Australia Day is an amazing day to experience down at Sydney Harbour, even more so when you enjoy it from the wrap-around verandas of an authentic paddle-wheeler! Experience the thrill of the 2020 Ferrython race, the RAAF flyover, Navy search and rescue and other events throughout the cruise. The Showboat Australia Day package includes a 3hr 45min lunch cruise with a deluxe buffet and a selection of beers, wines and soft drinks.
Sydney Showboats are large paddlewheelers with wrap-around verandas on each level and a large top deck for viewing the Australia Day celebrations. This unique, purpose-built vessel is pillarless and has large cathedral windows to enjoy the festivities while you enjoy the deluxe buffet lunch in the air-conditioned dining saloon.
Do appreciate that Australia Day is one of the busiest days on the harbour and we will make every endeavour to be in a good location for you to enjoy some of the spectacular events of the day.
HARBOUR EVENTS ON AUSTRALIA DAY
10:45am: FERRYTHON
See Sydney's beloved first fleet green and gold ferries (dressed and decorated) race from Shark Island to the finish line under the Harbour Bridge (We don't chase the ferries)
11:30am: SALUTE TO AUSTRALIA
21-Gun Salute to pay tribute to Australia
11:50am: RAAF FLYOVER
Red Berets and Russian Roolettes Flyover
12:05pm: TUG AND YACHT BALLET
A display of a fleet of 10 yachts and 10 powerful tug boats moving in unison to a musical score
12:45pm: AUSTRALIA DAY HARBOUR PARADE
Watch the parade of brightly decorated ships & vessels and pick your personal favourite
1:00pm: TALL SHIPS PARADE
See Sydney's Tall Ships as they race to the finish under the Harbour Bridge
1:30pm: AUSTRALIA DAY REGATTA
Enjoy one of the oldest regattas as over 100 boats race to the finish line
2:00pm: IN THE SKY: RED BERETS AND RUSSIAN ROOLETTES
Another chance to catch the Red Berets and Russian Roolettes in action
*Odd number bookings (e.g.1, 3, 5, 7 guests) may be subject to shared tables