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Nova Cruises
Things To Do Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Nova Cruises, is a locally owned and operated business. offering ocean, harbour and river cruises from right in the heart of Newcastle. Their vessels ‘Bay Connections 1’ and ‘The Princess’, offer a wide range of scheduled cruises including Newcastle Whale Watching Cruises, Newcastle Harbour Lunch and Dinner Cruises, Hunter River Discovery Cruises, Bingo Cruises, and voyages to the historic inland shipping port of Morpeth and Raymond Terrace.
Nova Cruises also offers a range of exclusive cruises which allow private groups the opportunity to enjoy their private functions on the harbour or journey up the Hunter River to Raymond Terrace or Morpeth. Cruises for small groups, birthday parties, business functions, family functions, karaoke nights, or relaxing and exploring Newcastle Harbour with family and friends.
Nova Cruises now have wedding packages available to suit your individual needs. Call them now to receive a wedding brochure.
Services
From $90 to $95
Explore the mighty Hunter River on a return journey from Newcastle to Raymond Terrace stopping at the Junction Inn Hotel for your choice of a hot plated lunch.
Marvel at the changing landscape from the city hustle along Newcastle’s foreshore through to the serenity of the Kooragang Wetlands.
The experienced crew provide up to date and Informative commentary, a home style Devonshire Tea is served en route while cruising past farmlands adjoining the river. You will witness the opening of Historic Hexham bridge and enjoy a hot roast lunch at the Junction Inn Hotel.
Disabled Access
Family FriendlyFrom $60 to $65
Bingo Afloat on Newcastle Harbour (three hours).
Departs the first Wednesday of each month, boarding at Lee Wharf Pontoon, No 5 Honeysuckle Drive, Lee Wharf Newcastle (next to Maritime Museum).
Your cruise includes the three hour cruise, Devonshire morning tea, plated lunch, desserts, games of bingo, trivia, ‘Name that Tune’, prize giveaways, table waiter service and Captains commentary.
Private charters available for groups of 50 or more.
Disabled Access
Family FriendlyFrom $70 to $75
A three hour Newcastle Whale Watch Cruise and Wildlife Expedition including bonus Newcastle Harbour and outer beach cruise. Excellent humpback whale and dolphin sighting rate (whale sightings May to November). Ocean going cruise including spectacular views of Stockton Beach, Sygna Wreck, Nobbys Headland, and Newcastle Beaches. Morning or afternoon tea, free fact sheets and live commentary included.
Disabled Access
Family FriendlyFrom $65 to $70
Enjoy all the sights Newcastle Harbour has to offer and cruise the worlds largest coal export port and one of the most diverse regional ports in Australia. Discover Newcastle’s renewed picturesque foreshore, venture to the mouth of the Kooragang wetlands, and see the ports coal loading facilities, tug boats and big ships up-close.
Indulge in a freshly prepared buffet lunch, enjoy a selection of light sweets for dessert with complimentary tea and coffee or select from a full range of drinks available from the fully licensed bar.
For cruise details, please visit the website.
Disabled Access
Family FriendlyFrom $100 to $105
Return cruise to Morpeth with Nova Cruises. An eight hour tour including a 1.5 hour stopover in Morpeth to explore, shop and dine. Includes an informative commentary by the captain. You will witness the opening of Historic Hexham lift span bridge, enjoy Devonshire morning tea en route to Morpeth, includes admission to Morpeth Museum, a Morpeth Heritage Walk guide booklet and township map, and a local produce tasting served onboard (Morpeth fudge and sourdough). Wine tasting for Inner City Wines with cheese and crackers on return.
Disabled Access
Family FriendlyFrom $95 to $99
Cruise, dine and dance aboard their new vessel ‘The Princess’ whilst taking in the stunning back drop of Newcastle Harbour by night. Whether its for an intimate evening for two or a larger group they guarantee to provide an evening to remember. Enjoy a three course meal accompanied by live entertainment with licensed bar available on board. Bookings are essential.
Disabled Access
Family FriendlyFrom $70 to $75
Come and experience all the fun and joy of Christmas this year with Nova Cruises.
Enjoy a 3 hour harbour cruise with a hot Christmas themed lunch. Enjoy live entertainment, Christmas carols, bon bons & more!
Disabled Access
Family Friendly
