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Sydney CABARET Dinner Cruise

4.3out of 5, 23 reviews 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

Duration
2 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 300 people
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Our take

This is the show cruise on our dinner cruises page: dinner and a cabaret on Sydney's only paddle-wheeler, running since 1987. You board at 7pm at King Street Wharf 5 in Darling Harbour, sail at 7:30pm and return at 10pm, with dancers greeting you and a cabaret show performed only on this boat. On selected Saturdays the 9pm Darling Harbour fireworks fall during the sailing.

It is a night out more than a quiet dinner, and our page suggests it for celebrations. Dinner is included; drinks are sold on board. Our page said tea and coffee were included, but the current listing marks them as extra. The boat is not wheelchair accessible. It rates around 4.3 from a small number of reviews, and it is a big boat, so expect a crowd. Arrive 15 minutes before boarding.

Good for

  • A celebration with a show
  • Groups who want entertainment with dinner

Think twice if

  • You want a quiet dinner and conversation
  • You need wheelchair access

Written by SydneySide Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked October 2026. How we review tours.

From the operator

  • 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.

From the listing by Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise on Viator.

What's included

  • Dinner

Not included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Available for purchase onboard
  • Available for purchase onboard

Meeting point

Cruise departure location: King Street Wharf 5, Darling Harbour, Sydney

Boarding: 19:00

Departure: 19:30

Return: 22:00

Duration: 3 hours including boarding

Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding time.

Where it ends

Cruise departure location: King Street Wharf 5, Darling Harbour, Sydney

Boarding: 19:00

Departure: 19:30

Return: 22:00

Duration: 3 hours including boarding

Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding time.

Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.

Good to know

  • 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.

How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.

How it compares

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