Murder Mystery Cruise | 3 Course Lunch | Newcastle Harbour

** Please read all important information & FAQ's prior to booking to ensure that event conditions and offerings are suitable for your individual requirements.**

🎭 Harbourside Mystery | The Maiming of the Shrew

What begins as a spirited tale of courtship, wit and rivalry soon turns deadly on the harbour…

You are invited into a world of romance, scandal, sharp tongues and even sharper betrayals, where tempers flare, pride runs high, and not every guest will make it to the final act.

But while laughter, flirtation and spectacle fill the room, something far more sinister is unfolding behind the scenes.

A shocking discovery has been made —
one of the evening’s key players has been murdered.

Now, with secrets swirling faster than gossip in a noble court, those aboard this ill-fated voyage must uncover the truth before the curtain falls.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, this immersive mystery delivers all the drama, deception and delight of a classic theatrical whodunnit — with a deliciously deadly twist.

🕵️ A cast of suspicious characters
🔎 Scandal, secrets and sharp-witted deception
🎭 A race to solve the murder before the final act

The question is…
Who turned this comedy into a crime scene?

🚤 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
🕛 Times: Departure 12:00pm | Return: 4:00pm
⏰ Check in: from 11:30am - FYI.. the boat may not be there until just before departure for boarding but you need to ceck in. Please don't be late, the boat cannot wait!
📍 Location (pick up and drop off): Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal, Wharf Rd, Newcastle, NSW

🔞 18+ Event – Valid photo ID required
👗 Dress Code: Smart Casual or themed dress up
👠 Heel policy: Small chunky heels allowed; tall or pointy heels not permitted; steep stairs apply to access to mid-deck & sky-deck
🎒 Bag Policy: Large bags are not permitted onboard. Bags will be searched prior to boarding
♿ Limited accessibility - Due to vessel design, steep stairs, and gangway access, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. Other mobility requirements and aids may limit access to certain areas. Please ensure the event is suitable for your individual needs before purchasing
🧁 Set menu - substitute items are not available; individual dietary requirements cannot be accommodated
Please refer to all important info & FAQ’s prior to booking

🎟 Ticket Inclusions

✨ Newcastle Harbour cruise aboard MV Calmer with stunning Newcastle Harbour daytime views
🥂 Glass of bubbly on arrival
🍽 3-course alternate drop dining (see sample menu below)
🎭 Fully hosted and facilitated interactive murder mystery
🕵️ Live storyline with clues, twists & suspect interrogation
🍷 Bar onboard for purchase of beverages (cash or card accepted)

🎭 The Experience

Step into a world of Shakespearean drama, romantic chaos, and murderous intrigue aboard a harbour cruise where wit can wound and pride can kill.

As the story unfolds, you’ll:

• Uncover hidden clues
• Form alliances… or betray them
• Interrogate suspicious fellow guests
• Piece together the truth behind a deadly twist inspired by The Taming of the Shrew

With egos clashing, secrets spilling, and scandal at every turn, everyone is a suspect. Including you.

👗 Themed Dress Up: Renaissance Glamour, Bardcore & Theatrical Drama

Channel the style of a guest who has stepped straight from a scandalous Shakespearean stage…

Think:
✨ Velvet, brocade, flowing sleeves, corsets, lace and rich textures
👑 Noble gowns, dramatic collars, doublets, waistcoats and cloaks
💎 Pearls, rings, headpieces, gloves and regal accessories
🎭 Romantic, theatrical, and just a little dangerous
🎩 Renaissance elegance meets courtly chaos

Dress like you belong in a grand Shakespearean comedy… with a secret worth killing for.

🎟 Limited Capacity

Get in early for the LIMITED EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE: $125pp + booking fee

General Admission: $145pp + booking fee

This is not just an event… it’s an invitation into history and intrigue.

🔁 Refund Policy:
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable

⚠️ Important Information

• 🔞 18+ Event – Authorised photo ID required.
• Events operate under strict licensing and RSA regulations.
• Heels Policy – The MV Calmer has steep stairs, so tall or pointy heels are not permitted. Small chunky heels are fine!
• Bag Policy: For safety and security reasons bags larger than a purse or clutch size are not permitted onboard. All bags will be searched prior to boarding. Guest that arrive wiht larger bags such as backpacks, totes and other items may be refused admssion without refund.
• Food included - menu advised below is indicative only and subject to change without notice; kitchen should not be considered allergen free; cannot acomodate special or individual dietary requirements
• Drinks available for purchase with cash or card
• Strictly NO BYO!
• We do a seating plan! Shared dining table experience. If you want to sit together, create a Group Name (e.g., “Smith Family Table”) and have everyone fill in the 'Group Name' field on the order form. Bookings done within 24hrs of start time may not be able to sit with requested other guests that have already been allocated a table.
• No mid-cruise drop-offs or pickups.
• Professional photography and video may be captured - By purchasing a ticket and boarding the vessel, you acknowledge that photography and videography may occur during the event. You consent to All Event Cruises Pty Ltd using any images or footage of you for marketing, promotional, and operational purposes, without compensation.

• Accessibility - This vessel is not a fully accessible venue; suitability is at the discretion of the ticket holder. Lack of suitability is not grounds for refund; Cannot accomodate whelchairs. Please contact us regarding other mobility aids.
• Total cruise duration may be inclusive of embarkation/disembarkation
• Do not leave bags or other personal items unattended while on-board the vessel. All Event Cruises Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any lost, damaged or stolen personal items.
• No need to stress about the weather! Rain doesn't stop the boat from cruising, and there is plenty inside space on the main and mid decks for an epic time! so you don't have to worry about what the weather is doing.
• All Sales Final: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.
• Event Conditions: All Event Cruises reserves the right to refuse entry or remove guests who do not comply with venue policies, safety requirements, or responsible service of alcohol regulations.
• Departure Policy: The vessel will depart at the scheduled time. Late arrivals will not be refunded.

SAMPLE MENU*: Alternate drop

Entree: TBC

Main: TBC

Dessert: TBC

*menu subject to change without notice

This is an interactive experience — participation enhances the fun

Tickets are strictly limited. Once they’re gone — so is your alibi.

👉 Book now to secure your place aboard this unforgettable experience.