Dining Cruises

Dining cruises in Newcastle centre on dinner on Lake Macquarie at sunset. The Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise serves a BBQ with local king prawns while the sun sets behind the Watagan Mountains and the moon rises over Swansea.

What dinner looks like on the Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise

Nova Cruises serves a freshly cooked BBQ at a designated table: local king prawns, scotch fillet steaks, gourmet sausages, a selection of salads and a freshly baked roll. A plated dessert with fresh cream and a strawberry drizzle finishes the night, and tea, coffee and biscuits are free throughout the cruise.

The bar is licensed and drinks are bought on board, so you can have a drink in hand as the Watagan Mountains turn colour. The cruise runs for 2.5 hours.

When it sails and where it leaves from

The Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise sails on Friday and Saturday evenings, with possible midweek dates in the warmer months. The session starts at 5:30pm.

Boarding is at Booragul Public Wharf on First Street in Booragul, next to the Lake Macquarie Art Gallery. Wear comfortable, warm clothing, and leave the heels at home, because they're not allowed on the vessel for safety reasons.

More ways to get out on the water

If a different time of day suits you better, our Newcastle cruises cover whale watching in season, a coastal adventure tour to the Caves Beach sea caves and a lake cruise with a guided nature walk. For a night out that stays on land, try the spirit blending and tasting sessions on the Newcastle food and drinks page.

Frequently asked questions

What is served on the Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise?

The Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise serves a BBQ of local king prawns, scotch fillet steaks, gourmet sausages, salads and a fresh roll, then a plated dessert. Tea, coffee and biscuits are free, and a licensed bar sells drinks.

What days does the Newcastle dinner cruise run?

The Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise runs on Friday and Saturday evenings, with some possible midweek dates in the warmer months. The listed session starts at 5:30pm.

Where does the Lake Macquarie dinner cruise depart from?

The Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise departs from Booragul Public Wharf on First Street, Booragul, next to the Lake Macquarie Art Gallery.

What should I wear on the Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise?

Comfortable, warm clothing is recommended for the Lake Macquarie Sunset Dinner Cruise, because you're out on the lake in the evening. Heels aren't permitted on the vessel for safety reasons.

Local tip: Booragul Public Wharf sits beside the Lake Macquarie Art Gallery, which makes the gallery an easy landmark to find if you're arriving by car for the 5:30pm session.

That's the Newcastle dining cruise: one lake, one sunset and a BBQ in the middle. Book the sunset dinner cruise and take your seat. All good days are waiting.