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Boxing Day Showboat Lunch Cruise

The Sydney Showboat offers a special Boxing Day lunch cruise to catch the start of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race. On Boxing Day, an impressive fleet of international racing yachts will line up to compete against the Australian yachts at Rose Bay.

The race commences at 1pm with a cannon blast across the Harbour. Catch all the action onboard one of our authentic paddlewheelers with wrap-around verandahs and cathedral windows. You will enjoy a buffet lunch with beverage service for the duration of the cruise.

The Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, which was first held in 1945, is one of the world's greatest open ocean yacht races. The race covers 630 nautical miles from Sydney to Hobart, including crossing the treacherous Bass Strait.

So, be there when the race flags off from Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day!

*Odd number bookings (e.g.1, 3, 5, 7 guests) may be subject to shared tables

King Street Wharf

Boarding

11:00

Departure

11:30

Return

14:00

Cruise Inclusions

3-hour Boxing Day Sydney Harbour cruise (including boarding)
Deluxe buffet menu, freshly prepared on board
Beverage service (selection of beer, wine & soft drinks)
Harbour views and thrilling Boxing Day experience

Cruise Highlights & Points of Interest

Be a part of the Sydney Harbour Boxing Day yacht race celebrations
Feel the spirit of the harbour as the race starts
Spectacular photo opportunities from the outer decks
See the majestic maxi yachts on the Harbour

Cruise Additional Information

The exact location of the vessel to see the start of the race cannot be guaranteed due to the expected heavy congestion and traffic on the Harbour. The captain will make every effort to offer the best possible viewing location; however, we are obliged to follow instructions from the Maritime authorities
Arrive at the wharf 15 minutes prior to boarding time
The dress code for this cruise is casual
Odd number bookings (e.g.1, 3, 5, 7 guests) may be subject to shared tables
Guests are welcome to the wheelhouse (please seek Captain’s permission)
For more information on the vessel, please contact the Captain onboard
We recommend comfortable shoes (no high heels)
Please check the weather conditions prior to travel as jackets may be required
Cruise program and schedule is subject to change
There are no baby-changing facilities on board
Beverage service (selection of beer, wine & soft drinks) commences from boarding and will stop 15 minutes prior to the end of the cruise
We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines
All of our special event cruises are usually in high demand and fully booked prior to cruise date. The seating arrangements on board various cruises are planned by our Cruise Directors well in advance. If you have any special requests to be seated next to a particular group/friends booked on the same cruise, please advise us 7 days prior to cruise date.
Beverage service for the duration of the cruise: Service begins from boarding (a selection of beer, wine & soft drinks) and stops 15 minutes prior to the end of cruise

Cruise Menu

ENTRÉE PLATTER (Served to the table)

Smoked salmon I Selection of cold meats I Samosas
Salad of asparagus, mozzarella and grape tomatoes | Veg Samosas (Vegetarian platter – on request)

BUFFET (Cruise Director invites guests to the buffet)

Medium king prawns served on ice
Sirloin with mushroom jus
Honey-glazed ham platter
Breast of chicken drizzled with butter chicken sauce
Spanish-style mussels and calamari
Panko-crusted barramundi
Oven honey-roasted vegetables
Classic potato au gratin
Orecchiette with pesto and pine nuts
Hokkien vegetable noodles

Kale and quinoa salad
Beetroot and goat cheese salad
Traditional potato salad
Chinese cabbage and crisp noodle salad

Basmati rice &Bread rolls

DESSERTS

Vanilla bean panna cotta and chocolate cake (served alternately to the table)
Seasonal fruit platter
Cheese platter, crackers, dried fruits and quince paste
Lamington platter

* Indicative menu only. Items may be subject to change without notice
* Requests for dietary (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus on board our cruises will be politely declined, as we have an on board kitchen and our kitchen team is required to serve the menus within a required time period, of the respective cruises. All our cruises have at least one vegetarian menu option for seated & served menus and buffets also offer vegetarian choice. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients (halal, nuts, gluten, dairy, etc.) will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard. For serious food allergies you must make your own decisions on selecting meals. Our staff’s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision.

Cruise Beverages

BEERS - Choice of any of the beers from the list

Crown Lager
Pure Blonde
Coopers Premium Light

WINES AND SPARKLING

Hardy’s Brut Reserve (Sparkling Wine)
Vibrant bubbly texture and rich fruit flavours and toasty character

The Riddle Sauvignon Blanc
Vibrant tropical fruit flavours, passionfruit lift, green apple crunch, crisp and refreshing

The Riddle Shiraz Cabernet
Rich blackcurrant and raspberry fruit flavours with savoury notes and pepper spice

SOFT DRINKS AND JUICES - Choice of any of the soft drinks or juices from the list

Fruit Juice (Orange & Apple)
Soft Drinks (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Solo, Ginger Ale, Lemonade)

Website Terms & Conditions

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Guest Reviews

Space on board - terrific Food - terrific Drinks service - terrific Option of tables for 2 instead of being stuck in the middle of a table of 8 strangers - terrific. A great experience - again
Corrie
26/12/2015
The cruise we did on boxing day should be half hour longer, the time at the wharf should not be counted as part of the cruise. We enjoyed our day out it just went to quick Regards jim
Abraham
26/12/2016
Was a xmas present for my elderly parents and my brother and fiance visiting from Victoria. My husband and myself did the cruise last year and enjoyed it so much, we decided to do it again. Everybody loved the cruise yesterday. Thank you.
Julie
26/12/2017
Being gluten free (for medical reasons) I was delighted with the buffet being labelled so I knew what I could eat. Thankyou.
P
26/12/2015
Had an absolutely fabulous experience and will highly recommend to others
Linda
26/12/2016

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