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Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
- Iconic night-time experience since 1987
- Sydney Showboats 3-hour dinner cruise
(boarding time included) - Sydney’s longest running cabaret show
- Restaurant-style deluxe 3-course dinner
- Reserved tables* with waiter service
- Air-conditioned boats with licensed bar
- Outer decks for great views
Online Price
$140Retail Price
$180Sydney Showboats is one of the most unique dining destinations on Sydney Harbour! An authentic paddlewheeler with historic good looks, the Sydney Showboat exudes old-world charm and glamour unlike any other vessel plying Sydney Harbour. Its outer decks and wrap-around verandas serve as fantastic viewing galleries to take in all the dazzling Sydney Harbour sights.
Stylish air-conditioned interiors, gleaming woodwork lined with rich textured fabric, backlit marble, a pillarless theatre-style layout – all set the stage for an unforgettable Showboat dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour. The dining experience is a seamless blend of old and new that gives you a taste of the old world with all comforts and luxury of modernity to enhance your Sydney Harbour dinner cruise experience!
The Showboat also has a mezzanine level and a private Azure Deck that offer ample space and flexibility to host a seamless private dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Iconic Sydney night-time experience since 1987Sydney Showboats 3-hour dinner cruise (boarding time included)Sydney’s longest running cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’Restaurant-style deluxe 3-course seated & served dinnerReserved tables* with waiter serviceAir-conditioned boats with fully licensed barOuter decks for great views
Sydney Showboats is one of the most unique dining destinations on Sydney Harbour! An authentic paddlewheeler with historic good looks, the Sydney Showboat exudes old-world charm and glamour unlike any other vessel plying Sydney Harbour. Its outer decks and wrap-around verandas serve as fantastic viewing galleries to take in all the dazzling Sydney Harbour sights.
Stylish air-conditioned interiors, gleaming woodwork lined with rich textured fabric, backlit marble, a pillarless theatre-style layout – all set the stage for an unforgettable Showboat dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour. The dining experience is a seamless blend of old and new that gives you a taste of the old world with all comforts and luxury of modernity to enhance your Sydney Harbour dinner cruise experience!
The Showboat also has a mezzanine level and a private Azure Deck that offer ample space and flexibility to host a seamless private dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour.
6 Elements of the Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise Experience
An exciting 3-hour Sydney dinner cruise experience
Showboat Cruise PROGRAM
Restaurant-quality 3-course menu and licensed bar
MENU & BEVERAGES
Spectacular cabaret show by an exceptional cast
Show gallery
An exceptional cast of the highest calibre
All-Australian cast
See the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House and city skyline
Sydney Harbour sights
Australian-built paddlewheeler and its character interiors
Showboat Photos
Departure Location
King Street Wharf
Cruise Timing
Boards 19:00
Departs 19:30
Returns 22:00
*Smart dress code applies
Please Click Here for specific details.Dress Code
- Dress code is smart and elegant.
- Female passengers are encouraged to dress up and shorts are not allowed.
- Males are encouraged to bring a dinner jacket. Shorts, singlets and thongs are strictly not allowed.
Cruise Additional Information
- We operate two authentic paddlewheelers on our regular nightly Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise: Sydney Showboat II and Harbour Ballroom. Your reservation on the night, will be allocated to either of these two vessels at the company’s discretion. Your group will be allocated individual reserved tables
- We recommend all guests arrive at the wharf at least 15 minutes prior to commencement of boarding time to collect your boarding pass. Please allow sufficient time for travel as all of our cruises will depart at the designated time on your cruise confirmation
- The boat will not wait for any passengers beyond the designated departure time. Even in the instance a few passengers within a group are running late, the boat will not wait for them to join the cruise. No refund or credit will be issued for passengers who do not board the cruise on time
- Children under the age of 16, cruising on our vessels, must always be under the supervision of their accompanying adults at all times. Under no circumstances, should children be allowed to run around inside the vessel or on the outer decks or lean over balustrades. Safety is our #1 priority and it is the obligation of the parents/guardians to uphold the safety of the children cruising with them. It is extremely important for parents/guardians to ensure that their guests below the age of 16 are always well behaved, so as not to impact the enjoyment of any other guests onboard.
- Odd number bookings (e.g.1, 3, 5, 7 guests) may be subject to shared tables
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise at the time of reservation; we cater to special dietary requirements, including halal menu
- Photography of the show is strictly prohibited
- Please note that whilst we are delighted to welcome well-behaved children on board our vessels/cruising restaurants, we do not provide high chairs due to safety reasons. If you have infants, like an airline, you must book and pay the relevant price and declare at time of booking, as they must be included in the manifest. If infants are booked, we will facilitate extra space for stroller or pram on request.
- Cruise program and schedule is subject to change
- There are no baby-changing facilities on board
- Beverage service for the duration of the cruise: Service begins from boarding (a selection of beer, wine & soft drinks) and stops 15 minutes prior to the end of cruise
- We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines and house policies are strictly enforced.
- Intoxicated guests will not be permitted access to board the vessel
- No activity that encourages excessive alcohol consumption is permitted
- Alcohol will not be served to intoxicated guests
- We do not serve ‘shots’ or ‘doubles’
- Alcohol service to minors is not permitted
- No guest is permitted to bring or remove alcohol from the vessel
- Our aim is to ensure that all our guests enjoy the harbour in a safe and professionally managed environment.
- Please assist our staff in meeting the requirements of Responsible Service of Alcohol.
- We ask you to please respect the residential neighbourhood when disembarking our vessel.
Online Price
$140
Retail Price $180
Child (5 - 14 Yrs) $80 | Infant (< 5 Yrs) $40
Sydney Dinner Cruise Program
7:00pm
Showboat Welcome
8:00pm
Harbour Views & Dinner
8:30pm
Onstage Celebrations
9:00pm
It’s Showtime
10:00pm
Showboat Farewell
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7:00pm
Showboat Welcome
You will be greeted by our glamorous Australian showgirls and shown to your reserved table.
Entrée is served.
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8:00pm
Harbour Views & Dinner
Stroll the spacious outer decks and enjoy the world-famous views of Sydney Harbour. Take picture-perfect selfies as you cruise under the Harbour Bridge & past the Opera House.
Main course is served.
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8:30pm
Onstage Celebrations
Guests celebrating their birthdays and anniversaries are invited on stage, showered with greetings and treated to a glass of champagne.
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9:00pm
It’s Showtime
Our spectacular show 'The Voyage of Love', performed by our talented all-Australian dancers and songstress takes centre stage.
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10:00pm
Curtain Call
The show concludes as the cruise returns to King Street Wharf. Farewell from the cast and crew!
Other Dinner Cruise Option
Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Make the most of the incredible Showboat experience with a combination of dinner, drinks and show on board a unique paddlewheeler. With a live cabaret show featuring a cavalcade of vibrant performances, you’re sure to have a memorable dining experience on board this 3-hour Sydney Harbour dinner cruise.
Showboat Dinner Cruise
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Party Cruises
Liven the festive spirits this holiday season with a Christmas Party cruise on Sydney Showboat! Experience Christmas with a difference when you go aboard a glamorous paddlewheeler and enjoy deluxe 3-course dinner, drinks and a live cabaret show!
Celebrate your special day with a party to remember on board Sydney’s spectacular dinner cruise. With a winning combination of a unique party venue on Sydney Harbour, restaurant quality dining, drinks and a live cabaret show, you can’t ask for a better way to make your birthday all the more special!
Upcoming Events
Showboat offers an exclusive choice of four Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruises, which are inclusive of a dinner cruise, drinks, dancing and prime views of all the harbour events and NYE fireworks displays! What better way is there to welcome the arrival of the New Year!
Choose Sydney Showboat for a festive family lunch cruise experience on Sydney Harbour. With Christmas carols in the air and picture-perfect harbour views, this Sydney Harbour Christmas Day lunch cruise will be one to remember! Book your seats in earnest before they are all sold out!
Take your better half on a ‘Voyage of Love’ this Valentine’s Day on board the Showboat dinner cruise. Book a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise for 2 and enjoy a romantic 3-course dinner with drinks & a 1-hr cabaret show, it won’t be long before all seats are sold out, so make your reservations today!
View the spectacular Vivid light installations on Sydney Harbour from the wrap-around balconies of the Showboat! The festivities continue once you move inside, with an awe-inspiring cabaret performance and a deluxe 3-course meal. You don’t need to think twice to get your seats now!
Showboat Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise Experience
A dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour is simply breathtaking and often considered the ultimate dining experience – one that is unparalleled! When it comes to cruising on Sydney Harbour, no dinner cruise compares with Sydney Showboats, which has been an iconic attraction since 1987.
With more than 30 years of cruising experience at the Sydney Harbour, and entertaining over 6 million guests, Sydney Showboats has a lot of history behind it. Here’s a little bit of that history… The Sydney Showboats are authentic air-conditioned paddlewheelers, reminiscent of those that plied the Sydney Harbour waters during the 1800s, before the coming of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Paddlewheelers were the backbone of the romantic era of commerce and nation building in Australia that lasted almost a century. Ferrying people & vehicles across the banks of the Sydney Harbour, paddlewheelers also functioned as popular entertainment venues for the general public. Kalang, a former vehicular ferry, made redundant by the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, was the original Showboat. The vessel was rebuilt as a Showboat to cruise Sydney Harbour by day and night until 1972.
Come aboard our nightly Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise and experience a restaurant-quality dinner cruise combined with the glitz and glamour of a world-class cabaret show of exceptional Australian talent. . Enjoy a 3-course dinner at a reserved table, complete with polite & friendly waiter service. All dishes are freshly-prepared on-board by expert chefs, using the best local ingredients, ensuring all elements of your dinner are perfect, making it a meal to remember.
Post dinner, you are treated to a 1-hour live cabaret show showcasing the best of music, dance and daring theatre expressions. A frenzied high-pace performance, that is sure to get you excited, the performers change costumes for each routine, showcasing the cultural elements of 9 iconic world locations, all while celebrating the universal language of love! A lively and energetic performance with theatrical expressions that are sure to bring out your inner emotions, this will be one of the memorable dinners you have had in your life!
That’s not all! You will be mesmerised by Sydney’s icons such as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, backlit by the lights of the sky scrapers of Sydney, one of the world’s most beautiful harbour cities. Take in spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as you pass under this mammoth structure, giving you never before views and photo ops with your loved ones. Seeing the Opera House at night, lit up against the pitch black sky, will let you better understand the unique details of its architecture and the world-famous sails. Get the best views of these iconic Sydney Harbour attractions as you stroll the wrap-around verandas of the Showboat. While dining, you can catch many glimpses of Sydney’s glittering skyline & harbour icons, from the wide cathedral windows.
Since 1987, over 6 million happy guests have enjoyed a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise experience and show on board our fleet of Sydney Showboats.
Our daily Sydney Harbour dinner cruise operates from King Street Wharf 5 between 7:00pm and 10:00pm. The spectacular 3-hour Sydney Harbour dinner cruise and show is an unforgettable experience that has put a smile on every guest’s face at the end of the night.
Cruise on the stunning Sydney Harbour while enjoying a 3-course seated and served dinner followed by our famous cabaret show – ‘Voyage of Love’. This spectacular internationally recognised show features Australia’s most talented performers and continues to exceed guest expectations. Our experienced and dedicated crew will impress you with courteous service as we take pride in our long-standing tradition and reputation.
If you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, be it your birthday, an anniversary or a Christmas party with colleagues, Sydney Showboats offers unique all-inclusive party packages at the Sydney Harbour, to make your special occasion more memorable. Our large purpose-built fleet of fully air-conditioned vessels with stage and full audio visual suite are also ideal for private charters to host large events for business, conference or weddings on Sydney Harbour.
The theatre-style layout of the Showboats, with a mezzanine level provides you with the space and flexibility to conduct a seamless event on Sydney Harbour, whatever the occasion! Sydney Showboats is also famous for harbour event cruises – much sought after world famous New Year’s Eve Fireworks cruise, Australia Day lunch and dinner cruises, cruises during Vivid Sydney Light Festival, the Sydney to Hobart Boxing Day Yacht Race and our very renowned Christmas Day buffet lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Our team is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of passenger safety and comfort. We comply with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) regulations with both the Showboats undergoing periodic maintenance.
Why not enhance your Sydney experience with a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise on the spectacular Sydney Showboat that offers a dazzling show and variety entertainment as well? Book your Showboat Sydney Harbour dinner cruise today!
Recent Guest Reviews Through The Eyes of Our Guests
Was a fantastic night for our special occasion thank you
Sean
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Really appreciated the entertainers. They worked really hard with a small and reserved audience. The Singer was excellent and dancers gave everything. We whooped and cheered as much as we could! Please pass on our thanks for their professionalism and energy.
Leanne
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
We had a wonderful time. Thank you.
Laurence
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
My wife and I can not thank you and your team enough for the most memorable experience. Every part of the experience was more than excellent Thank you
Drew
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Amazing
Benjamin
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
This was the best entertainment, great food and friendly service I have had in Australia. I loved it and will be back the next time I am in Sydney. Thank you for a fabulous night
Elspeth
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
We initially started on the clear view boat cruise. This was cancelled late in the week. I was offered the show boat cruise at a discount & because we needed the event on that particular evening to celebrate the 80th bday of my mum we had to have 2nd August. The main senior host was outstanding on the show boat & made my mum very comfortable. I was really pleased & surprised at how great the night was.
alison
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Wonderful experience, show was fantastic. Perfect weather with our booking, so very lucky in that regard. Great views of the harbour. Food and drinks package was good.
Donna
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
I picked showgirl cruise as my daughter is a dancer and she thoroughly enjoyed it as we did as well.
Louise
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
It was just fun. My girlfriend had a birthday so it was a nice way of spoiling her. The boat was a something to see. The people were really friendly. The food was really nice. The show was just awesome. It was just good. The dancers and music really were really good and so close to see. it was just a nice night out. You could go out on the walkways outside the boat and looking at the beautiful views of the harbour and bridge and opera house. it was just a nice night. Easy worth the money.
Shaun
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
The whole experience for us was amazing the show was very excellent and we r recommending this to all friends and family and when next in Sydney will do it again.
Johnny
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
I enjoyed my beetroot ravioli. Entree was nice as was dessert. Great audience interaction. I felt a little cramped but otherwise it was wonderful. Well done to all the staff
Rachel
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Wonderful show, delicious food- what’s not to like?! I can’t find fault with our experience. The Showboat performers and show were marvellous.
Geof
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Great experience & will definitely do another cruise with your company. Show was outstanding
Ian
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Beautiful boat, awesome experience. Food, show, views - great time and value for money. Better food than some of the better restaurants we had been too.
James
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Exceeded my expectations. Will go again next year. Staff service was amazing
Steven
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Overall we thought it was very good value for money with cruise, dinner and drinks included. It was even better when our table was right up near the stage and near a window. Have already recommended it to others.
John
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
All the staff were friendly particularly the head floor manager who introduced himself and provided useful information about the cruise and local transport. The food was tasty although I would have preferred an entree rather than dessert., or perhaps cheese instead. The show was very professional and entertaining. We were also very lucky to be able to enjoy the Sydney Vivid light display which the Showboat was very well positioned.
Chris
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Everything was absolutely wonderful and the show a delight! Thank you for a fabulous evening (Mitch was spectacular;) )
Natasha
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
I'm really enjoyed have dinner and watching vivid, anyway thank so much for everyone
Martin
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Hi There, this was our 3rd year seeing VIvid from the Show Boat Cruises. The experience has always been top notch, your staff professional, polite, attentive. The Show always fun and exciting. Being on the boat on Sydney Harbour for VIVID, the dinner and the atmosphere 10 stars. Our friends could not make it, so we have credit for another boat trip perhaps closer to warmer weather. Thank you and see you all again soon.
Marcel
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Fantastic thank you! My mum couldn't chew the veal that she ordered so the crew let her choose a different menu item and brought it straight out. Very friendly staff and the show was amazing.. we will definitely book again when we visit Sydney next.
Jenna
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Our experience on The Showboat was excellent overall and would readily recommend it for a fabulous evening on Sydney Harbour. My wife was hesitant about having a cruise with a show as she was particularly wanting to see Vivid from the water. Her words following the show that the performers delivered such a great show that it enhanced the Vivid experience and was a wonderful element to the evening.
Hiward
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
This was our fourth time on this Vivid dinner cruise, love it every time! Our guests (usually international or interstate) are always impressed as well. Massive EXCELLENT for the meal options and service - we had a vegan with us this year and their meal was well above expectations (which was zero as we were told no special catering). See you next year!
Stephanie
VIVID Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Excellent service, food and a great show! Thanks
Andrea
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
We both really enjoyed the entire showboating experience and will highly recommend it to anyone we know coming to Sydney would do it again 10 out of 10
Dennis
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Loved it, great night cruising and great food and show. Fun fun fun.
Anthony
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Overall it was a good experience and we will recommend.
Hiren
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
My husband and I had a wonderful time and hope to enjoy another cruise soon
Rosina
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
This was a gift given to me for my retirement, which was a very enjoyable way to spend it. Thank you ... to all on the showboat for a memorable night.
Sandra
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
We have been regulars to sydney from Tasmania and its good to see a new variety of the current show. Well done to the manager and the staff for their help and lovely service. We always have a lovely time on the beautiful old paddle steamer. Thank you
Denise
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Excellent show and experience
Adrian
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Would highly recomend
Denise
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Extremely entertaining and professional floor show. Meal and service was excellent, staff pleasant and attentive. An all round great night.
Patricia
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Dinner was excellent, more than what I expected to be from quality and quantity point of view. Also the Show was amazing as well. All the dancers were professional, amazing dancers. I enjoyed watching the show. Staff was experienced, easy to spot, and ask for attention. The paddle wheel boat was very interesting to be on, beautiful night view and amazing dancers and dinner. Overall we were very happy that we tried your show. We'll recommend to all of my friends in Australia and visitors.
Andrew
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Great show at a good price. Fantastic service. Excellent evening. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Sydney.
Carmelo
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Absolutely excellent experience. Wife and kids loved it as well. Staff were amazing and the performances were awesome. Definitely do it again!!
Chris
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
We had been on the showboat a couple of times before and to me it is something special, so my husband bought me tickets for my birthday. The Harbour is beautiful by day but is amazing at night. We had a lovely time and the staff were so friendly. Thank you for a special night.
Jeanette
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
It was just a really fabulous night. The standard of the performing troupe exceeded all expectations. Easy boarding, staff were all so friendly. Food was great (and the wine) Great start to our holidays
Linda
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
Very impressed with the hardworking entertainment performers. what energy and professionalism. The drivers also kept us on an even keel! THANKS.
Paul
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
We were made to feel special and valued, great show, food and service. Upstairs seeing the lights of Sydney through all the bay's was fantastic.
David
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
I have done 4 previous tours and this was the best entertainment Excellent!! Keep up the good work
Gillian
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise with Drinks
great food and show. have been 3 times in 12 months and loved every time. shame such a small crowd last week keep doing the same
len
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
The four girls who danced were excellent. The guy was also very good and lady Singing excellent voice Costumes were amazing Loved it and will probably return with friends when back in Sydney
Sandra
Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
I wouldn’t change a thing, the hole venue was excellent.
Andrew
Sydney Showboat Date Night Dinner Cruise