Night time view of Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising past the Harbour Bridge during Vivid Sydney

Cabaret performance aboard Showboats Vivid Sydney cruise

Illuminated Opera House during Vivid Sydney

Illuminated Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising during the Vivid Sydney night

Illuminated Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising through Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises on the Sydney Showboat!

Location King Street Wharf - 5

Boards 19:00

Departs 19:30

Returns 22:00

The Sydney Showboat offers the ultimate Vivid Sydney cruise experience, with its sweeping decks and cathedral windows providing brilliant views of the dazzling festival. Enjoy the stunning spectacle while indulging in a gourmet dinner and experiencing our very own colourful cabaret show!

This year’s Vivid Sydney theme – DREAM – brings some mesmerising displays to the harbour. From our wrap-around verandahs and panoramic windows, you’ll have prime views of ‘Kiss of Light’ on the Opera House, ‘Sweet Dreams’ on Harbour Bridge and other highlights of the light festival.

What truly sets the Showboat Vivid Sydney cruise apart is our exclusive cabaret show – Voyage of Love! This vibrant performance explores the concept of love across the world, culminating in a nostalgic finale that brings the journey back to Sydney with classic Aussie hits. With cheeky theatrics, mesmerising dance and world-class Aussie talent, our cabaret show is in perfect sync with the energy of this brilliant winter event.

This Vivid Sydney dinner cruise is an absolute must-do festival experience! So, hurry up! Book your tickets now.

Vivid Sydney Cruise Package

Vivid Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise – $175 pp

The classic Vivid Sydney dinner experience on Sydney Harbour

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Banner of Vivid Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise package

Cruise Inclusions

3-hour Vivid Sydney dinner cruise
Views of ‘Lighting of The Sails’, Harbour Bridge projections, etc.
1-hour cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’
3-course dinner – Entrée platter, mains & dessert
Reserved seating and waiter service

Drinks 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
Beer, Wine & Soft Drink Package – $39
Cheese Platter to share – $38

Additional Information

Cruise Programme

7 pm

Welcome by the Showboat cast

Entrée served

7:30 pm

The Showboat departs

Prelude – A teaser of the Voyage of Love

7:45 pm

Celebration Time

Main course served

8:00 pm

We invite you to take photos as we pass the

Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge

8:30 pm

Dessert served

9 pm

Showtime! The Voyage of Love commences

10 pm

The Showboat returns to the wharf & the cruise concludes

Farewell by the cast

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

Vivid Sydney 2025 Highlights

Lighting of the Sails: Kiss of Light

This year the sails of the Opera House sails will light up with the ‘Kiss of Light’. A homage to the legendary artist David McDiarmid, this incredible artwork will feature his famous works such as Bedsheet Paintings, Disco Kwilts, Kiss of Light and Rainbow Aphorisms.

Vivid Light On Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour becomes a visual treat as the ferries and boats wrapped in glowing LED rope lights, glide in sync with the shoreline’s dazzling displays.

Sweet Dreams

The iconic pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge turn into giant candy machines, bringing childhood dreams to life as gumballs, popcorn, biscuits, and cupcakes tumble down together.

Our Connected City

Luna Park, Barangaroo Towers, the Harbour Bridge, and the CBD shine brightly as Sydney Harbour transforms into a stunning light spectacle. Over 150 searchlights sweep across the sky, painting dynamic patterns in a celebration of unity.

Trispheric Garden

By the Sea Wall in Barangaroo, you’ll see an ethereal garden surrounded by six geometric obelisks. This audiovisual playground, with shifting forms, reflective surfaces, and dynamic visuals, reflects the fluid and fleeting nature of dreams.

Cygnus

A dozen lifelike animatronic swans gracefully glide across Nawi Cove, tracing geometric patterns in a hypnotic dance. Glowing with ever-changing colors, they move in sync with a stunning soundtrack.

House of Romance

See two decades of fashion legacy brought to life on the facade of Customs House. Featuring dazzling projections, iconic designs and a bespoke soundtrack, this playful fusion of art, couture and fantasy is a celebration of fearless creativity.

Menu

Showboat Dinner - Popular 3-Course Set Menu

Entrée Sharing Platter

Smoked salmon ceviche with herbed prawns & shaved fennel (SF)
Scallops with moilee sauce (SF, D)
Delhi Chaat (V, D, G)

Main Course - Alternative Serve

Mediterranean spiced breast of chicken, served on crispy chat potatoes, honey glaze dutch carrots & tender broccolini with rich mushroom sauce (D, G)
OR
Herb crusted salmon steak served with chat potatoes, Moroccan spice steamed broccolini, and sauce vierge with lemon.

Dessert - Alternative Serve

Wattleseed dulce de leche cheesecake (D, G, N)
OR
Roasted pineapple melange with vanilla mousse & rose infused watermelon (D, G, N)

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

Wattleseed dulce de leche cheesecake (D, G, N)
OR
Roasted pineapple melange with vanilla mousse & rose infused watermelon (D, G, N)

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

*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.

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
13 June 2024

Wonderful night out all round. Thoroughly enjoyed it all.

- Denise C
09 June 2024

We love supporting the dancers. The atmosphere is great. Bonus to see the vivid light show . We will cruise with you again !

- Rebecca B
01 June 2024

We enjoyed the whole experience. Especially the entertainment. Ashlee Woodgate was fantastic & the dancers were great too.

- Leanne K