Cadman Cruises | Australia Day Lunch Cruise | All Inclusive
About this Event
Late January is the last stretch of proper summer before the year starts for real. School goes back, the inbox fills up, and that's that.
So spend one more day on the water first.
Lunch is a proper gourmet buffet: wagyu beef carvery, prawns, calamari, ricotta and spinach agnolotti, roasted chat potatoes, smoky BBQ chicken drumettes, garden and coleslaw salads, seasonal fruit, coffee and tea. A glass of premium Australian sparkling on arrival, then beer, red and white wine, sparkling and soft drinks included for the full cruise. Someone else cooks, someone else cleans up.
The Cadman runs three levels with an open-air rooftop, so there's shade when you want it and sun when you don't. Sydney Harbour does the rest - the Bridge, the Opera House and the eastern bays at their best on a summer afternoon.
It's also the busiest day of the year on the water. The Ferrython, the Salute to Australia, the harbour parade, the tall ships and the regatta all run while we're out there, with the RAAF flypast overhead. You'll see it from the deck with a plate in one hand and a drink in the other. Beats standing three-deep on a foreshore in 30-degree heat.
EVENT INCLUSIONS
🍲 Gourmet Buffet (included in ticket price): Savour a sumptuous buffet with seasonal dishes and fresh seafood. Full menu below.
🪑 A Seat for Everyone: Numbers are capped so there is comfortable seating for every guest across our three decks. Seating is cocktail-style and unreserved — sit where you like, move around, come and go from the rooftop. We don't allocate tables or reserve seats for groups.
🍾 Drinks Package (included in ticket price): Premium selection of beer, red & white wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks for the duration of the cruise.
🥂 Welcome Drink (included in ticket price): Glass of premium Australian sparkling on arrival.
⚓ Open-Air Rooftop: Unobstructed 360-degree views from the top deck, and panoramic views of Sydney's iconic landmarks from all three levels.
🎵 Entertainment: Music and entertainment throughout the cruise.
🍸 Cocktail Bar: Spirits, cocktails and fine wines available for purchase from our well-stocked bar.
SCHEDULE (11:15 AM to 2:15 PM)
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Meet up at King Street Wharf, Wharf Number TBA
11:05 AM: Boarding
11:15 AM: Departure
2:15 PM: Drop off
Wharf number is confirmed by email in the week before the cruise.
🚨 PLEASE DON'T BE LATE! The boat will not wait.
AUSTRALIA DAY BUFFET MENU
Wagyu Beef Carvery
Smoky BBQ Chicken Drumettes
Prawns
Calamari Rings
Ricotta & Spinach Agnolotti Pasta
Roasted Baby Chat Potatoes
Salads – Garden & Coleslaw
Seasonal Fruit Platters
Coffee & Tea
REFUNDS & CHANGES
Change of mind: cancel up to 30 days before the cruise for a full refund of the ticket price. That's on or before 27 December 2026.
Inside 30 days: tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Late arrivals and no-shows: the vessel departs at 11:30 AM and cannot wait. Guests who miss departure are not eligible for a refund.
Cancellation by us: if the cruise is cancelled by Cadman Cruises for any reason, you'll be offered a full refund or a transfer to another sailing.
The Australia Day harbour program is run by third parties and is not a condition of this cruise. The cruise proceeds as scheduled regardless of any festivities being delayed, relocated or cancelled.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Dress code: smart casual. Flat shoes recommended.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All food and beverages are included in your ticket except spirits and cocktails, which can be purchased from the bar.
Wheelchair access: standard wheelchairs are fine. No heavy electric scooters.
Australia Day is a very busy period on the harbour. Please allow plenty of time to reach the wharf and arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
Strictly no BYO.
Tickets are sold subject to our full Conditions of Sale.
For further information or enquiries, please email: [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 104.38 to AUD 134.98
