Cruise departure location: King Street Wharf 5, Darling Harbour, SydneyBoarding7pmPlease arrive 15 minutes before boarding time.
Description
- Since 1987, this has been the best-value experience, combining a cruise, dinner, and cabaret.
- The iconic "Voyage of Love" cabaret is exclusively performed on this vessel.
- You'll receive a warm welcome from the glamorous dancers.
- Your cruise will be on Sydney's only paddle-wheeler.
Tour Options
Showboat Prestige Dinner Cruise
Inclusions:: Lobster Thermidor & Cheese Platter to share
Bottle of Chandon
VIP seating
Minimum guests: The Prestige Package can only be booked for a minimum of 2 guests.
Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise
1hr cabaret show
3-course seated dinner
What's included
Included
Dinner
Not included
Coffee and/or Tea
Available for purchase onboard
Available for purchase onboard
Traveller Ratings
4.3
23 reviews
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The vessel is not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise take?
Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise cost?
Prices start at $142 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Cruise departure location: King Street Wharf 5, Darling Harbour, Sydney. Boarding: 7pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 300 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The vessel is not wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(23)
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Anna_M
August 5, 2026
Food was average at best....
Food was average at best. Service was rude. Could not see out the window to look at the water. Would not go back.
Operator response
Please accept our sincere apologies that your experience with us did not meet your expectations and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
Our premium Showboat dining package features a seafood-focused menu, including smoked salmon and scallops, followed by freshly prepared mains and dessert. We aim to create an experience that reflects Sydney and Australian dining while welcoming guests from Australia and around the world. We are sorry that the menu did not suit your personal tastes.
We also understand that your seating experience was not as expected. Our Cruise Director initially seated you at your reserved VIP table, and we were pleased to accommodate your subsequent request to move to table 41. The experience also includes approximately 30 minutes on the outer deck to enjoy views of Sydney Harbour, including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
We truly value your feedback and have shared your comments with our catering and service teams. They will also be discussed at our next Quality Review meeting, as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our guest experience.
Once again, our sincere apologies, and thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention.
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Myra_P
April 13, 2026
It was very good I was surprised for the dinner everything we ask for
It’s amazing the staff and cabaret I was enjoying the entertainment and food amazing very accommodating. I will recommend to all my friends and family
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Sierra_N
March 24, 2026
Phenomenal!!!!!
The food and entertainment are both amazing! Every seat has a perfect view of the water! The balcony seats allow for a perfect view on both the entertainment and ocean.
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mikestares
February 9, 2026
Sydney CABERET Dinner Cruise
Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise
Sydney
The dinner and caberet were excellent. The Trip Advisor logistics were terrible.
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This was a disaster because we paid the full amount twice. The show cost us £350 for 2 people. We originally tried to book many weeks ago from the UK using Trip Advisor but received no confirmation by email or message. We therefore assumed the transaction had failed. No money had been taken. So nearer the time we booked again using GetYourGuide and paid. These tickets came through ok several days before the event. Shortly before the event we were charged by Viator. We had no idea who Viator were and didnt know they were used by Trip Advisor. Then less than 24 hrs before the event we received an SMS message from Trip Advisor with a link to our tickets but because this was less than 24hrs before the event the system wouldnt allow us to cancel and get a refund.
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Ebony_A
January 24, 2026
Amazing!!
Most amazing night ever! The show was fabulous, the food was delicious and service was amazing!
My partner also proposed to me wirh the sunset in the background which the cabaret crew filmed. Could not have asked for a better night
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carol_f
January 17, 2026
Lovely food, great...
Lovely food, great dancers and fab singer. Nice to see the fireworks which was unexpected. Caberet only on for 40 mins.
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riccardo_s
January 7, 2026
Newer not always better
It was good, food was good. We were supposed to go on the paddle wheel boat but were changed to the glass view boat, it was ok but missed the vibe that the paddle wheel boat has.
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MichaelaS4
January 1, 2026
Fabulous evening on Sydney Harbour
We could not fault this experience. The boat is out on the water for 2.5 hours and the scenery of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are visible for 90% of that time.
The food was exceptional in our opinion although there is no choice, you get what they have cooked.
The room was full, there was not a spare seat, but we still found the space comfortable enough to have a private conversation.
The show was better than we expected. The singer was good and the performances and their outfit changes were impressive considering the space and time they had out on the water.
All in all, we did some great trips while in Australia, but this was one of the most memorable of them all.
Thankyou!
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donnabU6748VP
December 16, 2025
Fabulous night great food great entertainment
Fabulous night, the good was great, passionfruit cocktail yum abd the show was better quality than expected with very talented performers
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T7489BCmegane
December 1, 2025
Awesome
Food was Amazing!! Views of city awesome, plenty of opportunities to go outside and take photos. Show fun and entertaining.
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