Sydney Showboat | Paddle Wheel Event Boat

Maximum 450 Guests | From AUD $1,200/hr

Your Boating Experience

Classic style with modern flair, hire Sydney Showboat on the Harbour for an incredible event. This authentic paddlewheel boat is perfect for your big group event of over 50 people. Set the scene for your wedding, or fill your evening with entertainment for the big corporate boat party.

Sydney Showboat is the perfect cruise boat for all types of occasions. Host a cocktail-style event for up to 450 guests. Seated dinner or lunch cruises are great for up to 400 people. You can even get Sydney Showboat to live up to its name by including dinner and a show for groups of up to 280 guests.

This function boat is ideal for a big group function looking for that extra bit of atmosphere. With the Harbour as your backdrop, you can get a 2 hr hire package, including food, drinks, and a cabaret show! Talk to us about organising your next large group hire on Sydney Showboat, or book your paddle wheel boat dinner cruise here today!

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Boat Features
  • Authentic paddle wheel boat venue function space 
  • Climate controlled air conditioning
  • 3 levels for entertaining
  • Multiple bars across boat
  • Large entertainment area and stage for live shows
  • Open plan reception area that can be used as a dance floor
  • Large glass cathedral windows with wrap-around verandas
  • Plasma screens (4 x high definition)
  • LED lighting
  • State of the art sound system
  • Cordless microphone and AV system
  • Seated dining options available

Sydney Showboat Information

  • Hire includes skipper and crew
  • Guest capacity standard: 525
  • Guest capacity cocktail / canape: 450
  • Guest capacity casual buffet dining: 400
  • Minimum hire: 3 hours

Sydney Showboat Catering

  • Food catering options: Buffet, Cocktail, Formal Dining
  • Drinks catering: Free flowing drinks packages, open bar packages

Sydney Showboat Pricing

Sydney Showboat Add-Ons

  • DJ hire: enquire about pricing
  • Live Band Performance: enquire about pricing
  • Cabaret Show: enquire about pricing
  • Photographer: enquire about pricing
  • Custom Table Seating: enquire about pricing
  • Wedding Arrangements: enquire about pricing

Why people love the boats we hire:

Tom W. – December 2024

We had an absolute ball on NYE! Travis and Karin looked after our booking so perfectly and really guided us through all the options before finding the perfect solution for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and have already been recommending them to friends who saw all of our pictures on social media ;). The perfect experience from start to finish!

Hannah S – February 2025

We had an amazing cruise for my Dad’s 50th Birthday! The boat was absolutely beautiful, the staff were amazing constantly making sure everyone’s drinks were topped up and food was handed out. The whole day was so lovely! Thank you so much for organising the event for us. All our guests have commented saying how fun the day was.

Taylor B. – March 2025

I had the best 30th birthday going through Sydney Harbour Days. The team were so accommodating and really ensured that the day went seamlessly. Nothing was too much trouble for them, they were eager to address all my questions and concerns leading up. Their communication was excellent. The boat itself and the crew were fabulous also.
Highly recommend for all your future Sydney harbour boat parties!

Charmaine M. – November 2024

An absolutely outstanding experience! We appreciate everything that was organised. It was a seamless experience. We can’t thank you enough for an amazing day/night the staff were amazing, the food and drinks spectacular! Best Christmas Party ever! Thank you.

Tony G. – January 2025

Fantastic service for NYE boat booking – everything that was promised happened and a bit more besides. Very responsive throughout – I am happy to recommend this company

Gyndee K. – December 2024

Our company used Sydney Harbour Days to organise our end of year Christmas Party and their service was excellent. They assisted me every step of the way- from the initial enquiry right up until the day of the cruise. I knew I was in good hands as soon as I reached out. Our team had an amazing, memorable night- the boat, atmosphere and staff could not be flawed. Thank you so much Sydney Harbour Days!

Ready to set sail?

After you submit the form, that’s where our team gets to work. We’ll connect with our boat partners and find available boats that match your requirements. If you are just after a bit more information, and are not sure about the exact dates/group size yet, no worries! Write your questions in the message field and we will get back to you with more information.

Why book a boat through us?

  • You pay the same price as booking direct
  • You’ll have more choice through our partnerships with multiple boat providers
  • You tell us what you need, and we’ll help make it happen, making your event planning hassle-free
  • You find out everything up front, so there are no surprises on the day

Sounds good right? Let’s get started!