New Orleans comes to Sydney Harbour via Paris when you take a Sydney Showboats Cabaret Dinner Cruise. Not only will you take a 2.5-hour evening cruise on Sydney Harbour in a paddlewheeler, you’ll enjoy a three-course à la carte dinner and be entertained by the glitz and glamour of a live cabaret show. It’s a night out on the town in Sydney you’ll never forget.
A choice of meals to suit all tastes is assured, with a choice of two menus. Choose from the three-course à la carte Panache Menu or the Prestige option which includes an à la carte lobster menu and priority seating.
Sydney Showboats, Sydney's most unique dining venue, has undergone a dramatic $1.5 million makeover. You’ll see new shows, state-of-the-art lighting and new dancers wearing brilliant hand-beaded costumes, including headpieces from Las Vegas and Spanish Bolero costumes.
The cabaret show focuses on the central theme of “love” and features glamorous Australian showgirls who have danced at the Moulin Rouge. The show’s 10 segments re-create the exotic settings of Las Vegas, Brazil, Spain, Korea, Japan, India, Africa and France, with a contemporary version of the traditional French Cancan. The dynamic finale brings the story back home to Australia, symbolizing Sydney's Opera House. And of course the million-dollar views of Sydney Harbour from the window of your paddlesteamer are part of the show on your 2.5-hour dinner cruise on the harbor.
Schedule details
Showboat Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Departure Dates:
Daily except Sunday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 26 (Australia Day)
- February 14 (Valentines Day)
- May 13 (Mothers Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 31 (New Years Eve)
Departure Point:
No. 5 King Street Wharf (near Darling Harbour), located in downtown Sydney.
Departure Time:
The cruise boards at 7:00pm and departs at 7:30pm
Return Details:
King Street Wharf (near Darling Harbour) at approximately 10:00pm
Itinerary:
PANACHE MENU
Includes three course a-la-carte menu
Entrée Platter:
- Thai Kangaroo Salad, Smoked Salmon with Cucumber Spaghetti, Oyster Natural and Buckwheat Blini and Chargrilled Seasonal Vegetables
Main Flavors:
- Roasted Chicken Breast on Linguini with Mushrooms and Chilli
- Ocean Trout Grilled with Asparagus Spears, Red Radish and Fennel
- Beef Fillet with Ragout of Assorted Mushrooms and Soft Polenta
- Gnocchi with Spinach, Tomato and Caper Salsa and Fried Inochi Mushrooms
- Vegetarian meal option available on request. You will be required to call the supplier and advise them of this information directly.
Dessert Platter:
- Tiramisu, Wattleseed Pavlova, Carrot Cake and Panna Cotta served with Tea and Coffee
ALL MENUS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY. ITEMS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Pricing information
- Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote, select a date.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 12 years inclusive
- Infants aged 3 years and under travel free of charge
- Currency is set to AUD.
- Our pricing is updated constantly to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
Additional information
Enjoy live entertainment onboard the Showboat Dinner Cruise
Inclusions:
- Pre dinner entertainment by magician 'Black Jack', with table magic
- Panache Dinner package
- Moulin Rouge style cabaret show featuring international acts and cabaret singer (1 hour)
- Paddlewheeler Cruise of Sydney Harbour (2 ½ hour)
- Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
- Beverages
Additional information
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless booking within 5 days of cruise date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- The suggested attire is smart-casual.
- Sydney Showboats have limited wheelchair accessibility. Please send an enquiry with your specific details as we will need to assess on a case by case basis.
- Vegetarian meal option available on request, please advise in the 'Additional Information' box at time of booking
Booking Details:
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless booking within 5 days of cruise date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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