Aquila Cruises

Decadent, Glorious & Deserved! 

ABOUT AQUILA CRUISES NELSON BAY

Aquila Cruises offers bespoke private charter cruises around the beautiful bays of Port Stephens. 

Leaving from one of our two pickup points, at a time suitable for you and your guests, experience the bay at its best with gourmet food and champagne. 

Let us organise a special luncheon, morning or afternoon tea, sunset cruise or charter Aquila for the whole day.  All inclusive of drinks and catering from $975 per hour min 2 hours.   Ask us about our BYO options from $650 per hour min 2 hours.   

About our Luxury Power Catamaran

Aquila is a custom built, 18 metre long luxury cruising catamaran.

She offers comfort and stability and regularly travels the eastern seaboard from Sydney to Cairns, with a professional crew of two,
Captain - Allan Hay and Executive Officer - Donna Sizer.

Catering for up to 12 Passengers, Aquila provides  bespoke on water experiences in and around the glorious Nelson Bay.

Fully catered option 

Private Charter - Fully catered

Charter the vessel for up to 12 guests/

minimum 2 hours up to a full 8 hour day

Service Description

Charter Aquila for up to 12 guests for 2 hours, 4 hours or for a full day. The charter can be customised to your requirements. All charters include gourmet food and moet champagne, Peppertree wines, craft beer, soft drinks and can be adapted for all dietary requirements. The menu includes a seafood platter and a cheese and charcuterie platter. Additional items such as duck pancakes, smoked salmon tarts, sliders, sausage rolls and a dessert plate are added for 4 hour plus cruises. Prices start at $985 per hour/min 2 hours inclusive of GST.

We offer exclusive Daytime and Evening cruises, up to 4 hours long,
and provide unique dining experiences for couples and groups.

 Our specialty is to provide local seafood lunch with a gourmet deli platter of meats, cheeses and breads.

 Dietary requirements can always be accommodated by advising whilst making your booking.

 We are licensed and can provide champagne, wine, craft beer or soft drink as part of your experience. 

 

Our lunch time cruise features safe anchorage where you can enjoy lunch and then swim or snorkel off the stern or simply lay safely on the immersible dive platform whilst enjoying the crystal clear water.

 

Our sunset cruise allows you to experience the bay at its most glorious shared with good company and a refreshing glass of champagne, wine, craft beer or soft drink and a platter of local seafood, meats and cheeses. 

Aquila will be exclusively yours for the duration, so whatever your special day involves, a hens day, a birthday luncheon, a proposal, or a family get-together - we would be delighted to make your experience unique.

Whatever the occasion, make it a memorable one by booking with us.

BYO option

Private Charter - BYO

Charter the vessel for up to 12 guests/

minimum 2 hours up to a full 8 hour day

Service Description

Charter Aquila for up to 12 guests for 2 hours, 4 hours or for a full day. The charter can be customised to your requirements.

BYO whatever food you may like.

As for your alcohol and other mixers - give us your list of drinks and Donna will have them available for you on boarding, icy cold and ready to go.

There is no extra charge for this service - receipt that you pay will be from the Bottle shop.

Please note: Price of alcohol is on top of your $650/hr - min 2 hrs


Our lunch time cruise features safe anchorage where you can enjoy lunch and then swim or snorkel off the stern or simply lay safely on the immersible dive platform whilst enjoying the crystal clear water.

Our sunset cruise allows you to experience the bay at its most glorious shared with good company.

Aquila will be exclusively yours for the duration, so whatever your special day involves, a hens day, a birthday luncheon, a proposal, or a family get-together - we would be delighted to make your experience unique.

Whatever the occasion, make it a memorable one by booking with us. 

Please phone Gai to prebook your cruise on 0423 333 570 or email your enquiry to hello@dolphinandwhalewatch.com