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Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks is a sunset odyssey to visit the nesting sea turtles on Bare Sand Island. For those with the spirit of adventure, this 8 hour tour operates on select dates from May to September during turtle nesting season.

A DARWIN HARBOUR SUNSET CRUISE WITH A DIFFERENCE – SEA DARWIN’S AWARD WINNING TURTLE TOUR

Leaving Stokes Hill Wharf at 4.00 pm on a date especially picked around the lunar cycle, your cobwebs will be blown away as Darwin Harbour fades into the distance. With the warm breeze on your face and the smell of salt in the air, life will become surreal as you skim over turquoise waters on the way to the nesting ground for flatback and olive ridley turtles.

Keeping your eyes peeled for marine mammals and reptiles, your journey will take you past historic Charles Point Lighthouse into Bynoe Harbour, arriving at remote Njulbitjlk (Bare Sand Island) in time for the sun set. Explore the island with Team Turtle, learn about the fascinating marine creatures who inhabit these waters and who visit the island; and find out about the unique war history and traditional stories as you experience day turning to night.

Back on board your bento meal will delight, and then after twilight fades, Team Turtle will take you for a guided walk to witness the egg laying ritual. For those who take this adventure late in the season you may have the privilege of witnessing the eruption of baby turtles from their home under the warm sand. A fast boat ride will get you back to Darwin, with memories that will last a life time.

This tour is conducted around the lunar cycle – full moon and new moon are the best times to see the turtles. Nature dictates your experience and return time – the females usually come up around sunset, although there are no guarantees. The tour will return later if babies are hatching. Note that nesting turtles or hatchlings cannot be guaranteed on any tour though in 2021 98% of our guests experienced a turtle encounter.


  • This cruise is ADVENTURE TOURISM – nature dictates weather + sea conditions and turtle activity.  
  • A medium level of fitness is required to enjoy this tour. 
  • This tour is not suited to children under the age of 8 years. 


Please Note: Your tick price includes a contribution to AUSTURTLE to assist with their ongoing research into Australia’s endemic turtle species.

Sea Darwin is the only tour operator that has the permission of the Kenbi Traditional Owners to visit the island, and has an exclusive licence with the Kenbi Aboriginal Land Trust to access Njulbitjlk (Bare Sand Island)



  • Varighed : 7 Timer (Ca.)
Fra AUD 369,00 AU$

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Sunset Fish'n Chips Cruise Bestil nu Available Bestil nu Available Bestil nu Available × × Bestil nu Available ×
Sunset Fish'n Chips Cruise

Sunset Fish'n Chips Cruise

As the sun sets every night in Darwin, Sea Darwin takes to the water to deliver a scrumptious serving of fresh, wild caught Northern Territory fish and chips accompanied with a icy cold drink as you cruise around discovering Darwin Harbour.


As the sun sets every night in Darwin, Sea Darwin takes to the water to deliver a scrumptious serving of fresh, wild caught Northern Territory fish and chips accompanied with a icy cold drink as you cruise around discovering Darwin Harbour.

Leaving Stokes Hill wharf at 1745 hours a fast boat ride will take you past the sights and sounds of Darwin city seascape to arrive at Cullen Bay Beach where you will pick up your fish’n chips.  Eat your dinner accompanied by a glass of bubbly the warm wind, an exquisite tropical sunset and a harbour full of intrigue, as you casually cruise around to find the best position for your Darwin Harbour sunset photo.  A perfect end to the day for families and spirited travellers, and those that have an interest in a real Top End experience.  A fast boat ride in the calm of the evening will get you back to the hub bub of Stokes Hill Wharf.  This award winning sunset cruise*  is for those seeking a truly Territorian experience.


Inclusions

  • 1.5 hour Darwin Harbour sunset adventure cruise
  • Fish’n Chips – one serve of fresh local wild caught fish with chips
  • Complimentary glass of bubbly, wine, beer or bottle of water or soft drink
  • Take home souvenir stubby cooler or GoVino wine glass (adult fare only)
  • Visit to sites of interest on Darwin Harbour
  • Opportunistic mammal and marine life sightings


* Sunset Fish'n Chips - Winner of the 2019 NT Brolga Excellence in Food Tourism Award.

This sunset cruise is not suitable for children under the age of 3 years. 



  • Varighed : 90 Minutter (Ca.)
Fra AUD 99,00 AU$

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WW2 Half Day Tour by Land and Sea × Bestil nu Available × × × Bestil nu Available ×
WW2 Half Day Tour by Land and Sea

WW2 Half Day Tour by Land and Sea

Darwin's only Bombing of Darwin Tour that takes in the sites by land and sea! With CBD transfers included, this tour takes in Charles Darwin National Park, the Defence of Darwin Experience and a one hour Darwin Harbour Cruise.

Australia’s Frontline: WWII Bombing of Darwin tour is a half day experience (0800 to 12.30) that takes in significant war history sites.  This complete package includes both land based sights around Darwin city, and sea sites on Darwin Harbour.  Using local amateur historians as your guides and real time commentary, you will hear the stories of the Darwin’s front line activity, starting with the WWII history and the Bombing of Darwin and tracing developments up to the modern day.   The package includes CBD hotel pickups, the land based excursion and then the 1 hour Australia’s Frontline Bombing of Darwin cruise.

Tour Inclusions:

On this WWII Bombing of Darwin tour you will hear the complete story of as you visit Darwin’s most famous historical sites by air-conditioned vehicle.  Visit the sites that were hit by the Japanese air raids. Head out to Charles Darwin National Park to see bunkers and other WWII relics before visiting the acclaimed Defence of Darwin museum as well as the East Point Military precinct. The WWII Bombing of Darwin tour is complete with the one hour Bombing of Darwin cruise on Darwin Harbour  which covers the historic Stokes Hill and Fort Hill wharf areas. the Pearling Luggers, wreck sites of the SS Neptuna and USS Peary, the old flying boat base at Doctors Gully and HMAS Coonawarra before arriving at Cullen Bay where you will  see the gun emplacements from the water.

Optional Extras:

Why not do the Bombing of Darwin Double!  Combine your half day tour with a visit to Darwin's premier virtual reality Bombing of Darwin experience located within the RFDS Tourist Facility.  Book your discounted tickets for this combined adventure by adding the Bombing of Darwin Double extras with your booking.  

  • Varighed : 5 Timer (Ca.)
Fra AUD 139,00 AU$

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Bombing of Darwin Cruise

Bombing of Darwin Cruise

Darwin's only Bombing of Darwin cruise takes you on journey back in time. Led by local guides with real time commentary, the cruise visits the iconic location that were centre stage during the Bombing of Darwin.

Darwin’s only Bombing of Darwin cruise. 


Board your vessel at 11am at Stokes Hill Wharf, one of Darwin’s iconic locations that was centre stage during the Bombing of Darwin.  This hour long Bombing of Darwin cruise takes you on a journey along Darwin’s seascape as you hear the stories and take in Darwin’s WWll history sites.  You’ll also be treated to real time commentary by local guides about Darwin Harbour and Darwin’s importance as Australia’s frontline port.

The cruise departs Stokes Hill Wharf at 1100 am and covers the historic Stokes Hill and Fort Hill wharf areas, the Pearling Luggers, the wreck sites of the SS Neptuna and USS Peary, the old flying boat base at Doctors Gully, HMAS Coonawarra and the Emery Point gun emplacement before arriving at Cullen Bay at noon.  Your Sea Darwin vessel is equipped with state of the art digital technology to allow you to view the remnants of the wreck of the USS Peary on the sea floor.  At the culmination of this Bombing of Darwin cruise you can choose to disembark at Cullen Bay, or stay aboard for a fast boat journey back to Stokes Hill Wharf arriving back around 12.15pm.  



  • Varighed : 75 Minutter (Ca.)
Fra AUD 65,00 AU$

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Bombing of Darwin Double

Bombing of Darwin Double

From story telling to story living, this double combines Darwin's only Bombing of Darwin Cruise with a visit to the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility.

Discounted Bombing of Darwin Cruise, Discounted Entry to the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility.


Darwin’s definitive Bombing of Darwin experience.  From story telling to story living, this double combines Darwin’s only Bombing of Darwin cruise with a visit to Darwin’s premier virtual reality experience.  The Bombing of Darwin will come alive on this combined adventure. 

Your Bombing of Darwin cruise is a journey on the water that starts at Stokes Hill Wharf and takes in the historic wharf areas, the Pearling Luggers, the oil tanks, the wreck sites of the SS Neptuna and USS Peary, the old flying boat base at Doctors Gully, HMAS Coonawarra and the Emery Point gun emplacement.

Then see, experience and learn through the wonder of technology brings history to life. The Virtual Reality of the bombing of Darwin Harbour is the pinnacle of a movie production for VR. Life size hologram of Rear Admiral Etheridge Grant, interactive story telling mini ghosts, full size replica Japanese Zero aircraft and the window of 1942 that comes to life. Your Bombing of Darwin Double is located on Stokes Hill Wharf.  You can choose to cruise first at 11am, returning back to Stokes Hill at 12.15 where you can enjoy lunch in the alfresco food halls and your leisurely experience in the RFDS Tourist Facility.  Alternatively visit The RFDS Tourist Facility any time from 0930 and whet your appetite for your journey on Darwin Habour at 11am.

For those travelling on the Big Bus, why not do the circle!  Hop off at Stop 10 Stokes Hill Wharf, enjoy the RFDS Tourist Facility and then your Harbour Cruise, and then hop back on to the Big Bus at Stop 4 Cullen Bay.  


  • Varighed : 3 Timer (Ca.)
Fra AUD 85,00 AU$

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Bare Sand Island Marine Debri Collection × × × × × × ×
Bare Sand Island Marine Debri Collection

Bare Sand Island Marine Debri Collection

Join Sea Darwin on the annual marine debri clean up of Bare Sand Island. Timed after the storms of the wet season have subsided, and before nesting season, this eco experience is suited to those with a commitment to the environment.

Depart Dock 2 at Stokes Hill Wharf at 1500 for an eco adventure through the Timor Sea into Bynoe Harbour, arriving at Bare Sand Island.  Walk the circumference of the island with others who share your commitment to the environment and the turtles.  Equipped with gloves and bags our joint mission is to clean up the turtle nesting beach after the ravages of the wet season storms.  All rubbish collected will sorted back in Darwin for data collection purposes, with information sent to Tangaroa Blue to contribute to the national marine debri project.  BYO food and drink - we will return to Darwin after sunset. 


NOTE:  THIS IS NOT A TURTLE TOUR - we do not expect to see or have any interactions with sea turtles.  The expedition is about marine debri, and cleaning up the island environment,

  • Varighed : 7 Timer (Ca.)
Fra AUD 100,00 AU$

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Tiwi Island Grand Final and Art Fair × × × × × × ×
Tiwi Island Grand Final and Art Fair

Tiwi Island Grand Final and Art Fair

A big day out! Choose local, and travel with Sea Darwin to the famous Tiwi Islands Football Grand Final 2024 and Art Sale. Depart Darwin on the fastest boat at 0930, Sunday 11 August 2024, return around 6pm.

It’s that time of year again, and bookings are now open for the tickets on the fastest boat to the Tiwi Islands Football Grand Final 2024 and Art Sale. 

The big day out includes:

  • An exhilarating return trip from Darwin to the Tiwi Islands on Sunday 11 August 2024 departing Stokes Hill Wharf at 0930hrs
  • Arriving at Warimiyunga(Nguiu) around 1100 hrs
  • From the beach an easy stroll to the museum, art fair & footy game
  • A complimentary transfer to the Ngaruwanajirri Art Centre (optional)
  • BYO lunch or buy it there. Note; No BYO alcohol!
  • Licensed bar on boat, nibbles also available
  • Water, sunscreen & insect repellent included
  • Return to Darwin after the siren sounds - usually by 1800hrs or shortly thereafter


  • Varighed : 8 Timer (Ca.)
Fra AUD 329,00 AU$

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Territory Day Fireworks Cruise × × × × × × ×
Territory Day Fireworks Cruise

Territory Day Fireworks Cruise

Jump onboard with Sea Darwin this Territory Day, 1 July 2024, to have water views for the Mindil Beach fireworks spectacular.

Jump onboard with Sea Darwin this Territory Day, 1 July 2024, to have water views for the Mindil Beach fireworks spectacular.  We will be departing Stokes Hill Wharf at 7.30pm for a fast boat ride taking in the nightscape of the Esplanade on route to Fannie Bay for the 8.15pm fireworks.  We'll cruise until we find the best position on the harbour to take in the spectacle of the Mindil Beach hum and the sky light up.  With the sound track turned up we’ll celebrate Territory Day in style, before a quick ride back to Stokes Hill wharf.


Ticket price is per seat. 

NO BYO - Licensed bar available 


  • Varighed : 90 Minutter (Ca.)
Fra AUD 75,00 AU$

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Discover Darwin Harbour × × × × × × ×
Discover Darwin Harbour

Discover Darwin Harbour

This one hour cruise takes in the history, the habitat and the intrigue of Darwin Harbour, a waterway alive with history, marine habitat and cultural significance. Explore Darwin Harbour with locals, hear the stories, see the sites up close


Sea Darwin’s local crew will take you on a journey of discovery.  Allow the tide and the season to steer the adventure, ensuring no two adventures are the same. Beyond the natural wonders, "Discover Darwin Harbour" will dive into the rich tapestry of Darwin's history. From pivotal shipwreck sites that whisper tales of bravery, to the eclectic mix of Darwin's maritime heritage, each element of the cruise is thoughtfully curated. Modern-day intrigue also finds its place, offering a glimpse into the harbour's contemporary significance. This blend of exploration, history, and unexpected discoveries makes "Discover Darwin Harbour" an essential experience for anyone looking to connect with the heart and soul of Darwin. Whether it's navigating through mangrove
waterways to check on a crocodile trap or making a spontaneous visit
to a sandbar, the cruise promises surprise or adventure at every
turn. 


DEPENDING ON THE TIDE AND THE SEASON YOU MAY EXPERIENCE….
  • An interactive tour of a mangrove waterway (tide permitting);
  • A possible visit to a crocodile trap ;
  • On certain tides, step onto a pristine sandy beach...
  • Harbour landmarks including where the telegraph cable from London came ashore, Parliament and Government houses;
  • Vistas of the Darwin seascape including Coonawarra Naval Base;
  • Occasionally sight dolphins and other tropical marine life.


  • Varighed : 60 Minutter (Ca.)
Fra AUD 65,00 AU$

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