Fun Facts

Each year, over 40,000 Humpback Whales migrate past Newcastle on their 5,000km journey—Nova Cruises gives you front-row seats to this epic ocean parade!

The Princess isn’t just a pretty name—she's one of the most versatile vessels in Newcastle, hosting everything from dinner cruises to Christmas parties and weddings on the water.

Our Harbour Luncheon Cruises serve up fresh local prawns, regional produce and scenic views—so your tastebuds get as much of a treat as your eyes.

Did you know we run a monthly photography competition? Tag us on Instagram and you could win a free lunch cruise for two. #novacruises

Newcastle Harbour is the busiest coal port in the Southern Hemisphere—and you’ll cruise right past the action (with no need to shovel anything yourself!).

Our Christmas in July cruises are a local tradition—complete with hot ham, festive trimmings, live music, and some seriously spirited sweaters.

Our Historic Morpeth Cruise travels inland to quaint & quirky Morpeth, once a bustling river port where steamers and paddleboats used to offload goods bound for the goldfields.

We’ve teamed up with Newy Distillery to offer locally crafted cocktails onboard—each one shaken (not stirred) for the perfect cruise sip.

Nova Cruises’ Princess Dinner Cruise offers some of the best sunset views over Newcastle Harbour—bring a date, or fall in love with the view instead.

Our Whale Watching vessel is equipped with indoor heating—perfect for warming up after a breezy adventure spotting tail flukes and whale spouts.

Our New Year's Eve cruises give you the ultimate view of Newcastle's fireworks—without the crowds, port-a-loos, or parking stress.

Perfect for locals who think they’ve done it all—because cruising your own lake never gets old.

You might spot local musicians like Lucas Menzies or Lucy Beveridge performing onboard—especially during Micro Festivals and themed cruises.

This is a family-operated business right from Newcastle, with vessels 'Bay Connections 1' and 'The Princess'—each crafted for exploration and comfort, with licensed bars, air-conditioning, and large viewing decks.

Guests love the friendly crew, great entertainment, quality food, and value-for-money drinks. Recent feedback praises the Christmas lunch and sunset dinner cruises as "delightful," with staff described as "extremely well organised and professional" and "stunning harbour views.