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Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruises With Cabaret Show

Location King Street Wharf - 5
Boards 19:00
Departs 19:30
Returns 22:00

Experience the magic of Sydney in one evening with the Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise & Show. This signature cruise features the best of Sydney Harbour views, unrivalled Australian hospitality and a spectacular cabaret journey around the world.

Since 1987, the Showboat dinner cruise has been a favourite with locals and visitors from across Australia and around the world. Start your evening with a three-course dinner served to your table, as the Showboat cruises through Sydney Harbour. Explore the views from the decks of the vessel as the night unfolds, before taking your seats for the ‘Voyage of Love’. Sit back, relax and enjoy the series of nine international segments of vibrant song, dance & costuming, performed by our Australian cast of Showboat Follies.

With three curated dinner cruise packages to choose from, make your night with the Sydney Showboats truly yours.

Dinner Cruise Packages

Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise – $165 pp

The original Sydney Showboats experience. The best of Sydney’s entertainment, dining & sights.
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Cruise Inclusions
  • 3-hour Sydney Harbour dinner cruise
  • 1-hour live cabaret show – “Voyage of Love”
  • 3-course menu – Entrée platter, mains & dessert
  • Reserved seating & waiter service
  • Views of Sydney Harbour by night

Beverages available on board for purchase.
Beverage service on the Sydney Showboats is in accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines.

Optional Upgrades
  • Showboat VIP Seating – $30
  • Beer, Wine & Soft Drink Package – $48
  • Juice & Soft Drink Package – $30
  • ½ Cuban Lobster Thermidor – $42
  • Cheese Platter to share – $38

Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise with Drinks – $195 pp

Upgrade your Sydney Showboats dinner experience with the unlimited drinks package.
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Cruise Inclusions
  • All inclusions in the classic package
  • House selection of beer, wine, juice & soft drinks

Additional premium beverages available for purchase on board.
Beverage service on the Sydney Showboats is in accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines.

Optional Upgrades
  • Showboat VIP Seating – $30
  • ½ Cuban Lobster Thermidor – $42
  • Cheese Platter to share – $38

Showboat Prestige Dinner Cruise – $275 pp

All the best of the classic dinner, with VIP seating, Chandon, lobster & cheese platter!
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Cruise Inclusions
  • All inclusions in the classic package
  • Bottle of Chandon, served on arrival or before the show
  • VIP Seating for the Cabaret Show
  • Additional two courses to share – Lobster Thermidor & Cheese Platter/Plate

The Prestige Package can only be booked for a minimum of 2 guests.
Additional premium beverages available for purchase on board.
Beverage service on the Sydney Showboats is in accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines.

Optional Upgrades
  • Beer, Wine & Soft Drink Package – $48
Additional Information
Cruise Programme
7 pm
Welcome by our Showgirls
7:30 pm
Showboat dinner cruise departs
7:35 pm
Prelude - 'Voyage of Love'
7:40 pm
Celebration time - special occasions are celebrated on stage
8 pm
Great photos – cruising past the Opera House & Harbour Bridge
9 pm
It’s showtime! – ‘Voyage of Love’
10 pm
Cruise returns to wharf, farewell by cast

*Please note, the timing of the 'Cruise Programme' may vary during special event cruises, or due to operational requirements.

Menu

Showboat Dinner - Popular 3-Course Set Menu

Entrée Sharing Platter
  • Shaved fennel and smoked salmon (SF)
  • Carpaccio of tomato and bocconcini with basil dressing (D,N,SF)
  • Delhi Chaat (V, D, G)
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
  • Kosciuszko Pale Ale
  • Grifter Mid Strength
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
Is there a dress code for the Showboat dinner cruise?

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.

Where does the Showboat depart from & return to?

The Sydney Showboat departs from and returns to Darling Harbour, King Street Wharf 5. Please see our location page for more information on how to reach us by public transport & the closest car parks.

Can I celebrate my special occasions onboard?

Absolutely! We love celebrating your special occasions with you. We invite you to join us for a complimentary glass of sparkling or a mocktail, as our singer invites all those celebrating on board to join her on stage for a celebratory song. If you’re looking to make your birthday celebrations a little more special - check out our Showboat Birthday Cruise Package!

Are BYO drinks and food allowed on board?

External food & beverage is not permitted on board cruises, unless stated in the cruise inclusions. All Showboat dining cruise packages include a minimum of a 3-course menu, with a vegetarian option available on request during boarding. Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on board.

Guest Reviews
  • 08 June 2024
    My friend is usually hard to please as his tastes in Music and entertainement are very different from the majority of people and had poor experience of Vivid previously. He was absolutely ecstatic with this birthday surprise and raved about everything on the night:presentation and comfort to enjoy a great meal, the show captivated his attention and the Vivid drone Show was the icing on the cake, well done Showboat!!! What a Night with you!!
    - Mireille T
  • 27 August 2024
    The crew were awesome and very accommodating as soon as we walked in. The performers were outstanding and would highly recommend people visit to experience such an amazing night
    - Natalya R
  • 29 June 2024
    The show was so lovely! The staff were all so nice and kind; very attentive and the captains/deck hands were so friendly too in telling more about the boat and the shows. I absolutely loved my experience!
    - Christine B