Oasis Magazine - Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Issue 19 - Aug|Sep 2017 | Page 13

Serenaded by the sweet sounds of Johnny on the mike - playing everything from Ed Sheeran to Stealers Wheel - the ambiance was really quite lovely and it wasn’t long till the buffet was called and we were treated to prawns, salt and pepper calamari, steamed fish and fresh Pacific Oysters flown up from South Australia that very day. However, this buffet is not just for the seafood lovers like myself, there are plenty of other dishes to satisfy the non seafood loving seafarers. When we’d had our fill of savoury dishes, we retreated to the foredeck, drink in hand to enjoy the city lights and check out the enormous cruise ship that had recently berthed in alongside the Cairns Cruise Ship Terminal. Before we knew it dessert was called. I overlooked the homemade brownies, caramel slice and mango mousse and went straight for the cheese platter. I can’t help myself – cheese is life! The service from the waitresses onboard was efficient and friendly without being intrusive or overbearing. The food didn’t disappoint and there’s a great drink menu including a large list of cocktails to keep the punters happy. If you’re worried about sea sickness, Mention 'Oasis Magazine' when booking, to go into the draw to win a dinner cruise for two. FOLLOW FOODVIXEN ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM FOR MORE FOODIE NEWS AND REVIEWS. don’t! Spirit of Cairns doesn’t leave the inlet and the ride is so smooth you’d think you were dining along the boardwalk, but the view is way better! Follow Foodvixen on Facebook and Instagram for Cairns cafe and restaurant reviews and foodie news. The Spirit of Cairns dinner cruise departs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6.30pm. Check out their website for more details. Calm Water Dinner Cruises Wednesday – Saturday Sunday Lunch Cruises Sunset Cruises Last Sunday of every month Enquire for Cairns locals rates and Christmas parties and events ph: 4047 9170 | www.spiritofcairns.com | [email protected]