2026 Naval Fleet Review Buffet Lunch Cruise - Sydney Showboats

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Start Time 13:30

Duration 3hr

2hr 30min special cruise on an authentic paddlewheeler
Cruise past the 125-year Australian Navy anniversary fleet display on Sydney Harbour
See over 30 naval ships from 20 different countries
Chef's lunch buffet selection of salads & 5 hot dishes
Restaurant-quality dining with reserved seats and waiter service
Wrap-around verandahs and cathedral windows for panoramic views of the event

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About This Experience

On 21 March 2026, Sydney Harbour becomes the stage for the Royal Australian Navy fleet review 2026, marking 125 years since the founding of the Australian navy. The Showboat paddlewheeler offers a rare way to be part of it, not from the shoreline but on the water itself.

This 2hr 30min fleet review harbour cruise follows the ceremonial route as more than 30 naval ships from 20 nations assemble east of Garden Island. You will see the scale of the warships at close range, and witness the combined Navy and RAAF aerial display overhead, followed by the resonant gun salute across the water.

Showboat is the best place to watch the fleet review in Sydney, away from the crowds lining the foreshore.

This special occasion is also accompanied by a generous multi-cuisine buffet lunch as you cruise. Wrap-around verandahs and cathedral windows frame uninterrupted views of this navy event cruise that Sydney is unlikely to see again for years. Plus, you also get stunning views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. This is a high-demand event, so book now before all the seats are gone!

Event Program
(as listed on the official Australian Navy website)

6:00 am - Ceremonial entry of ships into Sydney Harbour
2:00 pm - Review of International Navy Fleet
2:45 pm to 3:15 pm - Combined Royal Australian Navy & Air Force Aerial Display
3:45 pm - Ceremonial Gun salute
4:00 pm - Public boating & Commercial vessels sail past
6:45 pm - Historical Flotilla procession
7:00 pm - Flyover around Fort Denison & Garden Island (TBC)

* The timings and events could be subject to change

Cruise Details

Location King Street Wharf - 5

Departure	Boards	Departs	Returns	Duration
1	13:00	13:30	16:00	3hr

2hr 30min special cruise on an authentic paddlewheeler
Cruise past the 125-year Australian Navy anniversary fleet display on Sydney Harbour
See over 30 naval ships from 20 different countries
Chef's lunch buffet selection of salads & 5 hot dishes
Restaurant-quality dining with reserved seats and waiter service
Wrap-around verandahs and cathedral windows for panoramic views of the event

Celebrate the Royal Australian Navy’s 125-year anniversary from the heart of Sydney Harbour
See nearly 30 international naval ships assembled for the official fleet review
Experience the combined Navy & RAAF aerial display from the water and the naval gun salute
Panoramic event views through cathedral windows and open viewing decks of the paddlewheeler

CONTEMPORARY BUFFET MENU
Fresh, healthy, wholesome

SALADS & ENTRÉE
Apple and chicory salad with walnuts + blue cheese dressing (GF,N,V)
Pearl couscous, green beans, haloumi & mixed leaves salad (V)
Beetroot, feta and orange salad with cayenne + orange blossom vinaigrette (GF,V)
Potato salad + sour cream (GF,V)
Soba noodle salad, red cabbage, edamame, sesame, Japanese dressing (DF,N,VE)
Roasted Japanese pumpkin and pearl barley salad + honey mustard dressing (VE)
Bread rolls & butter (N,V)

BUFFET HOT SELECTION
Mediterranean Fish Bake (DF,GF,SF)
Grilled fish fillets with tomatoes & Kalamata black olives

Beef Lasagne
Classic Italian layered pasta with beef ragout, rosemary, bechamel sauce and mozzarella cheese

Murgh Makhni (GF,N)
Tender chicken fillets simmered in classic butter chicken sauce

Orecchiette Pasta Basilico (N,V)
Ear-shaped pasta with rocket & tomato in basil pesto sauce

Root Vegetable Roast (DF,GF,VE)
Medley of roasted seasonal root vegetables with Italian herbs

Oriental Vegetable Fried Rice (DF,GF, VE)
Fried jasmine rice, diced vegetables & edamame beans

DESSERT
Pavlova with crumbled lamingtons

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

* 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 Price

from $98 ~~$145~~
Child (4–15 years)

from $69

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

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General Information

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 wines, sparkling and 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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

From $98~~$145~~ Save $47

Start Time 13:30

Duration 3hr

2hr 30min special cruise on an authentic paddlewheeler
Cruise past the 125-year Australian Navy anniversary fleet display on Sydney Harbour
See over 30 naval ships from 20 different countries
Chef's lunch buffet selection of salads & 5 hot dishes
Restaurant-quality dining with reserved seats and waiter service
Wrap-around verandahs and cathedral windows for panoramic views of the event

View More Inclusions

Send Enquiry Book Now