Services Offered
Harbour History Cruise
Guided tour of Newcastle Harbour with expert commentary on maritime history, coal ships, and local landmarks.
Lunch Cruise
Relaxing cruise featuring a plentiful, delicious lunch while enjoying scenic harbour views and informative narration.
Afternoon Tea Cruise
Themed cruise with afternoon tea, perfect for celebrations, offering a blend of British tradition and local insights.
Private Party Charters
Exclusive hire for birthdays, anniversaries, or events with music, photo opportunities, and full ship exploration.
Family-Friendly Outings
Engaging trips suitable for all ages, with kid-friendly activities and educational content about Newcastle's harbour.
Reviews
4.8(5 reviews)
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Victoria Hamilton-Russell
via Google
about 1 year ago
A great day out on William the Fourth with family for birthdays. The crew has a lot of interesting information about the harbour and the history of the area. They were a friendly lot. The lunch provided was plentiful. Even in summer, take a coat or jumper as it was cool. They have blankets available.
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Amy Farrugiavia Google
over 2 years ago
Was lucky enough to enjoy a friend’s 30th birthday on William the Fourth last weekend (about 25 people), and I confidently speak for everyone in attendance when I say we all had the absolute best time! The crew were amazing, they let us blast our music, explore the whole ship, have a dance, took loads of great group photos for us. Honestly one of the most memorable party’s I’ve been to and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others. Huge thanks to the William the Fourth crew you are all legends!
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Wendy Jobsevia Google
over 2 years ago
Highly recommend going on this cruise, the staff were amazing, very relaxing, we did the lunch cruise, food was lovely! I wouldn't hesitate to do this again.
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Linda Kirkwoodvia Google
over 3 years ago
Thoroughly enjoyable cruise. Given that the crew are all volunteers the knowledge of Newcastle was very informative. The morning tea absolutely delicious. My grandkids absolutely loved the trip. Very disappointing to find out they get no funding whatsoever from state government and especially zero assistance from Newcastle council.
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Helen Bennettvia Google
over 3 years ago
This was such an enjoyable, interesting & educational cruise. I booked this cruise to use a Discover Voucher, & also to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, having an Afternoon Tea. I dressed up in Red, White & Blue, took salmon & cucumber sandwiches, Mr Kipling's British Cakes, some bunting & decorated a table for the occasion. All of the ship's volunteers were very happy to accommodate me & impressed by my efforts. Being a Newcastle local & very interested in the history, it was so interesting to listen to the crew's knowledge of the harbour, the coal ship's & general seafaring & merchant information. I had a wonderful time.
