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Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Food Information
BYO: Please ensure there is substantial food available to abide by the responsible service of alcohol.
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Yes everything is included for both BYO and catered cruises.
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
Yes, BYO spirits are allowed, however must be mixed, Crew will store the drinks behind the bar and serve the guests.
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Is ice provided onboard?
Ice is provided with all drinks packages, and also BYO charters
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
BBQ on board and crew to cook for you. Has $50 fee.
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Is drinking water included?
For BYO cruises we only have bottled water available for purchase. Otherwise the tap water is free of charge
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What cool storage is there onboard?
Platinum has plenty of cold storage onboard
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
Certainly, we have an office located at 37 Bank Street. Any supplies can be dropped off at our office prior to a cruise date or the morning of. Simply book in a time with our office.
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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.
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Can you accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, or specific food safety concerns?
We do our best to work with our suppliers to accommodate various dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free). However, because our food is sourced externally, we cannot guarantee a 100% nut-free environment or the complete absence of allergens such as gluten. We encourage you to let us know in advance about any serious allergies or dietary needs so we can liaise with our caterers.
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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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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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Are there any water toys onboard?
Yes we provide complementary water toys, though they are not onboard for every cruise and have to be requested.
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Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?
Smoking is allowed onboard on the rear deck , however no smoking is allowed inside the vessel
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Footwear - are there any restrictions?
Preferably no stilettos inside cabin. Other high heels and wedges are fine.
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Platinum has recently installed a new state of the art sound system. The sound system features include Bluetooth connectivity and the system has 4 zones with independent volumes for Interior Cabin, Back deck, Front deck (sunbeds) and Fly bridge. No Wi-fi onboard.
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Can we have a DJ?
Yes limited space for big set up but we have 240v power
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Is swimming allowed?
Yes swimming is allowed
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
We have many Harbour wharfs let us know the area you prefer. Manly, Middle Harbour, Watsons Bay have travel time $250 fee each way
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Are there any additional rules that apply to specific events (eg 21st Birthdays)?
Bucks events 1 additional crew required 15-21 guests @ $65/hr. The Spirits drinks package can not be provided for Bucks or Hens but you can BYO
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
Complimentary Lilypad & inflatables
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