Sydney Showboat Christmas Party Cruises

Location King Street Wharf - 5

A Showboat Christmas party cruise is the perfect way to ring in the end of the year with your loved ones, friends & colleagues. A unique twist on the traditional Christmas celebrations, join us for an upbeat and festive dining experience on Sydney Harbour. The Showboat offers two shared Christmas Party cruises from early November to late December.

Showboat Christmas Party Lunch Cruise With Drinks - A buffet lunch cruise with pristine views of the harbour by day, on board Sydney’s last authentic paddlewheeler.

Showboat Christmas Party Dinner Cruise With Drinks - The classic Showboat experience with a festive twist. Experience the spectacular ‘Voyage of Love’ cabaret show, and 3-course dinner menu.

Our special Christmas gift to you…
All Christmas Party Cruises booked include complimentary bonbons & bottomless Christmas sangrias for the table!

Your next Sydney Harbour Christmas celebration couldn’t be more complete than this.

Christmas Party Cruise Packages

Showboat Christmas Party Lunch Cruise With Drinks – $145 pp

A casual and fresh way to celebrate Christmas on Sydney Harbour.

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Boards 12:00

Departs 12:30

Returns 14:30

Cruise Inclusions

1hr 45min Christmas party lunch cruise
Multi-cuisine buffet freshly prepared on board
Unlimited beers, wines, sangria and soft drinks during the cruise
Christmas bonbons to add to the festive charm
Reserved seating & waiter service

Beverage service on the Sydney Showboats is in accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines.

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Showboat 3Hr Christmas Party Dinner Cruise With Drinks – $215 pp

Festive Showboat dinner cruise perfect for end-of-year parties

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Boards 19:00

Departs 19:30

Returns 22:00

Cruise Inclusions

3-hour Christmas party dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour
3-course menu – entrée platter, mains and dessert
Unlimited beers, wines, sangria and soft drinks during the cruise
Christmas bonbons to add to the festive charm
1-hour ‘Voyage of Love’ cabaret show
Reserved seating & waiter service

Beverage service on the Sydney Showboats is in accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines.

Optional Upgrades

Showboat VIP Seating – $30
Cheese Platter to share – $38

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Showboat Charters & Private Deck Hire

Charter the Sydney Showboat II or hire one of its private event spaces to celebrate on Sydney Harbour. Tailor you package with the help of our cruise consultant.

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Additional Information

Lunch Menu

Showboat Contemporary Buffet Lunch Menu

Fresh, healthy, wholesome

Salads & Entrée

Granny Smith apple and chicory salad with walnuts + blue cheese dressing (D,N,V)
Zaatar-spiced couscous nuts and green bean salad with halloumi + pomegranate dressing (N,V)
Beetroot, feta and orange salad with cayenne + orange blossom vinaigrette (D,V)
Potato salad + sour cream (D,V)
Fattoush salad + crispy pita (N,G,V,VE)
Roasted Japanese pumpkin and pearl barley salad + honey mustard dressing (D,G)
Bread rolls & butter (D,N,V)

Buffet Hot Selection

Mediterranean Fish Bake (SF)
Grilled fish fillets baked with tomatoes & Kalamata black olives
Beef-Loaded Wedges (D,G)
Savoury beef mince on crispy skin potatoes with tomato salsa & cheese
Murgh Makhni (D,N)
Tender chicken fillets simmered in classic butter chicken sauce
Orecchiette Pasta Basilico (D,N,G,V)
Shell-shaped pasta with rocket & tomato in basil pesto sauce
Root Vegetable Roast (V,VE)
Medley of roasted seasonal root vegetables with Italian herbs
Oriental Vegetable Fried Rice (V,VE)
Fried jasmine rice, diced vegetables & edamame beans

Dessert

Tiramisu (D,G,N,V)
Espresso , mascarpone , ladyfinger cake

Dietary & Dietary & Allergen Information:
Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VE), Gluten Free (GF), and Dairy Free (DF)

*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.

Dinner Menu

Showboat Dinner - Popular 3-Course Set Menu

Entrée Sharing Platter

Delhi Chaat (V, D, G)
Shaved fennel and smoked salmon (SF)
Carpaccio of tomato and bocconcini with basil dressing (D,N,SF)

Main Course

Oat and quinoa crumbed roasted chicken breast on a bed of mashed potato and pea puree with broccolini and sauce vierge (D, G, N)

Dessert - Alternative Serve

Salted Caramel Popcorn (D, N, GF)
OR
Passionfruit Raspberry Kiss (D, GF)

Vegetarian Menu

Entrée

Assorted Vegetarian Delhi Chaat (D,V)
Smashed samosas, yoghurt, tamarind chutney & chickpea salsa
Flaky cottage cheese & spinach pocket

Main Course

Beetroot ravioli with beurre blanc, muscatels, edamame beans, red vine sorrel & parmesan (D,G,V)

Dessert - Alternative Serve

Salted Caramel Popcorn (D, N, GF)
OR
Passionfruit Raspberry Kiss (D, GF)

Dietary & Allergen Information:
Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VE), Gluten Free (GF), and Dairy Free (DF)

*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

Sydney Beer
James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale
Coopers Premium Light

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

Responsible Service Of Alchohol Policy
(The captain has complete discretion to refuse boarding if you are deemed to be intoxicated).
The purpose of the beverage package is for you and your guests to enjoy beverages at your convenience. These packages are not designed to promote excessive consumption resulting in intoxication. All guests must use personal discretion not to become intoxicated. If a guest is deemed intoxicated by our crew they will be removed from the vessel and dropped off at the nearest wharf (at Captain’s discretion). If it is a group booking, and the group does not comply with the direction of the Cruise Director, the entire group will be required to leave the vessel. You will not receive any part payment, either for the cruise or the beverage package if you or the group are removed from the vessel due to intoxication. If you fail to comply with our directive, the Captain or Cruise Director will report the matter to the NSW Water Police. We would like to advise you that the NSW Water Police can access our vessels whilst they are underway, or at the nearest wharf, at their discretion.

FAQs

Can we customise our Christmas party package?

We offer a selection of optional upgrades for your Christmas Party dinner cruise at the time of booking. The most popular upgrades are VIP seating and the Cheese Platter.

Are photography & filming permitted during the cruise & cabaret show?

We encourage guests to take photos & videos throughout their Christmas cruise experience, including the cabaret show on the dinner cruise! Don’t forget to share on social media and tag us at @sydneyshowboats / Sydney Showboats on Instagram & Facebook.

Is there a dress code?

We recommend smart & stylish attire for our cruises, and encourage guests to dress up on their night out on the Showboat! No thongs, singlets or beachwear please.

Can we bring our own decorations or party favours?

All Showboat Christmas party packages include Christmas bonbons, which will be placed on your table. Guests are welcome to bring small table decorations or party favours to set up once you are seated. We are unable to offer a bump in time to set up decorations on cruises. Please avoid items that might cause a mess or disturb other guests on board. If you are planning to bring decorations, please advise our reservations team & let the cruise director know on board prior to setting up.

Are beverages included in the Christmas party packages?

All Showboat Christmas party packages include house beers, wines, soft drinks. Christmas cocktail jugs of Sangria to be shared by the table is also included. Once guests are on board, they are also welcome to purchase additional beverages from our full wine list.

Guest Reviews

02 December 2023

Hi there, On behalf of NEPEAN Conveyors I would like to thank all the staff involved in the 2nd December Cruise. Service and food was amazing and everyone enjoyed themselves.

- Nepean - A
25 November 2023

We had a great night, the show was spectacular, the service crews were attentive and good service, most of my colleagues are first timer and I'm proud that they complimented me for choosing the best one. Really awesome entertainment. More power guys .

- Mechelle R
25 November 2023

Great night - thank you.

- Tom P