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Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
BYO ice and cups/plates and cutlery. The boat will only supply if its catered. 6 bags of ice will cover 30-45 guests. There are more than enough tubs on the boat so best NOT TO bring eskies as they take up floor space.
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General BYO Food Information
BYO Food:
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What happens in poor weather?
The majority of cruises go ahead in all conditions. The rain does not allow for a cancellation. If conditions become dangerous the skipper will be notified by Marine services and you will be provided options to postpone. The skipper will notify you with as much time as possible to prevent inconvenience to you and your other guests
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
If you are a BYO booking you need to bring plates, cups, cutlery etc
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
No BYO Spirits are allowed (exceptions may be possible - please contact us)
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Is ice provided onboard?
We can arrange ice on board $8/bag, please order before your balance is sent
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
Yes there is a BBQ on board and the crew are happy to cook if you are bringing BBQ style foods. BBQ can be cooked undercover. We have a large flat plate bbq, there is no lid.
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Is drinking water included?
No - please bring your own bottled water for BYO Charters.
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What cool storage is there onboard?
Yes there is plenty of tubs/eskie space for your drinks
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
Hoochie Mumma is on a swing mooring so we can not get prior access to board the boat. We may be able to assist with meeting the boat at a wharf (fees do apply) with prior notice. We also can organise drinks delivery to the boat for $150 via Dan Murphy Mosman - contact us for more info.
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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.
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What is the bond for?
The bond is taken incase there are damages caused by your group during your charter.
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What happens in poor weather?
The majority of cruises go ahead in all conditions. The rain does not allow for a cancellation. If conditions become dangerous the skipper will be notified by Marine services and you will be provided options to postpone. The skipper will notify you with as much time as possible to prevent inconvenience to you and your other guests
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Are there any water toys onboard?
Yes, there is a Lilypad hire for $150 or you can BYO
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Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?
Yes in a designated area informed during the safety briefing
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Ipod/device compatible Sound System. On board DVD player & monitor - surcharge applies
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Can we have a DJ?
Yes you can BYO DJ for a fee of $160 to cover generator hire costs (no BYO generator). Or our BHS DJ is $900 including power. DJs and all other entertainers are counted as guests.
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Is swimming allowed?
Absolutely, the client is welcome to swim, there’s huge ladders and a swim platform to make this easy
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Footwear - are there any restrictions?
No stilettos please for safety reasons
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
There are many pick up and drop off points in Sydney Harbour the most popular is Kings St Wharf but let our staff know your location and we can find the best wharf for you. We can pick up in Manly for a surcharge for travel and crew time ($200 each direction). Rose Bay/Watsons Bay additional $100 each way.
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Are there any additional rules that apply to specific events (eg 21st Birthdays)?
No security required.
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
Drinks service: We can collect a drinks order from Dan Murphy, Leichhardt for you and get everything on board and ready for your arrival if you require Fee $150. Please advise us to make arrangements. No colorful lights onboard but you can bring battery powered or solar lights.
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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