Spitfire Pilot Boats
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At Spitfire Pilot Boats we offer a unique and intimate harbour experience you just won't find anywhere else. We offer a range of services including whale watching for small groups of up to 12, harbour tours, special events and private charters. All cruises are highly flexible and tailored to individual groups.
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James C
Toronto, Canada196 contributions
Mar 2020
My wife and I had only 2 hours to learn about the port of Newcastle which we thought was a key part of knowing Newcastle. Trish and Dave worked with me via email and mobile to craft an afternoon tour during which we followed the entire process of inbounding a 300 metre coal ship from the "head" to dock.
Sure it's fascinating to see but it's even more fascinating when the guide can explain the details of the harbour routing, the roles of the various tugs and the impact of tides, rain water in the river port as well as wind and storms. The ships move through most of these occurrences - it seemed so fascinating to learn how they did it.
Dave and Trish were very good guides That means they knew their stuff but they were also keen enough about it themselves that they didn't put us down for "not knowing". Take a ride with them; we will come back do some whale watching.
The Spitfire Pilot boat is a solid and sturdy platform. That's a plus!
Sure it's fascinating to see but it's even more fascinating when the guide can explain the details of the harbour routing, the roles of the various tugs and the impact of tides, rain water in the river port as well as wind and storms. The ships move through most of these occurrences - it seemed so fascinating to learn how they did it.
Dave and Trish were very good guides That means they knew their stuff but they were also keen enough about it themselves that they didn't put us down for "not knowing". Take a ride with them; we will come back do some whale watching.
The Spitfire Pilot boat is a solid and sturdy platform. That's a plus!
Written 9 March 2020
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lewy2290
Newcastle, Australia1 contribution
Jul 2018 • Friends
I enjoyed a lovely afternoon/evening cruise for a friends birthday with Dave and Trish on spitfire pilot boats.
The cruise consisted of a trip up the harbour and out the heads and then offshore.
The opportunity to be offshore and see the sun set over Newcastle from a different perspective was a fantastic experience, something locals and visitors to Newcastle would equally enjoy.
Then the cruise back into the harbour in the twilight with the city’s lights coming to life was spectacular.
The experience was truely special and I would recommend a cruise with spit fire pilot boats to see Newcastle from a different perspective to all.
The cruise consisted of a trip up the harbour and out the heads and then offshore.
The opportunity to be offshore and see the sun set over Newcastle from a different perspective was a fantastic experience, something locals and visitors to Newcastle would equally enjoy.
Then the cruise back into the harbour in the twilight with the city’s lights coming to life was spectacular.
The experience was truely special and I would recommend a cruise with spit fire pilot boats to see Newcastle from a different perspective to all.
Written 12 August 2018
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Danny D
7 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Excellent cruise around the Harbour and outside the breakwater to the the first buoy with its resident seal, up close and personal amazing. The skipper and crew were top notch, very knowledgeable about the harbour, we were lucky enough to catch a coal ship fully loaded leaving port with tugs in tow, a great experience
Written 12 August 2018
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davidmano13
Newcastle, Australia1 contribution
Nov 2017 • Business
Went for a harbour tour for our end of year drinks, and although we are local, we take for granted how beautiful our harbour is. We started from near the co-op, so began with some fresh prawns, and ended up going outside past Nobby's and then back around to Stockton. We will be back this year!! Thank you Spitfire 🚢
Written 12 August 2018
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paula m
Venice, FL16 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We are on a cruise ship visiting Newcastle .we got dropped at the local pier and that’s where we found the spitfire pilot cruise,what a great day they took us for cruise around the harbor and had so much information to share with us about the history of the town and the harbor.its a family run business they do sunset cruises too this is a must when you visit Newcastle like all of Australia they are very friendly and welcoming thanks for all the information today.
Written 30 March 2018
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James C
Toronto, Canada196 contributions
how do I book a Spitfire Pilot Boat Tour today? For this afternoon?
How much for a tour?
Spitfire P
Newcastle, Australia16 contributions
Hi Jason,
Thank you for your question. It all depends on what you would like to do. We have a Harbour Experience tour that takes you in and around the coal loaders of Newcastle Harbour following the ships and tug boats, tickets start at $66pp for 1.5hrs.
You can go on a Sunrise Cruise or Whale & Wildlife Watching, tickets starting from $99 for 2.5 hours.
If adventure is more your thing then we have our LOCK STOCK ADVENTURES, tickets starting at $159 for 2.5hours, and we can harness you up for an extreme ride.
At Spitfire Pilot Boats we offer a unique and intimate harbour experience you just won't find anywhere else.
Besides our Harbour Experience, Sunrise & Sunset Tours we provide a range of services including New Years Eve on Sydney Harbour, Sydney to Hobart, Birthday, Christmas and work parties.
All cruises are highly flexible and tailored to individual groups with EXCLUSIVE use of Spitfire.
Perfect for small groups and families who want a memorable, personal and private charter in Newcastle.
With 3 different viewing areas (inside & outside) you can enjoy everything that’s going on regardless of what Mother Nature throws at us.
Harness up and hang on or sit back and relax, either way its your charter and your choice.
Charter Includes;
- EXCLUSIVE use of ‘Spitfire’
- 3x viewing areas
- Harness up for an extreme observation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Catering upon request or BYO
- Hosting options available.
Head to our website for more TOURS and SPECIAL EVENTS or to contact us directly.
Kind Regards,
Trish