showboat cruises
This unique dining & entertainment cruise concept has catapulted the brand into a league of its own in the cruising industry. Sydney Showboats has recreated the charm of authentic paddlewheelers that used to ply the waters of Sydney Harbour during the 1800s. Originally conceptualised in 1986, this vessel was introduced to Sydney Harbour in November 1987, just in time for the Australian bicentenary in January 1988.
Sydney Showboats were purpose-built with a theatre-style layout and all the trappings of stage, light and sound requirements to host live cabaret shows, luxury dinner cruises and provide a unique viewing gallery to take in all the gorgeous sights Sydney Harbour has to offer.
The Showboat experience promises a night full of spectacular sights, great food and entertainment that transcends all expectations! Glamorous showgirls, in glittering beaded outfits, usher guests into this New Orleans-style paddlewheeler and transport them into a sensational world of glitz and glamour – an experience like no other!
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Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise
Sydney’s premier dinner & cabaret cruise aboard a grand paddlewheeler. Cruising since 1987, enjoy captivating cabaret & a divine 3-course dinner!
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Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise With Drinks
The Showboat's signature dinner & show experience, now complemented with a bottomless beverage package – enjoy free-flowing beers, wines, sparkling & juices.
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Showboat Dinner Cruise & Show + Jet Boat Combo
Experience the best of two worlds; spend a leisurely evening on 'Sydney Showboat' with dinner & show, come back another day for a free jet boat ride!
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Showboat Art Decko Private Deck Dinner Cruise
The Art Decko is a perfect function space for a private dinner with exclusive use of the outer deck and dining saloon.
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Vivid Sydney Art Decko Dinner Cruise With Drinks
Exclusive Vivid Sydney experience on the Art Decko level of the famous Sydney Showboat with stunning festival views, deluxe dinner and bottomless drinks.
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Vivid Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise
Turn your Vivid Sydney nights into a spectacular celebration with Showboat’s signature dinner cruise, capped off with the iconic cabaret show ‘Voyage Of Love’.
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Showboat Christmas Party Dinner Cruise With Drinks
An all-inclusive dinner, drinks & entertainment cruise package, perfect for year-end Christmas parties or celebratory meet-ups with friends.
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Showboat Christmas Party Dinner Cruise
Celebrate your year-end Christmas party on Showboat’s iconic cruise experience combining a 3-course dinner, live cabaret show & spectacular views!
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Christmas Day Showboat Lunch Cruise with Drinks
Celebrate Christmas Day with a Showboat cruise on Sydney Harbour – live jazz band, special banquet menu and free-flowing drinks.
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Sydney Showboat NYE Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the famous Sydney Showboat harbour cruise with a 5-course dinner, premium drinks, live cabaret and NYE fireworks displays.
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Showboat Art Decko Sydney NYE Fireworks Cruise
All-inclusive NYE celebration on the Art Decko of Sydney Showboat with fantastic fireworks views, deluxe dinner, bottomless drinks, DJ & dancing.
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Paddlewheel Lounge Sydney NYE Fireworks Cruise
The Showboat’s Paddlewheel Lounge is an exclusive NYE party venue on the harbour offering a 5-course dinner, bottomless drinks, & spectacular fireworks views.
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Australia Day Art Decko Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise
Official participant in the ‘Lit Vessels Parade’ on Sydney Harbour. Watch the Australia Day Live concert & fireworks shows from the Art Decko level.
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Australia Day Paddlewheel Lounge Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise
Official participant in the ‘Lit Vessels Parade’ on Sydney Harbour. Watch the Australia Day Live concert & fireworks shows. Dinner & drinks included.
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Showboat Australia Day Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise
Experience Australia Day’s special harbour events on Sydney's famous dinner cruise, complete with a sensational cabaret show, a deluxe menu & drinks.
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Valentine's Day Showboat Dinner Cruise With Drinks
Celebrate your romance on this iconic dinner cruise aboard the legendary Showboat & enjoy a 3-course deluxe dinner, drinks & a dazzling cabaret show!
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