, wholesome

 

Salads & Entrée

  • Shaved Cabbage with Manchego, Capers and Currants (GF,N,V)
  • Parisian Carrot and chickpea Salad (DF,GF,VE)
  • Apple and chicory salad with walnuts + blue cheese dressing (GF,N,V)
  • Prawn vermicelli salad (DF,GF,N)
  • Platter of honey baked ham
  • Platter of Hungarian salami
  • Selection of cheese – aged cheddar and condiments
  • Gherkins
  • Pickled onions

Buffet Hot Selection

  • Moroccan Oven-Baked Chicken (DF)
    Tender chicken baked with warm Moroccan spices, herbs, and slow-roasted vegetables.
  • Beef Lasagne
    Classic layered lasagne with rich beef ragù, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese.
  • Mediterranean Fish Bake (DF,GF,SF)
    Grilled fish fillets with tomatoes & Kalamata black olives
  • Traditional Butter Chicken (GF, N)
    Tender chicken fillets simmered in classic butter chicken sauce
  • Root Vegetable Roast with Italian Herbs (DF, GF, V)
    Seasonal root vegetables oven-roasted with garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs.
  • Rich Cauliflower Au Gratin (V)
    Baked cauliflower in a creamy cheese sauce, finished golden and bubbling.
  • Chef’s Special Fried Rice (GF, N, V)
    Fragrant fried rice with vegetables, toasted nuts, and chef’s signature seasoning.

Dessert

  • Tiramisu (N,V)
    Espresso, mascarpone, ladyfinger cake
  • Fruit salad (DF,GF,VE)

 

 

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

 

KIDS MENU -FREE
To be pre-ordered, if required, when a child ticket is selected (no additional cost)

Entrée

  • Chicken tenders and Fries (DF)
    Classic battered chicken strips

Main

  • Penne Bolognese (DF)
    Short tube pasta tossed in a classic, hearty meat and tomato sauce

Dessert

  • Fruit Bowl (DF,GF,VE)

 

 

Dietary & Allergen Information:

 

Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VE), Gluten Free (GF), Dairy Free (DF), Contains Nuts (N), Seafood (SF)

 

*Indicative menu only. Menu may be subject to minor changes.

Note: Requests for dietary substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as our kitchen is not allergen free. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
  • Cruise on the multi-million-dollar ‘Magistic Two’ catamaran
  • Restaurant-style dining experience in the air-conditioned dining saloon
  • Sydney’s best value ‘lunch with sightseeing’ cruise experience
CRUISE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

(All communication with the company must be made in writing to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au)


Please see our full terms of service on this link: https://www.australiancruisegroup.com.au/terms-conditions  The terms and services supersede all other information provided, either on a website or by any of our staff members.
 

General Information

  • All guests/passengers must carefully check the booking confirmation and invoice and ensure that date of cruise, number of guests and all cruise inclusions and prices are correct. 
  • Requests for dietary (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined.
  • Please refer to our cancellation and transfer policy on the above link. Please note policies vary between regular lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises and special event cruises (NYE, Australia Day, Valentine’s Day, VIVID Sydney, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and any other special event cruise). 
  • All requests for cancellations, amendments, transfer/change of date must be submitted in writing (WE DO NOT PROCESS THESE REQUESTS OVER THE PHONE). Please allow up to 14 days for your refund to be processed. 
  • We recommend all guests to arrive at the wharf at least 15 minutes prior to boarding time as shown on your confirmation ticket. No refund or credit will be issued for passengers that do not board the cruise on time (no show)
  • All passengers including the infants must be manifested for safety and security reasons. Un-manifested guests will be refused boarding.
  • Our fleet does not offer wheelchair accessibility. Whilst our vessels are not wheelchair friendly, our crew will be happy to assist passengers with limited mobility in boarding the vessel both on the gangway and using the stairs, with your or a carer’s consent, where possible. We do not accept any risk or liability in relation to our staff providing assistance with boarding. Guests must make their own informed decision in choosing to access the vessel with assistance of the crew at the boarding point. Amenities on some of our boats are located on lower levels accessible by stairs only. We do not recommend our cruises to guests with mobility restrictions which prevent them from using stairs. We do not have facilities to store motorised wheelchairs or heavy/non-collapsible mobility devices, either onboard or on the wharf. If you contact our staff either by phone or email, our staffs’ comments are only to assist you in making your own informed decision on whether the vessel is suitable for the guest’s mobility requirements. Staff comments must not be misinterpreted that the vessels are wheelchair friendly. In the event that a guest is unable to access the vessel due to their mobility limitations, a refund will only be provided for the guest and 1 carer.
  • Cruise program, menu and beverage inclusions, and schedule are subject to change without notice. 
  • Beverage service for the duration of the cruise: Service begins from boarding (a selection of beer, wine & soft drinks) and stops 15 minutes prior to the end of cruise.
  • Sydney Harbour has very strict marine pollution (MARPOL) regulations. YOU OR YOUR GUESTS MUST NOT THROW ANY OBJECT INTO THE HARBOUR WHILST ON BOARD (Including cigarette butts, glassware & bottles). You will be liable to all fines imposed by the regulatory authority on behalf of you or your group. You are only allowed to smoke within designated smoking areas on board. As part of our privacy policy, if requested by authorities we are forced to disclose your details to regulators. Please refrain yourself and your group members from breaching these regulations at all times. We appreciate your cooperation.
  • We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Guidelines and house policies are strictly enforced. Failure to comply may lead to the removal of the group from the vessel.
  • We do not offer split bills onboard. 
  • Seating requests must be made in writing 7 days prior to cruise but are not guaranteed. 
  • The Company reserves the right to transfer your booking to the next available cruise and re-issue you with a new e-ticket/confirmation. If you wish to not proceed with the scheduled new cruise, please forward the new e-ticket to the email above. 
  • Guests are not allowed to bring infants or children onboard without a valid ticket. 
  • There are no baby-changing facilities on board
  • We do not offer highchairs due to safety reasons. 
  • It is the obligation of the guests to ensure children below 14 are always accompanied by an adult or seated at the table. The company will not be responsible for any accidents due to non-compliance to this strict guideline. It is also important to ensure children do not disturb any other passengers.
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ADULT (FULL PRICE: $120)
From $89 Discount $31
CHILD Age 2 - 17
$70
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TESTIMONIALS

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  • 14 December 2025

    “Wonderful lunch and service!”

    Zena R
    5
  • 11 December 2025

    “The birthday girl and I had a fantastic time! The staff, the food and the cocktails were faultless. We wish we could rate them higher than a 5. We will definitely travel with you again.”

    Cheryl O
    5
  • 10 December 2025

    “Air conditioner not working well made it slightly uncomfortable eating. Food was fantastic, staff and service was great. Plenty of room to get outside. Would highly recommend and will definitely do again!! Thank you!”

    Leeanne S
    5
  • 18 November 2025

    “Enjoyed our lunch cruise. Great staff and food. Highly recomended.”

    Graeme B
    5
  • 28 September 2025

    “Excellent service been on this boat many times staff is always friendly.”

    Sue P
    5
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