Celebrate the festive season with a special Christmas lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) in Darling Point, overlooking Rushcutters Bay. Enjoy a shared seasonal menu, great company, and a glass of Frankie sparkling on arrival to kick off the celebrations in one of Sydney’s most iconic waterfront settings.

This is the perfect end-of-year gathering for friends and family to relax, connect, and enjoy a thoughtfully curated holiday menu with harbour views as your backdrop.

Date: Friday, 25 December 2026

Time: Seating from 12pm for a 12:30 pm start, finishing at 4:00 pm

Location: Freya & Morna rooms, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), Darling Point, Sydney

Tickets:

$150 Member (Enter CYCA membership number under "access code" at ticket selection to unlock Member Admission Tickets)

$170 Non-member

$65 Kids

Drinks: Glass of Frankie Sparkling included on arrival. Beverages available to purchase on consumption

Settle in with a welcome glass of Frankie sparkling, then share a festive menu designed for the season. The lunch runs as a relaxed, shared dining experience with plenty of time to enjoy the food, drinks, and company.

Sharing Starters

Sourdough bread roll, grissini, balsamic and Levante extra virgin olive oil (GF)

Sydney Rock Oyster, apple and cucumber mignonette, lemon (GF, DF)

Poached Prawns, harissa mayo, chimichurri and lemon (GF, DF)

Tuna sashimi, ponzu dressing, avocado purée, pickled chilli, compressed cucumber (DF)

Prosciutto San Daniele, Stracciatella, sour cherries (NF, GF)

Caprese salad, heritage tomato, buffalo mozzarella, rocket pesto, black olive (V, GF) – vegetarian option

Main Course

Roasted Turkey breast, zucchini agrodolce, confit cherry tomato and red wine jus (GF, DF)

Asparagus tart, parmesan and saffron sauce, crispy parsley – vegetarian option

Sharing Sides

Roasted kipfler potatoes, lemon and parsley gremolata (V, DF)

New season asparagus, lemon butter, ricotta salata, toasted pine nuts (V, N)

Peaches and heirloom tomato salad, whipped ricotta and Modena balsamic vinegar (V)

Dessert (Alternate)

Pavlova, whipped vanilla mascarpone, mango pearls (V)

Spiced plum pudding, brandy custard, vanilla ice cream (V)

Kids Menu

Perfect for families joining the celebration:

Starter

Potato gnocchi, bolognese sauce, parmesan and basil

Main (choose one)

Chicken schnitzel, sautéed spinach, tomato chutney (DF)

Roasted turkey breast, zucchini agrodolce, confit cherry tomato and red wine jus (GF, DF)

Dessert

Chocolate and caramel tart, vanilla ice cream