Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
BYO drinks or a Bottle shop order serve Please drink sensibly...
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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.
Menus are available from $28pp
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Yes Plates, cutlery, glasses, platters, toilet paper, napkins all included
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
can BYO alcohol of your choice except red wine
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Is ice provided onboard?
Yes
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
Yes and crew to cook
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Is drinking water included?
Yes
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What cool storage is there onboard?
One very large 100L esky on board. It is large enough to fit all your drinks in. We also have two 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.
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 we have inflatables on board one paddle board, and blow up pontoon for $50
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Is swimming allowed?
Yes swim platform at rear
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Yes a quality music system to connect your devices to by bluetooth or USB
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Footwear - are there any restrictions?
We find it's best to just go no shoes although we allow white sole rubber sneakers (rather than shoes) and no high heels
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Can we have a DJ?
Yes we have power. Consideration should be given to the space required. Also might need to allow 10-15mins to set up & pack down as part of the Charter time prior
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
We can get into Middle Harbour yacht club travel fee $200 (non peak) We can not go back to Sydney harbour with more than 15 guests and it is dependant on tides and conditions.
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Are there any additional rules that apply to specific events (eg 21st Birthdays)?
Bucks Parties are max 3 hour cruises. Max 20 only.
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
If you require your Bottle shop order delivering to the boat prior we use Jimmy Brings 1800 546 697
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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