Christmas Day Lunch at Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

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