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Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
Please drink responsibly. Return Collection Fee - Guests are required to remove all leftover beverages, catering supplies or decorations at the end of the charter unless otherwise arranged with the operator – a $250 collection fee is applicable if you wish to leave it and collect the following day
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General BYO Food Information
Food must be provided for charters. This is deemed a light meal - chips and dips will not meed minimum requirements. We recommend booking a crew member if you require assistance with food and drinks service $250. We have oven trays onboard if required for heating.
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What happens in poor weather?
Liberty is an excellent all weather boat due to be fully covered plus very stable in the water. This makes for enjoyable cruise in all conditions.
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Plates, cutlery, platters & cups will be provided on board (not disposable). We also have wine and champagne glasses (made of polycarbonate not glass).
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
Yes but only mixed with soft drinks. No Shots
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Is ice provided onboard?
Ice is provided in eskies
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
No BBQ on board. Pre-cooked food only We have a galley kitchen for warming items
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Is drinking water included?
Yes, tap water is on board. Suggest bringing bottled if required
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
We can arrange pre-access 30-45 mins prior to the charter for dropping supplies ONLY if the boat and crew are available. $150 fee applies. Evening charters are harder to confirm until closer to the time. Max 4 guests permitted to stay onboard from the pre-access location in Pyrmont Fishmarkets. No third party deliveries must be the customer bringing items on. E.g. no delieveries from Dan Murphys etc.
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What cool storage is there onboard?
Eskies and small fridges
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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?
Liberty is an excellent all weather boat due to be fully covered plus very stable in the water. This makes for enjoyable cruise in all conditions.
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Are there any water toys onboard?
Inflatable raft (4-6 person) - $150
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Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?
Only permitted when stopped at the rear of the boat, off the steps
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Is swimming allowed?
Yes swimming is permitted and we have a swim ladder
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Yes via Bluetooth new Fusion all around sound
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Can we have a DJ?
Yes. Our in-house DJ with lighting is $195 per hour (minimum 4). *Weddings - $1000 for 4 hours ($170 per hour thereafter) – add MC for $300. If BYO DJ Must bring all your own equipment including decks, small trestle table and a speaker and any cords/extension leads you might require. BYO DJ Fee is $100 fee also inc 30-45mins pre-loading ONLY if boat is available. This fee is waived if you are paying pre-access for dropping supplies, set up, decorations.
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Footwear - are there any restrictions?
Shoes are allowed to be worn onboard. We allow heels, but prefer if they were block heels/wedges, no stilettoes.
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
Many wharf options around the Harbour. Manly travel fee is $150 extra (each way if require pick up AND drop off)
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
Any items left on board after the cruise will be disposed of within 3 days. If you wish to collect leftover drinks or supplies the next day there is a $250 fee.
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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