The Bonza Christmas Cruises 2025

Our BONZA Christmas Cruise is THE end of year party for anyone who is looking for an event idea with twist, without the HARD WORK!

We all know that an INCREDIBLE night needs serious planning, from the curated entertainment to the menu, we've got the recipe right on a fine evening, and our Bonza Christmas Cruise has people coming back year after year, so we must be doing something right!

Upon arrival, you're friends, colleagues and associates will be greeted with an ice-cold beer, wine or sparkling. Once onboard, you will be served a generous array of hot and cold canapés, by our roving waiters, while our grazing tables feature dips, fresh seafood, breads and seasonal fruit platters and dessert. With unlimited standard drinks, and the option to upgrade to premium spirits, you won't go thirsty, which is a good thing because our dance floor is going to make you move! There will be live music on the upper level  with our resident, and much loved DJ Gonzalo will be spinning hot hits all night long. In between songs, relax in our comfortable lounge area or take in the stunning sunset and bay views from our outdoor deck.

Cruise Inclusions:

• A 4 Hour Harbour Cruise ( 7:00pm until 11.00pm incl. boarding/disembarking) Departing/returning to Yanonung Quay, Docklands.  Enjoying the sunset and city lights of the CBD, Williamstown, St Kilda, Port Melbourne all from the water.
• Welcome drink on arrival (mimosas, prosecco, tap beers, still wines and juices or sparkling) as the captain personally welcomes you and your guests onboard.
• Get your groove on the upper level with our Live Music entertainment or chill with our DJ Chili_G playing hot hits (song requests encouraged) on the lower deck.
• *Unlimited Standard Drinks Package (includes house wines (red, white, sparkling and Moscato), soft drinks, tap beer (Great Northern) and bottled light beer.
• Contemporary menu of Fresh Fruit Platters and decadent grazing tables around the boat, Canapés served throughout the cruise, Dessert!
• Bar will open upon boarding and closes 15 minutes before docking. 

CRUISE DATES:

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2025

• Friday 28th November, 2025
• Saturday 29th November, 2025
• Friday 5th December, 2025
• Saturday 6th December, 2025
• Friday 12th December, 2025
• Saturday 13th December, 2025
• Friday 19th December, 2025
• Saturday 20th December, 2025

TICKET PRICES:

Early Bird Tickets until September 30th  - $129.99 (Limited tickets available)

Group Booking minimum of 20 - $135

Full-Price Tickets $145

*Large groups require a 30% deposit to secure their booking, full payment is required 28 days before the cruise departure - contact our sales team to secure your reservation. Please feel free to call the office on mobile on 0439 317 070 or email our booking staff at info@melbourneshowboat.com.au to discuss your group requirements further.

MENU ON BOARD

Christmassy Grazer with Festive savoury treats & local fresh fruits followed by roving style Platters of deliciousness served to guests

Assorted dips trio | Turkish breads (vg) (gf)

Antipasti treats - Lemon-Garlic marinated olives | Stuffed Belle peppers | Capsicum gf v

Sushi selection | condiments (includes v and vg)

Gourmet mini pies - beef & stout | vegetarian (v)

Mini Angus beef burgers | veggie burgers

Sweet chilli prawn trumpets

Vegetarian arancini | dill aioli (v)

Salt and Pepper calamari

Baby frittatas – smoked salmon | marinated vegetables (v) | bacon (gf)

Premium Australian cheeseboard | assorted crackers | smoked kabana (v)

MINI MEALS 2 OPTIONS

Mini fish & chips boats

Moroccan cous cous | sweet potato | (hot or cold) v

Dessert

Chocolate brownie

Berry & passionfruit cheesecake

Swanky (fancy rocky) road (gf)

Fresh seasonal fruit pieces (vg) (gf)

This is a preliminary menu - some of the items above may be altered slightly to suit supplier provisions and catering requirements. Please get in touch for final menu confirmations the week of the cruise. All dietary requirements can be accommodated, but please provide the details ten days in advance.

Please Note: This is not a SIT-DOWN dining cruise / No refunds or amendments once you have booked the experience / late arrivals and no-shows will forfeit their experience and will not be entitled to a refund / In the event of inclement weather, the cruise will still go ahead. We only cruise in sheltered waters / We serve alcohol in accordance with RSA licensing laws / Larger groups of 10+ can arrange to leave a ticket deposit upon booking to secure tickets, rather than pay the full price upfront, please email info@melbourneshowboat.com.au to arrange this booking and payment deposit.