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Cultural Cruises
Jump aboard our Mari Nawi vessel for one of our famous Sydney Harbour Cultural Cruises today
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MELBOURNE CUP CRUISE
TUESDAY4th NOVEMBER
$85PP OR $150 FOR 2!
12PM - 4:30PM
Join us and celebrate the Race That Stops a Nation – ON THE HARBOUR!
Join us for an unforgettable 4.5-hour Melbourne Cup Cruise on Sydney Harbour, where glamour meets excitement on the water.
Don your finest race day attire, sip drinks with friends, and soak in the stunning harbour views while celebrating one of Australia’s biggest events – all aboard a beautifully curated cruise experience.
Experience the thrill of the race in a truly iconic setting while enjoying:
- Live Race Day Coverage streamed onboard
- Buffet Lunch
- Wheelchair Access for all guests
Feeling Lucky?
- Test your luck with:
- Sweeps in $5, $10, and $20 options
- Raffle Prizes, including a ticket to the exclusive New Year’s Eve Cruise
- Fashion on the Harbour competition – win Best Dressed with exciting prizes!
*Booking fees apply at checkout
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CRUISE FEATURING THE SILVERLINE - HONKY TONK REBOOT SHOW
$90 AUD pp
SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER
12PM – 5PM
Celebrate the festive season in true Aussie style with a Country Christmas Cruise like no other!
Step aboard the newly refurbished Wirawi vessel, with the only Indigenous-owned and operated cruise line on Sydney Harbour. For a day of holiday cheer, waterfront views, and boot-stomping fun.
This is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with friends, family, and good ol’ country vibes.
- 5-Hour Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- 12pm-5pm
- Pick-Up Man O'War Steps
- Christmas style Buffet Lunch included
- Bar onboard
EFTPOS facilities available
Wheelchair assessable
*Booking fees apply at check-out
THE LAST WALTZ HARBOUR CRUISE
$85PP AUD
Saturday 29th November
11:30AM -4:30PM
Step aboard for an unforgettable afternoon on Sydney Harbour as we set sail for The Last Waltz Harbour Cruise – a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of music, backed by stunning views, smooth sailing, and sensational live performances.
🎤 Live Performances by:
Glen Vass
Trevor T Martin
Peter Paki
These talented entertainers will transport you back in time with powerful renditions of timeless classics from legends including:
Engelbert Humperdinck
Tom Jones
John Rowles
Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
…and many more iconic artists!
- Eftpos Facilities onboard
- Wheelchair accessible
*Booking fees apply at check-out
THE WAY IT USED TO BE HARBOUR CRUISE
$85 AUD pp
SUNDAY 30th NOVEMBER
11:30AM -4:30PM
Step aboard for a spectacular Sunday on the water with The Way It Used To Be Harbour Cruise. A five-hour musical journey through the golden era of unforgettable hits and timeless voices.
Enjoy a relaxing day cruising the scenic harbour while indulging in a delicious buffet luncheon, all included in your ticket price. Let the music take you back as Glen Vass, Peter Paki, and Trevor T Martin bring the classics to life with powerful live performances.
Featuring legendary songs by:
Engelbert Humperdinck
Tom Jones
John Rowles
Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
... and many more icons of yesteryear.
Whether you're dancing on deck or simply soaking up the vibes, this is a day to relive cherished memories – just the way it used to be.
*Booking fees apply at check-out
NYE 2025 ON THE WIRAWI
$865 AUD pp
Wednesday 31 December, 6PM
- 6.5 Hours On Sydney Harbour on New Years Eve
- Departing from King St Wharf 3
- Prime viewing position for both, 9PM and 12AM fireworks
- 3-Course Meal
- Beer, Wine & Soft Drink
- Cash Bar for Spirits
- DJ onboard
*Booking fees apply at check-out
NYE 2025 ON THE MARI NAWI
$865 AUD pp
Wednesday 31 December, 6PM
- 6.5 Hours On Sydney Harbour on New Years Eve
- Departing from Casino Wharf
- Prime viewing position for both, 9PM and 12AM fireworks
- 3-Course Meal
- Beer, Wine & Soft Drink
- Cash Bar for Spirits
- DJ Onboard
*Booking fees apply at check-out
PRIVATE GROUP CULTURAL CRUISE
ENQUIRE FOR AVAILABILITY
Interested in booking one of our private Sydney Harbour Cultural Cruise experiences for your group?
Get in contact today for prices and availability.
PRIVATE CHARTER HIRE
Tribal Warrior offers one of a kind, custom Private Charter Hire experiences on both of our beautiful Mari Nawi and Wirawi vessels.
As part of our private charters, you can choose the following add ons:
- Catering
- Cultural Performances
- Decorations
- Fully staffed and Licenced Bar
Enquire today to confirm availability and obtain a quote!
MARI NAWI MAINTENANCE FUNDRAISER
$85 AUD pp
SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMEBER
11AM - 4PM
Join us for a special fundraising cruise to support the ongoing maintenance of the Mari Nawi, a community vessel run by the Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation.
This vital cultural and educational resource needs your help to stay afloat — and what better way to show support than with a stunning day out on Sydney Harbour?
- 5-hour cruise on beautiful Sydney Harbour
- Delicious buffet lunch
- Live entertainment from acclaimed performers
- An opportunity to give back to community-led programs
Live Performances By:
🎙️ Elvistopofthebill Bill Pat – Iconic Elvis tribute
🎵 Trevor T Martin – Charismatic live vocalist
🎸 The Silverline – Energetic country/rock duo
*Booking fees apply at check-out
CULTURAL CRUISES
Step aboard Tribal Warrior’s Cultural Cruise to discover the traditional culture, history and stories of one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.
$77 PER ADULT
INCLUDES:
- Two-hour cruise with cultural commentary;
- Tour on a National Park Harbour Island (30 minutes approx.);
- Cultural performance; and
- Tea and coffee.
Testimonials
Katie H.
"I wanted to send a quick note to say a huge thank you for hosting our group last Friday. Everyone really enjoyed the cruise and the time spent on Me-mel. Your team was so lovely and generous with sharing their knowledge with our staff, so please pass on our thanks."
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Vicki N.
"A huge thank you to Aunty Donna for the incredible walking tour and thank you to you and the rest of your team for all of your support leading up to the tour, and for the catering. It was amazing! Our staff got a huge amount out of the whole interaction and felt it was one of the most valuable things they’ve ever done."
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Bridget B.
"This group experience gives you a genuine perspective of what it means to be in these lands. You will be hard pressed to find a cultural tour like this with such hospitable staff with their expertise."
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Caroline G.
"Fantastic and authentic cultural experience that deepened our knowledge of Country. The dance performances were great. Highly recommended for Sydneysiders to get to know their own backyard!"
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Katequilla V.
"Absolute recommendation! Lovely guides with lots of knowledge, everyone should learn about Aboriginal culture while in Australia, they do an excellent job!" - Absolute recommendation! Lovely guides with lots of knowledge, everyone should learn about Aboriginal culture while in Australia, they do an excellent job!"
Rachel K.
"Great experience learning about the area from an Aboriginal perspective and nice to know the profits go to community projects."
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Heather F.
"I was part of an Entertainment Cruise around Sydney Harbour featuring 5 fab singers. The boat was the smaller of the fleet and ideal. The food served from the commercial kitchen was top quality. Served buffet style with a big range of salads, cheesy potato, chicken kebabs, marinated meat ribs falling off the bone, and a cooked prawn dish. Dessert was pavlova and platters of fruit. It was all fresh, healthy, and beautifully presented. Congrats on a lovely cruise around the harbour with excellent entertainment. Clean bathrooms with separate disabled facilities and easy ramps to board make this ideal for everyone. Please repeat the entertainment cruise."
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Kjobrige
"Fabulous cruise. Informative and insightful. Amazing staff who were so friendly and polite. I would definitely recommend."
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RetTrav888
"This was an interesting and enjoyable cruise. We left the wharf at Circular Quay and cruised to a small island where we were told a little about the First Nations people, their culture, and initial interactions with the English. This included demonstrations of how they survived. It was the right amount of information. Enough to be interesting without seeming there would be a test at the end. Great job!"
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Madtyzac
"Really peaceful grounding experience, would recommend to family and friends, my best part was the fish traps."
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BD
"Of all the tours we took in Australia this was not only the BEST of the BEST but also the most informative. For a little more than an hour we were immersed in Aboriginal culture. All questions were answered. Their work with at-risk Aboriginal youth is exceptional. If you are in the Circular Quay area of Sydney find an hour for this tour as it will be well worth your time!"
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414JoM
"Informative and professionally run. The guide got everyone involved in learning a traditional dance and having fun. Perfect for people of all ages."
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Anthea G.
"The boat, the Mari Nawi, is just lovely and inside is decorated like a comfortable verandah. There are two indoor seating areas, upstairs and downstairs, and an outdoor area. There are bathrooms, tea and coffee and water onbard. Staff are attentive, friendly, informative, and fun. The cruise is a gentle pace and the commentary identifies what the modern landmarks were before European colonisation, so you can see that former life in your mind's eye. Visiting Clark Island and walking around is a real privilege. It's a beautiful place, and you learn from your guide. You never feel rushed on this tour. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to reflect on the life of the Gadigal people before Europeans arrived."
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Taylor U.
"Our entire group enjoyed the cruise. We were a group of college students visiting from California and this experience did a great job of teaching some of the Aboriginal history of Sydney. The views of the harbour and Clark Island were incredible. Of all the many harbour cruise offerings in Sydney, this is the best."
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