Sail off into the sunset
- The Lady Eugenie
- Captain Ashley Newman
A sunset cruise aboard a luxurious 21-metre ketch off the Fleurieu coast, South Australia, at just $99 per person is an affordable way to taste a little magic of what this part of the world has to offer. Bigger budgets might like to opt for a three-day all-catered cruise to Kangaroo Island. Ashley and Renee Newman offer the above and day sails on the ketch Lady Eugenie, one of only 15 Scorpios ever built. 12 day trippers can be accommodated, and a maximum of 8 overnighters – in queen-sized staterooms with en suites. Think drinks and nibbles on the teak deck, dolphin spotting, sea lion watching, fur seal frolicking, and more drinks, nibbles, and delicious food.You’ll have your own chef to pamper you, and I can vouch for the food. Here’s what we ate:Spencer Gulf prawns wrapped in a thin sheath of prosciutto with garlic mayo to dip, lime pieces to squeeze;Arancini – crisp little jackets of golden crumbs housing tender mushrooms and rice;Haloumi sizzled in browning butter on oiled crostini topped with poached quince;Tiny cherry tomatoes and buttons of mozzarella on crostini with basil;Sushi with prawns, avocado, salmon, tuna.And there’s an excellent wine cellar on board.As a combination, it’s pretty irresistible www.kangarooislandsailing.com.au