Spirit of Cairns
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- A two-level 26-metre sailing catamaran for up to 80 seated or 120 cocktail-style guests
- Calm-water cruising along Trinity Inlet and past the Esplanade and city waterfront
- Buffet or canapé menus cooked on board, beverage packages and a fully licensed bar
About Spirit of Cairns
Spirit of Cairns is a 26-metre sailing catamaran moored at A Finger in the Cairns Marlin Marina. Most nights it runs a public dinner cruise, but the whole vessel can also be hired for private functions, which is the side this listing covers. The boat spreads over two levels, seating up to 80 guests or holding 120 for a standing cocktail event. Inside is a fully air-conditioned saloon with tables and chairs, a licensed bar and servery, an entertainment floor and audio-visual gear, including a pair of large 55-inch screens for speeches or slides. Outside there are two decks, one on the bow looking out over the inlet. Charters run by day or by evening on calm water, so seasickness is rarely a worry. A typical route follows Trinity Inlet and its tributaries, then passes the cruise terminal and the Esplanade with the city skyline and rainforest ranges as a backdrop. The vessel is surveyed for calm waters around the region, so the route can be shaped to the event. The in-house chefs prepare buffet or canapé menus, and beverage packages draw on Australian wines, local beers and a cocktail list. The crew can help arrange live entertainment and venue styling. The operator pitches the boat at birthdays, weddings and receptions, end-of-year Christmas parties and corporate conferences. Note that the vessel has stairs and narrow doorways and is not wheelchair accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Spirit of Cairns hold for a private event?
The two-level 26-metre catamaran seats up to 80 guests at tables, or takes up to 120 for a standing cocktail-style function.
Can we hold a wedding ceremony and reception on board?
Yes. Couples can marry on deck at sunset and carry on with a reception as the boat cruises into the evening, with catering prepared on board by the chefs.
What food and drink options are there for charters?
Menus are tailored to each event as either a buffet or canapés, all made in the onboard galley. Beverage packages cover Australian wines, local beers and cocktails from the licensed bar.
Is there equipment for corporate presentations?
The air-conditioned saloon has audio-visual gear and a pair of 55-inch screens for slides, speeches or videos, plus table and chair seating for conference-style use.
Can a smaller group join a regular cruise instead of chartering?
Yes. Groups can book seats on the public dinner cruise, which runs every night, and receive one free ticket for every 20 guests, though the open saloon has no private sections.
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Kylie Maher
a year ago
Some friends and I had the pleasure of dining on the Spirit of Cairns. Some of us have food intolerances and were extremely pleased to see the options available for everyone to enjoy the dining experience. The staff were…
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