Organising a party in Melbourne? A birthday party, a wedding for up to 32 guests or maybe a dinner cruise for up to 25 of your best friends? You will find this venue changes the way you look at cruising Melbourne's waterways.
Whatever the occasion Oriental Queen will make your event memorable.
Oriental Queen is a 17 metre (57ft) traditional Chinese Junk built entirely of teak for an exclusive gentlemen's club in Hong Kong in 1988, and has been extensively renovated. Rich timbers and fabrics, excellent sound system and fully stocked, licensed bar ensure a relaxed and comfortable ambience.
You'll find we are just that little bit different!
Co-owner Hazel, is a qualified chef who is passionate about fresh produce. All the food is prepared and served onboard, and she will personally source the fresh quality ingredients.
A cruise event on the Oriental Queen is sure to impress and will provide an outstanding experience for all aboard! Whatever the event, dinner cruise, wedding or commitment ceremony or relaxing with friends cruising our waterways enjoying fine food and wines.
For the enjoyment of passengers, crew and the environment the Oriental Queen is a non smoking venue.
We offer charters to discerning customers who are looking for an alternative to a booze cruise.
Cruises run for 3.5 hours at any time of the day and we cruise through Docklands, into the Port of Melbourne and out into the bay from Williamstown across to St Kilda, weather permitting.
Make your selection of food menu, add you choice of beverage package and the total is fully inclusive of the 3.5 hour cruise! No more to pay!
To discuss your upcoming event, contact Peter and Hazel on 0418 270 210, or email us.
Introducing the newest cruising venue in Melbourne
Accomplished chef Hazel Jones has returned from 5 years in the Mediterranean to bring her fresh ideas to the Yarra.
Total restoration of an authentic 17 meter Chinese junk provides distinctive surroundings for a variety of entertaining scenarios.
Your clients will be surrounded in solid teak and rich tapestries, open areas or cozy nooks. We can easily provide the ambience you require. Intimate dinners or functions to a maximum of 40 persons.
Just because you're on the water doesn't mean you have to make any compromises when it comes to fine food. Explore our menus, all selections are prepared onboard from freshly sourced ingredients, just like your favorite restaurant. Unlike your favourite restaurant, we offer the flexibility to prepare any dish you desire.
Fully licensed, willing and able to stock your preferred wines and spirits. We invite you to inspect our little ship; you'll find we're just a little bit different!
Ask Hazel about her cooking lessons onboard, at Docklands.
Buffet menu
Includes 3 finger food entrees, 2 choices of mains, 2 salads and 2 gorgeous desserts followed by teas and coffee. Starting at $90.00 per person.
Entrees
Please select 3 from the following:
- Smoked river trout with horseradish cream crostini
- Duck and enoki rice paper rolls
- Scallop and chive pot sticker dumplings with dipping sauce
- Dhal patties with mint and coconut chutney
- Beef and shitake mushroom pies
- Chicken and saffron pasties
Mains
Please select 2 from the following:
- Mild Indian butter chicken with saffron and almond pilaf
- Wild mushroom and caramelized spring onion tart
- Risotto with duck, roasted pine nuts and baby spinach
- Loin of pork with spiced cabbage and apple brandy jus
- Mixed seafood stir fried with Romesco sauce
- Seared carpaccio of beef with roasted baby beets,
- Creamed horseradish, watercress and parmesan
- Coconut Thai chicken curry with steamed rice & Asian vegetables
- Lemon glazed chicken with a touch of spice served with aromatic coconut and sesame seed pilaf
- Duck in a cherry, chocolate and chilli sauce
- Garlic & herb rubbed scotch fillet with red onion and chilli jam
- Smoked river trout and herb frittata
- Asian spiced lamb served on a cous cous and nut salad
- Prawn and chicken Vietnamese coleslaw with fresh sweet chilli sauce
- Fresh prawns and oysters served in the rocks (add $4.50 per person)
Salads
Please select 2 from the following:
- Sun ripened tomatoes with fresh basil and bocconcini
- Roasted baby potatoes w minted crème fraiche w crispy bacon and spring onion
- Greek salad with mammoth kalamatas and marinated feta
- Spinach and herb risoni pasta salad
- Caramelised roast vegetables served warm with tahini and toasted sesame drizzle
- Asian slaw – coleslaw with an Asian twist
- Mixed leaves & toasted walnuts, lemon & roast garlic dressing
Desserts
Please select 2 from the following:
- Tiramisu
- Blueberry and lemon bread and butter pudding
- The ultimate creamy lime tart
- Caramel apple crumble served with thick cream
- Fine chocolate tart
- Sticky date and banana pudding with toffee sauce
- Twinning's tea and coffee
Cocktail grazing menu
Includes on-arrival savories, your choice of 7 items from the grazing menu, 2 gorgeous desserts and tea and coffee. Starting at $90.00 per person.
Mezze Plates with tiny delights and dips are served on arrival. Please select 7 from the following:
- Cocktail Moroccan lamb pies
- Bruschetta with oven dried cherry tomatoes and rocket and almond pesto
- Smoked river trout with horseradish cream bruschetta
- Duck and enoki rice paper rolls
- Scallop and chive pot sticker dumplings with dipping sauce
- Dhal patties with mint and coconut chutney
- Saffron and red capsicum gnocchi fritti served with a basil pesto
- Green wheat and silverbeet dolmades
- Leek and olive bread and butter pudding
- Beef and shitake mushroom pies
- Artichoke, camembert and rocket pizzette
- Spiced lamb and pine nut boreks with tzatziki
- Thai style fish cakes with nuoc mahm
- Nori salad rolls with marinated vegetables & peanut paste
- Chicken and saffron pasties
- Hand made sausage and sage rolls
- Baby stuffed potatoes topped with sour cream and chives
- Tiny hamburgers with red onion jam and rocket pesto
- Mushroom picker's pastries
- Roasted tomato soup w basil crème fraiche in a shot glass
- Rosemary & garlic beef skewers with salsa verde
- Tartlet of leek, goat's cheese, proscuitto and truffle oil
Desserts
Please select 2 from the following:
- Tiramisu
- Blueberry and lemon bread and butter pudding
- The ultimate creamy lime tart
- Caramel apple crumble served with thick cream
- Fine chocolate tart
- Orange and Almond torte
- Sticky date and banana pudding with toffee sauce
- Twinning's teas and coffee
Beverage packages
Standard Package, served by the carafe:
- De Bortoli Semillon Trebbiano Chardonnay
- De Bortoli Shiraz Cabernet
- Seaview Sparkling Brut
- Victoria Bitter, Light Beer, Soft Drinks
$32.00 per person.
Premium Package, served by the bottle:
- White Wines
- Jamison's Run Limestone Coast Chardonnay, Wynn's Coonawara Reisling
- Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
- Red Wines
- Peter Lehemann Shiraz, Grant Burge Merlot, Jacob's Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sparkling Wines
- Angus Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV, Yellow Glen Yellow
- Boag's Premium, Cascade, Cascade Light Beer, Soft Drinks
$37.00 per person.
Wines may be substituted by wines of equal quality and style if unavailable.
Dinner menu
$165 per person, inclusive of all food, alcohol and cruise.
Entrees
- Risotto with duck, roasted pine nuts and baby spinach
- Carpaccio of beef with baby beets,
- Creamed horseradish, watercress and parmesan
- Lime and dill cured ocean trout with asparagus and pickled cucumber
- Margaret River goat's cheese and caramelised leek tart
- Warm Roquefort cheesecake with roasted pears
- Seared scallops, prosciutto and baby spinach salad with lime beurre blanc
Mains
- Slow cooked pork belly with Asian greens and seared scallops and chilli jam
- Sushi stuffed ocean trout with wasabi butter
- Pan fried barramundi with preserved lemon & basil risotto and a sweet pea sauce
- Lamb shanks braised in Blue Wren chardonnay port
- Warm Asian style duck and eggplant salad
- Asian spiced lamb served on a cous cous and nut salad
- Mild Indian butter chicken with saffron and almond pilaf
- Duck in a cherry, chocolate and chilli sauce
- Cider roasted spatchcock with potatoes apple garlic and sage
- Pan fried snapper with prawn and scallop ravioli
- Beef with wild mushrooms, Marsala and crème fraiche
Desserts
- Atomic Tiramisu
- Apple frangipane tart with caramel sauce
- Lemongrass and palm sugar panna cotta with orange and chilli caramel
- Milk and dark chocolate terrine with bitter chocolate wafers
- Blueberry and lemon bread and butter pudding
- Raspberry and goat's cheesecake
- Sticky date and banana pudding with toffee sauce
- Twinning's tea and coffee
Beverages
A selection of fine wines, red white and sparkling premium beers and soft drinks.
To discuss your upcoming event, contact Peter and Hazel on 0418 270 210, or email us.