Private Sunset Cruise on Wangi Queen Showboat available 7 days a week

Experience the beauty of Port Stephens and watch the sun set over the western horizon with your very own private sunset cruise aboard Wangi Queen Showboat.

• No minimum no. of guests, maximum 100 guests.
• Charter Fee is $1500 for the 3hr private charter (min. 3 hrs)
• Charter Fee includes 3 qualified crew (Captain and 2 Deckhands).
• Charter Fee is based on you self-catering the food.
• We have a fully licensed bar on board, and an espresso coffee machine. A qualified barista will be on board to serve during the cruise.
• Due to Responsible Service of Alcohol laws, byo is not permitted.
• A $500 deposit is payable when booking your event. Call 0411 388 380 to book and pay your deposit over the phone by credit card. See our cancellation / refund policy at the end of this page.
• For events boarding at Nelson Bay or Karuah, an additional fee of $250 applies.
• Private Sunset Cruises run from 3:30pm to 6:30pm during non-daylight savings period.
• Private Sunset Cruises run from 6pm to 9pm during daylight savings periods.
• This is a strictly non-smoking vessel.

We have an excellent PA & sound system with TV screens on both levels that can be used for videos, slideshows and speeches, with audio of the MC and guest speakers / DJ / live music streamed across both decks.

** Ideal for all occasions **

• Weddings, Parties, Anything!
• Milestone anniversary celebrations
• Milestone birthday celebrations eg sweet 16th, 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th etc
• Engagement parties, weddings, wedding anniversaries
• Baby showers, bridal showers
• Pre or post wedding celebrations
• Family reunions and other significant family events
• Product launches, tasting events
• Corporate team building events
• Customer relationship building events
• Community events
• Business networking events
• Workshops, art events, exhibition launches
• Live music ticketed events
• Charity fundraising events
• Social clubs, Motor clubs, Probus clubs, Rotary clubs etc
• Christmas parties, end of year celebrations

** Catering Your Own Event Aboard Wangi Queen**

We have 2 buffet tables that fold out on the lower midship deck. Each buffet table measures 3m long by 780mm deep. We also have 10 additional 1m x 500mm tables with non-slip mats that can be set up on the lower or upper deck, as well as 3 x 2m collapsable bench seats.

BYO decorations, bowls, platters, plates, napkins, serving utensils and eating cutlery.

• Bluetooth your favourite Spotify playlist to our PA sound system.
• Wax candles are permitted for celebration cakes.
• Strictly no sparklers permitted on board.
• Shelled prawns only please! (ie no prawn heads or shell body casings).

** DJ or Live Music **

If you book a DJ or live band for your event they can board / setup / sound check 1 hour prior to departure. Please note, Wangi Queen is not suitable for a full drum kit setup. For live music, we recommend a 2 or 3 piece band and/or drum box.

Our dance floor is located on the lower deck at the rear of the vessel. Our retro 1970's disco lights are in excellent working condition and change in sync with the music. We also have 2 x LED lights that change / fade and create a fantastic ambience.

!! Our Liquor License does not permit Adult Entertainers on board the vessel !!

** Bump In / Event Setup / Bump Out **

Access to the vessel is provided from 2:30pm Monday to Sunday (during non-daylight savings) or from 5pm (during daylight savings) for the loading of food, decorations & sundries, and set up of food buffet table.

We allow 30 minutes for disembarking and bump out at the conclusion of your event.

** Espresso Coffee and Tea **

Our on board barista serves a range of delicious freshly ground coffee and loose-leaf tea throughout the cruise. Run a tab or have your guests pay as they go.

We serve The Cat's Pyjama's espresso by Seven Miles; a delicious blend roasted in Manly NSW with hints of maple syrup, cocoa and brown spice. It's rich, luxurious and surprising – like wearing a velvet suit, while stroking a white cat, in a 1965 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.

** Fully Licensed Bar On Board **

A full range of local spirits, cocktails, bottled beers, piccolo wines, sparkling wine, ciders and pre-mixed spirits are available to purchase throughout the cruise, as well as soft drinks, bottled water and alcohol-free wine. Run a tab or have your guests pay as they go.

We strictly observe the Responsible Service of Alcohol as per our Liquor License requirements. For our full House Policy, see our website.

For our full Cocktail menu and Wines, Beers & Beverages menu, see our website or email us at info@wangiqueen.com.au.

About Wangi Queen Showboat

Wangi Queen is an iconic 1922 heritage-listed timber ferry, originating from Empire Bay on the Central Coast. Designed and built by the Beattie Brothers, Wangi Queen is a rare and charming example of early Australian shipbuilding. Constructed from timber handcut from the Watagans Forest, she offer's two decks from which to view the stunning waterways of Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park.

Our PA system consists of 1 x BOSE S1+ Pro and 1 x BOSE Pro PA speakers and 1 x Roland PA speaker which are daisy-chained across both levels.

Male & Female Heads (bathrooms) are located on either side of the the bow on the lower deck. Our Saloon Bar is located on the lower deck at the midship where we board.

Boarding is easy for person's with a walker / small wheelchair. Please advise when booking if you have guests who will need walker / wheelchair assistance when boarding.

Cancellation / Refund Policy

• In the event of strong winds exceeding 22 knots, a full refund will be provided on the day of the cancelled event. The vessel is fully enclosed and is not affected by rain.
• Cancellations and $500 deposit refunds are accepted up to 14 days prior to the event.
• Deposit / charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations within 13 days of the event (except due to strong winds exceeding 22 knots on the day of the event).