Set on the wharf & cruise ship terminal at Port Otago, the Port Chalmers Seafood Festival is the perfect day out for seafood lovers who want to pair tasty kai moana with high-quality beverages and entertainment for all ages.

Saturday 4 October 2025

Cruise transport

from Dunedin city

to Careys Bay

Harbour Cruise to the Seafood Festival

$10 per person

A one-way festival ferry will depart from our 20 Fryatt St Dunedin wharf at 9:45am on Saturday 4 October 2025.

You’ll cruise along the Otago Harbour and arrive at Boiler Point Wharf, Careys Bay at 10:45am. Drinks and snacks available.

After disembarking the boat, passengers will need to walk the 10-minutes from the wharf at Careys Bay to the festival, located within Port Otago at Port Chalmers.


This service does not include a return trip. You’re required to find another way back to Dunedin after the festival. Shuttles by bus will be available and Dunedin Railways are offering a train shuttle. We recommend pre-purchasing those tickets.


Free all-day carparks are available at
20 Fryatt Street, Dunedin.


A range of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks can be
purchased and enjoyed during the cruise.

No ticket refunds will be issued
within 48-hours of the event.


Buy your cruise tickets here: