Night time view of Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney
Night time view of Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising past the Harbour Bridge during Vivid Sydney
Guests on a Vivid Sydney cruise
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
Night time view of Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney
Night time view of Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising past the Harbour Bridge during Vivid Sydney
Guests on a Vivid Sydney cruise
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
Night time view of Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising past the Harbour Bridge during Vivid Sydney
Guests on a Vivid Sydney cruise
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
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.

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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