Boat Description

MV Sydney is a traditional art deco inspired Sydney Harbour cruiser. Acting as an excellent event space for all occasions at superb value, this vessel offers a perfect setting to celebrate any and all occasions.

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Features:

  • All-weather cruising with a 120 guest capacity
  • Three spacious viewing decks
  • Food & Beverage Packages or BYO Charters available
  • Fully licensed bar
  • Buffet & Formal Dining Menus and Canape/Cocktail Menus available
  • Lively dance floor
  • Bluetooth Stereo and microphone

Music: You can organise your own DJ (BYO equipment as we can only supply a table, tablecloth and power), or you can connect your phone via Bluetooth to our onboard speaker system.

Swimming: Only permitted in the first 2 hours of the trip and will depend on guest behaviour at the time (this will be up to the skipper in charge on the day).

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Boat Hire Fees

CATERED CHARTERS (when you add a food & beverage package):

January-October: $2,000 (3 Hours), $2,400 (4 Hours)

November-December: $2,200 (3 Hours), $2,800 (4 Hours) for min 50ppl (and excludes Friday & Saturday nights last weekend in November until Christmas Eve)

Or Cash/Bar Tab: Staff Fee of $300 per 50 guests applies

Public Holidays & Special Dates: Price on request

No BYO Beverages with catered charters

 

CHRISTMAS SEASON RATE:

For Friday and Saturday Nights last weekend in November through till last Saturday before Christmas Eve

$149 per person

  • 4 Hour Cruise
  • Minimum 50 guests
  • Includes Rushcutters Bay Buffet or Clifton Gardens Cocktail Menu
  • Includes Diamond Beverage Package
  • Use of Bluetooth onboard sound system
  • Includes wharf fees for city wharves only

 

BYO CHARTERS (BRING YOUR OWN FOOD &/OR BEVERAGES) for max 50ppl:

January-October Only*: $2,600 (3 Hours), $3,200 (4 Hours)

BYO Fee: $15 per person (for Food and/or Beverages)

Public Holidays & Special Dates: Price on request

*Price includes staff fees

Max 50 people

BYO disposable plates, cutlery, cups and ice

You may bring your own eskies but 2 large tubs are also provided onboard

All guests must meet at the departure wharf with their BYO Food & Beverages (no prior boarding is permitted)

Bucks Parties max 3 hours (subject to availability)

There is no use of the galley or fridges onboard

Any Other Fees

Wharf Fees:

  • King St Wharf: $75 per wharf booking
  • Convention Wharf: $90 per wharf booking
  • Manly Wharf: $375 per wharf booking

Pre Access: If prior access is required $250 additional for up to a maximum 1 hour before cruise subject to boat availability (max 3 ppl)

Security: Security is required for all birthday parties 24 years and younger. One security guard per 80 guests required @ $350 per guard

 

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Food

CHEESE PLATTERS:

$10 per person

 

PIZZA PLATTERS:

$15 per person

 

CLIFTON GARDENS COCKTAIL MENU:

$28 per person

Roaming Canapés

  • Mini Chicken Skewers (GF)
  • Salt N Pepper Calamari (V)
  • Beef Sliders, Gruyere & Tomato Jam
  • Assorted Arancini Balls (V)
  • Downtown New York Mini Hot Dogs, Ketchup Relish

Chef’s Selection of Gourmet Pies

  • Thai Chicken
  • Beef & Thyme
  • Lamb & Rosemary

Trio of Quiche

  • Lorraine
  • Sundried Tomato & Feta (V)
  • Spinach & Ricotta (V)

Dessert

  • Chef’s selection of assorted cakes Tea & coffee available on request

 

FARM COVE HOT ROAST BUFFET:

$28 per person

Starters

  • Tea & Coffee
  • Assorted Biscuits (V)

Mains

  • Australian Beef Striploin with Thyme & Shiraz Wine Sauce
  • Roasted Marinated Chicken Pieces
  • Herb Roasted Chat Potatoes & Rock Salt (V)
  • Baked Pumpkin (V)
  • Steamed Greens (V)

Desserts

  • Assorted Cake (V)

 

FRESHWATER BBQ:

$28 per person

BBQ

  • Mountain Pepper Beef Skewers (GF)
  • Bush Finger Lime Infused Chicken (GF)

Chef’s galley

  • Bay Leaf Mushroom Ratatouille (GF) (V)
  • Lemon Myrtle Smashed Baked Potato (GF) (V)
  • Vermicelli Asian Noodle Salad with Nam Jim Dressing (V)
  • Rainbow Slaw, Strawberry Gum Eucalyptus & Honey Dressing (GF) (V)
  • Rocket, Pear & Parmesan, Balsamic Dressing (GF) (V)
  • Fresh Rolls (V)

 

RUSHCUTTERS BAY BUFFET:

$40 per person

On Arrival:

  • Heirloom Tomato, Feta & Basil Bruschetta (V)
  • South Australian Bocconcini & Prosciutto (GF)

From the Buffet:

  • Marinated Finger Lime BBQ Chicken (GF)
  • Beechworth Honey & Whisky Glazed Ham Carved at The Buffet (GF)
  • Slow Roasted Australian Beef, Bush Pepper & Mustard Crust (GF)
  • Smashed Baked Potatoes, Lemon Myrtle & Garlic Gf (V)
  • Bay Leaf Mushroom Ratatouille (GF)
  • Melody of Steamed Greens
  • Rocket, Pear & Parmesan Salad, White Balsamic Dressing
  • Rainbow Slaw, Strawberry Gum Eucalyptus & Honey Dressing
  • Crusty Sourdough & Lurpak Butter

Cheese:

  • Chef’s Selection of Australian Cheese Gf (V)
  • Salad of Dried Fruit, Quince Paste & Crackers Tea & Coffee Available On Request

 

ROSE BAY BUFFET:

$48 per person

On Arrival:

  • Balsamic Glazed Mushroom & Fetta Bruschetta (V)
  • South Australian Bocconcini & Prosciutto (GF)

Buffet:

  • Whole Baked Salmon, Lemon & Dill Crème Carved at The Buffet (V)
  • Eye Fillet of Australian Beef, Café De Paris Butter (GF)
  • Sundried Tomato & Fetta Chicken Supreme, Saffron & Cointreau Glaze (GF)
  • Kale, Apple & Shiitake Risotto (GF) (V)
  • Lyonnais Potato Gratin (GF)
  • Melody of Steamed Greens
  • Rainbow Slaw, Strawberry Gum Eucalyptus & Honey Dressing
  • Rocket, Pear & Parmesan, White Balsamic Dressing
  • Crusty Sourdough & Lurpak Butter

Dessert:

  • Chef’s Selection of Decadent Cakes (GF) (V)
  • Tea & Coffee Available on Request
Beverages

Juice & Soft Drinks:

$14 per person (4 Hours)

Excludes energy drinks and lemon lime bitters

 

Diamond Beverage Package:

$46 per person (4 Hours)

Beer:

  • Pure Blonde
  • Furphy Refreshing Ale
  • Light Beer

Wine:

  • St Augustus Pinot Grigio 2018, SA
  • Two Truths Sauvignon Blanc 2018, SA
  • Two Truths Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, SA
  • Two Truth Shiraz 2017, SA
  • Saint- Louis Brut 2018, France.
  • Two Truths Rosé, 2019, SA

Juice:

  • Soft Drinks (does not include Red Bull)

 

Platinum Beverage Package:

$56 per person (4 Hours)

Beer:

  • Pure Blonde
  • Furphy Refreshing Ale
  • Light Beer

Wine:

  • St Augustus Pinot Grigio 2018, SA
  • Two Truths Sauvignon Blanc 2018, SA
  • Two Truths Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, SA
  • Manyara Sauvignon Blanc 2016, SA
  • Two Truth Shiraz 2017, SA
  • Uppercut Shiraz, 2017 Barossa Valley
  • Saint- Louis Brut 2018, France.
  • Aurelia Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2018, WA
  • Two Truths Rosé, 2019, SA

House Spirits:

  • Jim Beam
  • Bundaberg Rum
  • Vodka
  • Scotch
  • Bacardi
  • Gin

Juice:

  • Soft Drinks (does not include Red Bull)

 

Or see Pay-As-You-Go Beverage Price List

18th-21st Birthdays: Bar packages and BYO drinks not available. Cash or Bar Tab only.