Deadly After Dark Sunset Cruise Cairns
Sunset cruise from Cairns to East Trinity Reserve with a Mandingalbay Yidinji Welcome to Country, guided river cruise, ochre face painting, and tropical canapés in the Mandingalbay Indigenous Protected Area.
Join the Deadly After Dark Sunset Cruise in Cairns for an evening immersed in local culture on the waters of Trinity Inlet, travelling to the East Trinity Reserve. Enjoy a sunset boat ride through a peaceful mangrove-lined river as the night begins to settle in.
On arrival at the Mandingalbay Indigenous Protected Area, be welcomed by the Mandingalbay Yidinji people with a traditional Welcome to Country ceremony. Take part in the ancient custom of ochre face painting, connecting you to the local culture and landscape.
Savour delicious canapés featuring seasonal and locally sourced tropical ingredients, prepared with a blend of native flavours in a unique culinary fusion. Your visit includes time at the acclaimed, off-grid Stingray Shelter.
This 1.5-hour tour offers exclusive access to authentic Indigenous experiences before returning via vessel to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. All experiences are thoughtfully designed to highlight the culture and beauty of this unique region.
- 1.5-hour guided tour
- 15-minute river cruise across Trinity Inlet
- Mandingalbay Yidinji cultural welcome
- Face painting with traditional ochres
- Tropical canapés
- Visit to Stingray Shelter
- Return vessel transfer to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
- Sunset boat journey across Trinity Inlet
- Guided cruise through mangrove-lined river
- Mandingalbay Yidinji Welcome to Country ceremony
- Traditional ochre face painting
- Seasonal local canapés with Indigenous ingredients
- Visit to award-winning Stingray Shelter
- Exclusive access to Mandingalbay Indigenous Protected Area
