Private Morning Tea Cruise from 9am to 11:30am available 7 days a week

Experience the sparkling beauty of Port Stephens in the fresh morning light with your very own private morning tea cruise.

• Min. 25 guests per cruise.
• 2.5hr cruises from 9:00am to 11:30am
• Charter Cost is $575 (ex GST) per hour, min. 2.5 hour charter.
• Catering available from $25 pp min 20 ppl
• 25% deposit due on booking.
• Available from Monday to Sunday each week.
• Balance is payable 7 days before charter.
• Due to RSA laws, you may not bring your own alcohol on board.
• Additional $250 fee for boardings at Nelson Bay / Karuah
• Private charters board 15 minutes before departure.

Depending on the type of event, we can provide commentary on local history, local stories and landmarks. We also have an excellent PA & sound system daisy-chained across both decks for music, speeches and presentations.

Catering Your Own Event

We have 2 buffet tables that fold out on the lower deck. Each buffet table measures 3m wide by 780mm deep. BYO bowls, platters, plates, napkins and serving cutlery. We can also assist with non-disposable items, please discuss when booking.

We also have 10 additional 1m x 500mm tables that can be set up on the lower or upper deck, as well as 3 x 2m collapsable bench seats.

Bump In / Event Setup / Bump Out

Access to the vessel is provided from 8am on the morning of the Private Morning Tea cruise for bump-in of food & sundries, and setup of food buffet table. Half an hour is allocated at end of cruise for bump-out. Our crew will finalise the cleaning and rubbish removal after bump-out and during shut-down.

Ideal for all occasions!

• Corporate and team building breakfast events
• Social clubs, motor clubs, Probus clubs, Rotary clubs
• Product launches, customer relationship building
• Milestone anniversary celebrations
• Pre or post wedding celebrations
• Milestone birthdays eg sweet 16th, 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th etc
• Baby showers, bridal showers
• Family reunions and other significant family celebrations

Espresso Coffee and Tea

Our on board barista can serve a range of delicious freshly ground coffee throughout the cruise. Run a tab or have your guests pay as you go.

Fully Licensed Bar On Board

A full range of local spirits, cocktails, bottled beers, wines, ciders and pre-mixed spirits are available to purchase throughout the cruise, as well as soft drinks, bottled water and alcohol-free wine.

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 waters of Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park. Our PA & sound system is daisy-chained across both levels.

Male & Female Heads (bathroom) are located on the lower deck on the bow. 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 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 event.
• The vessel is fully enclosed and is not affected by rain.
• Cancellations and refunds are accepted up to 7 days prior to the event.
• Deposit / charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations within 7 days of the event (except due to strong winds exceeding 22 knots on the day of the event).