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Why Choose a Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise?
A Valentine's Day dinner cruise turns an evening out into a complete experience. Instead of staying at one restaurant, you can enjoy dinner as Sydney Harbour's scenery unfolds around you, with the city's landmarks and lights providing a memorable backdrop.
- Dinner with harbour views: Admire the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and waterfront skyline from the water.
- A special evening for two: Enjoy a planned dining experience with reserved seating and a relaxed setting away from the usual restaurant scene.
- Dinner and entertainment: Choose an experience that suits your style, whether that's premium dining, a live cabaret show or a buffet dinner with time to enjoy the outdoor decks.
- A choice of experiences: Compare three distinct cruises to find the right balance of food, views and entertainment for your celebration.
For couples planning a romantic Valentine's boat cruise, Sydney Harbour offers a memorable setting for an evening together. Australian Cruise Group brings these experiences together in one place, making it easier to compare the options and find the right cruise for your plans.
Which Valentine's Day Cruise Is Right for You?
The three Sydney Harbour Valentine's Day cruises offer different ways to celebrate. If you want panoramic harbour views and a premium dining setting, choose Clearview. If live entertainment is part of your ideal date night, Sydney Showboat is worth considering. If you prefer a relaxed buffet and outdoor deck space, Magistic may be the right fit.
Clearview Glass Boat Cruises
Enjoy a multi-course dinner and drinks aboard a glass boat with floor-to-ceiling windows. The boat design makes the harbour part of the experience, allowing you to take in Sydney's waterfront attractions through the evening.
Best For: Couples who want premium glass boat dining and panoramic harbour views.
Sydney Showboats
Combine a three-course dinner and drinks with Voyage of Love, a live cabaret show. With dining and a performance in one evening, this cruise offers a lively alternative to a traditional Valentine's dinner. For a more immersive experience, you can choose the Showboat Prestige package that offers extra premium inclusions.
Best For: Couples who want to add live entertainment and a sense of occasion to date night.
Magistic Cruises
Enjoy a multi-cuisine buffet dinner and drinks aboard a modern catamaran. Spacious outdoor decks give you room to step outside, take in the harbour air and enjoy the city views during the cruise.
Best For: Couples who prefer buffet dining and the option to enjoy spacious open decks.
Whether you're comparing Valentine's Day cruises in Sydney Harbour for the views, the food or the entertainment, consider what matters most to you as a couple before choosing your preferred experience.
Can't Cruise on 14 February?
Some Valentine's Day cruises also operate on 13 February, giving you another opportunity to celebrate if the main date doesn't suit your plans. If you're planning ahead for Valentine's Day 2027, checking the available dates and packages early can help you find the right cruise.
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What is a Valentine's Day cruise?
This is a romantic dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour, combining a meal, drinks and harbour views with an evening on the water. The cruises operate on 13 and 14 February and last about three hours. It replaces the usual restaurant booking with dinner on the water.
How much does a Valentine's Day dinner cruise cost?
Valentine's Day dinner cruises on Sydney Harbour range from $175 to $275 per person, depending on the cruise and inclusions. Dinner and drinks are included across different Valentine's packages.
What's on the Valentine's Day dinner menu?
It depends on the package. The Clearview serves a four-course Chef's Signature dinner, the Showboat a three-course menu, and the Magistic a buffet. Menus are refreshed regularly, so the Valentine's Day 2027 menus will be published on each cruise page closer to the date.
Are drinks included?
Yes, on all Valentine's Day packages. Beers, wines and soft drinks are covered for the duration of the cruise. If you’re choosing the Showboat Prestige package you’ll receive a bottle of Chandon instead of the beers, wines and soft drinks included with other Valentine’s Day packages.
Is there entertainment on board?
On the Showboat, yes: dinner comes with the Voyage of Love cabaret performed live. The Clearview and Magistic cruises focus on dining, drinks and the harbour views.
Can we celebrate on a different date than 14 February?
Yes. The same dinner packages are offered on 13 February too, which suits couples who cannot make the 14th and still want to celebrate the day.
Is a cruise a good Valentine's gift?
It works both as a gift and a date. Booking confirmation is instant, so it can be arranged as a surprise.
Is the cruise suitable for a proposal?
Some guests choose our cruises as a venue to propose. Mention it in the comments when you book or speak to the team directly, and they can talk you through the options for your evening.
What happens if it rains?
The cruise sails rain or shine. All three vessels have indoor dining with full views of the harbour, so the evening stays dry even when the weather does not.
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- 3hr
- 19:00
- $225
- Chef's signature dinner + drinks
- A romantic Valentine’s evening aboard a glass boat
- Couples, proposals, special occasions
- 3hr
- 19:00
- $220
- 3-course dinner + drinks
- A Valentine’s date night with cabaret entertainment
- Couples who love a show
- 3hr
- 19:00
- $175
- Multi-cuisine buffet + drinks
- A memorable Valentine’s celebration on a harbour cruise
- Couples, great-value date night
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- 19:00
- $275
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