SEAFOOD DEGUSTATION LUNCH | NEWCASTLE HARBOUR CRUISE | GOOD FRIDAY

🦞 Good Friday - Seafood Degustation & Harbour Cruise

Friday 3 April | MV Calmer | Newcastle Harbour

🍽️ From Sea to Plate: A 6-Course Seafood Experience on the Water

Celebrate Newcastle’s incredible coastal produce with a refined six-course seafood degustation cruise aboard MV Calmer.

Step onboard for an intimate dining journey showcasing the freshest catch sourced from the Newcastle Fishermen’s Co-Op, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully plated as you cruise the harbour. Each course highlights seasonal flavours and premium seafood, culminating in a refined dessert to finish.

As you indulge, enjoy sweeping waterfront views, gentle sea breezes, and the relaxed luxury of Newcastle’s most unique dining setting.

This is not just lunch — it’s a floating degustation experience and a must-do event during Newcastle Food Month.

🛳️ The Experience Includes

✔ Six-course seafood degustation menu including a Dessert course to finish
✔ Fresh, locally sourced seafood
✔ Scenic Newcastle Harbour cruise
✔ Relaxed, premium dining atmosphere
✔ Licensed bars onboard (drinks available for purchase)

🕒 Event Details

Date: Friday 3 April 2026

Time: 12pm -2:30pm

Check In/Boarding: from 11:30am at Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal

Vessel: MV Calmer
Location: Newcastle Harbour
Dress Code: Smart casual
Child Friendly: Yes (12+)
Pet Friendly: No

🎟️ Tickets

General Admission (12years and above) $130 per person

This is an intimate, limited-capacity dining cruise designed for seafood lovers and food enthusiasts. Early booking is strongly recommended.

👗 DRESS CODE

Smart casual – comfy shoes recommended (no tall or pointy heels)

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFO

• Refund Policy: Tickets are non-transferable & non-refundable
• Authorised ID: Photo ID required
• Heels Policy: Small chunky heels allowed, no tall or pointy heels
• Licensing & RSA: Drinks served under strict RSA compliance
• No Mid-Cruise Drop-Offs or Pickups – the cruise runs continuously
• Food: Included in ticket – signature meats per person, unlimited sides
• Drinks: Available to purchase onboard (not included in ticket)
• Strictly NO BYO: Bags may be checked at boarding
• Photography & Filming: May be used for social media & marketing; ticket purchase constitutes consent
• Seating: Shared tables – we’ll be in touch with all attendees before the night to arrange seating preferences, including requests to sit with other groups attending
• Weather: Cruise goes ahead rain or shine; plenty of indoor & covered space
• Personal Items: Do not leave belongings unattended; All Event Cruises Pty Ltd is not liable for lost or stolen items
• Cruise Duration: Includes embarkation & disembarkation
• Accessibility: Wharf & vessel cannot accommodate wheelchairs; steep stairs apply to mid-deck & sky-deck

MENU*:
 

Course 1
Freshly shucked oysters with crisp green apple mignonette

Course 2
Blue swimmer crab toast with silky beetroot purée

Course 3
Pan-seared scallops with citrus ginger glaze and pickled vegetable salad

Course 4
King prawns with creamy garlic sauce, beurre noisette and golden pangrattato

Course 5
Crispy-skin barramundi with buttered green beans, pickled beetroot and vibrant salsa verde

Course 6
Limoncello sorbet with delicate meringue and berry coulis

*menu subject to change wihtout notice