Showboat Christmas Day Lunch Cruise

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We had a wonderful time on Christmas Day. Thank you

Michael

Amazing experience for Xmas Day lunch. Had an awesome time and will recommend to anyone. Thank you so much to Warrior and the team for making our Xmas Day so special

Neil

My family has been doing the Christmas cruise for many years now and have always enjoyed it. The atmosphere is always festive, the staff are friendly and efficient, the food is always great and there is a good selection of drinks to choose from. The new band that played this year had people up and dancing. Highly recommend this cruise.

David

Thank you for a wonderful day. Staff were very friendly.

Jane

Great Christmas Lunch Cruise! Highly recommended.

Jennifer

Been doing this Christmas Cruise for a few years now and always enjoy it. The food and service are always excellent and the staff are helpful and attentive. Look forward to coming aboard again next Christmas!

David

Boarding started early which was good.

JOHN

As it was a Christmas lunch cruise staff was limited bit provided excellent service.

Graham

thank you to the staff, crew and band. We had a very enjoyable Christmas Lunch. The lunch provided was exceptional value. cheers Kay

Kaylyn

Value for money. Excellent provision of food. No one left hungry!!!

Carmel

We booked this for our Christmas Day lunch. It was completely outstanding from start to unfortunately finish! Didn’t want it to end! Will definitely be returning soon! Thank you to all involved

Hayley

Christmas Day food was fresh and delicious. Just a little too much for most people so had to waste a little, but delivious. Staff were friendly and music trio talented.

Toni

4th time we spent Xmas day on the boat love it 😀

George

It was exceptional value for the money. Food, wine, champagne was fabulous, and everything was delicious. Crew were helpful and smiled!! Highly recommended!! I was in a group of 4 with i) shoulder replacement friend ; ii) knee replacement friend and our needs were met. so thankyou!

JOANNE

Had a great time on the cruise. We enjoyed the friendly people that were around us. We are definitely going to come back for next Christmas day lunch.

Karan

This was our third Christmas Cruise on the Showboat and the best so far. The food, service and entertainment were just terrific, the staff were attentive and couldn't do enough for us. We will definitely be having our Christmas lunch on board the Showboat again next year!

David

Family Xmas gathering together for 21 of of us

Susan

We loved celebrating Christmas on the Sydney Showboat. Food was delicious, friendly service and good entertainment. We had friends from Melbourne joining us and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you

Joanne

Fabulous experience

Mark

Awesome experience and next year we will bring a larger group. Thank you for making our Christmas experience so good. Director of the cruise was very organised with the staff and friendly to the guests on board. Well done, very well run overall. Only small thing, would be nice if band played a little longer and did not take such a very long break.

Linda

About

  • 3hr Christmas Day lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour (including boarding)
  • Festive banquet lunch with traditional favourites
  • Restaurant-quality dining with reserved seats and waiter service
  • Views of Opera House, Harbour Bridge & other harbour attractions
  • Drinks available to purchase from the licensed bar on board
  • Celebrate Christmas Day aboard Sydney’s iconic Showboat and enjoy the character of an authentic paddlewheeler
  • Share a premium Christmas banquet with festive favourites served to your table with waiter service
  • Choose your own drinks from the onboard bar so everyone can order what they prefer
  • Make family memories on Sydney Harbour with the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and summer views as your backdrop
SAMPLE CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH MENU 

Seafood Platter (Shared between two guests)  
Medium king prawns (3 each) [I] 
Smoked salmon & avocado ceviche + virgin olive oil + chilli [I] 
Grilled Scallops [I] 
Salad accompaniment | Crispy crunchy apple and fennel salad + walnuts + rocket + honey dressing  

Selection Of Meats (Shared between two guests)  
Honey-glazed leg of ham | Braciola | Prosciutto | Aged parmesan, pickles and mustards 
Herb & garlic bread  
Main Courses Roast turkey with stuffing, balsamic cherries and trimmings  

Dessert Platter (Shared between two guests)  
Traditional Christmas pudding + custard  
Fruit mince pies  
Pavlova  
Lamingtons  

Vegetarian option is limited to a 4 course menu, listed below;  
Caprese salad with roma tomatoes + bocconcini + kalamata olives + pine nuts (V)  
Warm salad of haloumi + asparagus + baby carrots + broccolini + hazelnuts + kalamata olives + chilli + olive oil (V, GF)  
Beetroot ravioli + pine nuts + raisins + beurre blanc (V)  
Traditional Christmas pudding + custard 


Dietary & Allergen Information:
Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VE), Gluten Free (GF), Dairy Free (DF), Contains Nuts (N),  Seafood (SF)

Seafood Labelling  
[ A ] Australian, [ I ] Imported, [ M ] Mixed

* 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.
  • Adult $155
  • Child $155
  • King Street Wharf 5, 32 The Promenade, Sydney, NSW 2000 
  • A short walk from Darling Harbour, the CBD and Barangaroo
  • Train: Wynyard Station is around a 5-minute walk from King Street Wharf
  • Parking: Secure Parking at 1 Shelley Street is directly across from the wharf, while Sun Parking at 261–293 Kent Street is around a 2-minute walk away. 

Arrive by 11:45 am, since boarding starts at 12:00 pm and the vessel departs at 12:30 pm sharp. No refunds apply for guests who miss departure. 
  • Barangaroo
    • Cruise past this spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct, which was previously a disused container terminal on the edge of Sydney's CBD
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    • Cruise under this magnificent bridge also nicknamed 'The Coat Hanger' because of its arched design
  • Sydney Opera House
    • Come face-to-face with this distinctive masterpiece of 20th century architecture that is synonymous with modern-day Sydney
  • Fort Denison
    • Cruise around this heritage island fort, an ancient military Martello Tower, which once upon a time housed prisoners
  • Lady Macquarie's Chair
    • Specially commissioned for Governor Macquarie's wife, this chair was carved out of a sandstone rock ledge by convicts in 1810
  • Luna Park
    • See the welcoming 'moon face' of this rare surviving amusement park featuring fantasy architecture in the Art Deco style of the 1930s
  • 12:00 pm: Boarding at King Street Wharf 5, Darling Harbour
  • 12:30 pm: Departure
  • En route: Seafood course served as the vessel passes Barangaroo and the Harbour Bridge; bar open for drinks
  • En route: Shared meat selection and roast main served; verandahs open for views of the Opera House
  • En route: Dessert served on the return leg
  • 3:00 pm: Return to King Street Wharf 5
  • BYO food and alcohol strictly not permitted (drinks available to purchase from the licensed bar on board)
  • Dietary substitutions and menu modifications
Showboat Christmas Day Lunch Cruise (this package): Enjoy Christmas Day aboard the iconic paddlewheeler at an easy pace, with a premium banquet of festive favourites served to your table, reserved seating with waiter service and drinks available to purchase from the licensed bar.

Showboat Christmas Day Lunch Cruise With Drinks (see alternate package): The same festive paddlewheeler experience with the premium banquet and reserved seating, plus unlimited beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks and juices throughout the afternoon.
  • This vessel is not wheelchair accessible
  • Foldable prams and strollers are allowed onboard
How does this differ from the Showboat cruise with drinks?
The paddlewheeler, the banquet and the crew are the same. This version has no drinks package and no DJ, which makes for a calmer afternoon and lets each guest order their own drinks.

Why choose a cruise over Christmas lunch at home?
Everything from the meal to the seating is arranged in advance, so no one in the family is stuck in the kitchen while the rest celebrate. You arrive, enjoy the day together, and leave with nothing to tidy.

Is this cruise suitable for grandparents and young children?
It suits them well. The room stays festive without the volume of a party, so conversation carries easily across the table and everyone can hear one another.

What’s included in the lunch?
A banquet lunch with a mix of classic roast meats, seafood, seasonal vegetables, fresh salads, indulgent desserts and more.

What kind of boat is the Showboat?
The Showboat is an authentic New Orleans-style paddlewheeler, one of its kind on the harbour.

Do I need to book early?
Yes. Christmas Day seats usually fill faster. So, it is recommended to book at least one month before the cruise date.

Are drinks included?
Drinks aren’t included by default. You can buy them from the licensed bar or upgrade to a 'with drinks’ package if you prefer something set and easy.

Is the cruise suitable for families?
Yes, families book it because no one has to cook, clean or organise anything. Kids also love being on the paddlewheeler.

How long is the cruise?
Three hours including boarding. 

Can I step outside during the cruise?
Yes. The wrap-around verandahs give you panoramic views of Sydney Harbour attractions and some great photo opportunities. 
(All communication with the company must be made in writing to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au)

Please see our full terms of service on this link: https://www.australiancruisegroup.com.au/terms-conditions The terms and services supersede all other information provided, either on a website or by any of our staff members.
  • All odd number bookings (1, 3, 5, 7, 9 etc.. ) will be seated at shared tables, subject to the cruise director’s discretion. 
  • All bookings for 1 guest will be seated at shared tables of 2.
  • All guests/passengers must carefully check the booking confirmation and invoice and ensure that date of cruise, number of guests and all cruise inclusions and prices are correct. 
  • Requests for dietary (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined.
  • Please refer to our cancellation and transfer policy on the above link. Please note policies vary between regular lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises and special event cruises (NYE, Australia Day, Valentine’s Day, VIVID Sydney, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and any other special event cruise). 
  • All requests for cancellations, amendments, transfer/change of date must be submitted in writing (WE DO NOT PROCESS THESE REQUESTS OVER THE PHONE). Please allow up to 14 days for your refund to be processed. 
  • We recommend all guests to arrive at the wharf at least 15 minutes prior to boarding time as shown on your confirmation ticket. No refund or credit will be issued for passengers that do not board the cruise on time (no show)
  • All passengers including the infants must be manifested for safety and security reasons. Un-manifested guests will be refused boarding.
  • Our fleet does not offer wheelchair accessibility. Whilst our vessels are not wheelchair friendly, our crew will be happy to assist passengers with limited mobility in boarding the vessel both on the gangway and using the stairs, with your or a carer’s consent, where possible. We do not accept any risk or liability in relation to our staff providing assistance with boarding. Guests must make their own informed decision in choosing to access the vessel with assistance of the crew at the boarding point. Amenities on some of our boats are located on lower levels accessible by stairs only. We do not recommend our cruises to guests with mobility restrictions which prevent them from using stairs. We do not have facilities to store motorised wheelchairs or heavy/non-collapsible mobility devices, either onboard or on the wharf. If you contact our staff either by phone or email, our staffs’ comments are only to assist you in making your own informed decision on whether the vessel is suitable for the guest’s mobility requirements. Staff comments must not be misinterpreted that the vessels are wheelchair friendly. In the event that a guest is unable to access the vessel due to their mobility limitations, a refund will only be provided for the guest and 1 carer.
  • Cruise program, menu and beverage inclusions, and schedule are subject to change without notice. 
  • 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.
  • Sydney Harbour has very strict marine pollution (MARPOL) regulations. YOU OR YOUR GUESTS MUST NOT THROW ANY OBJECT INTO THE HARBOUR WHILST ON BOARD (Including cigarette butts, glassware & bottles). You will be liable to all fines imposed by the regulatory authority on behalf of you or your group. You are only allowed to smoke within designated smoking areas on board. As part of our privacy policy, if requested by authorities we are forced to disclose your details to regulators. Please refrain yourself and your group members from breaching these regulations at all times. We appreciate your cooperation.
  • We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Guidelines and house policies are strictly enforced. Failure to comply may lead to the removal of the group from the vessel.
  • We do not offer split bills onboard. 
  • Seating requests must be made in writing 7 days prior to cruise but are not guaranteed. 
  • The Company reserves the right to transfer your booking to the next available cruise and re-issue you with a new e-ticket/confirmation. If you wish to not proceed with the scheduled new cruise, please forward the new e-ticket to the email above. 
  • Guests are not allowed to bring infants or children onboard without a valid ticket. 
  • There are no baby-changing facilities on board
  • We do not offer highchairs due to safety reasons. 
  • It is the obligation of the guests to ensure children below 14 are always accompanied by an adult or seated at the table. The company will not be responsible for any accidents due to non-compliance to this strict guideline. It is also important to ensure children do not disturb any other passengers.

Please see the special terms and conditions relevant to your event.
 
  • Many special event cruises fall on a public holiday. The higher ticket prices are reflective of the higher wage costs associated with double time payments made to staff on public holidays.
  • If your special event cruise includes a Harbour event (fireworks display, Australia Day celebration etc.) organised by the government or any regulatory authority:
    • that is cancelled for any reason, no refund will be offered, either partial or in full. 
    • The location of the vessel, in most instances, are pre-determined by the government/Harbour authorities. Location may also be affected by various factors beyond our control (harbour traffic, weather, wind, etc.) No refund will be offered, either partial or in full due to vessel location.
  • These Terms and Conditions set out the terms on which you (on behalf of yourself and any person on whose behalf you are booking, together "you" or "your") book through Australian Cruise Group Pty Ltd ABN 89 152 554 302 (referred to as, we, us and our, in these Terms and Conditions) for all bookings, reservations, products and cruises operated by us including Sydney Showboats, Magistic Cruises, Clearview Cruises Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruises, Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruises, Vivid Sydney Cruises, Sydney Christmas Party Cruises, Sydney New Year’s Eve Cruises, and any other cruises, websites, operations or entities operated by us. These Terms and Conditions constitute the agreement between you and us.
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking for all scheduled and special event cruises. Click here to read the Cancellation Policies that apply to the respective cruises.
  • A ‘Book with Deposit’ option is available for online group bookings (6 or more guests) on select scheduled cruises, provided the cruise date is more than 10 days from the booking date.
  • For partially paid bookings, the balance payment must be settled 7 days prior to the cruise date. Bookings not settled by the due date will be automatically cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
  • Online group discounts are applicable on select cruises throughout the year, excluding the periods from 1 November to 1 January and 20 May to 15 June.
  • Group bookings (10 guests or more): The guest has a choice to pay 20% deposit to confirm the booking, if the cruise date is more than 21 days in advance. The customer must confirm the final number of guests 7 days prior to the cruise date and are required a full and final payment 21 days prior to the cruise. Credit will be issued for any reduction in final passenger numbers up to 7 days prior to the cruise date.
  • Change cruise date (transfer your booking): Any request to transfer a booking to another date must be made 72 hours prior to the cruise date. Such transfer of bookings are subject to availability of seats at the same price for the new cruise date. If the price is higher for the new cruise date, you will be required to pay the difference in addition to the minimum transfer fee.
  • Transfer fee: There is a $10 per person minimum transfer fee will apply. New Year’s Eve cruise tickets cannot be transferred to a different date.
  • All passengers including the infants must be manifested for safety and security reasons. Un-manifested guests will be refused boarding.
  • All cruise fares are quoted in Australian Dollars and include Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • We reserve the right, if we consider necessary (for example, due to mechanical breakdown, for safety reasons or weather conditions), to substitute vessels without notice (including any vessels of a third party), deviate from a vessels advertised route, change any menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare. We will endeavour to provide a similar quality vessel, route, menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare (as the case may be) in these circumstances. In such circumstances, we will not be liable for your direct or indirect loss, or to refund any fares or portions of fares, nor will we be liable for any other damage, loss, expense, loss of time, disappointment, inconvenience, or any other consequential loss suffered by you.
  • Requests from our guests for dietary requirements (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus on board our cruises will be politely declined, as our kitchen team prepares the meals in our onboard kitchens. As we cater for large number of guests in a relatively small meal time, it is not practical for us to accommodate to such requests within the given time frame. All of our cruises have at least on vegetarian menu option for seated & served menus. Banquet/buffet menus also offer vegetarian choice. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients (nuts, gluten, diary, etc.) will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard. For serious food allergies you must make own decisions on selecting meals. Our staff’s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision. In exceptional circumstances, with our prior written consent you (or one of your guests) may bring your own meal.
  • Our cruises operate on busy waterways and are subject to the risks and perils of cruising on such waterways including loss, damage and injury arising out of or in connection with changing tidal and weather conditions and the navigation of other craft. To the extent permissible by law, we will not be responsible in tort, contract or otherwise for any loss or damage arising out of injury or death sustained by you or any other passenger, howsoever arising and whether or not arising as a result of our negligence or failure to render due care and skill. You enter into this agreement and book and travel on our cruises at your own risk. If however any guarantees, terms, conditions or warranties are implied into this agreement by any law of the Commonwealth or New South Wales, the exclusion of which would contravene that law or cause part or all of this clause to be void, then to the extent permissible by law:

    (a) We exclude all other guarantees, terms, conditions and warranties; and
    (b) Our liability for breach of such guarantee, term, condition or warranty is limited to the supply of the relevant cruise again or the cost of re-supplying the cruise.
  • We exclude all liability for any loss or damage to clothing or personal items/belongings howsoever arising and whether or not our liability arises in tort, contract or otherwise.
  • Some of the tours, products and cruises we operate may be considered dangerous and you should be aware of the risks involved before participating, which may include injury or death. Where the tours, products and cruises include activities that could be considered dangerous, you assume all of the inherent risks which are applicable to those activities. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude you from participating in activities and you are responsible for confirming your ability to participate. You must use caution when participating in activities and inform us of any medical or other conditions.
  • It is a condition of this agreement that any claim for loss or damage must be notified to us in writing within seven (7) days from the day the cruise finishes, and any court action, suit or proceeding must be brought no later than one (1) year from the same day. If you fail to comply with either of these conditions, we will be forever discharged from all claims, suits, actions and/or proceedings relating to or arising out of or in any way connected with the cruise and we will be discharged from all liability whatsoever, including any liability for negligence.
  • We may contract or arrange for third parties to provide the whole or part of the cruise and any related services to you. You must not bring any claims or actions against such third parties. If you bring such a claim or action in breach of this agreement, you agree to indemnify us and the person against whom the claim or action is made against the consequences of that claim or action. You agree that in entering into this agreement, we are acting as the agent of and trustee for each of our employees, officers, agents and subcontractors, and each of these persons is deemed to be a party to the contract for the purpose of entitling each of them to enforce, have the benefit of and rely upon these Terms and Conditions.
  • We strictly do not permit any alcohol to be brought on board for consumption. Any discussions with our representatives should not be construed as an acceptance to bring alcohol of any nature on board for any event or function. In line with our Responsible Service of Alcohol policy, such requests will be refused politely.
  • You must not bring any alcohol or illegal substances onto the vessel. We reserve the right to refuse you entry to the vessel, or to require you to disembark from the vessel, including due to your intoxication or for the safety of other passengers or the vessel.
  • This agreement is to be governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the laws in force in New South Wales. Any action, claim, suit or proceeding arising out of or connected in any way with this agreement or the cruise will only be brought in the Courts of New South Wales.
  • If any of these provisions are unenforceable, this shall not affect the enforceability of any other part of the provision or any other provision. In the event of inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and any other terms, these Terms and Conditions will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. No waiver or variation of this agreement will have binding effect unless such waiver or agreement is in writing and signed by us.
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