Christmas Day Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
Description
This popular 3-hour dinner cruise is a unique way to spend a relaxing Christmas Day in Sydney. On board the boat, enjoy a freshly prepared buffet meal with seafood, traditional roasts, a variety of fresh salads, and desserts. While you eat, listen to holiday music and enjoy views of the city from the water. A bar is available to purchase drinks at your own expense. Tickets for this cruise are already selling, so be sure to book in advance.
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Itinerary
Sydney Harbour Cruise
Sydney Harbour is one of the most iconic sites of Australia and is a must see location
Sydney Opera house is a must see location in Sydney
The largest steel arch bridge in the world, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic landmark spanning one of the finest natural harbours known to mankind
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(7)
Fun experience. Good food, Alcoholic drinks extra but very reasonably priced. Seating is tight but great for meeting people. Had so much fun socializing that barely took in the harbour sites. Boat does not have outdoor viewing deck so you are at an assigned table for the duration of the cruise.
Hi Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you had a fun Christmas Day dinner cruise and enjoyed the food, reasonably priced drinks, and the social atmosphere on board. We appreciate you mentioning the seating and indoor dining setup as well — it’s helpful for future guests to know what to expect. It’s great to hear the night was such a good time that the harbour views almost became secondary! Thanks again for cruising with us, and we hope to welcome you and your family back on board in the future. Kind regards, Vagabond Cruises
Xmas day lunch was very disappointing. The food was not edible. The turkey was similar to a sliced pack that I would get in Cole’s. I was afraid to touch the oysters or prawns as they were not on ice. The beef brisket was cremated and the desert was burnt. There was no gravy or any sauce options with the turkey and ham also. Overall very poor experience. We spent a lot of money and were expecting a nice lunch. I left the boat feeling hungry and went and got food afterwards.
Dear Annaliese , Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your Christmas Day Lunch Cruise. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, particularly given the significance of the day and the investment involved. Food quality and presentation are extremely important to us, and it’s disappointing to hear that the Christmas menu did not meet the standard you were expecting on the day. Your comments have been reviewed internally with our catering and operations teams as part of our post-event debrief. Christmas Day is one of the most important services of the year for us, and we regret that you left feeling unsatisfied. We appreciate you raising these concerns, as feedback like this helps inform ongoing menu planning and service refinement for future peak-event cruises. Kind regards, Vagabond Cruises
It was fun, the crew were well organized and helpful we got to see all the sites. Only problem we saw was there was a drink package related to the cruise. Best we can tell that was not advertised on Victor’s site. Nonetheless less we bought a bottle of wine and enjoyed that.
Dear Robert, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Christmas Day Dinner Cruise. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience, found the crew well organised and helpful, and were able to take in the sights around Sydney Harbour. We also appreciate your comment regarding the drinks package. Inclusions and optional upgrades can vary depending on the booking platform, and we understand this can sometimes cause confusion. We’re glad to hear you were still able to enjoy the evening with a bottle of wine on board. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on board in the future. Kind regards, Vagabond Cruises
So much fun and a great way to spend Christmas! I didn’t have any family or friends while I was in Australia for work but quickly made friends on this cruise! Amazing food and outstanding views!
Family went on an amazing lunch cruise. Gabriela the cruise director ensured every person on board was happy and all their needs met. Fantastic fresh seafood , vegetarian options also available. The buffet presentation and boat was so clean, table presentation etc. All staff were amazing and so helpful. The family not only were able to enjoy the views of the harbour but were able to do so with great food and drink, and smiling friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Dear Shay652017, Thanks so much for the great review! We're absolutely stoked that you and your family had such a great time on our Sydney Harbour lunch cruise and that you enjoyed the food, drinks, service, staff and atmosphere. Thank you for choosing Vagabond Cruises and we hope to see you again in the future! Kind regards, Vagabond Cruises Team
I thoroughly enjoyed my cruise on Vagabond Star on Australia Day. The boat left right on time, there was seating for everyone at nicely-decorated tables and the food was great. There were plenty of oysters, prawns, craved meats, salads, pasta and vegetables. The desserts were traditional pavlova and lamingtons as well as yummy cakes. A great day, terrific staff and the hard-working cruise director was a delight. Plenty of viewing space upstairs and down. It did help that our boat wasn't full (there was at least one spare tables downstairs). The choice of Aussie music was good too. I'd do another cruise with Vagabond without hesitation. While I didn't purchase the $28 beer and wine package, I think it was pretty good value and may invest in that one next time! Thanks for a great three-and-a-half hours on the harbour.
The Cruise was very well maintained and found it very good value for money. The staff were very friendly and performed their duties with a high level of competence. Over-all a very pleasant cruising experience. Looking forward to book for NYE Cruise now.
Hi john0217 Thank you so much for your brilliant review! It is feedback such as this that lets us know we are on the right track to providing a personal and engaging experience for our customers! Don't forget we offer great loyalty scheme bonuses and discounts for return customers- We hope to welcome you back on board again very soon!
