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2 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy all the sights Newcastle Harbour has to offer as we cruise the working port and picturesque foreshore. See the harbours coal loading facilities, tug boats and big ships up-close.
Indulge in our freshly prepared buffet lunch consisting of seasoned roasted chicken, double smoked leg ham hand carved off the bone, fresh local prawns, and a selection of salads to compliment. Enjoy a selection of petit fours for dessert with complimentary tea & coffee or select from a full range of drinks available from our fully licensed bar.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
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11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Caroline R,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very friendly & accomodating staff. Everyone had a great view out the huge windows - regardless of where one was seated.
Sharlene W,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was a lovely day . Very well organized food was nice staff friendly and lots did learn a few things about Newcastle Harbour we didn’t know .
carolynpG8149CG,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
This has to be up there with the best of river cruise experiences. The cruise started and finished exactly on time. The crew were all friendly, efficient and hardworking. The vessel had air conditioned dining / seating down stairs with large windows and open top deck seating. Unfortunately the toilets (2m 2 f) on board are tiny! The lunch was so fresh and plentiful it was plated up for the passengers by the crew from a smorgasbord you could choose from - king prawns, cold chicken, ham off the bone, green salad, cous cous, coleslaw, fresh tiger bread rolls. There was plenty left over for seconds. Followed by alternate individual portion desserts of carrot and mud cakes. The commentary was very informative and interesting as we made our way along the Newcastle Harbour. The only downsides for us was the seating being rather tight and noise levels from group conversations was very loud and made it hard to hear the commentary. Overall, a wonderful day out.
554sv,
Dec 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Staff very attentive. Smooth ride Good commentary Food adequate but do hate queueing up for my food. Tablecloth’s would have been a nice touch.
576sheria,
Dec 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
I thoroughly enjoyed the luncheon cruise. It was made even better by the professionalism of the crew. A big thank you to Megan who made a solo traveller feel very welcomed. I highly recommend this cruise to everyone. Keep up the great work guys. Thanks again and all the best for 2024.
GrandTour54430060944,
Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
I accompanied my wife to the Woy Woy Pleasure Walkers Christmas lunch cruise on 6th December. We set off from Newcastle cruising the Hunter River. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to your wonderful staff. They were so polite and helpful ensuring that everyone of us was happy. Special meals were catered for the vegetarians and the food was ample and tasty, including the desert. Free tea/coffee/hot chocolate was an added bonus. Jay, the musician kept us well entertained with his fabulous selection of songs. We would highly recommend this trip and Nova Cruises to others. Please convey our thanks and appreciation to Pete, the skipper, Noah, Hamish, Ken, Coby and Malia.
O1272JDpeterc,
Sep 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
We went on the Luncheon Cruise around Newcastle Harbour to celebrate Father's Day. The food provided was delicious and plentiful and there was even a chance to have a second portion. This option was only taken up by a few on the cruise because the first serves were very generous. The commentary provided by the skipper was very informative and we also had an opportunity to see two large ships enter Newcastle Harbour. We would thoroughly recommend this cruise.
lizbH6722RV,
Sep 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
A really good cruise with a lovely lunch on board a boat with plenty of room and large windows to see the view. The commentary was excellent, as was the service on board. Attention to detail, provision of gluten-free items at lunch, and lots of space on board, made this cruise very enjoyable.
D1184FCellenc,
Apr 30, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
We recently had a wonderful experience on Nova cruises Newcastle harbour lunch cruise. The staff we amazing and extremely helpful and friendly the food was so fresh and delicious and plentiful. We enjoyed the commentary it was extremely informative and we had the most relaxing day. Even when sitting upstairs we felt so relaxed and could hear everything would highly recommend for the 2.5hr cruise a delicious lunch and relaxing outing with amazing views it was well worth it will do again soon thank you Nova cruises for a wonderful day
David T,
Oct 5, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
Celebrated my birthday on the cruise. Was a great day out. the captain Bryce was welcoming and informative. the staff were excellent and Jacquie was exceptional. great lunch that was tasty and filling.
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