Australian Cruise Group

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Showboat Dinner Cruise with 3-course Menu & Show

Sydney's spectacular dinner cruise & show since 1987. Millions of guests have experienced that 'life is a cabaret' with restaurant-quality dining

Unparalleled harbour views onboard a Showboat Dinner Cruise
Delectable three-course dinner onboard the authentic paddlewheeler
Close-up views of the illuminated Opera House onboard the Sydney Showboat
1-hour live cabaret show aboard the Showboat Dinner Cruise
Spacious dining saloon and theatre-style layout inside the classic paddlewheeler
Exhilarating performance by talented cast onboard a Showboat Dinner Cruise

4.5 based on all time ratings 100% of people would recommend it to a friend

Departure Details

King Street Wharf - 5

  • 19:00

    Boards

  • 19:30

    Departs

  • 22:00

    Returns

Cruise Inclusions

  • Famous 3-hr dinner cruise & show
  • 3-course seated and served menu
  • Individual reserved tables
  • A spectacular show by Australian cast
  • Fully licensed bar - table service

Book & Cruise

  • Adult Price
    Full Price $167 Save $28

    from$139

    ×

    • Cruising Tariff

      $45

    • Menu Charges

      $63

    • Entertainment

      $50

    • Wharf Charges

      $9

    • Full Price

      $167

    • Discount Offered

      -$28

    • Online Price

      $139
  • ×
    5% Extra Group Discount

    • For online bookings only

    • Only for bookings of 15+ guests

    • Group discount applied at checkout

    • Valid only on select Sydney cruises

    • Not valid on special event cruises

    • Not available with any other offer

    • No discount vouchers accepted

    • If group size reduces to below 15, discount will not apply

Book Now
Free Cancellation Until 72 hours prior
Group Booking
Email Request

Optional Upgrades

Showboat VIP seating

$20

Wines & Sparkling Beverage Package

$33

Deluxe Cheese Platter

$18

Soft Drinks & Juices

$18
Deluxe seated and served three-course dinner

Cruise Menu

Showboat Dinner Cruise Menu

First Flavour (Platter shared Between Two Guests)

Smoked salmon & prawn ceviche + virgin olive oil + chilli | Vegetarian samosas + tamarind date chutney | Herb & garlic bread 

Main Flavour

Oven-roasted chicken breast + Chef’s special potatoes + Broccolini + Baby carrots + Chimichurri 

Sweet Flavour (Served individually to the table)
Chef’s deconstructed eton mess
and
Heavenly tiramisu


Vegetarian Menu

Entrée Platter
Caprese salad with roma tomatoes + boccocini + kalamata olives + pine nuts
Vegetable samosas
Haloumi + broad beans + capers + roast garlic
 
Main Course
Beetroot ravioli + pine nuts + raisins + beurre blanc
 
Dessert (served individually to the table)
Eton Mess



* Indicative menu only. Menu may be subject to minor changes
* Requests for dietary (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus 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. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients (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.

PARTY BOOKINGS

5% EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR
GROUP BOOKINGS

15+ GUESTS

Free Cancellation

72 Hours Prior to CRUISE

More Cruise Information

Highlights

  • Unique Sydney Harbour dining experience
  • Save time by combining cruise, dinner and show
  • Authentic, air-conditioned paddlewheeler with wrap-around verandah
  • Amazing views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House
  • Be entertained by an Australian cast of the highest calibre

Highlights

  • Unique Sydney Harbour dining experience
  • Save time by combining cruise, dinner and show
  • Authentic, air-conditioned paddlewheeler with wrap-around verandah
  • Amazing views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House
  • Be entertained by an Australian cast of the highest calibre

Additional Info

(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 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.

Additional Info

(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 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.

Dress Code

Semi formal – Smart Casual attire acceptable for dining in a quality restaurant during dinner. Shorts are discouraged. 
NOT PERMITTED: Beachwear, activewear, thongs and men’s singlets. 
Safe shoes are always recommended. For your own safety, stilettos are discouraged as there are stairs and wet decks. 

Dress Code

Semi formal – Smart Casual attire acceptable for dining in a quality restaurant during dinner. Shorts are discouraged. 
NOT PERMITTED: Beachwear, activewear, thongs and men’s singlets. 
Safe shoes are always recommended. For your own safety, stilettos are discouraged as there are stairs and wet decks. 

Terms Of Services

  • 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, Cruising Restaurants of Sydney, Magistic Events, and any other cruises, websites, operations or entities operated by us. These Terms and Conditions constitute the agreement between you and us.
  • Individual bookings (less than 10 guests): Requires a full payment at the time of the booking. These bookings are 100% non-refundable.
  • 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 $20 per person minimum transfer fee will apply. New Year’s Eve cruise tickets cannot be transferred to a different date.
  • Please note that whilst we are delighted to welcome well-behaved children on board our vessels/cruising restaurants (excluding Clearview boats), we do not provide high chairs due to safety reasons. If you have infants, like an airline, you must book and pay the relevant price and declare at time of booking, as they must be included in the manifest. If infants are booked, we will facilitate extra space for stroller or pram on request.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Terms Of Services

  • 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, Cruising Restaurants of Sydney, Magistic Events, and any other cruises, websites, operations or entities operated by us. These Terms and Conditions constitute the agreement between you and us.
  • Individual bookings (less than 10 guests): Requires a full payment at the time of the booking. These bookings are 100% non-refundable.
  • 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 $20 per person minimum transfer fee will apply. New Year’s Eve cruise tickets cannot be transferred to a different date.
  • Please note that whilst we are delighted to welcome well-behaved children on board our vessels/cruising restaurants (excluding Clearview boats), we do not provide high chairs due to safety reasons. If you have infants, like an airline, you must book and pay the relevant price and declare at time of booking, as they must be included in the manifest. If infants are booked, we will facilitate extra space for stroller or pram on request.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Book & Cruise

  • Adult Price
    Full Price $167 Save $28

    from$139

    ×

    • Cruising Tariff

      $45

    • Menu Charges

      $63

    • Entertainment

      $50

    • Wharf Charges

      $9

    • Full Price

      $167

    • Discount Offered

      -$28

    • Online Price

      $139
  • ×
    5% Extra Group Discount

    • For online bookings only

    • Only for bookings of 15+ guests

    • Group discount applied at checkout

    • Valid only on select Sydney cruises

    • Not valid on special event cruises

    • Not available with any other offer

    • No discount vouchers accepted

    • If group size reduces to below 15, discount will not apply

Book Now
Free Cancellation Until 72 hours prior
Group Booking
Email Request

Optional Upgrades

Showboat VIP seating

$20

Wines & Sparkling Beverage Package

$33

Deluxe Cheese Platter

$18

Soft Drinks & Juices

$18

Guest Reviews

We had booked for my husbands birthday in May on a Sunday, but it was cancelled, probably due to Covid19 and lack of tourists. We rebooked for our wedding anniversary in August. There was a little confusion about our prepaid drinks voucher. But the senior staff came over and we explained and she was amazing. The cruise coordinator for the day was lovely and very helpful. We want to book the cruise again for our daughter and her American husband in December when they visit.

Timothy

We had an amazing night. Incredible entertainers and the servers were so lovely and cheerful

Lucy

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Glamorous Showboat Cabaret Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Sydney Showboats has redefined dining cruise experiences since 1987, when it first arrived on Sydney Harbour. The Showboat II is an authentic paddlewheeler, with a theatre-style dining saloon and cathedral windows that frame splendid harbour views. This one-of-a kind vessel exudes old world-charm and is the perfect setting for a glitzy cabaret show that takes centre stage after dinner.

The Cruise Experience

A Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise aboard the Showboat rekindles the romance of a bygone era, and it is nothing short of breathtaking. Treat yourself to an unforgettable waterfront dining experience with the legendary Opera House and the mighty Harbour Bridge in the backdrop! Guests get to enjoy a three-course seated and served dinner that is topped off with a live cabaret show, performed by a brilliant Aussie cast! 

You’re welcomed on board by our glamorous showgirls and shown to the table reserved just for you. As the cruise departs, you’re treated to a prelude to the ‘Voyage of Love’ while you enjoy your entrée platter. Waitstaff will do the rounds taking your beverage orders, and your drinks of choice will be served to the table. 

Before the start of the show, you can stroll the outer decks, drink in hand, taking in the Sydney skyline as well as the city’s star attractions, including the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, in all their illuminated glory. Return to the dining saloon to enjoy your main course and dessert, before the cabaret takes centre stage.

The ‘Voyage of Love’ is a changing cavalcade of dances by an Australian cast of the highest calibre. The fiery show, now in its 9th season, features dancers dressed in glitzy costumes and headdresses. Get ready to journey around the world — from the scarlet windmills of Parisian reveries, the fiery Spanish flamenco, the beguiling vibes of New York’s blues dens and more. Without a doubt, you will be transfixed in a world of synchronised choreography, mellifluous rhythms and captivating dances! 

Why Choose Us?

The Showboat Experience combines all elements of a perfect night out in Sydney—classy waterfront dining, a gourmet menu, licensed bar and a glamorous cabaret show, all aboard an authentic paddlewheeler. Sydneysiders and tourists alike come back time and again for the Showboat Experience—and this definitely stands testament to the quality of our dining cruise. 

Book Online for the best rates! Group Bookings with 10+ guests can avail an extra 5% discount! 

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