The start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is an Aussie institution. While Melbourne swelters at the cricket, Sydney hits the Harbour with champagne, seafood and sailing thrills. Join us onboard flagship Sydney 2000 for our Boxing Day Lunch and cheer on the fleet of yachts of all sizes, as they make their way to Hobart.
Experience the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in Style
Choose your deck
Sydney 2000 is the flagship of the Captain Cook Cruises fleet. The super-cruiser features three dining decks and a spacious open-air Star deck on the top of the vessel. Ocean Deck is at water level for close-up viewing and is fully accessible to wheelchairs. Club and Sky Deck are situated above, each with a forward and aft outdoor cocktail deck. The large windows throughout the vessel offer fabulous viewing from every deck and table.
Club Deck Boxing Day Mainsail Lunch
- 4-course premium menu
- Welcome glass of premium Australian sparkling
- Cellarman's selection of Premium beverages
- Reserved table seating on our second highest dining level - Club Deck
$259.00
Ocean Deck Boxing Day Bowsprit Lunch
- 3-course premium menu
- Welcome glass of premium Australian sparkling
- Cellarman's selection of Premium beverages
- Table seating on our water level – Ocean Deck
- Fully accessible same level wheelchair bathrooms – stair access to outdoor decks
$189 - $209.00
Sky Deck Boxing Day Spinnaker Lunch
- 5-course premium menu
- Welcome glass of premium Australian sparkling
- Cellarman's selection of Premium beverages and House Spirits
- Reserved table seating on our most elevated level - Sky Deck
SOLD OUT
All Options Feature
2023 Boxing Day Lunch Sample Menu
- 2023 menu to be confirmed - please use the below as a guide:
Boxing Day Sky Deck Menu (PDF)
Boxing Day Club Deck Menu (PDF)
Special Menus and Dietary Requests: All meals are prepared fresh onboard. Due to the nature of cruising we have limited time to prepare and serve our menus. As this is a special event menu requests for special diets, substitutions and modifications of our menus will be politely declined. View our menus for full details.
Boxing Day 26 December 2023
| Sky Deck | Adult Retail Child 4-15 Window surcharge (min 2 people) | $289 $199 $39 |
| Club Deck | Adult Retail Child 4-15 Window surcharge (min 2 people) | $259 $179 $39 |
| Ocean Deck | Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15 Window surcharge (min 2 people) | $209 $189 $139 $39 |
Please note there is a minimum of 2 people per table. Singles are seated at shared non-window tables.
Guaranteed Window Seating
Expansive windows throughout our vessels offer superb viewing no matter where you are seated. For those who wish to guarantee window seating, surcharges apply. Please note surcharges apply to all guests on the same table/booking and minimum numbers apply to window seats.
All prices are per person. Special prices subject to change.
Boxing Day 26 December 2023
| Sky Deck | Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15 Window surcharge (min 2 people) | $289 $259 $199 $39 |
| Club Deck | Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15 Window surcharge (min 2 people) | $259 $229 $179 $39 |
| Ocean Deck | Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15 Window surcharge (min 2 people) | $209 $189 $139 $39 |
Please note there is a minimum of 2 people per table. Singles are seated at shared non-window tables.
Guaranteed Window Seating
Expansive windows throughout our vessels offer superb viewing no matter where you are seated. For those who wish to guarantee window seating, surcharges apply. Please note surcharges apply to all guests on the same table/booking and minimum numbers apply to window seats.
All prices are per person. Special prices subject to change.
Boxing Day 26 December 2023
| From Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 | Boarding: 11:00am Departing: 11:30am Disembark Approx 2:30pm |
Please recheck this webpage the day before departure for any changes
Private Dining
Book a private room for 2 to 60 guests onboard super-cruiser Sydney 2000 and enjoy 360˚ water views, great dining and your own private balcony overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour. Or book a whole deck for larger groups. Contact our Events Team for details
Save on City Parking
Captain Cook Cruises' guests receive special rates at selected parking stations when you pre-book your car park online with Wilson Parking.
Remember to check with local authorities for special event road closures.
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Dress Code: Smart & Stylish, collared shirts for men
- Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair access - Sydney 2000 and Captain Cook 3 are wheelchair accessible. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
- Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy
- Covid-19 Initiatives
- Our Fleet
- Terms & Conditions
- Credit card fraud - At check-in you will be required to present the credit card used to purchase your cruise online
Maps & Directions
Wharf Check-in Offices
- Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 - Click here for Google Maps directions
Please ensure you check where your cruise departs from. This information can be found on your booking documentation.
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