EMPIRE BAY FERRY FIELD GUIDE
Short Harbour Crossing, Long Lunch: Ferry & Lunch at the Davo from Woy Woy
A concise guide to the Central Coast Ferries run from Woy Woy to Davistown, the private-group lunch option at Davo, and the practical details you need to book and travel.
Short Harbour Crossing, Long Lunch: Ferry & Lunch at the Davo from Woy Woy.
Sail from Woy Woy to Davistown aboard Central Coast Ferries’ M.V. Sorrento, M.V. Saratoga or M.V. Codock II for a scenic crossing and the option of lunch at the Davistown RSL, with courtesy transfers available and private-group lunch packages for larger parties.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A short, scenic harbour crossing
The scheduled crossing is the short piece of water between Woy Woy and Davistown — the advertised sailing time is roughly a 25–30 minute ferry ride each way aboard one of the operator’s vessels.
Lunch at the Davo, timed for groups
Passengers can opt for lunch at Davistown RSL; the lunch period is usually about 1 hour 30 minutes and there is an optional tea/coffee and biscuits add-on for an extra $5.
Private cruises and courtesy transfers
There are group deals and private-cruise options for larger parties — private packages require a minimum of 25 people, bookings are essential, and a courtesy bus links Davistown Wharf with the RSL for the group’s lunch transfer.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The experience is straightforward: assemble at Woy Woy Wharf, board one of the Central Coast Ferries vessels for a short scenic crossing to Davistown, disembark to a courtesy transfer to the RSL for a relaxed lunch, then return on the scheduled ferry or with a coach depending on the group booking.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each route takes approximately 30 minutes each way; the advertised departure for this service is 10:15 am and lunch at the Davo is usually around 1 hour 30 minutes.
The ferry ride is quoted at $20 per person; for an extra $5 tea/coffee and biscuits can be provided.
Bookings are essential and online booking is recommended; private ferry + lunch packages are offered for groups with a minimum of 25 people.
A courtesy bus transfers groups from Davistown Wharf to Davistown RSL and will return you for your ferry home; if no coach is provided, return on the regular ferry is available at 1:15 pm or 2:15 pm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ferry crossing?
Each route takes approximately 25–30 minutes each way.
Where and when does the ferry depart?
The ferry departs from Woy Woy Wharf with the advertised departure for this service at 10:15 am, arriving at Davistown Wharf.
What does the trip cost?
The ferry ride costs $20 per person; there is an optional tea/coffee and biscuits add-on for an extra $5.
Can we book a private cruise for our group?
Yes — private ferry cruises with a lunch package are available for larger groups; the minimum for private bookings is 25 people and bookings are essential.
How do we get from the wharf to the Davo for lunch?
A courtesy bus will pick up passengers at Davistown Wharf and transfer them to Davistown RSL, then return them to the wharf for the ferry home.