High Tea on the Harbour | Special Christmas Edition

🎄✨ Special Christmas High Tea Cruise on Newcastle Harbour ✨🎄

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas with an Elegant High Tea on the Water

Treat yourself to a festive afternoon of indulgence aboard MV Calmer, Newcastle's premier 3-level superyacht, as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a luxurious Christmas High Tea Cruise.

Gather your family, friends, colleagues or someone special and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas experience surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Newcastle Harbour. From beautifully themed festive treats to sparkling bubbles and panoramic waterfront views, this is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the season before Christmas arrives.

Whether you're planning a Christmas catch-up, celebrating with loved ones, organising a ladies' day out or simply looking to spoil yourself, this elegant harbour cruise promises delicious food, beautiful surroundings and a wonderfully relaxed festive atmosphere.

🎄 Your Christmas High Tea Experience Includes

🥂 A complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival (18+)

🍰 A beautifully presented Christmas-themed High Tea, featuring a delicious selection of:

• Festive sweet treats and gourmet pastries
• Freshly baked scones with accompaniments
• Hot and cold savoury delights
• Seasonal Christmas-inspired delicacies
• Premium teas and coffee

🚢 A 2.5-hour scenic cruise through the beautiful Newcastle Harbour aboard the luxurious MV Calmer

🌊 Spectacular harbour views from multiple indoor and outdoor viewing areas across three spacious levels

🍷 Fully licensed bars offering wine, sparkling, beer, spirits, cocktails, RTDs, soft drinks and more available for purchase throughout the cruise.

📅 Cruise Details

Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026

Check In: From 11:30 AM

Departure: 12:00 PM

Return: 2:30 PM

Departure Location:
Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal
Wharf Road, Newcastle NSW

Duration: 2.5 Hours

Smart Casual | Festive Elegance

Feel free to embrace the Christmas spirit with festive colours, florals or your favourite summer Christmas outfit.

Footwear Notice:
For your safety aboard the vessel, tall stilettos and pointed high heels are not permitted due to the vessel's stairways. Low, wide or chunky heels are welcome.

This is a fully seated dining event with guests seated at shared tables.

If you have booked with friends under separate bookings, the event team will contact guests closer to the event to confirm seating arrangements wherever possible.

🎟️ Tickets

Adults (12 years & over): $89

Children (2–11 years): $49

Children under 18 years must remain under the care and supervision of a parent or responsible adult throughout the cruise.

🎫 Booking Conditions

By purchasing tickets, the purchaser confirms they have read and accepted all the important event information, terms and conditions of attendance. Where tickets are purchased on behalf of other guests, the purchaser is responsible for ensuring all attendees receive this information before the event.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable except where required by law or if the event is cancelled by the organiser.

🎄 Celebrate Christmas in Style

Escape the hustle and bustle of the festive season and enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food, sparkling wine, beautiful harbour scenery and wonderful company.

Whether you're beginning a new Christmas tradition, celebrating with friends or simply treating yourself, Special Christmas High Tea Cruise offers the perfect combination of festive charm, elegant dining and unforgettable harbour cruising.

✨ Tickets are limited and this event is expected to sell quickly. Secure your place today and celebrate Christmas on Newcastle Harbour in style! 🎁

⚠️ Important Information, terms & conditions

• Licensed venue. Events operate under strict licensing and RSA regulations.
• Valid photo ID Required
• Children under 18 must remain under the care and active supervision of a parent or responsible adult at all times while onboard. For safety reasons, children must not be permitted to roam the vessel unsupervised, including stairways, balconies, boarding areas, and external deck spaces. Guests are asked to carefully supervise young children throughout the duration of the cruise.
• Shared dining table experience: We do a seating plan! 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.
• Group Bookings and Purchaser Responsibility: Where one person purchases tickets on behalf of multiple attendees or a group, the purchaser is responsible for ensuring that every person attending under that booking is provided with, and is fully aware of, all relevant event information, entry requirements, policies, terms and conditions before the event date.
• All event information, terms and conditions are made available on the ticketing page at the time of purchase. A guest’s failure to read, receive or understand this information does not provide grounds for a refund, credit, transfer or other compensation.
• Drinks not included in a stated beverage package are available for purchase
• Food - Any menu provided is indicative only and subject to change without notice.
• Allergen Notice: Our onboard kitchen operates in a shared environment and cannot be considered allergen-free. While care is taken in preparation, we are unable to guarantee the complete absence of allergens, including gluten, due to the risk of cross-contamination. For guests with significant intolerance, severe allergies or specific dietary requirements, we recommend carefully considering whether the available options and onboard kitchen environment are suitable for your individual needs before booking. Dietary or allergen-related unsuitability does not constitute grounds for a refund.
• Cash and card accepted.
• Strictly NO BYO food or beverages
• Heels Policy – The MV Calmer has steep stairs, so tall or pointy heels are not permitted. Small chunky heels are fine!
• Accessibility: Please note that MV Calmer is not a fully accessible venue due to wharf, gangway and vessel design. The vessel cannot accommodate wheelchairs. It is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser and attendees to assess whether the vessel and event are suitable for their individual accessibility, mobility or personal needs before purchasing tickets. Guests should contact us before booking to discuss suitability. Lack of suitability based on accessibility or personal requirements does not constitute grounds for a refund
• 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 with larger bags such as backpacks, totes and other items may be refused admission without refund.
• No Prams permitted - due to taking up room and being a trip hazard.
• No mid-cruise drop-offs or pickups.
• Total cruise duration may be inclusive of embarkation/disembarkation. All indicated times may be adjusted at the discretion of AEC management, and, or vessel Captain.
• 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.
• CCTV & Security Notice: For the safety, security, and enjoyment of all guests, crew, and staff, MV Calmer is monitored by CCTV surveillance. By purchasing a ticket and boarding the vessel, guests acknowledge and consent to CCTV recording and security procedures.
• 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.
• 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, and all applicable legislation.
• Departure Policy: Vessel always aims to depart at the scheduled time. Late arrivals will not be refunded.
• All Sales Final: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.