Jazz Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
4.5
Jazz Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour
By Vagabond Cruises
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Depart from King Street Wharf on a jazz cruise on Sydney Harbour, and soak up the live entertainment. Savor a 3-course lunch while relaxing to the tunes-with-a-view—it’s a great way to honor any occasion. Boasting the longest duration of any harbor cruise in Sydney, this lunchtime tour includes prizes and giveaways.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 150 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Jazz lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour: a great way to entertain
- Seafood and carvery set menu accompanied by a selection of fresh fruit and dessert
- Snap photos of the Sydney Opera House and Luna Park
- Relaxing atmosphere with spectacular views and live band
- 3-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Live jazz & classic pop covers
- Seafood and carvery buffet lunch
- Cakes, fresh fruit, coffee and tea
- Allocated seating
- Prizes to be won
- Drinks available for purchase at our licensed bar
- Start:
- King Street Wharf, King St, Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaWharf is outside the Cargo Bar. Directions: Please refer to your boarding pass for accurate details. Please arrive 15 mins prior to the cruise departure time. Unfortunately we cannot wait for late arrivals and if you miss the boat there will be no refunds or transfers permitted.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9057P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9057P1
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- nrartb590 contributionsWorst nigt of my lifeWorst night of our lives. We did a 3 hour Lunch Cruise on 30th March, 2024 and it wasn't too bad. We actually Won this Latina Dinner Cruise that day and booked Airfares and Accommodation to travel back for my husbands Birthday. Please trust me do not go. Food was absolutely disgusting. In March we had Prawns, Oysters and so much more. This time we had very touch beef and chicken and 4 dreadful salads. That was it and Sara Lee X 2 frozen cakes for dessert and a bit of fruit. Our friends from Cental Coast NSW travelled 1 1/2 hours to see us and booked and they could not even eat any of the food. Drink Package. Do not even get me started. Beer and Wine was $45- for the 4 hour supposed Cruise which hardly went anywhere and then we got told that there was no Sav Blanc in our Package. We only drink Sav Blanc. I am totally devasted by our Latina Dinner Cruise which only wen for 30 minutes and the rest of the time was a Disco. We are older bt sould hav been informed. Do not do this Cruise but instead try Captain Cook Dinner Cruises. Same price but the food is 10/10.Written December 4, 2024
- OneTwoThree4560 contributionsIf you like being packed in like sardines, barely able to move, then this is the cruise for you!They packed in 25-30% more tables than there was room for. Consequently, there was barely any room to squeeze out from your chair to go serve yourself at the buffet. I would have gone to the bar and purchased wine, but it wasn't worth the effort. Twice I asked for water as they were clearing the dishes, and both times it was forgotten or ignored. Food was OK, views were great, and it could have been a great cruise if they had limited the number of guests to the amount the boat could comfortably handle. Even if they had served you at your table instead of making you wait in long lines at the buffet, it was too crowded to enjoy. I would not recommend.Written October 30, 2024
- Athitta_Winitsinthu0 contributionsFantasticAt first, we were quite shocked to see 4 hens party on the cruise but it ended up being a fantastic night. We paid an extra $50 on the ship for the premium package and it was a great decision, the music was great and the dancers were fantastic.Written October 13, 2024
- angelasT7125QG0 contributionsExcellent Sydney Harbour Jazz Lunch cruiseCelebrated a friend's birthday with a group. It was so entertaining and fun and the Jazz band were great. staff were friendly and attentive and the food exceeded my expectations and was very generous. More than enough for everyone. We all had a lovely time. Not a huge boat and just the right amount of people. Perfect for an occasion or taking in the spectacular views of Sydney HarboutWritten October 9, 2024
- Daydream316418046710 contributionsFantastic day out.We went on a 3 hour luncheon cruise with Vagabond cruises on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. It was to Celebrate my friends 80th Bithday. Lovely food, enjoyed the Seafood & Roast. Enjoyed live Jazz. The staff were friendly, helpful and hard working. It was a fantastic day. Thank you very much. So good with my Gluten Free diet.Written August 3, 2024
- karanaT8257AB0 contributionsA rainy SaturdayWhat a great experience on board the Vagabond cruise ship! A picturesque, relaxing and enjoyable way to spend a few hours on a Saturday! Even though it was pouring rain, with the wonderful live Jazz it was a fantastic cruise on Sydney Harbour. The seafood & carvery buffet lunch was lovely and the service and attention to detail on the day was excellent Also a big thankyou you Clara, the amazing hostess for making our time on-board so special.Written June 15, 2024
- Julie C0 contributionsFabulous cruise on the harbour for vividThis recent cruise was just excellent!!! Booking was easy on line, staff were excellent when I had to call office re query! Crew on board were above & beyond fabulous!!! They helped with carrying drinks upstairs, checking we were okay after a Little Rock & roll turbulence, finger food was plentiful & served hot , plenty of variety!! Definitely didn’t need to go to dinner after 6pm cruise!!! Just a wonderful 1 & 1/2 hours on our beautiful harbour all for $60 pp!! Great job Vagabond!!Written May 31, 2024
- doubleclickdeb0 contributions4 hours I'll never get backSmall boat, very basic and limited food, no stage for show just dancing in the aisles, I could have put on a dress and danced for the entertainment! As the old adage goes, you get what you pay for. Very disappointed. 4 hours is too long for this cruise.Written April 14, 2024
- cathylE2295VS0 contributionsAnniversary celebration on the Jazz lunch cruiseWe had a very enjoyable afternoon taking in the stunning views of Sydney Harbour to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was delicious and plenty of it and good value for the price. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the music, Rebecca, the jazz singer had a lovely singing voice and was accompanied by a pianist. The boat is a bit dated, depending on the breeze, the diesel smell was a bit overpowering at times wafting in through the window. A good time to get up and move outside to get some fresh air. Note there is no commentary about the harbour or an explanation about what you are looking at. Recommend the trip, to those who want to celebrate a special occasion or see the harbour from the water, with a nice lunch without spending a lot of money.Written March 27, 2024
- 438murrayj0 contributionsGood Value for MoneyDisappointed that our seating was upstairs, along with a few others, and we all felt "excluded" from what was happening and going on downstairs where the action was. Good entertainment and food and would recommend this dinner & cruise on the proviso the booking was for down stairs. We booked two months out and in hindsight we would have made this a stipulation at the time of booking.Written March 26, 2024
- garyt3780 contributionsAll we expected and moreVery enjoyable cruise. Everything we expected. Lovely food, well presented. Friendly staff. Good vibe on deck and foot tapping jazz in background.Written March 15, 2024
- WingfieldHart0 contributionsA wonderful harbour cruise!A wonderful cruise, enjoyed a delicious lunch with very pleasant background music. The weather was fantastic and the scenery was exceptional. Highly recommended and excellent value!Written March 13, 2024
- DanWTravelling0 contributionsProfessional Business DealingsIn January 2024 I had reason to deal with Soheil & the team at Vagabond. My issue was resolved swiftly & in a highly professional manner. I'm grateful for the service offered.Written January 28, 2024
- ajrenca0 contributionsBeautiful and breathtaking views of Sydney HarbourWe made a reservation online for a lunch cruise with Vagabond Cruises around Sydney Harbour. The weather was mild, bright, and sunny the day of our cruise even though we were there in July which is the middle of their winter season. The views around Sydney Harbour were beautiful and breathtaking. Everyone had assigned seating but we all had great views from every table. The luncheon was enjoyable - served buffet style plus dessert.Written January 2, 2024
- mz_marielag0 contributionsTotally recommend it 😊Cruise was amazing! We really enjoyed the food, music and show. We totally recommend it!! See you again soon 😊Written December 12, 2023
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Georgia and Shay
3 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The weekend after Valentine's my partner had booked us on the Jazz Cruise which was so much fun. The lady who greeted us made our whole experience one to remember and her team were attentive throughout. We paid for the extra drinks package which was totally worth it! Instead of going to the bar for each time for my prosecco, the bar man just gave me the bottle and an ice bucket!
Seafood was lovely and so much of it.
Would definitely recommend to a friend and looking at booking one of the other cruises soon :)
Seafood was lovely and so much of it.
Would definitely recommend to a friend and looking at booking one of the other cruises soon :)
Written March 2, 2020
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Hello Georgia,
We are happy to hear you have enjoyed your cruise, the food, the bar and the atmosphere .
We will let our staff know about this review to keep the excellency in our service.
Have a nice day.
Hope to see you soon on board again.
Vagabond Team!
Written March 3, 2020
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DelphiGrove
Adelaide, Australia76 contributions
Took the cruise with 2 teenage boys in tow.
The Roast and seafood buffet was very good.
Really enjoyed the Jazz, both the singer and pianist were very good.
Music was not too obtrusive and prI voided a nice background to the cruise.
Having done a harbour cruise before, I was aware of many of the landmarks we passed.
Not sure if there was a guide available for guests, I might have missed this.
Perhaps for new visitors to Sydney it would pay to have a map or App which gives a guide.
The Roast and seafood buffet was very good.
Really enjoyed the Jazz, both the singer and pianist were very good.
Music was not too obtrusive and prI voided a nice background to the cruise.
Having done a harbour cruise before, I was aware of many of the landmarks we passed.
Not sure if there was a guide available for guests, I might have missed this.
Perhaps for new visitors to Sydney it would pay to have a map or App which gives a guide.
Written January 12, 2020
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Hi Delphi,
We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time on board and enjoyed the delicious food.
Thank you for your suggestions we will bring this up the team!
We hope to see you on board again soon :)
Written January 23, 2020
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Marlene V
Oyster Bay, Australia21 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
This luncheon cruise is such excellent value for money. 3 hours versus 2 hours on other cruises. Staff so attentive and full compliments to tour director - Gabriela. Fabulous meal - prawns, oysters and such a variety of other foods. It was a great option for my visitors as it was pouring rain and we were still able to stay dry and enjoy the harbour.
Written February 8, 2020
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Hi,
Thank you so much for your review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the wide variety of food, views and atmosphere.
We shall be sure to pass on your comments to our team and let them know what an excellent service they continue to provide.
We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon, in a sunny day next time ;) !
Best wishes,
Vagabond Cruises
Written February 18, 2020
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Adele S
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
The seating arrangements was very tight and we are so crowded. The buffet food serving is being measured and after a dish was gone it was not replenished so others that are still at the end of queue for food missed on some dishes. The music was not jazzy at all and not entertaining.
Written November 22, 2024
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Hi there, thank you for posting a review and we’re very sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standard. We would like the opportunity to talk and investigate your feedback further and see how we might be able to make things right. Please feel free to contact our team directly on 0296600388 or info@vagabond.com.au to discuss, we are available Mon-Sat from 9am-6pm. Thanks again, we look forward to hearing from you.
Written November 24, 2024
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Angela S
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
We had a lovely time on the Jazz Lunch cruise. The food was great and very generous. It was so relaxing and fun. Staff were friendly and smiling. The boat isn’t huge so it was very personal and not overcrowded. Its suitable for all ages, and showcases the lovely views on Sydney harbour. Great for visitors or locals.
Written October 10, 2024
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Russell B
Sydney, Australia13 contributions
Sep 2020
We went out on the Jazz lunch cruise on 19/9 for hubby's birthday. We had a great time - the staff were awesome and the singer even remembered us from 5 years prior on his birthday. The food was different due to COVID measures but we had a great time. We'll be back!
Written October 6, 2020
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Hi Russell, thank you for the awesome feedback and for cruising with us once again. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to the Crew. Looking forward to seeing you both in the near future. Cheers!
Written October 8, 2020
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Michael W
Greater Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Sep 2020
We just completed a Jazz luncheon cruise and must say it was one of the best we have experience in a long time. With Covid19, when we boarded the oysters and prawns along with a Greek salad was already on the table along with a bread roll. Luch was server either beef or chicken (table service) then desert cakes and fruit with tea and coffee. We had the drink package which was also enjoyable. Things have changed since Covid, however we need to get use to it. A special mention to Elaine who was friendly, helpful and very professional
Written September 19, 2020
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Hi there,
Thank you kindly for your nice review. We really appreciate your feedback and are so happy that you had a nice time onboard. Looking forward to assisting you again in the future. Have a wonderful day!
Written September 20, 2020
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Stacey Jones
1 contribution
Jan 2020
Fantastic 3 hour cruise with hot meats, prawns, oysters, salads, pasta, roast vegies and dessert. Great way to spend a few hours cruising around the city. Carl was an excellent host.
Written January 16, 2020
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Hi Mijqudie,
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the wide variety of food!
We shall be sure to pass on your comments to our team and let them know what an excellent service they continue to provide.
We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!
Best wishes,
Vagabond Cruises Team
Written January 24, 2020
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Sonya A
1 contribution
Jan 2020
Jazz lunch cruise. The jazz music was really enjoyable. The seafood lunch was yummy and in particular the prawns were very fresh. Very enjoyed our day. Only down side was the smoke from the fires, but then Vagabond can't control everything.
Written January 15, 2020
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Hi 625,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
It was unfortunate that we had smoke in Sydney, however we are glad to hear you enjoyed your day on board.
Thank you again and we hope to see you on board again soon!
Written January 24, 2020
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WWW0809
2 contributions
Feb 2020
I booked this for my partner to celebrate his birthday. The staff on board, particularly our cruise director, Gabriela, were very attentive and made our experience very enjoyable. Thank you for helping make my partner's birthday so special! Would definitely recommend this cruise and we will definitely be back!
Written February 16, 2020
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Hi,
Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choose Vagabond Cruise to celebrate your partner's birthday.
ll be sure to pass on your comments to our team and let them know what an excellent service they continue to provide.
We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!
Best wishes,
Vagabond Cruises
Written February 18, 2020
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