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Sydney Harbour and it's buzzing precincts light up during the annual Vivid Sydney festival
Sydney Harbour and it's buzzing precincts light up during the annual Vivid Sydney festival
Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising past the Harbour Bridge during Vivid Sydney
Night time view of Sydney Harbour 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
Sydney Harbour and it's buzzing precincts light up during the annual Vivid Sydney festival
Sydney Harbour and it's buzzing precincts light up during the annual Vivid Sydney festival
Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising past the Harbour Bridge during Vivid Sydney
Night time view of Sydney Harbour 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
Sydney Harbour and it's buzzing precincts light up during the annual Vivid Sydney festival
Vivid Sydney Showboat cruising past the Harbour Bridge during Vivid Sydney
Night time view of Sydney Harbour 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!

The new Vivid Sydney theme 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.

Please note: The light installations mentioned above are from Vivid Sydney 2025 and may be subject to change in future editions.

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Vivid Sydney Cruise Package

Vivid Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise - $175 pp

The classic Vivid Sydney dinner experience on Sydney Harbour
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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
  • 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.

Menu

Showboat Dinner - Popular 3-Course Set Menu

Entrée Sharing Platter
  • Smoked salmon ceviche with herbed prawns & shaved fennel (DF,GF,SF)
  • Scallops with roasted pepper chimichurri (GF, SF)
  • Delhi Chaat (V)
Main Course - Alternative Serve
  • Mediterranean spiced breast of chicken, served on crispy chat potatoes, honey glaze dutch carrots & tender broccolini with rich mushroom sauce
  • OR
  • Herb-crusted salmon steak served with chat potatoes, Moroccan spice steamed broccolini, and sauce vierge with lemon. (SF)
Dessert - Alternative Serve
  • Wattle seed dulce de leche cheesecake (N)
  • OR
  • Roasted pineapple mélange with vanilla mousse & rose-infused watermelon (N)
Vegetarian Menu
Entrée
  • Assorted Vegetarian Delhi Chaat (D,G,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), Dairy Free (DF) 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.

Guest Reviews
  • 14 June 2025
    The three of us thoroughly enjoyed the night and the food was excellent ! Thank you.
    - Joanne L
  • 07 June 2025
    Thank you so much. My friend and I came down to Sydney for Vivid. Although we found the lights a bit disappointing, we loved the cruise, food and the show. Sue
    - Sue M
  • 04 June 2025
    Captain and Engineer very knowledgeable regarding sights of the harbour.
    - Daniel H
  • 23 May 2025
    Me and daughter had a great time with Show boat overall experience. We wanted to see vivid lights around Sydney harbour and there’s no doubt the Showboat had it all from excellent service, etiquette, wonderful cabaret performance and accompanied by 3 course meals. Really enjoyed our time together and we will definitely come back next time.
    - Amilee S