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Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
Please drink responsibly. No shots.
As it is BYO the staff’s priority would be boat safety and security however staff can certainly help out in assisting in drink service when there are no boat duties. All spirits are served other drinks are in eskies for self service also. Drinks storage post cruise $50 per day starting first business day after cruise date.
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General BYO Food Information
Please provide sufficient food. Light meal - chips and dips will not meet minimum requirements. We have a fully equipped Galley
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Are there any additional limitations on guest numbers or dates permitted for BYO charters?
70 people max only. This includes the additional suppliers brought onboard such as DJ, Photobooth etc.
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Yes, they are included for BYO. As well as Napkins and roughly 20 platters to use. Including serveware e.g. tongs etc.
Plastic wine glasses, champagne flutes available and also throwaway plastic tumblers.
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
Yes spirits are allowed on board but must have soft drink mixers. No shots allowed. Will be served by the crew in the kitchen after the first hour
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Is ice provided onboard?
Ice is provided on board for all the eskies to chill your drinks
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
Yes gas BBQ is available for a $50 charge. This already includes usage of all BBQ equipment, gas, utensils and cleaning of BBQ. Crew will only assist with cooking when available. Might be DIY. We also have an oven in the kitchen for warming items
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Is drinking water included?
The is tap water onboard however we suggest you to bring BYO bottles of water.
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
No fee for F&B drop off prior. If you require access $250 fee (to set up decorations, for DJ to set up prior to charter, etc).
Maximum of 5 pax
(Depends on boat availability) Drinks storage post cruise $50 per day starting first business day after cruise date.
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What cool storage is there onboard?
They have 4 large eskies onboard, a 3metre long commercial fridge that can hold 200 cans of beer, and tubs filled with ice to store alcohol.
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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?
1x Kayak, 1x SUP board, 1x Lily Pad for $200
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Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?
Yes smoking is allowed in outside areas only.
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Is swimming allowed?
Swimming is allowed from Whitehaven
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Footwear - are there any restrictions?
No strict footwear requirements – just no stilettos.
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Can we have a DJ?
Yes, BYO DJ has a $200 fee (arriving with guests, setting up on charter) Must bring all his own gear including speakers. We can provide table. DJs set up inside the cabin.
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Quality Sound system with 4 zone Bluetooth connection. There's a dancefloor too. Microphone available - please request.
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Are there any additional rules that apply to specific events (eg 21st Birthdays)?
*1 security guard required if it's an 18th - 21st, bucks and all male charters 30+ pax ($400 each for min 4 hours). A safety disclaimer including boat travel and related activities such as swimming is required for all Bucks, Hens, 18th – 21st Cruises. This form is completed as part of the safety briefing onboard.
Day Bucks parties only, must be completed by 6PM finish time.
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
Wheelchairs are welcome but toilets are all down steps so guest would have to be mobile enough to stand. The guest and chair would have to be lifted if entering the main inside area also
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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