Sydney Showboat II
From $1,200 /hr
Unique theatre style function boat
New Orleans-style authentic paddlewheeler with large interior dining areas and contemporary interiors, perfect for a spectacular event experience.
Min Boat Hire Period
2 Hours hours
Min Guests 120
Max Guests 450
About This Boat
Sydney Showboats is a stunning New Orleans-style paddlewheeler with 35 years of expertise on Sydney Harbour. This theatre-style event boat has cathedral windows, a stage and three large interior dining areas with a flexible layout. Sydney Showboat is also known for staging Australia’s longest-running cabaret, ‘Voyage of Love’, which features talented songstresses, follies and dancers. There’s no doubt, that an event which has a show included will impress your guests! We have a friendly crew on board who will be aboard to make sure all our guests are satisfied throughout the cruise.
Contact our charter team who will help you choose a cruise package that suits yours budget and needs for the event. Ask for a tailored quote if you wish to have it customised based on your taste. The Showboat also has a private deck which is apt for hosting small events. Whichever package you choose, we guarantee you the best experience that stands a class apart from the rest of the event venues in Sydney. Book your cruise today!
Boat Capacity
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525
Licensed
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400
Seated & Served
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400
Buffet & Seated
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450
Cocktail Style
Boat Features
- Theatre style event boat with stage
- 3 large interior dining areas with flexible layout
- Authentic paddle wheeler venue with contemporary interior
- Fully-equipped bar and lounge facilities
- Auditorium style interior with mezzanine level
- Purpose-built stage with a full audio-visual suite
- Cathedral windows with wrap around verandas
- Multilingual and experienced staff
- Designated smoking area
- 50% non-refundable deposit to confirm the booking
- Balance payable 21 days prior to cruise | non-refundable
- Bookings less than 21 days require 100% payment
*Indicative menu pricing will be price per guest
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Popular Set Menu - 3 Course
$69
Popular Set Menu - 3 Course
SHOWBOAT 3-COURSE POPULAR SET MENU
ENTRÉE SHARING PLATTER
Smoked salmon & prawn ceviche, avocado & tomato salsa (SF)
Delhi chaat – smashed samosas, yoghurt, tamarind chutney & chickpea salsa (D,N,V)
MAIN COURSE
Oven-roasted chicken breast with broccolini, baby carrots, kipfler potatoes, salsa verde & caper berries (D,G)
DESSERT – Alternative serve
Chef’s deconstructed Eton mess (D,N,G,V)
OR
Macchiato crème mousse with chocolate drizzle (D,G,V)
Showboat Dinner – Vegetarian Popular 3-Course Set Menu
ENTRÉE
Assorted Vegetarian Delhi Chaat (D,V)
Smashed samosas, yoghurt, tamarind chutney & chickpea salsa
Flaky cottage cheese & spinach pocket
MAIN COURSE
Beetroot ravioli with beurre blanc, muscatels, edamame beans, red vine sorrel & parmesan (D,G,V)
DESSERT – Alternative Serve
Chef’s deconstructed Eton mess (D,N,G,V)
OR
Macchiato crème mousse with chocolate drizzle (D,G,V)* Indicative menu only. Items may be subject to change at any time without notice
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Deluxe 3 Course Seated & Served Menu
$89
Deluxe 3 Course Seated & Served Menu
ENTRÉE – Choice of Two
Roast breast of duck with red cabbage & beetroot (D)
Grilled baby calamari with broad beans, garlic & capers (D,SF)
Smoked salmon & prawn ceviche, avocado, chives & tomato salsa (SF)
Chef’s loaded chicken Caesar salad* (D,G)
Cauliflower steak with wilted kale, chickpeas, hummus & tomato salsa (VE)
Butterflied U8 king prawns with XO sauce & red chilli on radicchio salad (SF) (additional $16.50pp)
MAIN COURSE – Choice of Two
Oven-roasted chicken breast with broccolini, baby carrots & caper butter (D,G)
Red emperor barramundi with parsley, garlic & pine nuts (D,N,SF)
Herb-crumbed salmon fillet with heirloom tomato salad (N,SF,G)
Fresh beetroot ravioli, pine nuts, raisins & beurre blanc (D,N,G)
Potato gnocchi with asparagus spears, chilli, garlic & olive oil (VE)
Prime veal cutlet with chef’s potatoes, broccolini, carrots & rosemary jus (D,N) (additional $22.50pp)
Grilled lamb cutlets (3) with mash, broad beans, peas & minted ricotta (D) (additional $22.50pp)
SWEET FLAVOURS – Choice of Two
Fruit of the forest pavlova with crème Chantilly, meringue & strawberry coulis (GF,V,D)
Passionfruit sable with almond praline, honey & strawberry syrup (D,N,G,V)
Salted caramel & popcorn log with crème fraiche & strawberry (D,N,G,V)
Pistachio dome with vanilla custard sauce & fresh raspberries (D,N,G,V)
Oreo cheesecake with tropical fruits, passionfruit & candied macadamia (D,N,G,V)
Lime citrus pannacotta with Campari and pomegranate (D,G,V)* Indicative menu only. Items may be subject to change at any time without notice
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Canape Menu
$85
Canape Menu
Sapphire Canape Menu
$85 per person
Suitable for a 2-hour event
6 gold items, 2 platinum items, 1 substantial item
Emerald Canape Menu
$95 per person
Suitable for a 3-hour event
6 gold items, 2 platinum items, 1 substantial item, 2 dessert items
Diamond Canape Menu
$105 per person
Suitable for a 3-hour event
6 gold items, 3 platinum items, 2 substantial item, 2 dessert items
Additional Items
Gold item – 6.60pp
Platinum item $9.90pp
Substantial item $13.00pp
Dessert item - $6.50pp
Choice of Canape Items
Gold Canapes
Huon Valley smoked salmon tartlets (D,SF,G)
Salt & pepper baby squid with wasabi mayo & lime (SF,G)
Gourmet beef ragout pies with red wine jus (D,N,G)
Crispy chicken brioche sliders with onion chilli jam & aged cheddar (D,G)
Korean BBQ chicken drumettes with sesame (D,N,G,A)
Poached chicken, chives & pinenuts tartlet (D,N,G)
Vietnamese rice paper rolls & sweet chilli sauce (V)
Thai beef salad on cucumber slices (Gluten Free)
Cranberry & pomegranate bruschetta (G,VE)
Delhi street chaat – smashed samosa, tamarind chutney & chickpea salsa (D,G,V)
Crispy Tokyo tofu with cashews & shichimi powder (V)
Mushroom arancini with parmesan, basil & tomato sugo (D,G,V)
Spinach & feta cheese spanakopita pockets (D,G,V)
Szechuan pork dumpling spoons with black vinegar & red chilli (D,G)
Platinum Canapes
Seared scallops in half-shell, topped with minted peas, shallots & furikake (D,SF)
Seared duck breast with roasted beetroot puree, target beets & orange jus (A)
Salt & pepper prawns with tamari soy, lime & shichimi (SF,G)
Wagyu sliders with gruyere cheese & pickled red onions (D,G)
Smoked kingfish on betel leaf with blood orange & Fiji coconut (SF)
Tuna crudo spoons with yuzu pearls, ginger & sesame (SF)
Crumbed fish fillet soft tacos with sour cream & red cabbage slaw (D,SF,G)
Substantial Items
Braised beef cheek ragout with mash & caramelised shallots (D,G,A)
Grilled salmon steak in burnt butter sauce with broccolini, tomato & lime (D,SF)
Crab meat orecchiette with tomato & garlic (D,SF,G)
Poached chicken on white miso salad with toasted sesame seeds (D,N)
Beetroot ricotta ravioli with basil pesto, rocket & pine nuts (D,G,V)
Awadhi chicken biriyani with minted yoghurt (D,N)
Dessert
Mont Blanc tarts (D,N,G,V)
Lemon meringue tarts (D,G,V)
Mango & coconut tarts (D,G,V)
Apple tatin (D,N,G,V)
Hazelnut Paris brest choux (D,N,G,V)
Blackcurrant cassis cheesecake (D,G,V)
Vegan chocolate raspberry (G,VE)
Food Stations, Platters & Displays
Oyster Station (SF)
Freshly shucked A-grade oysters served on ice with vinaigrette & mignonette
$48/dozen, minimum 10 dozen
King Prawn Platter (SF)
Fresh cooked Australian prawns served on ice with lemon wedge & cocktail sauce
Market Price per kg, minimum 10kg
Cheese Display (D,N,V)
Spread of four assorted cheeses, fresh & dried fruits, nuts, crackers & chutney
$18pp, minimum 50 guests
Charcuterie Board (G)
Chef’s selection of four artisan cured meats, served with marinated vegetables & breadsticks
$44 per platter, suitable for 3-4 guests
Mini Buffet
Mini Buffet
Selection of hot dishes & vegetables. Recommended for a 3-4 hour event
$30pp, minimum 40 guests
Hot Dishes
Mediterranean Fish Bake (SF)
Grilled fish fillets baked with tomatoes & Kalamata black olives
Murgh Makhni (D,N)
Tender chicken fillets simmered in classic butter chicken sauce
Orecchiette Pasta Basilico (D,N,G,V)
Shell-shaped pasta with rocket & tomato in basil pesto sauce
Vegetables & Sides
Root Vegetable Roast (V,VE)
Medley of roasted seasonal root vegetables with Italian herbs
Oriental Vegetable Fried Rice (V,VE)
Fried jasmine rice, diced vegetables & edamame beans
Bread Rolls & Butter
* Indicative menu only. Items may be subject to change at any time without notice
*Indicative beverage pricing will be price per guest per hour
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Soft Drinks & Juices
$9
Soft Drinks & Juices
Fruit Juices: Orange & Apple
Soft Drinks: Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water* Indicative beverage only. Items may be subject to change at any time without notice
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Premium Beer, Wine & Soft Drink
$29
Premium Beer, Wine & Soft Drink
Beers
Crown Lager
Pure Blonde Ultra Low Carb Lager
Coopers Premium Light
James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale
Strongbow Apple Cider
Premium Wines & Sparkling
Choice of 1 Red, 1 White, 1 Sparkling Wine
Red
Opawa Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ
Forest Hill Highlands Fields Shiraz, Great Southern, WA
White
Kooyong Chardonnay, Mornington Penninsula, VIC
La Maschera Pinot Grigio, Limestone Coast, SA
Sparkling
Chandon Brut NV, Yarra Valley, VIC
Angas Brut Moscato, SA
Mineral Water
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 750ml
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices
Fruit Juices: Orange & Apple
Soft Drinks: Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water* Indicative beverage only. Items may be subject to change at any time without notice
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Gold Package - House Spirits, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
$23
Gold Package - House Spirits, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
House Spirits & Mixers
Bourbon
Jim Beam
Whiskey
Johnny Walker Black Label
Rum
Bacardi | Bundaberg
Vodka
Skyy Vodka
Gin
Gordon’s Gin
Mixers
Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water
Beers
Crown Lager
Pure Blonde Ultra Low Carb Lager
Coopers Premium Light
House Wines & Sparkling
Hardys The Riddle Brut Reserve, South Eastern Australia, AU
Hardys The Riddle Sauvignon Blanc, South Eastern Australia, AU
Hardys The Riddle Shiraz South Eastern Australia, AU
Angas Brut Moscato, SA
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices
Fruit Juices: Orange & Apple
Soft Drinks: Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water* Indicative beverage only. Items may be subject to change at any time without notice
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Silver Package - Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks
$18
Silver Package - Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks
Beers
Crown Lager
Pure Blonde Ultra Low Carb Lager
Coopers Premium Light
House Wines & Sparkling
Hardys The Riddle Brut Reserve, South Eastern Australia, AU
Hardys The Riddle Sauvignon Blanc, South Eastern Australia, AU
Hardys The Riddle Shiraz South Eastern Australia, AU
Angas Brut Moscato, SA
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices
Fruit Juices: Orange & Apple
Soft Drinks: Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water
Soft Drinks Package
Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices
Fruit Juices
Orange & Apple
Soft Drinks
Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda Water, Tonic Water* Indicative beverage only. Items may be subject to change at any time without notice
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Black Label, House Spirits, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
$94
Black Label, House Spirits, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
HOUSE SPIRITS & MIXERS
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Gin
Vodka
Rum
Bourbon
BEERS
Crown Lager
James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale
Coopers Premium Light
WINES & SPARKLING
The Riddle Brut Reserve
Angas Sparkling Moscato
The Riddle Sauvignon Blanc
The Riddle Shiraz Cabernet
SOFT DRINKS AND JUICES
Fruit Juices - Orange & Apple
Soft Drinks - Coke, Coke No Sugar, Ginger Ale, Lemonade* Indicative beverage only. Items may be subject to change at any time without notice
- 20% deposit is required to confirm the charter
- 80% of the balance must be paid 21 days prior to the cruise
- For charters booked within 45 days, full payment is required
- Cancel up to 91 days | Deposit refunded less $300 administrative cost
- Cancel between 90-28 days | 20% deposit forfeited
- Cancel between 27-15 days | Cancellation fee applies (40% of total charter value)
- Cancel between 14-7 days | Cancellation fee applies (60% of total charter value)
- Cancel between 6-0 days | Cancellation fee applies (100% of total charter value)
Customer Reviews
“Thank you so much for your support, not only on the day but leading up to the event, I could not have done it without you. Our team had an amazing time, your staff were fantastic and very professional. My Managing Director was so impressed with the Boat, service and overall structure of the day that he has even asked for contact details to use for future events. Again I thank you and your team, I look forward to working with you again in the future.“
Business Event
Karen
“Thank you so much for your support, not only on the day but leading up to the event, I could not have done it without you. Our team had an amazing time, your staff were fantastic and very professional. My Managing Director was so impressed with the Boat, service and overall structure of the day that he has even asked for contact details to use for future events. Again I thank you and your team, I look forward to working with you again in the future.“
Business Event
Karen
“Thank you so much for your support, not only on the day but leading up to the event, I could not have done it without you. Our team had an amazing time, your staff were fantastic and very professional. My Managing Director was so impressed with the Boat, service and overall structure of the day that he has even asked for contact details to use for future events. Again I thank you and your team, I look forward to working with you again in the future.“
Business Event
Karen
From $1,200 /hr
Unique theatre style function boat
New Orleans-style authentic paddlewheeler with large interior dining areas and contemporary interiors, perfect for a spectacular event experience.
Min Boat Hire Period
2 Hours hours
Min Guests 120
Max Guests 450
