Cruise across the beautiful Otago Harbour from Portobello to Back Beach, Port Chalmers to get to the famous Seafood Festival. 

You'll recieve a commentary on the way onboard Sootychaser.

Attend the bi annual  Sea Food Festival at Port Chalmers between 11:00am and 5:00pm, where there will be live kiwi music, local beverages, children's entertainment, sea food stalls, live cooking demonstrations and much more. 

A family day out that is not to be missed!

The ticket price is for a return ferry trip and does not include admission to the event. Tickets are available from Careys Bay Hotel or online at www.festival.portchalmers.com

Please note there is a 5-10 minute walk each way, to the Sea Food Festival entrance at Port Chalmers.

A flat, smooth walk on a paved pedestrian walkway.

We depart from Portobello at:

10:40am-suggested, 1:35pm to return

11:10am - suggested 2:00pm to return

11:40am - suggested 3:00pm to return

12:10pm - suggested 3:35pm to return

12:30pm -  suggested 3:50pm to return

(When you book a timeslot please write in your notes your preferred return times, which may be able to be adjusted later on.)

The times listed are DEPARTURE times.

Please ensure you are not late so you do not miss the ferry.

Signboard with names displayed at wharf to check on the day if you are unsure which sailing you are on. And the vessel will have signage displayed, to tell you which sailing it is currently on.

Other options for return might be available on the day, on discussion with skipper.

Once your ticket is booked there is no need to print it out. We require a first and last name only when boarding the vessel.