11th Cruise
The 11th Annual McCool Christmas Comedy Cruise
A Harbour of Joy: Celebrate Christmas on the Water
Set sail in style to celebrate the end of 2025: at the 11th Annual McCool Christmas Comedy Cruise!
Get ready for a comedy cruise you’ll never forget!
On Sat 13th Dec, enjoy a hilarious lunch time comedy cruise from 12pm – 4pm, set sail across the spectacular sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour for the ultimate end of year celebration.
What to expect?
3 or more great COMEDIANS – with shows that keeps you laughing long after you disembark
Delicious 3 COURSE BUFFET LUNCH – including welcome canapés on arrival
- WELCOME DRINK on arrival
- Fully stocked BAR
- Professional PHOTOGRAPHER for you social media sensations
DJ and dancing
Unforgettable memories surrounded by friends, family and festive cheer
- Bring your own team – and combine it with your end of year celebrations.
It’s more than a Christmas party—it’s a Comedy tradition that brings laughter, joy, and the magic of the season to all.
Tickets are strictly limited – it always SELLS OUT – so take advantage of Early Bird tix – and don’t miss your chance to celebrate the holidays in the most spectacular way possible.
Laugh
Relax
Celebrate
Food. Fun. Festivities.
Waves of Christmas Cheer: The 11th Annual McCool Christmas Comedy Cruise 🎄✨
It’s that time of year again!
On Saturday, 13th December, we set sail from Sydney Harbour for the 11th Annual McCool Christmas Cruise Cruise — a festive tradition that has brought joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories for more than a decade.
- The Experience
Imagine a relaxed afternoon on the water, with the city’s skyline as your backdrop. You’ll enjoy food, drinks, and laughter as we cruise the sparkling harbour — the perfect way to wind down, celebrate the year, and soak up the Christmas spirit.
- Entertainment & Surprises
Over the years, every cruise has been packed with fun — and this year will be no different. From comedy and live entertainment, we’re planning an exciting lineup. It’ll be a day to remember.
- Relax & Celebrate
This isn’t just a party; it’s a chance to chill out, reconnect, and share in the holiday cheer with old friends and new. Think laughter, dancing, a substantial buffet spread, and a few festive toasts as we cruise into the post-cruise after party. - 11 Years Strong
With 10 amazing cruises behind us, the 11th promises to be bigger and better than ever. Year after year, it’s been all about good vibes, rave reviews, and pure Christmas joy on the water.
Join Us
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic Sydney holiday tradition. Celebrate the season with us on the harbour — food, fun, laughter, and the magic of Christmas all rolled into one unforgettable afternoon.
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Very professional. Great guy to work with. Very good at pronouncing names from all countries of the world.
Response from the owner 07:28 03 Apr 25
Thank you Michael. It's always highly valued get a review from an event colleague. Especially from a professional photographer as you'll have seen 1000's of MC's in your time. Good to know my performance stands out. Thank you for the kind words. 
A Fun night out with friends with laughs and a sacrificial roast lamb dinner to compliment a night out at Gazebo in Potts Point. Highly recommend it 😝
Fantastic night last Sunday and so well organised throughout different comics to do comic on Sam and I love Sam time of course and so sharp in mind to make a joke from the audience with basic questions. Highly recommend to hire him or to book a ticket to see him… can’t wait for the next time!🌼✨🙏😝🤩
I have been to a few of Sam's shows and he is the best comedian in Sydney I know. He always has me in stitches with his quick witted stories and comments and be assured you will be in for a great time with lots of laughs when you meet and see him perform. I highly recommend him for all events whether it be a Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary or just for that Special Occasion..."Laughter really is the Best Medicine"
Response from the owner 23:04 17 Feb 25
Hi Dianne, Thanks for this kind review. Always great to see you and your friends at one of my shows. Glad I keep you guys in stitches, hopefully catch you at the next one too. 
I've been on this cruise many times. It's more like a family Christmas barbecue. Very beautiful setting and the food and entertainment is always first class. I can't recommend it highly enough. Do yourself a favour: Get on the boat.
Response from the owner 00:44 12 Dec 24
Thanks Danny. Always appreciate your efforts to join us at the Annual McCool Christmas Comedy Cruise, even though you commute from up the coast. It's always great to see you and your friends, your the life of the party. 
The Sam McCool Christmas Cruise was cool in every sense of the word.. The event really works for me "The Cashman" because
* the comedy was on point, funny and challenging,
* the event worked great ,
* Sydney harbour was magic,
* the food was great, * the boat worked and
* there were lots of fun people to meet.
See you again in 2025, I hope it's on again with double the numbers.
* the comedy was on point, funny and challenging,
* the event worked great ,
* Sydney harbour was magic,
* the food was great, * the boat worked and
* there were lots of fun people to meet.
See you again in 2025, I hope it's on again with double the numbers.
Response from the owner 00:46 12 Dec 24
Thanks Matthew for your efficient and poignant bullet point summary 🙂 Glad to have you onboard, and yes double the numbers next year, we all just have to invite a +1 🙂 
Sam was PERFECT for our industry Gala Awards event. Well-rehearsed, funny, warm, professional and helped to keep the runsheet on track! The crowd loved him and we would definitely ask Sam again.
Response from the owner 22:39 13 Nov 23
Thank you so much Cathy-Anne for you and your boards faith in me to deliver. Hosting the premium awards for your industry was a true honour and a whole lot of fun. Thanks again. 
Great MC, very entertaining and lots of comedy! Will make any event a hoot!
Response from the owner 04:56 05 Dec 24
Thanks F Liu for your candid honesty and positive review 🙂 
We had the absolute pleasure of having Sam MC our wedding reception. He was so incredible that months later our guests are still raving about how funny he was. He got the crowd involved in the reception and kept everyone entertained and made sure the timings of things ran smoothly and according to plan. I highly recommend Sam if you are throwing any type of event or party.
Response from the owner 10:35 19 Aug 24
Thank you so much Risha for trusting me to host your wedding reception. You guys were a pleasure to deal with and entertain. 
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