Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise

The Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise has been wowing locals and tourists since 1987, so you’re stepping into a tried-and-true favourite on a New Orleans–style paddlewheeler.

The experience sets a tone that’s warm and theatrical from the start. You’re welcomed onboard by the Showboat Follies in full costume, guided to your reserved seats, and given a moment to settle in before your cruise begins.

Dinner comes first and it’s a deluxe seated three-course experience, not a buffet. Entrée, main and dessert are served to your table with the kind of easy, attentive hospitality that lets you relax into the evening.

Between courses you can step out onto the wrap-around verandah to see the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and city lights that feel close enough to touch; and because you’re moving, the view is always changing.

The transition into entertainment is smooth. Once dessert is cleared, the lights shift and the stage comes alive with the one-hour cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’. The show moves around the world through dance – classic French Can Can, Spanish Flamenco, a touch of Bollywood, Broadway favourites, Brazilian samba and more – performed by an all-Australian cast. The energy builds as it goes, filling the deck with colour, music and movement. It’s lively but not overwhelming, designed to let you sit back, enjoy and soak up the theatre of it all.

Many guests describe the evening as nostalgic and unexpectedly memorable. As one guest shared: “We were blown away by the whole evening, dinner, staff, the show. The staff and performers especially made our celebration a special experience and a lot of fun. Thank you.”

This cruise suits couples looking for something a little different, families sharing a night out, small groups celebrating, or anyone with friends visiting who want to experience Sydney with flair.

This experience is classic for a reason. Why not book your cruise and experience it for yourself?