Showboat Australia Day Fireworks & Light Parade Dinner Cruise

From $199

Start Time 19:00

Duration 3hr 30min

3hr Australia Day fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
Watch the Australia Day fireworks & harbour events
3-course seated and served dinner
Beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks & juices
1hr spectacular cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’
Participation for the 2025 ‘Lit Vessels Parade’ to be confirmed
Australia Day harbour events are subject to the 2025 program issued by the City of Sydney

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About This Experience

On Australia Day, Sydney Harbour comes alive with a vibrant celebration, and the Sydney Showboat offers the perfect way to experience it all. Step aboard for an unforgettable evening cruise featuring the best of Aussie hospitality—delicious dining, incredible live entertainment and breathtaking views of the harbour's festivities, including the dazzling fireworks display.

Now in its ninth spectacular season, Voyage of Love is Sydney Showboat’s signature cabaret that has captivated millions since 1987 and is sure to delight you this Australia Day! This high-energy production, performed by a talented Australian ensemble, takes you on a vibrant journey through love in different cultures, showcasing the passion of iconic cities like Paris, New York, Rio, and more. From the glamour of Las Vegas to the lively streets of Bollywood, each segment features dazzling costumes, stunning choreography, and powerful music. The show also celebrates Australia with a nostalgic finale that brings the voyage back to Sydney, closing with classic Aussie hits. With cheeky theatrics, mesmerising dance and world-class Aussie talent, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate Australia Day!

Please note that official Australia Day Sydney Harbour events are subject to the 2025 program issued by the City of Sydney and will be updated in due course.

As an official participant in the Lit Vessels Parade, the Showboat will be decked in dazzling LED string lights and granted exclusive access to a prime viewing area for Australia Day Live (Jan 2025 participation to be confirmed).

This special package includes a delicious 3-course dinner, drinks, a lively cabaret show, and, of course, the best views of the Australia Day festivities that take place in the evening. So, don’t miss out!

Book now - we sell out fast in the run-up to the event!

Cruise Details

Location King Street Wharf - 5

Departure	Boards	Departs	Returns	Duration
1	18:30	19:00	22:00	3hr 30min

3hr Australia Day fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
Watch the Australia Day fireworks & harbour events
3-course seated and served dinner
Beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks & juices
1hr spectacular cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’
Participation for the 2025 ‘Lit Vessels Parade’ to be confirmed
Australia Day harbour events are subject to the 2025 program issued by the City of Sydney

Official participant in the ‘Lit Vessels Parade’ with access to exclusive viewing zone (TBC for 2025)
Experience the iconic Australia Day events & fireworks from a cruising vantage point
Cruise on the legendary ‘Sydney Showboat’ – the only paddlewheeler on Sydney Harbour
All-inclusive package with special event harbour cruise, dinner, drinks & entertainment

SHOWBOAT DINNER - POPULAR 3-COURSE SET MENU

ENTRÉE SHARING PLATTER
Shaved fennel and smoked salmon (SF)
Carpaccio of tomato and bocconcini with basil dressing (D,N,SF)
Delhi Chaat (V, D, G)

MAIN COURSE
Oat and quinoa crumbed roasted chicken breast on a bed of mashed potato and pea puree with broccolini and sauce vierge (D, G, N)

DESSERT
Australian Eton Mess
Pavlova | Strawberry Lamingtons | Iced Vovo | Crème Chantilly | Candied Mixed Nuts & Berries

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
Australian Eton Mess
Pavlova | Strawberry Lamingtons | Iced Vovo | Crème Chantilly | Candied Mixed Nuts & Berries

Dietary & Allergen Information:
Dairy (D), Vegetarian (V), Gluten (G), Gluten Free (GF), Tree Nuts (N), and 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.

HOUSE BEVERAGE PACKAGE
Beverage service for the duration of the cruise.

BEER
Sydney Beer
Kosciuszko Pale Ale
Grifter Mid Strength

WINES & SPARKLING
The Riddle Brut Reserve
Angas Sparkling Moscato
The Riddle Sauvignon Blanc
The Riddle Shiraz Cabernet

MINERAL WATER
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water

SOFT DRINKS & JUICES
Fruit Juices - Orange & Apple
Soft Drinks - Coke, Coke No Sugar, Ginger Ale, Lemonade

*Indicative beverage list only. Items may be subject to change
*Australian Cruise Group strictly adheres to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines. This is not an unlimited beverage package. We request our guests to drink responsibly, enjoy alcoholic beverages in moderation and consistent with the concept of the cruise. You will be refused service by our crew on board at their absolute discretion if you do not comply with any reasonable request consistent with the NSW liquor license regulations and our house policy

Adult Price

from $199
Child (4–13 years)

from $120

(All communication with the company must be made in writing to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au)

Please see our full terms of service on this link: https://www.australiancruisegroup.com.au/terms-conditions The terms and services supersede all other information provided, either on a website or by any of our staff members.

All odd number bookings (1, 3, 5, 7, 9 etc.. ) will be seated at shared tables, subject to the cruise director’s discretion.
All bookings for 1 guest will be seated at shared tables of 2.
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

Please see the special terms and conditions relevant to your event.

Many special event cruises fall on a public holiday. The higher ticket prices are reflective of the higher wage costs associated with double time payments made to staff on public holidays.
If your special event cruise includes a Harbour event (fireworks display, Australia Day celebration etc.) organised by the government or any regulatory authority:
- that is cancelled for any reason, no refund will be offered, either partial or in full.
- The location of the vessel, in most instances, are pre-determined by the government/Harbour authorities. Location may also be affected by various factors beyond our control (harbour traffic, weather, wind, etc.) No refund will be offered, either partial or in full due to vessel location.

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, Cruising Restaurants of Sydney, Magistic Events, and any other cruises, websites, operations or entities operated by us. These Terms and Conditions constitute the agreement between you and us.
Individual bookings (less than 10 guests): Requires a full payment at the time of the booking. Free cancellation up to 72hrs before the cruise date.
Group bookings (10 guests or more): The guest has a choice to pay 20% deposit to confirm the booking, if the cruise date is more than 21 days in advance. The customer must confirm the final number of guests 7 days prior to the cruise date and are required a full and final payment 21 days prior to the cruise. Credit will be issued for any reduction in final passenger numbers up to 7 days prior to the cruise date.
Change cruise date (transfer your booking): Any request to transfer a booking to another date must be made 72 hours prior to the cruise date. Such transfer of bookings are subject to availability of seats at the same price for the new cruise date. If the price is higher for the new cruise date, you will be required to pay the difference in addition to the minimum transfer fee.
Transfer fee: There is a $10 per person minimum transfer fee will apply. New Year’s Eve cruise tickets cannot be transferred to a different date.
All passengers including the infants must be manifested for safety and security reasons. Un-manifested guests will be refused boarding.
All cruise fares are quoted in Australian Dollars and include Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
We reserve the right, if we consider necessary (for example, due to mechanical breakdown, for safety reasons or weather conditions), to substitute vessels without notice (including any vessels of a third party), deviate from a vessels advertised route, change any menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare. We will endeavour to provide a similar quality vessel, route, menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare (as the case may be) in these circumstances. In such circumstances, we will not be liable for your direct or indirect loss, or to refund any fares or portions of fares, nor will we be liable for any other damage, loss, expense, loss of time, disappointment, inconvenience, or any other consequential loss suffered by you.
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.
Our cruises operate on busy waterways and are subject to the risks and perils of cruising on such waterways including loss, damage and injury arising out of or in connection with changing tidal and weather conditions and the navigation of other craft. To the extent permissible by law, we will not be responsible in tort, contract or otherwise for any loss or damage arising out of injury or death sustained by you or any other passenger, howsoever arising and whether or not arising as a result of our negligence or failure to render due care and skill. You enter into this agreement and book and travel on our cruises at your own risk. If however any guarantees, terms, conditions or warranties are implied into this agreement by any law of the Commonwealth or New South Wales, the exclusion of which would contravene that law or cause part or all of this clause to be void, then to the extent permissible by law:

(a) We exclude all other guarantees, terms, conditions and warranties; and
(b) Our liability for breach of such guarantee, term, condition or warranty is limited to the supply of the relevant cruise again or the cost of re-supplying the cruise.
We exclude all liability for any loss or damage to clothing or personal items/belongings howsoever arising and whether or not our liability arises in tort, contract or otherwise.
Some of the tours, products and cruises we operate may be considered dangerous and you should be aware of the risks involved before participating, which may include injury or death. Where the tours, products and cruises include activities that could be considered dangerous, you assume all of the inherent risks which are applicable to those activities. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude you from participating in activities and you are responsible for confirming your ability to participate. You must use caution when participating in activities and inform us of any medical or other conditions.
It is a condition of this agreement that any claim for loss or damage must be notified to us in writing within seven (7) days from the day the cruise finishes, and any court action, suit or proceeding must be brought no later than one (1) year from the same day. If you fail to comply with either of these conditions, we will be forever discharged from all claims, suits, actions and/or proceedings relating to or arising out of or in any way connected with the cruise and we will be discharged from all liability whatsoever, including any liability for negligence.
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.
This agreement is to be governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the laws in force in New South Wales. Any action, claim, suit or proceeding arising out of or connected in any way with this agreement or the cruise will only be brought in the Courts of New South Wales.
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.

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

Customer Reviews

My four friends from Western Australia are here in Sydney prior to going on a cruise to New Zealand return. They wanted to do something special and we chose the Showboat Australia Day Fireworks and Dinner experience. They were very happy with the A...

Teresa

Amazing experience, thank you.

Arsen

Show was great - very professional. Food was very good - above expectations. Drinks were ok - staff was unsure of if there were any diet drinks. Disappointed that non-alcoholic beers were not included. Good work by skipper to keep boat positioned.

Peter

Would do the cruise again.

Linda

Great night great food and entertainment

Christopher

From $199

Start Time 19:00

Duration 3hr 30min

3hr Australia Day fireworks cruise on Sydney Harbour
Watch the Australia Day fireworks & harbour events
3-course seated and served dinner
Beers, wines, sparkling, soft drinks & juices
1hr spectacular cabaret show ‘Voyage of Love’
Participation for the 2025 ‘Lit Vessels Parade’ to be confirmed
Australia Day harbour events are subject to the 2025 program issued by the City of Sydney

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