Darwin Harbour Cruise: Explore WWII Sites and Learn About Bombing of Darwin

Beginning from Stokes Hill Wharf at 11am, this 60-minute cruise dedicated to the Bombing of Darwin explores important WWII locations on Darwin Harbour, as well as current frontline operations. Accompanied by a native guide’s real-time narration, the cruise provides a naval point of view on one of Australia’s most impactful wartime incidents.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sea Darwin - 1 hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Live onboard commentary
  • Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Stokes Hill Wharf
Stokes Hill Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Fi237
Sep 15, 2024
History on the cooling Darwin Harbour - A very informative cruise on the harbour , cooled us down and learnt so much at the same time - well Worth it 😀 Anzac biscuit a nice touch 👌
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Jane_l
Sep 6, 2024
Informative - Great way to see harbour in daylight as most harbour cruises at night . The guide was excellent very knowledgeable. We are at the end of 8 days away and Adrian’s commentary seemed genuine and not just a spiel .
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Tam_b
Aug 30, 2024
Great to see Darwin from a different angle. - Not only was it beautiful cruising around the harbour, the sights pointed out and the information supplied by our tour guide Kerry was most interesting. We had no idea of the horrors Darwin went through at that time.
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Gabrielle_s
Aug 29, 2024
An interesting and different harbour cruise. - Being far away from the shore and having an overview of the harbour. And a cool breeze The commentary was excellent, enough detail and well delivered.
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Annemarie_j
Aug 28, 2024
Excellent way to understand the impact of WW2 on Darwin - The cruise offers a unique opportunity to delve into the history of World War II’s impact on Darwin. The cruise itself is pleasant and comfortable, offering excellent views of Darwin Harbour. It’s a great way to soak in the natural beauty of the area while reflecting on its historical significance. Kerry, our guide, expertly navigated us through the complex history of the bombing raids on Darwin, providing a detailed and engaging account of the events that unfolded in 1942. Their ability to convey the gravity of the situation while making the story accessible and engaging was exceptional.
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Aubrey_c
Aug 15, 2024
Darwin, Japan's target for invasion of Australia in World War Two - The tour provided an excellent understanding of the extreme dangers that faced Australia during World War Two and how close Australia was to the possibility of a land invasion from enemy forces.
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Phil_n
Jul 5, 2024
Very knowledgeable staff - Very good great knowledge by the operator we learned a lot, great time very recommend, well worth the money
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Fiona_t
Jun 19, 2024
Fantastic cruise highly recommend - Very informative our tour guide was wonderful and taught us so much about Darwin. Great way to view Darwin’s beautiful bay.
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Hdstripad
Aug 21, 2024
Interesting - The cruise neatly complements, and can be taken in conjunction with, the Bombing of Darwin experience at the RFS on Stokes Hill Wharf. We learnt a lot about the dreadful day in Darwin in February 1942. The guide was informative and amusing but we wished for more information about Darwin 1942 and less commentary on Northern Territory 21st century politics.
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Jennybutler
Jun 25, 2024
Okay but I don't think it was value dor money. - I wouldn't call it a memorable experience. Best part was the commentary. The guide was knowledgeable but the overall experience was not!
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).