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View of the Sydney Opera House on Australia Day as seen from the Sydney Showboat
View of the Sydney Opera House on Australia Day as seen from the Sydney Showboat
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Sydney Showboat cruising past the illuminated Opera House
Cabaret Show on Sydney Showboats Australia Day Cruises | Sydney - Australia
Fireworks over the stunning Sydney Harbour
Australia day programs aboard Australia Day Cruise
View of the Sydney Opera House on Australia Day as seen from the Sydney Showboat
View of the Sydney Opera House on Australia Day as seen from the Sydney Showboat
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Sydney Showboat cruising past the illuminated Opera House
Cabaret Show on Sydney Showboats Australia Day Cruises | Sydney - Australia
Fireworks over the stunning Sydney Harbour
Australia day programs aboard Australia Day Cruise
View of the Sydney Opera House on Australia Day as seen from the Sydney Showboat
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Sydney Showboat cruising past the illuminated Opera House
Cabaret Show on Sydney Showboats Australia Day Cruises | Sydney - Australia
Fireworks over the stunning Sydney Harbour
Australia day programs aboard Australia Day Cruise

Australia Day Fireworks Dinner Cruises On Sydney Harbour

Location King Street Wharf - 5
Boards 18:15
Departs 19:00
Returns 22:00

On Australia Day, Sydney Harbour comes alive with a vibrant celebration, and the Sydney Showboat offers the perfect way to experience it all. Choose one of our Australia Day cruises on Sydney Harbour and be transported to the heart of the national day festivities, with panoramic views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the glittering waters alive with colour, music and excitement.

For the past two years, Showboat has proudly participated in the Australia Day Lit Vessels Parade, giving guests exclusive access to the prime exclusion zone for up-close views of the Australia Day Live concert and the spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky. While parade participation for 2026 is to be confirmed, this cruise still promises a brilliant experience of the harbour’s exciting events.

Showboat’s Australia Day dinner cruises on Sydney Harbour are much sought after for the signature package offering deluxe dining and drinks combined with a high-energy, visually stunning cabaret show that takes you on a ‘Voyage of Love’ across countries and cultures and culminates in a heartwarming Australian finale. The other packages focus more on the dining experience combined with the harbour festivities – but all in all a complete Australia Day cruise experience on Sydney Harbour.

*Please note that official Australia Day Sydney Harbour events are subject to the 2026 program issued by the City of Sydney and will be updated in due course.

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Australia Day 2026 Cruise Packages

Showboat Australia Day Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise - $220 pp

The classic Australia Day harbour experience with dinner, drinks and cabaret
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Banner of Showboat Australia Day Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise Package
Cruise Inclusions
  • 3hr Australia Day fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Official participant in the 'Lit Vessels Parade'
  • Watch the Australia Day Live events & fireworks finale
  • 3-course seated & served dinner
  • Beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks & juices
  • Reserved seats & waiter service
  • 1hr spectacular cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’

*Access to exclusion zone to watch the Australia Day Live
*Australia Day harbour events are subject to the 2026 program issued by the City of Sydney

Australia Day Art Decko Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise - $160 pp

Australia Day harbour dinner and drinks at the Art Decko Level - show not included
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Cruise Inclusions
  • 3hr Australia Day fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Official participant in the 'Lit Vessels Parade'
  • Watch the Australia Day Live events & fireworks finale
  • 3-course seated & served dinner
  • Beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks & juices
  • Reserved seats & waiter service
  • ‘Voyage of Love’ cabaret show not included

*Access to exclusion zone to watch the Australia Day Live
*Australia Day harbour events are subject to the 2026 program issued by the City of Sydney

Australia Day Paddlewheel Lounge Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise - $150 pp

Australia Day harbour dinner and drinks at the Paddlewheel Lounge - show not included
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Cruise Inclusions
  • 3hr Australia Day fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Official participant in the 'Lit Vessels Parade'
  • Watch the Australia Day Live events & fireworks finale
  • 3-course seated & served dinner
  • Beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks & juices
  • Reserved seats & waiter service
  • ‘Voyage of Love’ cabaret show not included

*Access to exclusion zone to watch the Australia Day Live
*Australia Day harbour events are subject to the 2026 program issued by the City of Sydney

Additional Information
Cruise Programme
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Australia Day Live + Lit Vessels Parade + Fireworks Displays

*See sample Australia Day events above. The schedule for the 2026 program will be updated closer to the event.

Menu

Showboat Dinner - Popular 3-Course Set Menu

Entrée Sharing Platter
  • Smoked salmon ceviche with herbed prawns & shaved fennel (DF,GF,SF)
  • Scallops with roasted pepper & chimichurri (GF, SF)
  • Fusion Chaat (V)
Main Course - Alternative Serve
  • Mediterranean spiced breast of chicken, served on crispy chat potatoes, honey glaze Dutch carrots & tender broccolini with rich mushroom sauce
  • OR
  • Herb-crusted salmon steak served with chat potatoes, Moroccan spice steamed broccolini, and sauce Vierge with lemon (SF)
Dessert - Alternative Serve
  • Wattle seed cheesecake (N)
    Wattle seed, dulce de leche
  • OR
  • Hawaii Island
    Roasted pineapple mélange with vanilla mousse & rose-infused watermelon (N)
Vegetarian Menu
Entrée
  • Assorted Vegetarian Fusion Chaat (V)
  • Smashed samosas, yoghurt, tamarind chutney & chickpea salsa
  • Flaky cottage cheese & spinach pocket
Main Course
  • Beetroot ravioli with beurre blanc, pine nuts, edamame beans, red vine sorrel & parmesan (V)
Dessert - Alternative Serve
  • Wattle seed cheesecake (N)
    Wattle seed, dulce de leche
  • OR
  • Hawaii Island
    Roasted pineapple mélange with vanilla mousse & rose-infused watermelon (N)

Dietary & Allergen Information:
Dairy (D), Vegetarian (V), Gluten (G), Gluten Free (GF), Tree Nuts (N), Dairy Free (DF) and Seafood (SF)

*Sample menu from 2025. 2026 menu to be updated soon
*Indicative menu only. Menu may be subject to minor changes
Note: Requests for dietary substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as our kitchen is not allergen free. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard.

Beverage Packages

House Beverage Package

Beer (choice of beers)
  • Heineken (Lager)
  • Stone and wood (Pacific Ale)
  • James Boag's Premium ( Light lager)
  • Heineken 0.0
Wines and Sparkling
  • The Riddle Brut Reserve
  • Angas Sparkling Moscato
  • The Riddle Sauvignon Blanc
  • The Riddle Shiraz Cabernet
Mineral Water
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water
Soft Drinks and Juices
  • Fruit Juices - Orange & Apple
  • Soft Drinks - Coke, Coke No Sugar, Ginger Ale, Lemonade

*We strictly do not permit any alcohol to be brought on board for consumption. Any discussions with our representatives should not be construed as an acceptance to bring alcohol of any nature on board for any event or function. In line with our Responsible Service of Alcohol policy, such requests will be refused politely.

Guest Reviews
  • 26 January 2025
    We attended with a couple of family members from interstate. It was great to share such a great experience with them. We all had a fantastic time, especially with the Australia Day events to watch. We loved everything about it. The show was terrific, the singer and male dancer exceptional.
    - Debra H
  • 26 January 2025
    What a great way to spend our 30th Wedding Anniversary and Australia Day. Staff, Show, foods and total experience was amazing.
    - Ellen K
  • 26 January 2025
    It's the best cruise experience we have ever experienced, Hence why we all booked again,coming in from Adelaide, there is nothing that we could complain about it was magnificent,looking forward to booking for 2026 sensational.
    - Jan A