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 CalmerLocation: Newcastle HarbourDress Code: Smart casualChild 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)

?? 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: Set menu Included in ticket - This is a set menu event. Dietary substitutions and modifications of the menu cannot be accommodated. The kitchen cannot be considered allergen free. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard. 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 1Freshly shucked oysters with crisp green apple mignonette

Course 2Blue swimmer crab toast with silky beetroot purée

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

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

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

Course 6Limoncello sorbet with delicate meringue and berry coulis*menu subject to change wihtout notice