sydney’s famous cabaret dinner cruise

Departure Location King Street Wharf 5
Boards 19:00
Departs 19.30
Returns 22.00

Life is a cabaret on board the Sydney Showboats! When the sun goes down on the harbour, the lights come up on Sydney’s longest running cabaret show. Experience the international cabaret spectacular ‘Voyage of Love’, witnessed by over eight million visitors from across Australia and the world since 1987. Join us for one exciting evening, as the Showboat Follies take you on a journey of song and dance around the world.

Dinner Cruise Packages

Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise – $159 pp

The original Sydney Showboats experience. The best of Sydney’s entertainment, dining & sights.
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Cruise Inclusions
  • 3-hour Sydney Harbour dinner cruise
  • 1-hour live cabaret show – “Voyage of Love”
  • 3-course menu – Entrée platter, mains & dessert
  • Reserved seating & waiter service
  • Views of Sydney Harbour by night

Beverages available on board for purchase.
Beverage service on the Sydney Showboats is in accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines.

Optional Upgrades
  • Showboat VIP Seating – $30
  • Beer, Wine & Soft Drink Package – $48
  • Juice & Soft Drink Package – $30
  • ½ Cuban Lobster Thermidor – $42
  • Cheese Platter to share – $38

Showboat Classic Dinner Cruise with Drinks – $195 pp

Upgrade your Sydney Showboats dinner experience with the unlimited drinks package.
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Cruise Inclusions
  • All inclusions in the classic package
  • House selection of beer, wine, juice & soft drinks

Additional premium beverages available for purchase on board.
Beverage service on the Sydney Showboats is in accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines.

Optional Upgrades
  • Showboat VIP Seating – $30
  • ½ Cuban Lobster Thermidor – $42
  • Cheese Platter to share – $38

Showboat Prestige Dinner Cruise – $275 pp

The complete Sydney Showboats experience, designed to be shared.
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Cruise Inclusions
  • All inclusions in the classic package
  • Bottle of Chandon, served on arrival or before the show
  • VIP Seating for the Cabaret Show
  • Additional two courses to share – Lobster Thermidor & Cheese Platter/Plate

The Prestige Package can only be booked for a minimum of 2 guests.
Additional premium beverages available for purchase on board.
Beverage service on the Sydney Showboats is in accordance with responsible service of alcohol guidelines.

Optional Upgrades
  • Beer, Wine & Soft Drink Package – $48

Showboat Dinner Cruise Programme

Australia’S Longest Running Cabaret Show Since 1987

Introducing The Showboat Chefs

We’re proud to introduce our chefs – Manish, Manoj & Vineeth! Bringing years of experience across global restaurants, we look forward to continue service of authentic Indian menus to your guests on the Showboat. With Executive Sous Chef Manoj Aswal joining the team, our kitchen crew are more ready than ever to deliver Indian culinary experiences for all guests on board.

Manish Thakur
Executive Chef
Manoj Aswal
Executive Sous Chef
Vineeth Babu
Sous Chef

Theatre Style Auditorium For Gala Dinners & Incentive Groups

Boat Capacity

  • Licensed – 525
  • Seated & Served – 400
  • Buffet & Seated – 400
  • Cocktail Style – 450
  • Purpose built stage & audio-visual suite
  • Spacious decks suited for cocktail & seated events
  • Cathedral style windows, wrap around verandas and open top deck
  • On board galley & in house food & beverage team catering to your event
  • AMSA approved vessel with trained marine crew
  • Exclusive Art Decko private space available for hire - for smaller groups & events

35 years of delivering memorable events on Sydney Harbour

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Showboat Charter Menus

Choice of 3 menus to suit your event, budget and preferences.

Deluxe Indian Buffet Menu

Starters

Vegetarian - Choose 3 items
  • Paneer jalapeno poppers + spicy tomato sauce (D,G,V)
  • Delhi street chaat (D,G,V)
  • Vegetable spring rolls + sweet chilli sauce (G,V)
  • Pao bhaji tartlets (G,V)
Non-Vegetarian - Choose 3 items
  • Chicken 65 tulips (G)
  • Szechwan chilli chicken (G)
  • Fried masala calamari (SF,G)
  • Fried malabar prawns (SF,G)

Full Buffet Selection

Vegetarian Salad Selection - Choose 4 salads
  • Green apple and chicory salad with walnuts & blue cheese (D,N,V)
  • Beetroot and orange salad with feta (D,N,V)
  • Cucumber, onion, tomato and chilli tray (V)
  • Tomato, bocconcini and basil salad
  • Watermelon, feta and mint salad
  • Penne pasta with fresh ricotta and tomato
Vegetarian - Choose 3 items & daal
  • Paneer khurchan (D,G,V)
  • Aloo jeera + cashew + capsicum (V)
  • Daal tadka (D,V)
  • Gunchao keema (Gobi masalam) (D,V)
  • Malabar vegetable korma (D,N,V)
  • Honey-roasted root vegetables (D,V)
  • Orecchiette pasta with zucchini noodles & pine nuts (D,N,G,V)
  • Angry aloo wedges (G,V)
Non-Vegetarian - Choose 2 items
  • Chicken Chettinad (D)
  • Lamb rogan josh (D)
  • Konkan fish curry (SF)
  • Mumbai-style chilli prawn stir fry (SF,G)

 

Accompaniments With Buffet
  • Kerala paratha
  • Cranberry & almond pulao
  • Boondi raita
  • Ginger pickle

 

Note: Final menu breakup between veg and non-veg must be confirmed 72 hours prior to the cruise. No menu change available on board.

Dietary & Allergen Information:
Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VE), Gluten Free (GF), and Dairy Free (DF)

*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.

Indian Banquet Menu

Vegetarian

Entrée
  • Delhi-Style Chaat Platter (D,N,V)
Mains - Served to the table to share
  • Paneer Tikka Masala (D,V)
  • Palak Kofta (D,V)
  • Daal Makhani (D,V)
  • Buttered Brocolli with Almond Slivers & Burnt Chilli
  • Diced Potatoes & Green Peas
  • Cucumber, Tomato & Onion Salad
  • Kerala Paratha
  • Cranberry & Almond Pulao
  • Boondi Raita
Dessert
  • Chef’s Deconstructed Eton Mess (D,G,V) Vanilla sponge | Indian gulab jamun | Crème Chantilly | Mixed nuts & berries

Non-Vegetarian

Entrée
  • Spicy Fried Chicken Tenders
Mains - Served to the table to share
  • Malabar Chicken with Onion & Curry Leaves
  • Kerala Fish Curry
  • Daal Makhani (D,V)
  • Buttered Brocolli with Almond Slivers & Burnt Chilli
  • Diced Potatoes & Green Peas
  • Cucumber, Tomato & Onion Salad
  • Kerala Paratha
  • Cranberry & Almond Pulao
  • Boondi Raita
Dessert
  • Chef’s Deconstructed Eton Mess (D,G,V) Vanilla sponge | Indian gulab jamun | Crème Chantilly | Mixed nuts & berries
ADDITIONAL NON-VEGETARIAN ITEMS FOR ENTRÉE & MAIN COURSE (ADDITIONAL CHARGE):
ENTRÉE: FRIED CHICKEN
MAIN COURSE: MALABAR CHICKEN WITH ONION & CURRY LEAVES

Note: Final menu breakup between veg and non-veg must be confirmed 72 hours prior to the cruise. No menu change available on board.

Dietary & Allergen Information:
Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VE), Gluten Free (GF), and Dairy Free (DF)

*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.

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