M**der Mystery Cruise | 3 Course Dinner | Newcastle Harbour

If you love classic whodunnits, vintage glamour, and unique dinner experiences, this is the event for you. Join us for 'Chicago Capers'!
About this Event

*** Please refer to all important info & FAQ's prior to booking to ensure the event conditions and afering are suitable for you individual requirments ***

🥃 Harbourside Mystery | The Chicago Caper
Prohibition-Era M**der Mystery Cruise | August 15th

Jazz. Gin. Gangsters. M**der.

Step aboard MV Calmer for a thrilling afternoon of 1920s glamour, harbour cruising, indulgent dining and interactive M**der mystery fun.

Set in the smoky underworld of Prohibition-era Chicago, The Chicago Caper transports you to the private club of S. P. Keasy, near the headquarters of notorious gangster “Hal” Coppone, where secrets flow as freely as the bootleg liquor.

You are among a select group of guests gathered in a hidden speakeasy-style setting, where shady deals are made, loyalties are tested, and everyone has something to hide.

But in a world of mob money, backroom politics and dangerous ambition, trouble is never far away…

Now it’s up to you to follow the clues, question the suspects and uncover the truth before the whole thing goes off the rails.

🚤 Cruise Details

📅 Sunday 23 August 2026
🕛 Departure:12:00pm | Return: 4:00pm
⏰ Check in from 11:30am - Please see All Event Cruises staff and security at the undercover gazebo area.
📍 Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal, Wharf Rd, Newcastle NSW

Some Important Info:

🔞 18+ only – valid photo ID required
👗 Smart casual or themed dress up
👠 Small chunky heels allowed; tall or pointy heels not permitted
🎒 Large bags not permitted onboard; bags may be searched
♿ Limited accessibility due to vessel design, stairs and gangway access
🧁 Set menu applies; no substitutes and dietary requirements cannot be accommodated

Please read all important information and FAQs prior to booking.

🎟 Your Ticket Includes

✨ Newcastle Harbour cruise aboard MV Calmer
🥂 Glass of bubbly on arrival
🍽 3-course lunch(see below*) | Shared table dining
🎭 Fully hosted interactive M**der mystery experience
🕵️ Live clues, twists and suspect interrogation throughout the cruise
🍷 Licensed onboard bar with drinks available for purchase

🎭 The Experience

This is more than a cruise — it’s an immersive M**der mystery event where you become part of the story.

Step into a world of:

• Speakeasy glamour
• Gangster intrigue
• Hidden clues and double-crosses
• Suspicious characters and dangerous secrets

Whether you come for the mystery, the dress-up, the dining or the atmosphere, this is a seriously fun and unforgettable day out on Newcastle Harbour.

👗 Optional Themed Dress Up: Roaring Twenties & Gangster Glamour

Add to the fun with a touch of 1920s Chicago style.

Think flapper dresses, fringe, feathers, pearls, pinstripe suits, suspenders, fedoras, slick hair and speakeasy swagger.

Come glamorous. Come shady. Come like you’ve got a motive.

MENU alternate drop*:

Course 1: Italian meatballs or or Chicago-Style Italian Chopped Salad

Course 2: Pea and Sage cream gnocchi or Lemon Parmesan Fettuccine

Course 3: Tiramisu or Deconstructed Lemon Bar

*menu items are subject to change without notice.

✨ Book Now

If you love M**der mysteries, gangster glamour and unique themed experiences, this one’s for you.

Tickets are limited — gather your crew and secure your place onboard now.

🔁 Refund Policy:
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable

⚠️ Important Information, terms & conditions

• 🔞 18+ Event – Authorised photo ID required.
• Licensed venue. Events operate under strict licensing and RSA regulations.
• Cash and card accepted.
• Drinks available for purchase
• Food: Any menu provided is indicative only and subject to change without notice.
• Allergen Notice: Our onboard kitchen operates in a shared environment and cannot be considered allergen-free. While care is taken in preparation, we are unable to guarantee the complete absence of allergens, including gluten, due to the risk of cross-contamination. For guests with significant intolerance, severe allergies or specific dietary requirements, we recommend carefully considering whether the available options and onboard kitchen environment are suitable for your individual needs before booking. Dietary or allergen-related unsuitability does not constitute grounds for a refund.
• Strictly NO BYO food or beverages
• Heels Policy – The MV Calmer has steep stairs, so tall or pointy heels are not permitted. Small chunky heels are fine!
• Shared dining table experience: We do a seating plan! If you want to sit together, create a Group Name (e.g., “Smith Family Table”) and have everyone fill in the 'Group Name' field on the order form. Bookings done within 24hrs of start time may not be able to sit with requested other guests that have already been allocated a table.
• Accessibility: Please note that MV Calmer is not a fully accessible venue due to wharf, gangway and vessel design. The vessel cannot accommodate wheelchairs. It is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser and attendees to assess whether the vessel and event are suitable for their individual accessibility, mobility or personal needs before purchasing tickets. Guests should contact All Event Cruises before booking to discuss suitability. Lack of suitability based on accessibility or personal requirements does not constitute grounds for a refund
• Bag Policy: For safety and security reasons bags larger than a purse or clutch size are not permitted onboard. All bags will be searched prior to boarding. Guest that arrive with larger bags such as backpacks, totes and other items may be refused admission without refund.
• Do not leave bags or other personal items unattended while on-board the vessel. All Event Cruises Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any lost, damaged or stolen personal items.
• No mid-cruise drop-offs or pickups.
• Total cruise duration may be inclusive of embarkation/disembarkation. All indicated times may be adjusted at the discretion of AEC management, and, or vessel Captain.
• No need to stress about the weather! Rain doesn't stop the boat from cruising, and there is plenty inside space on the main and mid decks for an epic time! so you don't have to worry about what the weather is doing.
• CCTV & Security Notice: For the safety, security, and enjoyment of all guests, crew, and staff, MV Calmer is monitored by CCTV surveillance. By purchasing a ticket and boarding the vessel, guests acknowledge and consent to CCTV recording and security procedures.
• Professional photography and video may be captured - By purchasing a ticket and boarding the vessel, you acknowledge that photography and videography may occur during the event. You consent to All Event Cruises Pty Ltd using any images or footage of you for marketing, promotional, and operational purposes, without compensation.
• Event Conditions: All Event Cruises reserves the right to refuse entry or remove guests who do not comply with venue policies, safety requirements, or responsible service of alcohol regulations.
• Departure Policy: Vessel always aims to depart at the scheduled time. Late arrivals will not be refunded. All times are subject to change at the Vessel Captains or AEC managements directive.

• • All Sales Final: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser.

This is an interactive experience — participation enhances the fun

Tickets are strictly limited. Once they’re gone — so is your alibi.

👉 Book now to secure your place aboard this unforgettable experience.

Agenda

🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Check In at Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal, Wharf Rd, Newcastle

Info: Please look for the All Event Cruises staff at the undercover Gazebo area. Persons that arrive late and miss check in may not be able to board the boat with no refund.

🕑: 11:45 AM - 11:59 AM
Boarding

Info: The boat will pull into the wharf at approximately 11:45am to allow for boarding. The boat is not permanently berthed at the wharf.

🕑: 12:00 PM
Departure

Info: The gangway will be pulled up from wharf and the boat will leave the wharf. The gangway cannot be put back out for persons that arrive late at the wharf and have missed check in. No refund for missing the boat.

🕑: 04:00 PM
Return

Info: The boat will pull in at Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal ay approximately 4pm to drop guests off.