As Sydney Harbour’s premier cruise operator the health and safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority. As such we have implemented rigorous infection control procedures to ensure the safety, health and hygiene of everyone onboard.
- All team members will undertake infection control training on commencement of employment.
- Staff will be required to undertake mandatory temperature checks at the start of each shift.
- Upon arrival for your cruise proceed directly to your designated wharf and boarding point.
- Gangways and pontoons will be marked to indicate 1.5m distancing between groups.
- Crew will conduct temperature checks for all guests at the boarding gangway.
- Before being seated the digital boarding pass will need to be presented to the Cruise Director.
- We encourage patrons to download the COVIDSAFE app.
- We will comply with NSW regulations for safe distancing of patrons with reduced vessel capacities.
- Menus are included on your digital boarding pass to assist with contactless ordering.
- All table settings will be polished and handled by staff wearing disposable gloves.
- Hand sanitiser will be available at boarding points as well as multiple locations onboard the vessel.
- Sanitising wipes will be available on request.
- Enhanced cleaning of the vessels will be carried out at regular intervals with a focus on high contact areas including bathrooms, bar tops and handrails etc.
- All patrons are encouraged to use contactless payment for all onboard payments.
Australian Cruise Group
25 March - 23 September 2020 (whilst NSW or Federal restrictions apply)
Applies to all new bookings made between 25 March – 23 September 2020 with cruise dates in the future commencing 1 October 2020
RISK FREE BOOKING | ZERO CANCELLATION FEE
If you make a booking with us and we are unable to perform the cruise due to either a federal or NSW Government restriction related to COVID-19, we will offer you a 100% refund.
Any new reservation made directly with Australian Cruise Group during COVID-19 period between 25 March – 23 September for cruise dates from 1 October onwards can be changed or cancelled at no charge, up to 72hrs prior to departure time (excludes New Year’s Eve cruises).
ZERO DEPOSIT bookings are available for all group bookings and Charter cruises during the COVID-19 period.
Dinner Cruise Package
Showboat Dinner Cruise with 3 Course Menu & Show
- 3 hour Sydney Harbour Showboat dinner cruise
- 3 course menu (entrée + main + dessert)
- 1 hour show ‘Voyage of Love’
- Individual reserved table
- Restaurant style seated and served dining with waiter service
- Fully air conditioned theatre style vessel
- Infant (0-2 years) – Free of charge. No allocated seats, no high chairs and no pram space. Child meal available free of charge on request.
- Child (2 – 13) – Child price applies. Allocated seat + child meal. No high chairs. No pram space.
Showboat Burlesque
Dinner Cruise Package
- Australia’s longest running cabaret
- Burlesque show on the harbour
- Restaurant quality dinner menu
- Theatre restaurant Sydney
- Fully licensed bar. Table Service
- Individual reserved tables
Sydney Showboat
Buffet Lunch Cruise
- 3hr special buffet lunch cruise
- Buffet lunch, freshly prepared onboard
- Fully licenced bar onboard
- Reserved table for your group
- Splendid views of Sydney Harbour
- Infant (0-2 years) – Free of charge. No allocated seats, no high chairs and no pram space. Child meal available free of charge on request.
- Child (2 – 13) – Child price applies. Allocated seat + child meal. No high chairs. No pram space.
Departure Location King Street Wharf - 5
VIVID Sydney
Showboat Dinner Cruise
- 3-hour Vivid Sydney dinner cruise
- Vivid Sydney light display on Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Individual reserved table with full waiter service
- Special 1-hour cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’
- Deluxe 3-course dinner menu, freshly prepared onboard
Departure Location King Street Wharf - 5
NYE Showboat
Fireworks Cruise
- 7hr 15min NYE fireworks cruise
- All inclusive package, with cruise, dinner, drinks and show
- Bottomless beverage package for the duration of the cruise (state RSA laws apply)
- 50 minute spectacular cabaret show
- Family fireworks at 9pm (TBC NSW Gov)
- Fireworks at Midnight
Departure Location King Street Wharf - 5
Christmas Day
Showboat Lunch Cruise with Drinks
- 3-hour Christmas deluxe lunch cruise
- Deluxe lunch with roast turkey
- Jazz duo playing Christmas carols
- Luxury, air-conditioned vessel
- Reserved tables* with waiter service
- Beverages for the duration of the cruise
- Picturesque views of Sydney Harbour
- Great family photo opportunities
Departure Location King Street Wharf - 5
Valentine's Day
Showboat Dinner Cruise With Drinks
- 3-hour Sydney Showboat dinner cruise (incl. boarding)
- Individual reserved tables* with waiter service
- Special 1-hour cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’
- Deluxe 3-course dinner menu, freshly prepared onboard
- Beer, wine & soft drinks for cruise duration
- Luxury, air-conditioned paddlewheel vessel
Departure Location King Street Wharf - 5
Valentine's Day
Showboat Jazz Lunch Cruise With Drinks
- 3hr romantic Sydney Harbour lunch cruise with drinks
- Jazz band to entertain you whilst you cruise
- Freshly prepared 3-course menu
- Selection of premium wines, beers and soft drinks
- Individual reserved tables with waiter service
Departure Location King Street Wharf - 5
Mother's Day
Showboat Dinner Cruise With Show
- 3 hour Mother’s Day dinner cruise with show
- 3-course menu freshly prepared onboard
- Reserved table with waiter service
- Covid safe vessel and protocol
- Fully licensed bar
Christmas Party
Dinner Cruise
- 3-hour Sydney Harbour Christmas party cruise
- Deluxe 3-course dinner menu
- Restaurant-quality dining
- Reserved tables* with waiter service
- Special 1-hour cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’
- Fully licensed bar
- Upgrade to drinks and beverage package at additional cost
- Spectacular night views of Sydney skyline
Party
Dinner Cruise
- 3-hour Showboat dinner cruise (boarding time included)
- Reserved table for party groups
- Deluxe 3-course dinner menu
- Spectacular 1-hour cabaret show
- Fully licensed bar
- Upgrade to drinks and beverage package at additional cost
- Full waiter service during the cruise
- A/C boat with theatre-style layout
- Great views from large outer decks
- Infant (0-2 years) – Free of charge. No allocated seats, no high chairs and no pram space. Child meal available free of charge on request.
- Child (2 – 13) – Child price applies. Allocated seat + child meal. No high chairs. No pram space.
Sydney Harbour Cruises – The Showboat Experience
Sydney Showboats operates a daily dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour and has been successfully entertaining guests aboard its cruising restaurant for the last 33 years. A gourmet three-course dinner in luxury surrounds with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop, brought alive by a spectacular cabaret show – what more can one ask for to spice up a fantastic evening out?
You could just be spending quality time with you partner on an extravagant dinner cruise or you could be celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or an anniversary with family and friends – either way, with Showboat’s exemplary service and cruise inclusions you are guaranteed a fabulous time aboard this Sydney Harbour cruise!
As the sun goes down on Sydney, a harbour dinner cruise is just what you need to unwind while you take in the gorgeous view of the illuminated city skyline. Dazzling harbour lights breathe new life into the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, making it a completely different experience seeing the magnificence of these icons at night.
Sydney Showboats can also be chartered for private functions, business events, gala dinners or conferences with all-inclusive packages tailored to suit customer requirements. It also offers the option of booking a private deck to host a party or event with all the Showboat trimmings and services, but for a smaller group.
With exciting special harbour event cruises operated during Australia Day, Valentine’s Day, Vivid Sydney, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Eve, it goes without saying that Sydney Showboats pulls out all the stops to treat its guests to a unique harbour cruise experience!
So, come aboard the Sydney Showboats and experience the magic for yourself!
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Book online with 10% deposit
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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 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
- Photography of the show is strictly prohibited
- Please note that whilst we are delighted to welcome well-behaved children onboard 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 onboard
- 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.
- Infant (0-2 years) – Free of charge. No allocated seats, no high chairs and no pram space. Child meal available free of charge on request.
- Child (2 – 13) – Child price applies. Allocated seat + child meal. No high chairs. No pram space.
- We would appreciate the support of all adults / parents to ensure that all children onboard under the age of 13 must remain seated at the table. If children are on the outer decks, they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. It is the responsibility of the guest to ensure that their children do not run around the boat, which may cause safety issues. It is also important to ensure children do not disturb any other passengers. Failure to comply may lead to the removal of the group from the vessel. The company will not be responsible for any accidents due to non-compliance to this strict guideline.
- Unfortunately we cannot accommodate requests for split bills onboard. Each table will be presented with 1 bill for all additional onboard purchases. Credit card payments are preferred.
- All cruises operate subject to minimum loading to make it viable. The Company reserves the right to transfer your booking to a similar cruise on the same cruise date. We will advise you details of your new cruise by forwarding you a new e-ticket with all the cruise details. We will always endeavour to assign you to a cruise that operates closer to your departure time and duration of cruise. On receiving your new e-ticket please review the cruise details including the menu and inclusions.If you wish to not proceed with the scheduled new cruise please forward the new e-ticket to the following email (res@australiancruisegroup.com.au) at least 24 hours prior to departure so that we can reschedule your cruise to the next available departure.
- All requests for change of cruise date booking transfer are only accepted via email at help@australiancruisegroup.com.au. Please indicate the best time to call (between 10am and 5pm Sydney time) in your email. No charge applies for transfer requests received 72 hours prior to your cruise departure time. All transfer requests received between 72 and 24 hours will incur $10 per person transfer fee. All transfer requests received within 24 hours, irrespective of reasoning, will incur a charge of 50% of the ticket value per person. Transfer fees must be paid by credit card when contacted by our staff to facilitate transfer. Transfer fees will not be waived under any circumstances.