Our commitment to infection control
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.
STAFF POLICY & TRAINING
- 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.
CONTACTLESS BOARDING
- 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.
SAFE DINING
- 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
- 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
- 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.
CONTACTLESS PAYMENT
- All patrons are encouraged to use contactless payment for all onboard payments.
NICK LESTER
General Manager Australian Cruise Group
COVID-19 BOOKING POLICY
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.
Panache 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
Online Price $117
Prelude Package
Showboat Dinner Cruise with 2 Course Menu & Show
- 3 hour Sydney Harbour Showboat dinner cruise
- 2 course fixed menu (entrée + main)
- 1 hour show ‘Voyage of Love’
- Restaurant style seated and served dining with waiter service
- Fully air conditioned theatre style vessel
- Individual tables with house seats
Online Price $99
Prestige Package
Showboat Dinner Cruise with Priority Seating, 4 Course Menu
- Priority seating closer to the stage
- Individual reserved table with VIP service
- 4 course menu (entrée + main + dessert + cheese)
- 1 hour show ‘Voyage of Love’
- Restaurant style seated and served dining with waiter service
- Fully airconditioned theatre style vessel
Online Price $159
Show Only Package
Showboat Cruise with Show (Excludes Dinner)
- 3 hour Sydney Harbour Showboat cruise
- Cheese Platter / Plated Dessert (additional cost)
- 1 hour show ‘Voyage of Love’
- Individual tables with house seats for the show
- Fully air conditioned theatre style vessel
- Max. 20 seats per departure
Online Price $60
Showboat Dinner Cruise Programme
7:00 pm
Welcome by our Showgirls Seated at your reserved table
7:30 pm
Showboat dinner cruise departs
7:35 pm
Prelude – ‘Voyage of Love’
8:00 pm
Great photos – cruising past the Opera House & Harbour Bridge
9:00 pm
It’s showtime! – ‘Voyage of Love’
10:00 pm
Cruise returns to wharf, farewell by cast
Sydney Showboat Cruise Departure Details
Departure Location King Street Wharf
Boards 19:00
Departs 19:30
Returns 22:00
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Showboat Reviews
An entertaining harbour dinner cruise in Sydney
Experience the best of Sydney on a vintage-style Sydney Harbour dinner cruise. The Showboat is a unique, paddlewheeler dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour with theatre-style interiors exuding an irresistible old-world charm. A delicious deluxe dinner with splendid night views of the Harbour, an enthralling 1-hour cabaret show and over 7 million happy customers who nodded a fervent ‘yes’ to it—that’s Showboat for you! On board this Sydney Harbour dinner cruise, treat yourself to an epicurean kind of ecstasy and be surrounded by stunning Australian dancers, songstresses and follies.
The Showboat has fully air-conditioned interiors with restaurant-style seating to ensure maximum comfort for the guests. As you board the vessel, you are welcomed by beautiful follies and guided to your reserved seats. As you settle yourself to the surroundings, feel free to explore the deck and the wrap-around verandahs to indulge in an old-world charm. The food served on board is freshly prepared by experienced in-house chefs and matches the quality of food served at other multi-hatted restaurants in the city. The cruise has a fully licensed bar on board that serves a selection of premium drinks and beverages which can be purchased at your time and cost. While you enjoy your food, marvel at the talented artists performing their act on stage. The ‘Voyage of Love’ is the longest running cabaret show in Australia that ports you into a colourful and exciting world of music and dance.
The vessel cruises along the most scenic route on Sydney Harbour, rendering your scintillating up-close views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. The Showboat begins the journey from King Street Wharf and then sails under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House towards Shark Island to take the roundabout towards Bradley’s Head and Luna Park before finally returning to the boarding station.
Rekindling the romance of the past, Sydney Showboats has entertained over 7 million guests on its famous Sydney dinner cruises. Luxurious yet simple, glamorous yet understated, captivating yet allowing for conversation – choose from four popular Sydney Harbour dinner cruises that rank among the best of Sydney dinner cruises out on the harbour, striking just the right balance. The Showboat is an excellent venue for special dine-out experience in Sydney. Impress your loved ones by treating them to this wonderful cruise dining experience that features all of Sydney’s quintessential characteristics.
Choose from four 3-hour Sydney dinner cruise packages and experience an unforgettable dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour.
Redefining heritage dinner cruise experiences since 1987.
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WHY PAY IN FULL?ONLINE GROUP BOOKINGS (For 10 GUESTS OR MORE)
Book online with 10% deposit
Balance due 7 days prior to cruise date | Valid only for cruise bookings 14+ days in advance
Available on selected cruises only
Why Book With Us?
Best Price Guarantee
We guarantee the lowest price or price match for the exact cruise package.
Australian Owned
We are an Australian family owned and operated company with boats built in Australia.
Safety & Service
We comply to Australian maritime Safety Authority regulations. Our customer safety is our #1 priority.
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
- 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 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.