2023 - Live Like a Local

Live Like A Local Saltwater Experiences: 2023 Event Dates

The Bombing of Darwin Commemoration Cruise:

Sponsored by the City of Darwin, the 2023 Bombing of Darwin Commemoration Cruise will depart at 11:00am daily from 15 to 19 February 2023. This hour long cruise takes you on a journey back in time to the 19th February 1942, tracing the story of the Bombing of Darwin Harbour.

Bare Sand Island Marine Debri Clean Up:

Depart Dock 2 at Stokes Hill Wharf at 1500 on Saturday 29 April 2023 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.

Territory Day Fireworks Cruise - Jump onboard with Sea Darwin this Territory Day, 1 July 2023, 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.

The Tiwi Grand Final and Art Show - The Big Day Out is scheduled for 6 August 2023. The big day out includes:

An exhilarating return trip from Darwin to the Tiwi Islands on departing Stokes Hill Wharf at 0900hr arriving at Warimiyunga(Nguiu) around 1100 hrs
From the beach an easy stroll to the museum, art fair & footy game
BYO lunch or buy it there. Note; No BYO alcohol!
Licensed bar on boat
Return to Darwin after the siren sounds - usually by 1800hrs or shortly thereafter

Available for Group Charter in 2023

Sandbar Fish'n Chips - available for group charter in 2023.
Gin + Picnic = The GINNIC - available for group charter in 2023.
The Nauti Pub Crawl - available for group charter in 2023

Cancellation Policy and Terms and Conditions

The General Terms and Conditions for Sea Darwin are as follows:

1. Sea Darwin Pty Ltd reserves the right to make subtle changes to advertised cruises or charters.

2. For those cruises including food, dietary requirements must be requested at the time of booking.

3. Sea Darwin Pty Ltd reserves the right to change or cancel your booking in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control.

4. If change or cancellation prove necessary, Sea Darwin Pty Ltd will give you reasonable notice based on the circumstances and will offer you a comparable alternative. If an alternative is not available or acceptable you will be entitled to a full refund or a credit.

5. If a customer cancels a cruise a full refund (less $20 administration fee and 1.5% booking fees) will be available unless it is within 72 hours where the ticket will be non-refundable. If a customer cancels a Private Charter, a full refund will be available (less $20 administration fee and 1.5% booking fees) unless it is within 10 days where the private charter fee will be non-refundable. The administration fee is levied per booking, not per passenger.

6. Sea Darwin Pty Ltd is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellation or rescheduling of a cruise.

7. Minimum numbers apply for all our cruises and events.

8. Full payment is required at the time of booking for cruises and events, and a 25% deposit is required for all Private Charters, with the balance due 2 weeks prior to tour.

9. Seating is allocated on most tours, to ensure that customers cruising together can sit together. If you are travelling with customers on a different booking, please notify at the time of booking.

10. Sea Darwin Pty Ltd reserves the right to refuse passage to any person who presents for boarding in an intoxicated or substance affected state.

11. Customers are required to present for boarding 15 minutes prior to cruise scheduled departure time. Boarding will close 5 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Customers not at the boarding location at that time will forfeit their ticket. In respect of Turtle Tours, the vessel will depart the Dock at the latest 4pm, there will be no exceptions made for people not at the Dock by this departure time.

12. While every effort will be made to ensure your comfort and safety, Sea Darwin PL will not be held responsible for any personal injury or any equipment or clothing lost or damaged.

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