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Newcastle Harbour Scenic Cruise with Lunch - 2.5 Hours

For 1 person
2.5 hours
Instant book
NVC001

Highlights

  • Take in the sights of Newcastle foreshore
  • Indulge in a freshly prepared lunch
  • Running commentary of the harbour history

Indulge in a freshly prepared buffet lunch on a two and a half hour cruise around the Newcastle Foreshore with Captain's commentary and Harbour views.

What's included?

  • Two hour and 30 minute harbour cruise
  • Fresh lunch
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits
  • Captain's commentary

Enjoy all the sights Newcastle Harbour has to offer as you cruise the working port and picturesque foreshore. See the harbour's coal loading facilities, tug boats and big ships close up. Indulge in a freshly prepared lunch consisting of seasoned roasted chicken, double smoked leg ham hand carved off the bone, fresh local prawns and a selection of salads to complement.

Enjoy a selection of petit fours for dessert with complimentary tea and coffee or select from a full range of drinks available from a fully licensed bar.

Important information

This product is only available to RedBalloon customers
  • This experience is approximately two hours and 30 minutes in duration
  • Departs 12pm every Sunday (except Mother's Day, Father's Day and Christmas Day)
  • Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
  • Change your booking up to 14 days before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 14 days of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
  • No cancellations

Maximum of 80 guests.

This cruise operates in all weather; rain, hail or shine.

This experience departs from Lee Wharf pontoon, No 5 Honeysuckle Drive, Lee Wharf, Newcastle, NSW 2300.

Reviews

4.7
170 reviews
5 stars 132
4 stars 35
3 stars 1
2 stars 1
1 star 1
Recommended

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Margaret 23 May 2026

A really great lunch cruise around the scenic Lake Macquarie region. Great commentary and terrific food served by really friendly staff. Highly recommend for a relaxing afternoon

Customer Experience

Hi Margaret, thanks so much for your valuable feedback. We are so happy to see you enjoyed your experience.

24 May 2026

Recommended

Brilliant Afternoon

Brian 3 April 2026

We had a most enjoyable, relaxed lunch cruise on Newcastle Harbour. The staff were excellent, the organisation getting on board was more than helpful. Lunch was simple, but tasty and more than adequate. We really enjoyed seeing the extent of the Harbour. Only comment for improvement, a more detailed boarding point on the website would save some confusion. We highly recommend this experience and will now take the Lake Macquarie cruise.

Cassie

Hi Brian, we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive feedback!

7 April 2026

Recommended

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michael halbert 30 November 2025

The whole experience was really excellent from the time we got on board, to the food, the reasonable price for drinks and to the excellent staff.

Customer Experience

Hi Michael, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

2 December 2025

Recommended

Beautiful lunch

Mona 23 November 2025

My Partner and I enjoyed this Lunch cruise, it was our first time in Newcastle so we really loved that we could find a spend our Sunday afternoon out on the beautiful harbour. Staff were lovely and the captain was very knowledgeable food was great too. We spent most our time on the top deck it was so relaxing and calming we really loved it!

Customer Experience

Hi Mona, we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive feedback!

24 November 2025

Recommended

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Beverley 9 November 2025

Wonderful Lunch & Cruise 7 the service was first class.

Customer Experience

Hi Beverley, thank you for your kind feedback. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience!

10 November 2025

Recommended

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Narelle 16 June 2025

We were very fortunate to have a perfect winter's day for our cruise, a Christmas present from our family, so we were able to spend some time on the top deck enjoying the winter sunshine. The lunch was delicious with generous serves and an invitation for seconds which I took advantage of with the fabulous king prawns. The staff were very friendly and informative.

Customer Experience

Hi Narelle, thank you for your kind feedback. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience!

16 June 2025

The cruise that was postponed

Robert 27 April 2025

We changed the date to next Sunday 4th May and glad we did after the rain yesterday.

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Ronald 13 April 2025

The whole 2.5hr cruise was wonderful, crew extremely happy, helpful and polite. Lunch was great, more than anyone could eat, fresh and delectable. Can't wait to take other guests with us.

Customer Experience

Hi Ronald, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

14 April 2025

Recommended

Great service staff lovely food great .Totally enj

Joanne 3 March 2025

Great service- great staff- great food - Totally enjoyable Recommend to all .

Customer Experience

Hi Joanne, it is always great to hear about the wonderful experiences our customers have, thank you for sharing!

6 March 2025

Recommended

Learnt so much about Newcastle Harbour

Debbie 17 February 2025

Fantastic day on the harbour! Cruise took us out to the heads then up the Hunter River passing by Carrington steel works to Stockton Bridge. Our Captains commentary on the harbours history kept everyone on board interested. The lunch buffet of chicken, ham, prawns & fresh salads, followed by dessert was delicious. Thanks to all the crew for a great day Nova Cruising

Customer Experience

Hi Debbie, thank you for your kind feedback. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience!

17 February 2025

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