MV Princess Boxing Day

This Boxing Day, step aboard our classic timber vessel, the MV Princess, and experience the thrill of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in style. With delicious food, exceptional service, and an electric atmosphere on Sydney’s stunning harbour, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate.

Savour a seafood and carvery buffet lunch as we take you close to the action, with live commentary from your captain bringing every moment to life. Indulge in a selection of desserts, coffee, and tea, and enter for a chance to win one of our exciting door prizes. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar as you take in panoramic views from our spacious outdoor decks, watching the yachts surge towards Sydney Heads as they embark on their legendary 628-nautical-mile journey to Hobart.

For over 75 years, the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has been an iconic Australian summer event, attracting worldwide admiration and drawing thousands to the harbour and its foreshores. With tickets available for adults, children, concessions, and families, Vagabond Cruises invites you and your loved ones to join us in this cherished Boxing Day tradition.

Cruise inclusions:

• 3 hour cruise on scenic Sydney Harbour
• Seafood and carvery buffet lunch
• Dessert, coffee and tea
• Fully licensed bar, with bar packages available
• Prime views of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race start
• Live commentary on the harbour's sights and race highlights
• Allocated indoor seats for dining

As part of our commitment to providing a timely service, we cannot wait for late arrivals. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for no-shows or late arrivals.

BOXING DAY LUNCH MENU

SEAFOOD & CARVERY BUFFET

Fresh seafood selection
• Fresh tiger king prawns with Thousand Island dressing (gf)
• Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters served natural (gf)

Hot selection
• Slow-cooked pulled beef brisket with gravy and assorted mustards (gf)
• Moroccan spiced chicken with yoghurt and mint sauce (gf)
• Oven-roasted baby potatoes with olive oil and rock salt (v) (gf)
• Medley of Mediterranean roast vegetables (v) (gf)

Fresh selection
• Macaroni pesto salad with marinated roast vegetables and parmesan (v)
• Baby beetroot and spinach salad with feta, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette (v) (gf)
• Finely sliced classic coleslaw (v)
• Wild mixed leaf salad with balsamic vinaigrette (v) (gf)
• Crusty dinner rolls (v)

DESSERT
• Assorted cakes (v)
• Selection of seasonal fresh fruit (gf) (v)
• Coffee and tea

 GF | Gluten Free  V | Vegetarian

Sample menu - items subject to change without notice

Food allergy statement
Please be aware that our kitchens process foods containing eggs, dairy, gluten, seafood, nuts, sesame seeds and capsicum. Whilst measures are taken to avoid cross-contamination, we can not guarantee a total absence of these products from any of our dishes.  Vagabond Cruises does not accept liability for any adverse reactions due to allergy or intolerance from food consumed on board.