Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
Eskies and ice are provided
All BYO drinks have to be placed behind the bar and will be served by bar staff.
NO BYO drinks for Bucks parties or over 40 guests.
All drinks are served by crew from the bar
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General BYO Food Information
Please bring a substantial amount of food to abide by RSA.
Nibbles are not considered substantial. All Plates cutlery etc are provided. Garbage bags included. There's an oven and microwave onboard to heat food up.
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Are there any additional limitations on guest numbers or dates permitted for BYO charters?
No BYO food or beverages for charters on Fridays and Saturdays in December.
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What happens in poor weather?
Cruises proceed in all weather conditions unless operations manager deems it unsafe. The vessel contains a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Yes, these are all included. We have both wine and champagne glasses. We also have serving equipment onboard that you can use including tongs and spoons.
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
Yes on BYO Charters however the consumption of straight spirits/shots is not permitted
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Is ice provided onboard?
Yes
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
Yes and the crew are happy to cook for you. Can still be used in the rain. We do have an oven on Fleetwing II which the clients can use. It is a heating up oven only so all the food would need to be cooked and heated up inside the oven or use the BBQ. If the client would like to use the oven they will also need to let us know prior to the charter so that the crew can make sure it is ready.
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Is drinking water included?
For BYO cruises, please provide your own water. Drinking water is included in our beverage package.
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
If the boat is available we can try and arrange prior access at Balmain or 37 Banks St Pyrmont, an hour before your cruise. Fleetwing 2 has a $250 charge for the pre-access if you are planning on decorating the boat (this fee does not included DJ pre-access. See below for DJ details) If you are just dropping off Food and Beverage items and don’t require access there is no fee
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What cool storage is there onboard?
Fridges are located behind the bar. There's also an esky available
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Are glass bottles allowed onboard or just cans?
Glass bottles are allowed but consider bringing cans since they are lighter and safer since they won't smash.
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Does the boat provide napkins/serviettes?
This is a consumable so we recommend bringing your own for BYO Charters.
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Wharf Availability Advisory – Summer 2024/25
Wharf maintenance and limited wharf options in the CBD are causing challenges across the industry. This may lead to delays or limited availability at popular wharves.
CBD options: King St Wharf & Casino are popular however availability is limited.
Aquarium wharf is an option but please note delays can occur & boats may not provide extra time to compensate so we advise using other locations. Other wharfs that may experience unpredictable delays are Pirrama Park, Double Bay & Rose Bay.
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What is the bond for?
The bond is taken incase there are damages caused by your group during your charter.
The no.1 cause for bond claims is broken toilets so please tell your guests not to flush things like wipes or tampons down the toilets - just a small amount of toilet paper is Ok.
Vomiting around the boat will incur fees. Don't bring Sparklers, confetti balloons, glitter (candles by request only) as they will stain the boat.
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Can we bring a baby? Is there an age limit? Are they counted as guests?
Yes babies are allowed onboard - there is no age limit. Yes, kids of all ages are included in your guest count.
If you have young kids coming, please let us know in advance.
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What happens in poor weather?
Cruises proceed in all weather conditions unless operations manager deems it unsafe. The vessel contains a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Are there any water toys onboard?
(Daytime charters only) A floating water mat and paddleboards are available for hire for an additional cost.
Floating Water mat available $120 per cruise,
Stand up paddleboards available for $120,
Floating island $120
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Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?
Smoking is permitted for private charters in designated areas only. When the skipper conducts the safety briefing at the start of the cruise, these areas will be identified.
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Yes, there is a sound system with speakers throughout most of the boat which you can connect to via Bluetooth. We also have a microphone if required but there is no WiFi available.
A laptop can be connected to the TV via a HDMI cable but you will need to bring the cable. There is no USB plug on the TV.
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Can we have a DJ?
Yes - our inhouse DJ is $825 for 3-4 hours or you can BYO for a fee of $250 which includes pre-access (check the boat is available before booking). This fee applies to live music or entertainment and is not for other pre-access requirements like decorating or set up
There is sufficient power must bring all of your own equipment. Cancellation of inhouse DJ will have a 50% cancellation fee. Also, if we book a DJ, max capacity of the boat will be 45.
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Footwear - are there any restrictions?
We ask that you avoid stilettos and any black soled shoes where possible. For ladies, please keep in mind that the boat does move on the water, so if wearing high-heels ensure these are a comfortable option.
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Is swimming allowed?
Yes, weather permitting and with skipper approval.
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
King Street Wharf tends to be the most popular wharf, however please advise your preference. Some wharfs like Double Bay, ferries have priority might be a small delay getting in. An extra hour is charged for locations west of Gladesville Bridge, Manly and Balmoral.
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Are there any additional rules that apply to specific events (eg 21st Birthdays)?
Bucks parties - limited to 3 hour cruises, max 30 guests, no BYO drinks and the latest start time is 1pm.
Some special events require extra crew for safety and security @ $300 - 18th-21st Birthdays, Bucks parties and some 22nd-24th Birthdays without family.
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
We do not provide 5 hr cruises for the evening sessions...pre-booked or as an extension on the evening
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