Melbourne Cup CruiseSydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
Trade the function room for the harbour. Luna runs a proper long Melbourne Cup lunch — frocks and fascinators on the rooftop, the race called live over the sound system, and the city sliding past all afternoon. Sweeps get drawn, the wood-fire oven runs hot, the bar stays open, and when the race is called everyone piles onto one deck to listen. It's the office Cup Day lunch, except you're on the water and nobody has to book a taxi home from a pub.
Tickets
Book this cruise
Tickets are sold online and confirmed instantly by email. Melbourne Cup Cruises sell out well ahead of the day, so secure your spot early — groups are seated together wherever we can.
What's included
On board
- All-inclusive food and drinks for the full cruise
- Live Melbourne Cup race coverage called over the sound system
- Long lunch with wood-fire pizza and shared platters
- Licensed bar — beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic options
- Best-dressed and sweeps run by the crew
- Open-air rooftop and covered deck
The day
How the day runs
Board late morning to an arrival drink and head out onto the harbour as lunch begins. Sweeps are drawn on deck, the oven is already going, and the bar is open from the moment you step aboard.
Race coverage is called live over the sound system, and everyone gathers for the call of the Cup. Afterwards the cruise carries on through the afternoon — pizza, drinks and photos on the rooftop — before an easy return to the wharf while the day is still young.
Good to know
Event details
- Boarding
- Sydney Harbour — exact wharf confirmed with your ticket
- Capacity
- Up to 193 guests across three decks
- Ages
- All ages welcome — under-18s must be with an adult
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access and no prams on board
- Format
- In person, cocktail-style indoor and outdoor seating
- Enquiries
- info@lunacruises.com.au
Terms & conditions
Weather & the fine print
- Weather: the cruise operates rain, hail or shine. Every guest can be under cover on the lower and middle decks, and the rooftop stays open whenever conditions allow. Cruises are only cancelled if authorities close the harbour or the master deems it unsafe, in which case you'll be offered a transfer or refund.
- Schedule: departure and return times are approximate. Exact times and the wharf number are sent closer to the date and can change with water traffic, weather or harbour conditions.
- Boarding: please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. The vessel cannot wait for late guests and no refund is given for a missed departure.
- Tickets: your ticket is valid for the named event only and must be presented at boarding. Tickets may be transferred to another guest — email us with the name before the day.
- Responsible service of alcohol: Luna is a licensed vessel. Photo ID is required for alcohol service, and our crew may refuse service or refuse boarding to anyone who is intoxicated or behaving unsafely, without refund.
- Conduct and safety: all guests must follow crew instructions at all times. No BYO alcohol, no smoking or vaping inside, no glass on the rooftop, and no tall, narrow or pointed heels — small chunky heels are fine.
- Belongings: guests are responsible for their own personal property. The organiser and vessel operator are not responsible for lost, damaged or unattended items.
- Media: photography and video may be taken on board for promotional use. Let us know before departure if you'd prefer not to appear.
- Refunds: refunds are available up to 30 days before the event unless the ticket terms state otherwise. All other enquiries go to info@lunacruises.com.au.
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