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Christmas Starlight Dinner Cruise

Sydney’s premium Christmas Party Dinner — no charter required

Celebrate Christmas aboard Sydney 2000, transformed for Christmas Party Month with festive décor, premium dining and live entertainment. Ideal for corporate groups and end-of-year celebrations wanting a seamless, elegant night on Sydney Harbour.

What’s Included

  • Four-course Christmas dinner in our onboard restaurant

  • Stunning Harbour views from every deck

  • Festive décor and entertainment across the vessel

  • Live Christmas show on Friday & Saturday nights

Christmas Party Month – 2025

Select Thursdays: 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec
Every Fri & Sat: 12 Nov – 24 Dec

Book Early

Peak dates fill fast during Christmas Party Month. Secure your preferred night today.

Groups 10+: Save 10% and only 30% deposit for online bookings!

Inclusions & Features

  • 4-course à la carte menu with traditional Christmas Main and Pudding
  • Up to 3-hours leisurely cruising on Sydney Harbour
  • Live entertainment and Christmas cheer!
  • Plus special Christmas Trio Dancers Fri & Saturday nights
  • Save 10% on groups of 10 or more*

Optional Extras

  • 3-Hour Beverage Package 7pm-10pm $45pp - minimum 10 guests
  • Guaranteed window seating $19pp

Sample Menus - subject to change

Starlight Dinner Menu Christmas (PDF)

Beverage List

Celebration Desserts & Cakes (PDF)

Special Menus and Dietary Requests: Most à la carte menus in our public restaurant contain vegetarian and gluten free options. Requests made for specialty diets, substitutions and modifications of menus for our public cruises will be politely declined. View our menus for full details.

House Beverage Package

Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek – Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (NSW)
Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek – Shiraz (NSW)
Tyrrell’s Moore’s Creek – Sparkling Brut (NSW)

Young Henry’s Lager (NSW)
James Boag’s Premium Light (TAS)
Young Henry's Pale Ale (NSW)
Non-Alcoholic beer also available

Assorted Soft Drinks & Fruit Juices

    Prices

    Christmas Party Month Aboard Sydney 2000

    12 Nov to 24 Dec 2025

    Selected Thu

    Fri & Sat
    Adult Retail
    Adult Online Specials from
    Special Groups 10 or more from

    *Group Discount not applied to Beverage Package or Private Dining Rooms

    $155
    $135
    $121.50
    $155
    n/a
    $139.50

    Selected Thursdays also available - check dates and prices on the booking box

    Optional Extras

    • Guaranteed Window Seating
    • Beverage Packages (minimum 10 guests)

    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.

    Guaranteed Window Seating$19 per person

    Beverage Packages

    • House Beer, wine and soft drinks
    • Minimum 10 guests
    From King St Wharf3hr Package$45 adult, $29 child (4-15yrs)

    Children

    All children 4-15 years automatically receive the Child Menu at discounted Child Fares

    Child 4-15 (Child Menu)$59

    Please note the following variations

    • Infants 0-3yrs may travel free of charge with no food/beverage provided OR purchase a Child Fare and receive the Child Menu. In the comments section please advise number of infants travelling
    • Children under 16 years can receive the Adult Menu by booking an Adult Fare
    • Discounted Child Fare is only valid with a minimum of one (1) Adult per four (4) Children

    All prices are per person. Specials subject to change.

      The vessel picks up from Darling Harbour, then Circular Quay before making a circuit of the Harbour. View the full timetable.

      Darling Harbour King St Wharf 1 Depart 7:00pm
      Disembark 10:00pm
      Early disembarkation available at Circular Quay 9:30pm

      Please recheck this webpage closer to departure and any email updates for the latest information.

        How to Book Your Christmas Party Cruise

        Whether it’s a small group or a full office party, we make it easy to book your festive celebration onboard Sydney 2000.

        Groups of 1–9 Guests

        • Book and pay in full instantly online – quick and easy!

        • Prefer to speak to someone? Call our friendly Reservations Team 7 days a week, 9am–5pm: +61 2 9206 1111

        Groups of 10+ Guests – Enjoy Group Rates

        • Lock in your seats with just a 30% deposit online

        • At checkout, select “Pay Deposit” – your group discount will be applied automatically (on eligible cruises)

        • Final balance is due 7 days before your cruise

        • We'll send you a handy reminder to finalise payment

        Please Note: If your cruise nears capacity and full payment hasn't been made, we may contact you to confirm numbers. If your group holds limited seats, final payment may be required within 7 days of notification.

        Group Paying Separately? No Problem

        Even if your group is paying individually, we can still seat you together!

        To access this option:

        1. Organiser books a ticket online for themselves

          • In “First Name,” enter a group name (e.g. Wilson-30th)

          • In “Last Name,” write: Split-Group

          • Add a comment: Organiser: David Jones

        2. Invitees book their own tickets online

          • Use the same group name format (e.g. Wilson-30th Split-Group)

          • Enter their own email and phone

          • In comments, include their full names (e.g. Zac & Zoe Smith)

        3. At least 48 hours before the cruise, the organiser contacts our team to finalise details

        4. Our Cruise Director will ensure your group is seated together

        ⚠️ Please note: Group rates do not apply to split bookings unless 10+ guests are booked in one transaction.

        Save on Parking

        Wilson 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 Casual
        • Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
        • Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck on Sydney 2000 (Ocean Deck), Captain Cook 3 (Main Deck) and The Jackson (Main Deck) are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom. Starship Sydney and Starship Aqua are not suitable for wheelchairs. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access.
        • Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy
        • 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

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