Duration:
3h
Cruise the beautiful Hastings River, on board the Port AdVenture / Rhythmboat and enjoy an unforgettable sunset.
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!The perfect way to end your Xmas Day celebrations, with your family, friends or colleagues.
Cruise the beautiful Hastings River, on board the Port AdVenture and enjoy an unforgettable and relaxing sunset.
Cruise the canals and watch as the magic of changing colours happens as the sun slowly sets beyond the region’s hinterland.
This cruise includes freshly made wraps, fruit ice ream and of course, XMAS pudding & inhouse DJ
Licensed bar onboard.
No ByoCome and enjoys an awesome night with us!!!
Children under 3yrs are free
Children ages are 13 and under
Children 14 and over at adult prices
Cruise departs from Town Wharf.
Please arrive at the wharf approximately 15 mins prior to scheduled departure time.
Tickets – We do not provide you with tickets as we work off a passenger manifest. Please provide the name/ booking number on the order when boarding the cruise.
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Very much enjoyed the 2 hour sunset cruise. Staff were great. Service very good. Great options of food. Wraps, fruit, ice cream cake and hot drinks. Good commentary. Well worth the money.
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Christine
12 Sep 2025
Our “Framily” group of 12 friends did the 3 hour lunch time cruise on Wednesday this week - which included trivia, bingo and games. The city of Port is just gorgeous - quite eye-opening actually cruising through all the beautiful canals. The cruise far exceeded all our expectations. All the staff were so welcoming and so much fun. We had a yummy morning tea and a gorgeous hot roast dinner and sweets as well. We sang with the entertainment duo (who were fabulous) and danced on the floor. The staff seemed to bend over backwards to make sure we had a great time - which we did. Thanks so much guys and next time we are in Port, we will certainly do this cruise again. Highly recommended and such a great price!
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John
06 Sep 2025
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chrissyj464
26 Jul 2025
What a sensational evening, not only where the crew such delightful people, the food, entertainment and atmosphere outstanding. I would have no hesitation to highly recommending this adventure to young and elderly people. I personally will be going on many more to come. 🎉
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Melissa
24 Feb 2025
We went on Wednesday the 29/01/2025 and it was amazing the crew and apologies if I mix names up Elsa, Troy, Tim and Trey were amazing just the best totally enjoyed the atmosphere and sights ☺️
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Margaret
01 Feb 2025
Our first time on a Port Adventure Cruise. The Xmas day lunch cruise was better than we expected. Plenty of food and variety staff very friendly. The day was even better because we had no dishes to wash. We would definitely recommend doing a cruise along Port Macquarie’s beautiful river with Port Adventure Cruises.
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Jennifer
25 Dec 2024
We booked the 2h dolphin cruise and it was totally worth it. We reached around 10.30 on a Monday (Christmas time) and were able to get 4P parking comfortably in the nearby parkplatz. The cruise set off with a slight delay (10 Mins) but there was more than enough time to see dolphins !. We had about 50 people on what was a pretty big boat. You can walk around from the lower deck to the upper deck. Weather was sunny and windy. I had called up earlier in the day to check if the cruise was still on due to a forecast for thunderstorm and the admin confirmed that it was on. The 2h duration of the cruise is perfect. Starts off from the pier and heads towards the breakwater before turning around and heading up the Hastings river where it explores the various canals. For the first forty mins we could not spot dolphins but got lucky after going around in the canals. Spotted multiple pairs some of which came quite close to the bow of the boat - would be pretty exciting for someone who s not seen dolphins up close. Food was as advertised with morning tea or coffee and muffins to start off followed by light lunch in the form of wraps and dessert - more than enough to keep the tummies full for the 2 hours. The crew were AWESOME (shoutout to you guys). Overall excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend!
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Arun
23 Dec 2024
What a great evening
Although the sunset wasn't playing the game, this sunset cruise is still a value for money must do! Plenty of nibbles from the time you step aboard until you disembark. Good friendly commentary and great hosts. Highly recommended.
Although the sunset wasn't playing the game, this sunset cruise is still a value for money must do! Plenty of nibbles from the time you step aboard until you disembark. Good friendly commentary and great hosts. Highly recommended.
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Deb
03 Dec 2024
The cruise took us up the Hastings River to some housing waterways. It was quite interesting all the way with some nature (unfortunately no dolphins) and beautiful houses to look at.
They provided a good morning tea then a light lunch (wraps followed by ice cream etc for dessert) and there was a bar where you could purchase drinks etc.
The cruise director (Tom Cruise that might give you some idea of the calibre of the jokes) was entertaining and the music was pretty good.
A bit more information about the history of the area would have been appreciated but all up it was an interesting and enjoyable couple of hours. Not bad value at all.
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PeterG873
23 Nov 2024
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Iain
20 Oct 2024
A very enjoyable morning cruise. Hot drinks and cakes were available soon after boarding. We then enjoyed the views along the river and canals with an informative and witty narrative from the captain. Lunch was a delicious variety of fresh wraps and dessert. The bar was open for a relaxing drink. I would recommend this cruise as excellent value for money.
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L
05 Sep 2024
We had hoped to see Dolphins, but unfortunately that did not happen, but we accepted that as nature.
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Loris
06 Jul 2024
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janicesU1329CH
18 Apr 2024
Don't miss out on this cruise when you are in Port Macquarie. It would have to be the best value for money that you can find. Our family did the sunset cruise and we weren't disappointed. The staff on board ensure you are looked after. The food provided was fresh and tasty and plentiful and included mini muffins and jam scrolls, freshly made wraps and ice cream, lollies and an assortment of fresh fruit. The bar has a good selection of alcohol and well priced. Thankyou to all the crew for an enjoyable day. ❤️
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Judy
14 Apr 2024
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Pamela
02 Apr 2024
Awesome trip! Great scenery! We even saw a dolphin. But I have to say what stands out is the fantastic crew! Everyone was so friendly, happy to have a chat and help with any questions. They provided good coffee and cakes for morning tea and wraps and fruit and ice cream for lunch. We even got lollies!!!!
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Gillian
01 Apr 2024
We did a sunset cruise today, we all (6) had a fantastic time, with bucket of prawns, wraps and fruit, lollies and ice cream. Thank to all the staff for being so helpful and friendly.
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Jan
13 Mar 2024
Lovely way to end a summer day. Generous amount of food. Attentive and cheerful staff
We took our puppy. The captain greeted our pup. Crew dedicated a song -- Who Let the Dogs Out -- what fun !
We took our puppy. The captain greeted our pup. Crew dedicated a song -- Who Let the Dogs Out -- what fun !
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Andrea
20 Feb 2024
It was a nice end to our holiday.
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SpicksandSpecks
06 Jan 2024
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Ranjana
23 Dec 2023
We had a group booking with the river cruise and the Y2K Port Macquarie EaTs party on Saturday 14 October 2023.
OMG what a fab night.
A 4 hr cruise with an AMAZING sunset, dolphins and a great meal. The music trivia was brilliant and then the music was super fun and super dancy.
Thank you Elsa, David and crew [and Port EaTs] for looking after us and making the booking so easy (Elsa is awesome).
OMG what a fab night.
A 4 hr cruise with an AMAZING sunset, dolphins and a great meal. The music trivia was brilliant and then the music was super fun and super dancy.
Thank you Elsa, David and crew [and Port EaTs] for looking after us and making the booking so easy (Elsa is awesome).
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Richard
19 Oct 2023
Took the Sunday afternoon 2:30 p.m. cruise. Great live music Pleasant to watch the scenery pass by with, but then in the second half of the cruise they lived and it up and many guests got up and danced it was a great time.
Very impressed with the light snack which will muffins, wraps followed with ice cream and lollies for dessert, what a treat . Definitely recommend
Very impressed with the light snack which will muffins, wraps followed with ice cream and lollies for dessert, what a treat . Definitely recommend
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Peter
14 Oct 2023
Really lovely Sunset Cruise!
Very well priced, food was great as was the scenery. I highly recommend and would definitely go back again next time we visit Port Macquarie. Thank you for a great evening!
Very well priced, food was great as was the scenery. I highly recommend and would definitely go back again next time we visit Port Macquarie. Thank you for a great evening!
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Leanne
05 Oct 2023
Really lovely Sunset Cruise!
Very well priced, food was great as was the scenery. I highly recommend and would definitely go back again next time we visit Port Macquarie. Thank you for a great evening!
Very well priced, food was great as was the scenery. I highly recommend and would definitely go back again next time we visit Port Macquarie. Thank you for a great evening!
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Leanne
05 Oct 2023
Great experience! Did the 2 hour dolphin cruise down the Hastings. Guide was extremely knowledgeable of the local area and very entertaining. Food was very good.
We even saw Dolphins on the way back. Plenty of viewing areas and space to move around. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a couple of hours to fill.
We even saw Dolphins on the way back. Plenty of viewing areas and space to move around. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a couple of hours to fill.
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Marc
03 Oct 2023
The crew were friendly, welcoming and well organised.
A more orderly way of inviting guests to come to the smorgasboard would be helpful instead of them pushing in and trying to help themselves while the crew were trying to serve people individually and hygienically.
However, it was so disappointing to see disposable plates and serviettes being blown into the river from the outside areas of the boat. Maybe eating should only be allowed from inside the boat to prevent rubbish littering the river. Something for the operators to consider?
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carolynpG8149CG
03 Oct 2023
Such a fun and beautiful time! Have lots of yummy and free refreshments as well as other options!
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Gillian
23 Sep 2023
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SKCAUS
17 Sep 2023
We did the fish n chips river cruise and had the best time with family, we took our own bubbly and beers and food was delicious. The highlight was seeing the five dolphins playing.
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Nicole
14 Aug 2023
Unfortunately I was a couple of weeks early for Whale Watching season but the river cruise was still a good time and great value for money.
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BuckshotAustralia
21 Jun 2023
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Joal2015
12 Jun 2023
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50peterb50
29 Apr 2023
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Road740947
21 Apr 2023
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JohnandFran124
19 Mar 2023
We had a wonderful day. We went as a group of 22. It was very well organized the food was wonderful the staff were lovely. We all had a great day would recommend to any one thinking of going DO IT
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Christine
24 Feb 2023
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Maxza17
05 Feb 2023
I have done several cruises with Port Adventure and each one has been special. Definitely recommend if you are visiting Port Macquarie. Dave and Elsa and the team looked after us like silkworms. Thank you. Barbara
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Barbara
24 Jan 2023
Had a lovely day out with the family. Staff we lovely, food was lovely.
Thank you for a relaxing river cruise.
Thank you for a relaxing river cruise.
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Shannahra
18 Jan 2023
Friendly staffs, great services, decent cruise. We had so much fun with our golden retriever on board. Highly recommend and will definitely return!
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Valerie
14 Jan 2023
Was a nice cruise, loved the commentary of the sailor, he’s really fun.
We left too early to see the sun fully going down though, I expected to see the sunset on the river more, it was only at the end and still very light when getting of the boat.
Food is okay, staff very good.
Had a nice time. Good discount with my hostel as well, wouldn’t have paid the full price probably. For this price ($25) a great experience and worth it!
At the end it felt like a party boat and some man in a dolphin suit for the entertainment of the children.
We left too early to see the sun fully going down though, I expected to see the sunset on the river more, it was only at the end and still very light when getting of the boat.
Food is okay, staff very good.
Had a nice time. Good discount with my hostel as well, wouldn’t have paid the full price probably. For this price ($25) a great experience and worth it!
At the end it felt like a party boat and some man in a dolphin suit for the entertainment of the children.
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Luna
11 Jan 2023
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Robyn
10 Jan 2023
Amazing Customer service, friendly, fun, understanding, accommodating and Entertaining! They welcomed us like family providing music, food, drinks, coffee, jokes and we spotted few dolphins when on board ! They are a Gem ????for Port Macquarie's tourism respecting people who are travelling hours to come over here ( contrary to the other next to them who were not happy to have customers and were entitled and rude)! MY hubby and my doggy had the best time on board ???? Thank you for responding promptly and giving us the best Holiday !
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Christina
02 Jan 2023
We celebrated my grandmother's 90th birthday yesterday on the Port Adventure Cruise boat.
To say all the guests enjoyed themselves would be an understatement.
David was brilliant and him and his crew made the day run smoothly without any problems.
Nothing was too much trouble for these guys.
I would highly recommend anyone try out a party with David and the team, or just a cruise for the sake or it.
Thanks again guys
Much appreciated.
To say all the guests enjoyed themselves would be an understatement.
David was brilliant and him and his crew made the day run smoothly without any problems.
Nothing was too much trouble for these guys.
I would highly recommend anyone try out a party with David and the team, or just a cruise for the sake or it.
Thanks again guys
Much appreciated.
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bianca
29 Dec 2022
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IEBNA
12 Dec 2022
Value for money on a relaxing trip around the water ways of Port Macquarie. The staff were very friendly and the Captain Tom Cruise gave us a very insightful tour as we went along. Highly recommend it.
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Trish
27 Nov 2022
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571debk
27 Nov 2022
What an awesome 2hr cruise! With Cocktails and a lovely light meal. The staff were wonderful and saw dolphins at the end of cruise. We all had a great time. Thank you
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Karen
05 Nov 2022
What a great day doing the cup on the river. Good food and lots of fun games. I've booked for next year already.
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Rose
02 Nov 2022
Absolutely fantastic! My favourite thing we've done in Port Macquarie. Such a fun afternoon and such great value. We even had dolphins surfing at the front of the boat at one boat. I'm already booking again to go with other family members. Thanks to the team!!
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Teya
18 Oct 2022
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T8567UKjuliee
08 Oct 2022
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I6590AYnikitap
30 Aug 2022
We booked a river cruise with a live band called Two Man Group. The experience was fantastic! The boat crew provided excellent customer service with a laidback attitude that made everyone comfortable and relaxed. This is a great activity for locals and tourists. Thank you Elsa for your hospitality.
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Dan
29 Aug 2022
Entertaining commentary touring the waterways around Port Maquarie.
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Catherine
17 Jul 2022
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Sheba06
08 May 2022
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janbN6710YI
06 May 2022
Amazing experience with on the cruise snacks, icecream, tea and coffee with splendid views of the river and dolphins swimming with the boat.
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