Port Stephens Cruise

Cruise Dates –
Friday, 7 November to Sunday, 9 November 2025

We warmly invite all cruising yachts to join us for the voyage from Newcastle to Port Stephens on Friday 7th November. While some boats will be racing up for the weekend, some of us will be enjoying a relaxed cruise instead — and we’d love you to be part of it. It’s a great opportunity to sail and cruise in company, soak up the scenic coastline, and enjoy a friendly evening safely moored in Fame Cove and an evening ashore at d’Albora Marina in Nelson Bay. Join us for dinner on Saturday night with fellow sailors — a chance to swap stories, share a meal, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that makes this weekend a highlight of the season.

Register a Vessel –
Click HERE to register a vessel to participate in the Port Stephens Cruise
*this also registers you for any last minute SMS updates on the day

Cruise Map –

Itinierary –

Thursday, 6th November 2025 –

Cruise briefing at NCYC. Time to be confirmed by nominated Cruise Captain.

Friday, 7th November 2025 –

The Cruise Captain will schedule a cruise departure time.
Cruise to Port Stephens and rendezvous in Fame Cove for the night.
Aim to be there by 4:00pm

Saturday, 8th November 2025 –

Relax, explore, cruise to Nelson Bay to have dinner ashore.
The NCYC race fleet will arrive at d’Albora Marina Nelson Bay to have a dinner in Nelson Bay together.

Sunday, 9th November 2025 –

Return home
Aim to depart Nelson Bay at 9:00am to be ahead of the race fleet that starts at 10:00am.
ETA back at Newcastle 3:00pm.

Safety Equipment Audit –
Sailing Vessels are required to meet NCYC Category 7 Plus
Powerboat Vessels are required to meet NCYC powerboat safety checklist

Additional Notes –

All boats required to be registered and must meet equipment audit compliance.
A ‘Cruise Captain’ will be nominated for each event to conduct radio sheds on club frequency VHF Ch 77.