William the Fourth Cruises

A fully restored replica steamship, operating commercial harbour cruises and charters on Newcastle Harbour. Operated by highly motivated and skilled volunteer crew members. The business is owned and operated by the local community through an Incorporated Association. Operating from a specially modified pontoon wharf on the harbour foreshore. Cruises are held regularly and charters are available at all times.

Featuring an outdoor adventure style cruise on Newcastle Harbour on a replica of Australia’s first oceangoing paddlewheel steamship, to learn and experience in close-up the operation of Australia’s largest coal loading port.