Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
Eskies provided
Please BYO ice
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General BYO Food Information
BYO cruises. Please bring sufficient food to meet RSA guidelines
BBQ and utensils are provided along with plates, cutlery, napkins and serving items
Use of microwave & small fridge also
Crew will cook and serve food for you
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Yes, there are disposable plastic cups and cutlery for your use.
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Is ice provided onboard?
No ice included for BYO Charters, please BYO.
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
Yes and crew cook for you
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What cool storage is there onboard?
Yes, a small fridge and a large eskie.
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
Free Spirit is kept on a mooring so we would need to pre-arrange this if the boat is available.
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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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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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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 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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Are there any water toys onboard?
There are pool floats and little life jackets for children.
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Yes, you can connect your devices via aux port to plug in the phone. Wireless charging and Bluetooth is also available.
Highlights of Terms of Service (please read the full version at link above)
Covid - If Government restrictions prevent the boat owner from delivering your charter initially booked for, then your charter can be postponed to another available date within 6 months (conditions apply).
Unfortunately refunds are not available for any Covid related cancellations.
If you cancel your charter for any Covid related reason you will not be entitled to a refund or postponement.
View some Covid FAQs
here.
Date Changes/Cancellations - your deposit is used to secure your booking with the boat owner so this can only be refunded (minus an admin fee) if we are able to find another person to replace your booking and if sufficient notice is given.
Weather - Cruises go ahead in wet weather on all boats that have shelter for all guests - your charter would only be cancelled if the skipper deemed the conditions unsafe. View some weather FAQs
here.
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