River of Lights Cruises
Highlights
- Join a relaxed evening cruise on the Pioneer River to soak in Mackay's vibrant festival atmosphere.
- Savour a beautifully presented grazing platter while enjoying scenic views of the city lighting up after dark.
- Indulge in fresh local prawns on crisp crostini with a secret seafood sauce for a delightful taste experience.
- Kick off your shoes and embrace a barefoot cruise for a unique, laid-back adventure on the water.
Join us on the Pioneer River during the Dalrymple Bay Illuminate Event for a relaxed 1 hour evening cruise and enjoy Mackay’s festival atmosphere from the water.
With limited sessions per night and tide dependent departure times, this is a unique way to experience Illuminate with scenic river views, good vibes and the city lighting up after dark.
Includes a beautifully presented grazing platter plus a crowd favourite canapé served during the cruise (fresh local prawns served on a crisp crostini with our legendary secret seafood sauce).
Cruise times vary daily due to tides.
Please note we are a barefoot cruise – wear shoes that are easy to kick off upon boarding.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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