Best-Selling Sydney New Year’s Eve Cruises 2025

Sample Menu

Canapés

Arancini filled with bocconcini, roast pumpkin and baby spinach (v)
Tempura king prawns served with wasabi mayonnaise (v)
Chicken satay skewers with a spicy peanut sauce (gf)
Salt and szechuan calamari with lime chilli aioli (v)
Ricotta and cheese puffs with tomato basil salsa (v)
Chef's selection of mini quiches
Steamed pork wontons (gf)

Buffet Selections

Honey-baked ham of ham with glaze pineapple (gf)
Lamb kebabs with tzatziki sauce (gf)
Oven-baked herb and pecorino crusted
Chicken with a veloute sauce
Spinach tortellini in a portabella mushroom, roast capsicum and pesto sauce (v)
King prawn salad drizzled with a tangy tomato mayonnaise (v)(gf)
Roquette pear parmesan salad with a white balsamic reduction (v)(gf)
Charcuterie board mix of cold cuts
Olives and cheeses (gf)
Caprese salad – tomato, bocconcini, basil and pesto (v)(gf)
Artisan Bread Display
Petite Beef Stroganoff Pies
Garlic prawn twisters
Individual boxes with Rigatoni pasta served in a home-made Napolitana sauce (v)

Dessert Selections

Mini Gelato cones
Fresh Strawberry Romanoff
Assorted seasonal fruit

Menus subject to change without notice

New Year’s Eve Clearview Menu

First Flavour

Clearview Seafood Platter (to share) Grilled scallops with chimichurri | Smoked Salmon Crudo | Caramelised Fig & Radicchio with Balsamic Reduction | Herb Crevettes

Second Flavour

Butterflied West Australian prawns with garlic butter and micro herbs

Third Flavour

Prime Australian beef, chef's special potatoes with glazed heirloom baby root carrots and eschallot and shiraz jus
OR
Grilled Tasmanian salmon fillet with garlic, parsley and pine nuts, mashed potatoes, glazed heirloom baby root carrots and eschallot and sauce vierge

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Chefs special dessert platter

Final Flavour (Platters shared between two guests)

Selection of 3 premium Australian cheeses with dried fruits and Cretzels.

NYE Vegetarian Dinner Menu

First Flavour

Salad of asparagus, fig, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini flower, hazelnuts and kalamata olives

Second Flavour

Haloumi with broad beans, roasted garlic and capers

Main Flavour

Beetroot ravioli with pine nuts, raisins and beurre blanc

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Seasonal fruit platter

Final Flavour

Selection of 3 premium Australian cheeses with dried fruits and Cretzels.

*Sample menu only, subject to minor changes

*Indicative menu only. Menu may be subject to minor changes.

Note: Requests for dietary substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as our kitchen is not allergen free. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard.

Beverage Package

Beers

Sydney Beer Lager
Kosciuszko Pale Ale
Coopers Premium Light Beer

Wines

Chandon Brut NV, Yarra Valley, VIC
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth, VIC
Collector Shoreline Rose, Canberra, ACT
Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley, SA
Dalrymple Vineyards Pinot Noir, TAS

Soft Drinks & Juices

Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime Bitters
Apple Juice, Orange Juice
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

*Beverages are subject to minor changes.
We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy

New Year’s Eve Sydney Showboat II Menu

First Flavour (Entrée platter shared between two guests)

Smoked salmon & prawn ceviche with chilli and virgin olive oil
Caramelised fig and radicchio with balsamic reduction (gf, v, df)
Roasted breast of duck with blackberries and golden raisins

Second Flavour

Butterflied West Australian prawns with garlic butter and micro herbs

Third Flavour

Prime Australian beef, chef's special potatoes with glazed heirloom baby root carrots and eschallot and shiraz jus
OR
Grilled Tasmanian salmon fillet with garlic, parsley and pine nuts, mashed potatoes, glazed heirloom baby root carrots and eschallot and sauce vierge

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Chefs special dessert platter

Final Flavour (Platters shared between two guests)

Selection of 3 premium Australian cheeses with dried fruits and Cretzels.

NYE Vegetarian Dinner Menu

First Flavour

Salad of asparagus, fig, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini flower, hazelnuts and kalamata olives

Second Flavour

Haloumi with broad beans, roasted garlic and capers

Main Flavour

Beetroot ravioli with pine nuts, raisins and beurre blanc

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Seasonal fruit platter

Final Flavour

Selection of 3 premium Australian cheeses with dried fruits and Cretzels.

* Sample menu only, subject to minor changes

*Indicative menu only. Menu may be subject to minor changes.

Note: Requests for dietary substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as our kitchen is not allergen free. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard.

Beverage Package

Beers

Sydney Beer Lager
Kosciuszko Pale Ale
Coopers Premium Light Beer

Wines

Chandon Brut NV, Yarra Valley, VIC
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Kooyong Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth, VIC
Collector Shoreline Rose, Canberra, ACT
Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley, SA
Dalrymple Vineyards Pinot Noir, TAS

Soft Drinks & Juices

Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime Bitters
Apple Juice, Orange Juice
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

*Beverages are subject to minor changes.
We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy

Beverage Package

Beers

Sydney Beer Lager
Kosciuszko Pale Ale
Coopers Premium Light Beer

Wines

Chandon Brut NV, Yarra Valley, VIC
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth, VIC
Collector Shoreline Rose, Canberra, ACT
Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley, SA
Dalrymple Vineyards Pinot Noir, TAS

Soft Drinks & Juices

Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime Bitters
Apple Juice, Orange Juice
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

*Beverages are subject to minor changes.
We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy

New Year’s Eve Magistic Menu

Entrée - Served to the table

Chef’s platter of smoked salmon rolls | Tandoori spiced chicken drumettes | Chilli garlic prawns

Buffet

Fresh king prawns with accompaniments
Grain-fed sirloin served with Stroganoff sauce
Traditional Indian butter chicken
Grilled ocean trout fillets
Pesto penne with shredded zucchini and toasted pine nuts
Garlic butter fried prawns

Salad Bar

Granny Smith apple and chicory salad with walnuts + blue cheese dressing (D,N,V)
Zaatar-spiced couscous nuts and green bean salad with halloumi + pomegranate dressing (N,V)
Beetroot, feta and orange salad with cayenne + orange blossom vinaigrette (D,V)
German potato salad + sour cream (D,V)
Fattoush salad + crispy pita (G,V,N,VE)
Roasted Japanese pumpkin and pearl barley salad + honey mustard dressing (G,D)

Accompaniments

Selection of condiments
Fresh selection of breads

Desserts - Served to the table

Chef’s selection of desserts

Fruits & Cheese

Fresh fruit platters
Deluxe cheese display with crackers

*Sample menu only, subject to minor changes

*Indicative menu only. Menu may be subject to minor changes.

Note: Requests for dietary substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as our kitchen is not allergen free. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard.

Beverage Package

Beers

Sydney Beer Lager
Kosciuszko Pale Ale
Coopers Premium Light Beer

Wines

Chandon Brut NV, Yarra Valley, VIC
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Kooyong Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth, VIC
Collector Shoreline Rose, Canberra, ACT
Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley, SA
Dalrymple Vineyards Pinot Noir, TAS

Soft Drinks & Juices

Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime Bitters
Apple Juice, Orange Juice
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

*Beverages are subject to minor changes.
We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy

New Year’s Eve Magistic Menu

Canapes on arrival

Huon Valley smoked salmon tartlets
Salt & pepper prawns
Fig, goat cheese & caramelised onion bruschetta

Entrée - Served to the table

Grilled Hokkaido scallops (D/SF)
Seared duck breast with roast beetroot
Grilled Hokkaido scallops with chimichurri
Delhi street chaat

Buffet

Fresh king prawns with accompaniments
Grain-fed sirloin served with Stroganoff sauce
Traditional Indian butter chicken
Grilled ocean trout fillets
Pesto penne with shredded zucchini and toasted pine nuts
Garlic butter fried prawns

Salad Bar

Granny Smith apple and chicory salad with walnuts + blue cheese dressing (D,N,V)
Zaatar-spiced couscous nuts and green bean salad with halloumi + pomegranate dressing (N,V)
Beetroot, feta and orange salad with cayenne + orange blossom vinaigrette (D,V)
German potato salad + sour cream (D,V)
Fattoush salad + crispy pita (G,V,N,VE)
Roasted Japanese pumpkin and pearl barley salad + honey mustard dressing (G,D)

Accompaniments

Selection of condiments
Fresh selection of breads

Desserts - Served to the table

Chef’s selection of desserts

Fruits & Cheese

Fresh fruit platters
Deluxe cheese display with crackers

*Sample menu only, subject to minor changes

*Indicative menu only. Menu may be subject to minor changes.

Note: Requests for dietary substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as our kitchen is not allergen free. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard.

Beverage Package

Beers

Sydney Beer Lager
Kosciuszko Pale Ale
Coopers Premium Light Beer

Wines

Moët Chandon Brut, Champagne, FRA
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth, VIC
Collector Shoreline Rose, Canberra, ACT
Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley, SA
Dalrymple Vineyards Pinot Noir, TAS

Soft Drinks & Juices

Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Lemon Lime Bitters
Apple Juice, Orange Juice
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

*Beverages are subject to minor changes.
We strictly adhere to NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy

New Year’s Eve Clearview Menu

First Flavour

Clearview Seafood Platter (to share) Grilled scallops with chimichurri | Smoked Salmon Crudo | Caramelised Fig & Radicchio with Balsamic Reduction | Herb Crevettes

Second Flavour

Butterflied West Australian prawns with garlic butter and micro herbs

Third Flavour

Prime Australian beef, chef's special potatoes with glazed heirloom baby root carrots and eschallot and shiraz jus
OR
Grilled Tasmanian salmon fillet with garlic, parsley and pine nuts, mashed potatoes, glazed heirloom baby root carrots and eschallot and sauce vierge

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Chefs special dessert platter

Final Flavour (Platters shared between two guests)

Selection of 3 premium Australian cheeses with dried fruits and Cretzels.

NYE Vegetarian Dinner Menu

First Flavour

Salad of asparagus, fig, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini flower, hazelnuts and kalamata olives

Second Flavour

Haloumi with broad beans, roasted garlic and capers

Main Flavour

Beetroot ravioli with pine nuts, raisins and beurre blanc

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Seasonal fruit platter

Final Flavour

Selection of 3 premium Australian cheeses with dried fruits and Cretzels.

* Sample menu only, subject to minor changes
* Requests for dietary (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as we have an on board kitchen and our kitchen team is required to serve the menus within a required time period, of the respective cruises. All our cruises have at least one vegetarian menu option for seated & served menus and buffets also offer vegetarian choice. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients (halal, nuts, gluten, dairy, etc.) will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard. For serious food allergies you must make your own decisions on selecting meals. Comments made by our staff are only to assist you in making an informed decision.

Beverage Package

Selection of Premium Beers

Corona
James Squire 150 LASHES
Cooper Light

Selection of Premium Wines & Sparkling

Chandon Brut Non-Vintage, Yarra Valley, VIC
Deviation Road Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, SA
Kooyong Estate Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Collector ‘Shoreline’ Sangiovese Rose, Canberra, ACT
Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz, Clare Valley, SA
Opawa Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ

Selection of Spirits

Available on request

Selection of Soft Drinks & Sparkling Water

Cruise Menu

Canapes Menu

Smoked salmon, Bellini, dill créme fraiche caper berries
Fresh oysters with lemon wedges (GF)
Tempura tiger prawns, tahini and yoghurt dip
Slow-cooked pulled pork shoulder, fennel and red cabbage slaw
Warmed Chorizo
Spinach and Fetta Triangles
Classic lamb kofte, tzatziki dip
Mini caramelized tomato and fetta tarts
Assorted fresh Sushi
Warm Lamb and Rosemary mini pies
Thai Chicken salad cups
Fresh Prawns with lemon

Dessert Menu

Chocolate brownies (V)
Fresh fruit skewers (V)

(V)=Vegetarian (GF)=Gluten Free

Menu is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.
Note that vegetarian options are not necessarily vegan. Please contact us when you book your cruise for special dietary requirements.

Cruise Menu

Canapes Menu

Fresh Prawns with lemon
Fresh oysters with lemon wedges (GF)
Thai Chicken salad cups
Warm Lamb and Rosemary mini pies
Assorted fresh Sushi
Mini caramelized tomato and fetta tarts
Classic lamb kofte, tzatziki dip
Spinach and Fetta Triangles
Warmed Chorizo
Slow-cooked pulled pork shoulder, fennel and red cabbage slaw
Tempura tiger prawns, tahini and yoghurt dip
Smoked salmon, Bellini, dill créme fraiche caper berries

Dessert Menu

Chocolate brownies (V)
Fresh fruit skewers (V)

(V)=Vegetarian (GF)=Gluten Free

Menu is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.
Note that vegetarian options are not necessarily vegan. Please contact us when you book your cruise for special dietary requirements.

Cruise Menu

Canapes Menu

Smoked salmon, Bellini, dill créme fraiche caper berries
Fresh oysters with lemon wedges (GF)
Tempura tiger prawns, tahini and yoghurt dip
Slow-cooked pulled pork shoulder, fennel and red cabbage slaw
Warmed Chorizo
Spinach and Fetta Triangles
Classic lamb kofte, tzatziki dip
Mini caramelized tomato and fetta tarts
Assorted fresh Sushi
Warm Lamb and Rosemary mini pies
Thai Chicken salad cups
Fresh Prawns with lemon

Dessert Menu

Chocolate brownies (V)
Fresh fruit skewers (V)

(V)=Vegetarian (GF)=Gluten Free

Menu is subject to change to ensure fresh produce of premium quality.
Note that vegetarian options are not necessarily vegan. Please contact us when you book your cruise for special dietary requirements.

Cruise Menu

Buffet menu

Canapes on arrival:

Vegetarian spring roll with sweet chilli and sour cream dipping (V)
Skewer of cherry tomato, bocconcini cheese and olive with Italian dressing (VG)
Various individually served mini quiches
Cooked prawn cocktail served with thousand island dressing
Mini arancini filled with bacon and mozzarella cheese or sundry tomato and parmesan cheese

Buffet to follow:

Salads:

Baby spinach and mango salad with roasted almond flake and vinaigrette dressing (VG)
Gourmet roasted potato salad with egg and gherkins (V)
Mediterranean antipasto platter with cold cut meat, cheese, and pickles
Creamy pesto pasta salad with roasted pine nut and feta cheese (V)
Bread with butter

Hot dishes:

Tender baked fish served with garlic, ginger and lemon cream sauce
Sautéed fresh prawn cutlet with garlic butter and parsley sauce
Grilled marinaded chicken with teriyaki, sweet chilli and obento
Traditional roasted leg ham with orange and honey served with honey mustard and glazed pineapple sauce
Seasonal stir-fried various vegetable freshly prepared and made from Australian farm (VG)
Home style slow cooked lamb curry with various grounded spices

Desserts:

Tiramisu cake and cheesecake served with berry compote
Fresh seasonal fruits platters
Tea and coffee

Cruise Menu

On Board

Antipasto, Cheese, Charcuterie Boards with Chargrilled Vegetables, Hummus, Babaganoush, with Relishes, Dips, Crackers and Breads
Sydney Rock Oyster with Coast Vinaigrette Dressing
Freshly Peeled Prawns from Sydney Fish Markets with Chef Sauce
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls (VEG, GF)
Kingfish Ceviche served on a spoon
Bruschetta of Tomato, Basil drizzled with citrus olive oil (VEG)
Selection of Sushi, vegetarian options
Crispy Asian Vegetarian Spring Rolls Served with Asian Dipping Sauce (VEG)
Smoked Brisket Beef sliders wih Slaw and Gherkins in a milk bun
Bo Bun with Panko Prawns and special sauce
Asian Vegetable and Chicken noodles (GF, VEG)
Mushroom, Truffle Aranchini balls (VEG)
Peking Duck Pancakes with Hoi sin Sauce
Popular Chicken Satay Bamboo Skewers
Gourmet Beef and Chicken, Vegetarian Pies

Dessert:

Gelato Cones and Selection of French Petit Fours, Fruit

*Note: the menu will be customised to the group for dietaries so please advise any dietaries 7 days prior to the event

Beverage Package

Beverages

La Boheme - Cuvee Blanc (Sparkling) - Yarra Valley
De Bortoli - Prosecco - King Valley
De Bortoli - Petit Moscato - King Valley

White Wine

3 Tales - Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough
The Estate Vineyard - Chardonnay- Yarra Valley
DB Winemakers Selection - Chardonnay - Riverina
The Estate Vineyard - Pinot Gris - Yarra Valley
Bella Riva - Pinot Grigio - King Valley

Red Wine

De Bortoli Dean - Shiraz
De Bortoli -Dean Cab Sauvignon
The Estate Vineyard - Pinot Noir- Yarra Valley

Rose

Rose Rose - King Valley
La Boheme - Dry Rose - Yarra Valley

Selection of Bottled Soft Drinks

Beers/Ciders

House Spirits

Selection of Seltzers
Aperol Spritz

Zero Alcohol Wines

Fizzero Sparkling White
Fizzero Sparkling Rose

5-Course Buffet Dinner Menu

On Arrival

Assorted dips, fresh crudites, chips and crackers (v)

Hot Appetisers Served in cocktail style

Crispy vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce (v)
Chargrilled beef balls with smoky BBQ sauce (gf)
Panko crumbed prawns with teriyaki sauce

Main Buffet Seafood selection

Fresh tiger king prawns with Thousand Island dressing and lemon (gf)
Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters served natural (gf)
Tasmanian smoked salmon rosettes with capers and fresh dill (gf)

Hot Selection

Slow cooked pulled beef brisket with gravy and assorted mustards (gf)
Moroccan spiced roast chicken with spiced mint yoghurt (gf)
Oven roasted baby potatoes with olive oil and rock salt (v) (gf)
Freshly tossed penne pasta with creamy mushroom sauce and grated parmesan (v)

Fresh Selection

Mixed antipasto with marinated roast peppers, sundried tomato, charrged eggplant, olives and cheeses (v)
Macaroni pesto salad with marinated roast vegetables and parmesan (v)
Baby beetroot and spinach salad with feta, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette (v) (gf)
Finely sliced classic coleslaw (v)
Wild mixed leaf salad with balsamic vinaigrette (v) (gf)
Crusty dinner rolls and sliced French bread (v)

Dessert

Assorted (v)
Selection of seasonal fresh fruit (gf) (v)
Coffee and tea

Cheese

Boutique Australian and continental cheeses, dry fruit, nuts and crackers

GF | Gluten Free V | Vegetarian

Sample menu - items subject to change without notice

Food allergy disclaimer

Please be aware that our kitchens process foods containing eggs, dairy, gluten, seafood, nuts, sesame seeds and capsicum. Whilst measures are taken to avoid cross contamination, we can not guarantee a total absence of these products from any of our dishes. Vagabond Cruises does not accept liability for any adverse reactions due to allergy or intolerance from food consumed on board.

5-Course Buffet Dinner Menu

On Arrival

Assorted dips, fresh crudites, chips and crackers (v)

Hot Appetisers Served in cocktail style

Crispy vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce (v)
Chargrilled beef balls with smoky BBQ sauce (gf)
Panko crumbed prawns with teriyaki sauce

Main Buffet Seafood selection

Fresh tiger king prawns with Thousand Island dressing and lemon (gf)
Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters served natural (gf)
Tasmanian smoked salmon rosettes with capers and fresh dill (gf)

Hot Selection

Slow cooked pulled beef brisket with gravy and assorted mustards (gf)
Moroccan spiced roast chicken with spiced mint yoghurt (gf)
Oven roasted baby potatoes with olive oil and rock salt (v) (gf)
Freshly tossed penne pasta with creamy mushroom sauce and grated parmesan (v)

Fresh Selection

Mixed antipasto with marinated roast peppers, sundried tomato, charrged eggplant, olives and cheeses (v)
Macaroni pesto salad with marinated roast vegetables and parmesan (v)
Baby beetroot and spinach salad with feta, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette (v) (gf)
Finely sliced classic coleslaw (v)
Wild mixed leaf salad with balsamic vinaigrette (v) (gf)
Crusty dinner rolls and sliced French bread (v)

Dessert

Assorted (v)
Selection of seasonal fresh fruit (gf) (v)
Coffee and tea

Cheese

Boutique Australian and continental cheeses, dry fruit, nuts and crackers

GF | Gluten Free V | Vegetarian

Sample menu - items subject to change without notice

Food allergy disclaimer

Please be aware that our kitchens process foods containing eggs, dairy, gluten, seafood, nuts, sesame seeds and capsicum. Whilst measures are taken to avoid cross contamination, we can not guarantee a total absence of these products from any of our dishes. Vagabond Cruises does not accept liability for any adverse reactions due to allergy or intolerance from food consumed on board.

Beverage Package

Extended Beer Selection, Spirits & Liquors,Wine, Soft Drinks & Juices

RSA Disclaimer

Vagabond Cruises operates under the laws and guidelines of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). In the interest of harm minimisation, our staff and management reserve the right to refuse entry onto a vessel or service of alcohol to any person who is not able to produce acceptable proof of age, who may appear to be intoxicated or deemed to be behaving in a disorderly or disruptive manner. RSA practices and the right to refuse service also applies to pre-paid packages.

Cruise Menu

Roving Canapés

Arancini filled with Bocconcini, roast pumpkin and baby spinach (v)
Tempura king prawns served with wasabi mayonnaise (v)
Chicken satay skewers with a spicy peanut sauce (gf)
Salt and Szechuan Calamari with lime chilli aioli (v)
Ricotta and cheese puffs with tomato basil salsa (v)
Chef's selection of mini quiches
Steamed Pork Wontons (gf)
Buffet Selections
Honey baked ham of ham with glaze pineapple (gf)
Lamb kebabs with Tzatziki sauce (gf)
Oven-baked Herb and Pecorino crusted
Chicken with a veloute sauce
Spinach Tortellini in a portabella mushroom, roast capsicum and pesto sauce (v)
King prawn salad drizzled with a tangy tomato mayonnaise (v)(gf)
Roquette pear Parmesan salad with a white balsamic reduction (v)(gf)
Charcuterie board mix of cold cuts
Olives and cheeses (gf)
Caprese salad – tomato, bocconcini, basil and pesto (v)(gf)
Artisan Bread Display
Petite Beef Stroganoff Pies
Garlic prawn twisters
Individual boxes with Rigatoni pasta served in a home-made Napolitana sauce (v)

Dessert

Mini Gelato cones
Fresh Strawberry Romanoff
Assorted seasonal fruit

* Canapes and beverages on arrival. Buffet station are opened after 20 minutes and closed around 9pm.
* Menus are approximate and subject to change without notice, to equal or higher value. Food safety preparation guidelines are always followed in food preparation. For severe allergies we recommend an appropriate level of caution when consuming food prepared in a commercial kitchen.No dietary requests are accepted. No menu variations are offered.

Cruise Menu

Fireworks Cocktail Selection

Freshly shucked rock oysters with lemon & lime wedges
Mini spring rolls with sweet chili
Cajun-spiced calamari with lime and chili aioli
Tandoori chicken pizzette with cucumber and mint yoghourt
Assorted sushi and sashimi
Mexican enchilada bites with guacamole sauce
Breaded chicken pieces with garlic aioli
Lentil and vegetable cocktail samosas with mango chutney
Steamed chicken and lemongrass wontons
Smoked salmon and avocado pillows with fresh dill

To Finish (served to the buffet)

A selection of individual gourmet desserts with coffee and assorted teas
Platter of mixed cheese, nuts & dried fruit with lavosh

Cruise Menu

Canapés ON ARRIVAL

Peking Duck crepes
Assorted sushi and nigiri (V, GF)
Roast pumpkin, Spanish onion and fetta tartlets (V)
Freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters with pomegranate vinaigrette (GF)
Rare roast beef with horseradish cream and balsamic beetroot relish
Tempura prawns with fresh chilli and soy dipping sauce

Grazing buffet - 8.00pm - 9.30PM

Baked ham with a cranberry and balsamic glaze served with mustards and relishes (GF)
Chargrilled corn fed chicken breast with lemon mustard sauce (GF)
Fresh Australian Tiger prawns with seafood sauce and lemon wedges (GF)
Chef Ben’s homemade vegetable curry with jasmine rice (V, GF)
Roast chat potatoes with butter and chives (V, GF)
Rocket salad, pear and parmesan, white balsamic vinaigrette (V, GF)
Vietnamese glass noodle salad with Asian vegetables (V)

Additional Canapés

Zucchini flowers with ricotta and tomato relish (V)
Sweet potato and Manchego cheese empanadas (V)
Lamb koftas with tzatziki

Dessert

Lemon meringue tartlets
Gelatissimo bambino cones

Karisma II NYE Menu

Canape

Lamb and rosemary sausage roll w/ tomato, apple chutney
Roast purple carrot and marinated feta arancini with chipotle aioli (GF)
Margarita with mozzarella and basil pesto / BBQ Pulled pork, bacon, shaved red onion and chipotle aioli (50/50)
Sesame crumbed prawns’ w/ yuzu mayonnaise
Mini steak sandwich with horseradish cream, cheddar, aioli, caramelised onion
Mini prawn cocktail with mango salsa and iceberg lettuce (GF)

Mini Buffet

Braised Chicken thigh with rosemary, olives and tomato served with polenta
Fusilli pasta with wild mushroom, fresh thyme, and crispy bacon
Moroccan chickpea tagine w/ tahini yogurt, dried apricots, mint and coriander
Mediterranean pearl couscous salad with fresh parsley, yogurt and lemon
Fresh garden salad with shaved radish, cucumber and purple carrot with a French dressing

Desserts

Sticky date pudding, vanilla cream butterscotch sauce
Mango, raspberry, and vanilla bean Eton mess (GF)

Supper Canape

Panko crusted chicken, avocado, thyme and harissa aioli and iceberg

* Indicative menu only. Menu may be subject to minor changes
* Requests for dietary (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus will be politely declined, as we have an on board kitchen and our kitchen team is required to serve the menus within a required time period, of the respective cruises. All our cruises have at least one vegetarian menu option for seated & served menus. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients (nuts, gluten, dairy, etc.) will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard. For serious food allergies you must make your own decisions on selecting meals. Our staff’s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision.

Karisma II NYE Beverages

A selection of Australian spirits, beers, wines & sparkling, and juices &soft drinks are included in the ticket price

Wines

YVES Premium Cuvee NV, Yarra Valley VIC
Quilty And Gransden Sauvignon Blanc, Orange NSW
Ara Single Estate Pinot Gris, Marlborough NZ
Marquis de Pennautier Rose, France
Wildflower Shiraz, WA

Beers

Pure Blonde
Hahn Super Dry
Carlton Draught
Somersby Cider
Cascade Premium Light

Spirits

Absolut Vodka
Tanqueray Gin
Jack Daniels
Jim Beam
Bundaberg Rum

Selection of non-alcoholic beverages including juices, soft drinks, sparkling & still water

* We strictly do not permit any alcohol to be brought on board for consumption. Any discussions with our representatives should not be construed as an acceptance to bring alcohol of any nature on board for any event or function. In line with our Responsible Service of Alcohol policy, such requests will be refused politely.

NYE Menu

Canapé Menu

Moroccan Lamb Sausage Rolls with Fresh Harissa, Currants, and Rosemary
Tamarind Chicken Pancakes with Cucumber and Hoi Sin
Sea Scallops with Lime, Avruga Caviar and Dill (GF) (DF)
Market Best Oysters with Champagne & Shallot Vinegar (GF) (DF)
Szechuan Pepper Squid with a Cahilli Plum Dipping Sauce (GF) (DF)
Pumpkin, Burnt Butter and Sage Arancini with Aioli (VG)
Spring Green and Tofu Rice Paper Rolls with Pickled Ginger, Vermicelli Noodles and a Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce (GF) (V) (DF)
Prawn and Shiitake Mushroom Tortellini with Black Vinegar Dressing (DF)

Substantial Options

Poke Bowl with Brown Rice, Salmon, Avocado, Edamame, Shredded Nori & Sesame Seeds (GF) (V available)
Petit Cheeseburger with Gherkins on Brioche Bun
Chilli Soy Chicken with Sesame Noodle Salad (DF)

GF – Gluten Free / V – Vegetarian / VG – Vegan / DF – Dairy Free

Bella Vista NYE Menu

Roaming Canapés

Arancini filled with Bocconcini, roast pumpkin and baby spinach (v)
Tempura king prawns served with wasabi mayonnaise (v)
Chicken satay skewers with a spicy peanut sauce (gf)
Salt and Szechuan Calamari with lime chilli aioli (v)
Ricotta and cheese puffs with tomato basil salsa (v)
Chef's selection of mini quiches
Steamed Pork Wontons (gf)

Buffet Selections

Honey baked ham of ham with glaze pineapple (gf)
Lamb kebabs with Tzatziki sauce (gf)
Oven baked Herb and Pecorino crusted
Chicken with a veloute sauce
Spinach Tortellini in a portabella mushroom, roast capsicum and pesto sauce (v)
King prawn Salad drizzled with a tangy tomato mayonnaise (v)(gf)
Roquette pear Parmesan salad with a white balsamic reduction (v)(gf)
Charcuterie board-mix of cold cuts
Olives and cheeses (gf)
Caprese salad – tomato, bocconcini, basil and pesto (v)(gf)
Artisan Bread Display
Petite Beef Stroganoff Pies
Garlic prawn twisters
Individual boxes with Rigatoni pasta served in a home-made Napolitana sauce (v)

Dessert Selections

Mini Gelato cones
Fresh Strawberry Romanoff
Assorted seasonal fruit

Cruise Menu

NEW YEARS EVE 2023 YACHT MENU

Canapes On Arrival

Sydney Rock Oysters with champagne vinaigrette and pearls of the sea
5 Spice Duck Pancakes with cucumber shallots and hoisin sauce
Pecorino and herb-crusted lamb cutlets drizzled with mint chimichurri
Seared Hervey Bay scallop vermicelli salad with ginger, chilli and lime dressing
Roast pumpkin, bocconcini and baby spinach arancini
Petite shortcrust tarts, confit tomato, roast red pepper, goats cheese and caramelised onion

From the Buffet

Chardonnay and thyme chicken
Rib-eye fillet with field mushrooms, confit tomato and red wine jus with roasted chat potatoes
Baked Tasmanian salmon fillets topped with baby spinach, dill and capers
Tiger prawn platter with herb and lemon aioli
Balmain Bugs grilled with garlic lemon
Dill, red onion, and caper berry potato salad
Caprese salad of tomatoes, bocconcini and fresh basil
Salad of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Spanish onions, olives and herbed vinaigrette
A selection of boutique rolls with butter portions

Dessert

Chef selection of house desserts
Fresh seasonal fruit platters

To Finish

Assorted Australian cheese board with lavosh and dried fruits

Menu items are subject to change based on availability and at the culinary team’s discretion

Cruise Menu

Starters

Bite-sized flavours canape platters

Peking duck pancake wraps
Smoked cured salmon tartlet, crème fraîche & baby salad (GF)
Baby blini, black cherry & pear compote, feta cheese mousse, locally picked herbs (V)
Caramelised onion & goat’s cheese frittata, goat’s curd mousse, oven roasted baby truss tomato (V) (GF)
Pulled pork urban bite, BBQ sauce, pickles, smoky cabbage slaw (DF)
Pulled & smoky beef, pickles, BBQ sauce, creamy slider’s slaw (DF)

Main Course

Gourmet Harbour BBQ- Traditional beef sausages, tossed garden salad, fresh bread rolls, BBQ onions, potato salad and variety of sauces

Dessert

Selection of Fresh Fruit, Cheese and Sweets

Beverage Package

Beverages

Rosé - Maison Saint Aix Rosé (France)
Prosecco - De Bortoli Prosecco (Australia)
White Wine - Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Beer (Corona & Asahi)
Soft Drink - Coke, Lemonade, Soda Water, OJ, Tonic
Sparkling Water

Spirits

Vodka - Smirnoff (Moscow, Russia)
Gin - Gordon’s (London, UK)
Scotch Whisky - Johnnie Walker (Glasgow, Scotland)
Tennessee Whisky - Jack Daniels (Lynchburg, Tennessee)
Bourbon - Jim Beam (Clermont, Kentucky)

Frozen Cocktails

Margarita
Strawberry Daiquiri

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Sample Menu

Canapés

Buffet Selections

Dessert Selections

New Year’s Eve Blue Room Beverages

Sparkling

White wine

Red wine

Beer

Soft Drinks

New Year’s Eve Clearview Menu​

First Flavour

Second Flavour

Third Flavour

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Final Flavour (Platters shared between two guests)

NYE Vegetarian Dinner Menu

First Flavour

Second Flavour

Main Flavour

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Final Flavour

Beverage Package

Beers

Wines

Soft Drinks & Juices

New Year’s Eve Sydney Showboat II Menu

First Flavour (Entrée platter shared between two guests)

Second Flavour

Third Flavour

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Final Flavour (Platters shared between two guests)

NYE Vegetarian Dinner Menu

First Flavour

Second Flavour

Main Flavour

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Final Flavour

Beverage Package

Beers

Wines

Soft Drinks & Juices

Beverage Package

Beers

Wines

Soft Drinks & Juices

New Year’s Eve Magistic Menu

Entrée - Served to the table

Buffet

Salad Bar

Accompaniments

Desserts - Served to the table

Fruits & Cheese

Beverage Package

Beers

Wines

Soft Drinks & Juices

New Year’s Eve Magistic Menu

Canapes on arrival

Entrée - Served to the table

Buffet

Salad Bar

Accompaniments

Desserts - Served to the table

Fruits & Cheese

Beverage Package

Beers

Wines

Soft Drinks & Juices

New Year’s Eve Clearview Menu​

First Flavour

Second Flavour

Third Flavour

Sweet Flavour (Platter shared between two guests)

Final Flavour (Platters shared between two guests)

New Year’s Eve Clearview Menu

New Year’s Eve Clearview Menu