A MEAT LOVERS LUNCH | NEWCASTLE HARBOUR CRUISE

🥩 Meat Lovers Lunch Cruise

Saturday 11 April | MV Calmer | Newcastle Harbour

Harbour Carnivore Lunch: A Celebration of Local Meats

Calling all meat lovers — this one’s for you.

Set sail aboard MV Calmer for a bold and satisfying long lunch dedicated to premium locally sourced meats, expertly prepared fresh onboard by our chefs.

This indulgent Food Month experience showcases quality cuts supplied by a trusted local butcher, cooked to perfection. Expect rich, comforting flavours, generous portions, and UNLIMITED classic sides — all enjoyed while cruising the sparkling waters of Newcastle Harbour.

Pair exceptional food with harbour views, relaxed luxury, and a unique on-water dining atmosphere for an afternoon that’s equal parts indulgent and unforgettable.

🛳️ The Experience Includes

✔ Chef-curated meat-focused lunch menu
✔ Premium locally sourced cuts
✔ Freshly prepared and cooked onboard
✔ Classic sides and hearty flavours
✔ Scenic Newcastle Harbour cruise
✔ Relaxed premium dining atmosphere
✔ Fully licensed bar onboard (drinks available for purchase)

🕒 Event Details

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026

Time: 12:00pm - 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+)

🎟️ Tickets

General Admission (12years and above) $99 per person

This is a limited-capacity dining cruise and a standout Newcastle Food Month experience designed especially for meat lovers. Early bookings are highly recommended.

👗 DRESS CODE

Smart casual or themed (optional) – 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*:

Barbecue Feast

Tandoori-spiced chicken skewers, flame-grilled
12-hour slow-smoked beef brisket
Sticky bourbon-glazed pork ribs, slow-cooked and charred
Artisan BBQ sausages, grilled over open flame
Fire-roasted zucchini and capsicum
Char-grilled broccoli with lemon and chickpea salad
Sweet corn ribs with smoked butter
House-made pasta salad with fresh herbs
Crispy roasted chat potatoes with sea salt

*menu subject to change without notice