Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
Please drink responsibly
There will be two eskies to store and cool all food/drinks.
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General BYO Food Information
Please bring substantial food to abide by the RSA.
The BYO surcharge covers food/drinks and includes crockery, cutlery, utensils, serving equipment.
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Yes within the BYO surcharge
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
Yes spirits are allowed if consumed responsibly. Please let our booking staff know what you are being so our crew know in advance to allow permission. No shots
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Is ice provided onboard?
No please BYO.
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
Yes including all BBQ equipment. The crew will cook for you and help serve food at no extra charge. BBQ is covered so can be used even when raining.
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Is drinking water included?
There is tap water on board ... most guests prefer to bring some bottled water
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What cool storage is there onboard?
An eskie is provided on board with sufficient room for foods and drinks. Please BYO ice if you are on a BYO cruise. Small chest fridge onboard that is suitable for a small cake.
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
No unfortunately no marina access. If a special occasion like a surpirse event we can meet just prior to your cruise at Pirrama Park. Fees may apply
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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?
Yes a free lilypad for your fun
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Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?
Yes smoking is permitted
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Yes we have a speaker system throughout the boat which you can connect your devices via an aux cable or bluetooth
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Is swimming allowed?
Yes included our free Lilypad
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
We pick up at many locations around the Harbour....Manly is not permitted
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Are there any additional rules that apply to specific events (eg 21st Birthdays)?
Bucks are welcome. Female entertainment also allowed.
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
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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