Sydney Harbour Dinner & Entertainment Cruises

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Cruising Sydney Harbour since 1987, Sydney Showboats has delighted over 6 million guests since 1987 with its daily Sydney Harbour dinner cruise that culminates in a spectacular cabaret show by an all-Australian cast.

This unique dining & entertainment cruise concept has catapulted the brand into a league of its own in the cruising industry. Sydney Showboats has recreated the charm of authentic paddlewheelers that used to ply the waters of Sydney Harbour during the 1800s. Originally conceptualised in 1986, this vessel was introduced to Sydney Harbour in November 1987, just in time for the Australian bicentenary in January 1988.

Sydney Showboats were purpose-built with a theatre-style layout and all the trappings of stage, light and sound requirements to host live cabaret shows, luxury dinner cruises and provide a unique viewing gallery to take in all the gorgeous sights Sydney Harbour has to offer.

The Showboat experience promises a night full of spectacular sights, great food and entertainment that transcends all expectations! Glamorous showgirls, in glittering beaded outfits, usher guests into this New Orleans-style paddlewheeler and transport them into a sensational world of glitz and glamour – an experience like no other!

Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise

Sydney’s premier dinner & cabaret cruise aboard a grand paddlewheeler. Cruising since 1987, enjoy captivating cabaret & a divine 3-course dinner!

Duration 3hr

From $159 ~~$205~~

Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise With Drinks

The Showboat's signature dinner & show experience, now complemented with a bottomless beverage package – enjoy free-flowing house beers, wines, sparkling & juices.

Duration 3hr

From $175 ~~$240~~

Sydney Showboat Buffet Lunch Cruise

How about a lunch cruise with spectacular views of Sydney’s iconic attractions aboard an authentic New Orleans-style paddlewheeler?

Duration 3hr

From $99 ~~$140~~

Showboat Dinner Cruise & Show + Jet Boat Combo

Experience the best of two worlds; spend a leisurely evening on 'Sydney Showboat' with dinner & show, come back another day for a free jet boat ride!

Duration 3hr

From $200 ~~$289~~

Showboat Anniversary Dinner Cruise for Two

Enjoy a romantic evening with your partner cruising Sydney Harbour; 3-course dinner, Lobster Mornay, VIP seats for cabaret show & bottle of Chandon!

Duration 3hr

From $400

Showboat Birthday Dinner Cruise

Celebrate your birthday on board the famous Sydney Showboat. Enjoy welcome cocktails, deluxe dinner, VIP seats, a cabaret show and celebrate on stage!

Duration 3hr

From $195 ~~$215~~

Showboat Art Decko Private Deck Dinner Cruise

The Art Decko is a perfect function space for a private dinner with exclusive use of the outer deck and dining saloon.

Duration 3hr

From $250

Showboat Christmas Party Dinner Cruise With Drinks

An all-inclusive dinner, drinks & entertainment cruise package, perfect for year-end Christmas parties or celebratory meet-ups with friends.

Duration 3hr

From $175 ~~$240~~

Showboat Christmas Party Dinner Cruise

Celebrate your year-end Christmas party on Showboat’s iconic cruise experience combining a 3-course dinner, live cabaret show & spectacular views!

Duration 3hr

From $145 ~~$205~~

Showboat Christmas Party Lunch Cruise

Perfect party venue for year-end celebrations and casual get-togethers with colleagues or friends, complete with a lavish buffet & stunning harbour vistas.

Duration 3hr

From $99 ~~$140~~

Showboat Christmas Party Lunch Cruise With Drinks

Round up your friends or colleagues and join this popular harbour cruise to enjoy a buffet lunch, drinks, stunning views & special Xmas trimmings!

Duration 3hr

From $125 ~~$170~~

Christmas Day Showboat Lunch Cruise with Drinks

Celebrate Christmas Day with a Showboat cruise on Sydney Harbour – live jazz band, special banquet menu and free-flowing drinks.

Duration 3hr

From $249

Sydney Showboat NYE Fireworks Cruise

Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the famous Sydney Showboat harbour cruise with a 5-course dinner, premium drinks, live cabaret and NYE fireworks displays.

Duration 7hr

From $1600

Showboat Art Decko Sydney NYE Fireworks Cruise

All-inclusive NYE celebration on the Art Decko of Sydney Showboat with fantastic fireworks views, deluxe dinner, bottomless drinks, DJ & dancing.

Duration 7hr

From $1400

Paddlewheel Lounge Sydney NYE Fireworks Cruise

The Showboat’s Paddlewheel Lounge is an exclusive NYE party venue on the harbour offering a 5-course dinner, bottomless drinks, & spectacular fireworks views.

Duration 7hr

From $1300

Showboat Australia Day Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise

Experience Australia Day’s special harbour events on Sydney's famous dinner cruise, complete with a sensational cabaret show, a deluxe menu & drinks.

Duration 3hr

From $199

Vivid Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise

Experience the spectacular Vivid Lights on the Harbour aboard Showboat’s signature dinner cruise with a sensational cabaret show & a deluxe dinner.

Duration 3hr

From $185 ~~$205~~