Comedy On The Harbour| Friday Nights Out | 7pm to 10pm

Grandmasters of Comedy Live on Newcastle Harbour!

🤣 COMEDY CRUISE ON NEWCASTLE HARBOUR

Laugh Out Loud on the Water 🎤🛳️

🎟️ Tickets ON SALE NOW
⏳ LIMITED Early Bird Tickets Available

Get ready for an unforgettable night of non-stop laughs, great drinks, delicious food, and spectacular harbour views aboard Newcastle’s premier superyacht, MV Calmer.

We’re turning Newcastle Harbour into an exclusive floating comedy club for one epic night — featuring three headline comedians, a 3-hour cruise, and laughs from boarding to docking.

⚠️ Seats are strictly limited — this event WILL sell out.

🛳️ CRUISE DETAILS

📅 Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
⏰ Check In/Boarding: from 6:30 PM
🚢 Departure: 7:00 PM sharp
⏱️ Return: 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal, Newcastle Harbour

👗 Dress Code: Smart casual
👠 Flat shoes or low heels only (no tall or skinny heels for safety on stairs)
🔞 18+ Event – Valid photo ID required

🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT

🎤 Live Stand-Up Comedy
Three massive comedy sets featuring some of Australia’s most respected and in-demand comedians

🍹 Fully Licensed Floating Venue
Craft beers, Peter Drayton wines, spirits, RTDs, cocktails & mixed drinks available for purchase

🍔 Snack Menu Available
Freshly cooked favourites by our onboard chef (available for purchase)

📸 360° Harbour Views
Wrap-around decks and sky deck for unbeatable photo moments

🎶 Pre & Post-Show Vibes
Music, mingling, and relaxed harbour cruising across all three levels

🎭 FEATURING THREE HEADLINE ACTS

🎤 GARY ECK

ARIA Award Nominee | Tropfest Winner | Co-Director – Happy Feet

One of Australia’s most loved comedians with an international career spanning Edinburgh, Paris, London, and New York.

📺 Seen on Spicks and Specks, The Nation & Boytown
📻 Regularly heard on NOVA, Triple M & ABC 702
🎬 Co-creator of VEGESAURS (Season 3, #2 on BBC behind Bluey)
📚 Author of two children’s books
🎭 Rare live appearances — when Gary does comedy nights, they sell out

🎤 BILLY D’ARCY

Triple J RAW Comedy National Finalist | Sydney Comedy Festival Roadshow

Fast, fearless, and razor-sharp, Billy is one of Sydney’s most exciting rising comedy stars.

🎭 Performed at Sydney’s biggest comedy rooms
🎤 Shared stages with Nick Cody & Rhys Nicholson
🗞️ “Boasts a slick, well-practised delivery and easy wit” — Chortle UK

🎤 DAVID SMIEDT

“A living, breathing joke machine” — Adam Hills
“So very, very funny” — Joan Rivers

A charming, sharp-witted favourite across TV, festivals, comedy clubs, and corporate events.

📚 Author of seven humour books
📰 Contributor to Vogue, GQ, Elle, Men’s Health & more
🎤 Supported Joan Rivers on her Australian theatre tour

Critics say:
⭐ “Disarmingly charming” — The Adelaide Advertiser
⭐ “Think Dorothy Parker meets Graham Kennedy” — TalkFringe
⭐ “Had the audience eating out of his hands in five minutes” — MICF

🔁 REFUND POLICY

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please check all event details carefully before completing your purchase.

🎯 DON’T MISS OUT

This is not your average comedy night — it’s stand-up comedy with harbour views, cocktails, and a killer lineup.

🎟️ LIMITED CAPACITY EVENT
👉 Book now to secure your spot on Newcastle’s funniest night afloat.

❗ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Refund Policy: All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Book now to secure your spot!
• Authorised ID: Required – don’t forget to bring it along.
• Heels Policy: The MV Calmer has steep stairs; tall or pointy heels are not permitted. Small chunky heels are allowed.
• Licensing & RSA: Events operate under strict licensing and RSA regulations. Please drink responsibly.
• No Mid-Cruise Drop-Offs or Pickups: Once we sail, we cruise through!
• Food & Drinks: Available to purchase on board. Please note these are not included in your ticket price.
• Strictly NO BYO: Bags may be checked at boarding.
• Filming & Photography: Photography & video may be taken for social media, marketing, and operational use — by purchasing a ticket and/or boarding, you consent to this.
• Seating: Primarily a standing/dancing event. Seating is scattered throughout the vessel but is limited and cannot be reserved.
• Weather: Rain won’t stop the boat! Covered space is available on the main and mid decks, so the party goes ahead rain or shine.
• Personal Items: Do not leave bags or belongings unattended. All Event Cruises Pty Ltd accepts no liability for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
• Cruise Duration: Times include embarkation and disembarkation.
• Accessibility: Subject to vessel design and marine safety requirements. Please contact us before booking to discuss mobility devices.

💬 Final Word

Grab your mates, your partner, or your whole crew and prepare for a night of gut-busting laughter on the water. This is not your average comedy night…
It’s stand-up with a view! 🎤🌊