Nova Cruises Pty Ltd, is a locally owned and operated business. Our vessel "Bay Connections 1" operates from Newcastle Harbour offering a wide range of scheduled cruises including; Newcastle Whale Watching Cruises, Newcastle Harbour Cruises, Lunch Cruises, Hunter River Discovery Cruises, and voyages to the Historic inland shipping port of Morpeth, all departing from Lee Wharf pontoon Newcastle. NOVA Cruises also offers a range of exclusive cruises which allow private groups the opportunity to enjoy their private functions on the harbour or journey up the Hunter River to Raymond Terrace or Morpeth. Cruises for small groups, birthday parties, business functions, family functions, karaoke nights, or relaxing and exploring Newcastle Harbour with family and friends. NOVA Cruises have a range of fully catered charter options. Enjoy a luncheon, dinner or cocktail cruise on Newcastle Harbour, or perhaps a progressive dinner cruise along the Hunter River. Call NOVA Cruises to discuss your individual requirements. ***NEW CRUISE STARTS NOV 2011***              Harbour Highlights Cruise              Join us for a 1.5 hour cruise discovering the inner workings of Newcastle Harbour. Visit the former site of the BHP steelworks, the ports coal loading facilities and the rejuvenated foreshore of Newcastle's Honeysuckle precincts. Refresh yourself with a complimentary tea or coffee or select from a range of drinks available from the onboard licensed bar. Click here for more details. Click here to follow us on facebook.     Click Here for our Scheduled Cruise Brochure Upcoming Scheduled Cruises  January     1 Sun  Harbour Highlights Cruise 10am  1 Sun  Newcastle Harbour Lunch Cruise 12pm  8 Sun  Hunter River Discovery Cruise 10am  12 Thur  Historic Morpeth Cruise 9:30am  14 Sat  Historic Morpeth Cruise 10am  15 Sun  Harbour Highlights Cruise 10am  15 Sun  Newcastle Harbour Lunch Cruise 12pm  22 Sun  Historic Morpeth Cruise 8:30am  25 Wed  Australia Day Eve Fireworks Cruise 6:30pm  28 Sat  Historic Morpeth Cruise 10am  29 Sun  Hunter River Discovery Cruise 10am  February    5 Sun  Harbour Highlights Cruise 10am  5 Sun  Newcastle Harbour Lunch Cruise 12pm  11 Sat  Historic Morpeth Cruise 9:30am  12 Sun  Hunter River Discovery Cruise 10am  19 Sun  Harbour Highlights Cruise 10am  19 Sun  Newcastle Harbour Lunch Cruise 12pm  25 Sat  Historic Morpeth Cruise 9:30am  26 Sun  Hunter River Discovery Cruise 10am  March    4 Sun  Harbour Highlights Cruise 10am  4 Sun  Newcastle Harbour Lunch Cruise 12pm  8 Thur  Historic Morpeth Cruise 9am  9 Fri  Historic Morpeth Cruise 9am  10 Sat  Historic Morpeth Cruise 9:30am  11 Sun  Hunter River Discovery Cruise 10am  18 Sun  Harbour Highlights Cruise 10am  18 Sun  Newcastle Harbour Lunch Cruise 12pm  24 Sat  Historic Morpeth Cruise 9:30am  25 Sun  Hunter River Discovery Cruise 10am ONLINE BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULED CRUISES M.V. BAY CONNECTIONS 1 Tourism Services Links Accommodation Links Terms & Conditions