Sydney Harbour Escapes BlogBlogs about boat charter experiences on Sydney Harbour.https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/blogCompare Buying a Boat v Boat Share v Charterhttps://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/blog/postid/13/buy-boat-shareCorporate Event News,Helpful TipsMon, 03 Aug 2015 04:34:03 GMT<h2>Buyer beware- they don&#39;t refer to a boat as a high maintenance woman for&nbsp;no reason!</h2> <p>As I write this article, the Sydney Boat Show is open. It is designed to seduce you into parting with some hard earned cash in exchange for the feeling of the&nbsp;freedom of owning your own boat. The seduction starts with the assistance of technology, making boats like sleek mean machines that James Bond would be proud of! Think press button gizmos designed to take the thinking and muscles out of skippering such as auto helming, auto winches, radar detectors, chart plotters etc. Just crank up the stereo and you&rsquo;ll be right, right?<br /> <br /> If you have purchased any electrical item in the last ten years, you must know that they always break a day after the warranty&nbsp;expires, they corrode and your bills skyrocket with each new gizmo. See the connection? Your beautiful boat who you think will&nbsp;reward&nbsp;you by making you feel so important, so free, so loved, so swooned upon by your chosen ones is a clever trick. &nbsp;Your new love soon will rapidly corrode unless you constantly coat every surface with a protective coating. You will be reminded every time you get on that you still need to replace XYZ, coat XYZ, renew XYZ, fix XYZ, tidy XYZ, workout how to XYZ, or hire someone to XYZ. Meanwhile, you are trying to keep up the smile to swoon XYZ.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Do you know what BOAT stands for? <u>B</u>ung <u>O</u>n <u>A</u>nother <u>T</u>housand!<br /> <br /> Please read the fine print below for a candid look at the reality-</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="accordion-group"> <div class="accordion-heading"><a class="accordion-toggle collapsed" data-parent="#accordion2" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse3600" style="text-align:center; font-weight:bolder;">THAT FIRST DAY FEELING <span style="font-size:0.7em;">(Click to expand)</span></a> <table class="table table-bordered"> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: center; color:green;">BUYING A BOAT</th> <th style="text-align: center; color:green;">BOAT SHARE</th> <th style="text-align: center; color: green;">BOAT CHARTER</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="accordion-body collapse" id="collapse3600" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="accordion-inner"> <div align="left" class="normal"> <p>No doubt about it, for all of these boat options, everything feels great on the first day. The harbour is magnificent, the boat is shiny and everyone is smiling. You will feel free, admired and rewarded.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Second row -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="accordion-group"> <div class="accordion-heading"><a class="accordion-toggle collapsed" data-parent="#accordion2" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse3601" style="text-align:center; font-weight:bolder;">KEEPING IN SHIP SHAPE <span style="font-size:0.7em;">(Click to expand)</span></a> <table class="table table-bordered"> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: center; color:red;">BUYING A BOAT</th> <th style="text-align: center; color:green;">BOAT SHARE</th> <th style="text-align: center; color: green;">BOAT CHARTER</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-2.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="accordion-body collapse" id="collapse3601" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="accordion-inner"> <div align="left" class="normal"> <p><b>Buying a Boat</b><br /> The practicalities of keeping your seductive boat in ship shape condition are many. You will have to ensure that every surface has a constant coating of weather protection, even if it is hard grade plastic and not metal. Wax polishes, decking oils, sprays, greases, and anti foul on the hull are needed here. If you love tinkering and watching the sparkle come to life, buying you own boat might satisfy.<br /> <br /> <b>Boat Share</b><br /> A boat share membership will take a big load off your responsibilities here as you will only need to do an &lsquo;As you found it&rsquo; clean when you get off.<br /> <br /> <b>Boat Charter</b><br /> When you charter a boat, you can just walk off, leave the dirty dishes and barbeque etc. and head off to the after party or a nice comfy couch.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Third row -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="accordion-group"> <div class="accordion-heading"><a class="accordion-toggle collapsed" data-parent="#accordion2" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse3602" style="text-align:center; font-weight:bolder;">COSTINGS <span style="font-size:0.7em;">(Click to expand)</span></a> <table class="table table-bordered"> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: center; color:red;">BUYING A BOAT</th> <th style="text-align: center; color:orange;">BOAT SHARE</th> <th style="text-align: center; color: green;">BOAT CHARTER</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-1.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-3.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="accordion-body collapse" id="collapse3602" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="accordion-inner"> <div align="left" class="normal"> <p><b>Buying a Boat</b><br /> To form a realistic estimate, you need to include in your maintenance costs the following:<br /> -Servicing<br /> -Cleaning<br /> -Slipway Costs<br /> -Anti Fouling<br /> -Insurance<br /> -Mooring Fees<br /> -Licencing Fees<br /> -Replacement Parts<br /> -Fuel<br /> -Gas<br /> -Décor<br /> -Linen and Laundry<br /> -Bank Interest<br /> -Staff/Catering<br /> <br /> An estimation for the average annual spend for a boat that costed&nbsp;around $200,000 would be around $40, 000 or more in Sydney Harbour in 2015<br /> <br /> <b>Boat Share</b><br /> -Membership Entry Fees<br /> -Monthly Membership Fees<br /> Minimum annual spend $13, 500 py for a basic level boat.<br /> <br /> Note that the boat share system is usually based on points. If you don&rsquo;t use up your points in a single year, you lose them. Weekends and popular days will cost you more points. A Monday to Thursday charter may be 20 points and weekend may be 50 points, so it is worthwhile looking closely looking at your honest availability and divide that by the costing. Money is made by Boat share companies on the fact that most people don&rsquo;t use all of their points just like many gift vouchers are never redeemed.<br /> <b>Boat Charter</b><br /> Pay as you go. Couldn&rsquo;t be simpler, and you pay for the fun bit of actually enjoying the boat. No wasted money, points or time.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fourth row -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="accordion-group"> <div class="accordion-heading"><a class="accordion-toggle collapsed" data-parent="#accordion2" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse3603" style="text-align:center; font-weight:bolder;">PARTY CAPACITY <span style="font-size:0.7em;">(Click to expand)</span></a> <table class="table table-bordered"> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: center; color:green;">BUYING A BOAT</th> <th style="text-align: center; color:red;">BOAT SHARE</th> <th style="text-align: center; color: green;">BOAT CHARTER</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-1.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="accordion-body collapse" id="collapse3603" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="accordion-inner"> <div align="left" class="normal"> <p><b>Buying a Boat</b><br /> If you are buying a boat and you can afford it, you can splash out and buy a boat big enough to host lots of friends. Otherwise, your boat party size will always be restricted to small numbers and you will have to pick and choose your friends a bit more!<br /> <br /> <b>Boat Share</b><br /> If you are considering a boat share option, the boat guest capacity sizes are very small due to government safety restrictions. 12 passengers is a standard maximum on a boat share boat, and this is for the top of the range vessels. At entry level, you passenger size is usually 8 for day charters<br /> <br /> <b>Boat Charter</b><br /> With the boat charter option, you can name your party size and you will be given a large choice of vessels to select from. Sydney Harbour Escapes can host events on boats from 2- 950 guests.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fifth row -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="accordion-group"> <div class="accordion-heading"><a class="accordion-toggle collapsed" data-parent="#accordion2" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse3604" style="text-align:center; font-weight:bolder;">RELAXATION <span style="font-size:0.7em;">(Click to expand)</span></a> <table class="table table-bordered"> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: center; color:red;">BUYING A BOAT</th> <th style="text-align: center; color:orange;">BOAT SHARE</th> <th style="text-align: center; color: green;">BOAT CHARTER</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-1.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-3.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="accordion-body collapse" id="collapse3604" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="accordion-inner"> <div align="left" class="normal"> <p><b>Buying a Boat</b><br /> Take this well on board. As a skipper, you have all the responsibility for the safety of first and third party persons at all times. You will have to stay sober at all times if you are a skipper or pay someone to skipper for you.<br /> <b>Boat Share</b><br /> Same as above.<br /> <b>Charter Boat</b><br /> Enjoy some one else taking the responsibility so you can get full enjoyment out of being on the water with your friends.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sixth row -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="accordion-group"> <div class="accordion-heading"><a class="accordion-toggle collapsed" data-parent="#accordion2" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse3605" style="text-align:center; font-weight:bolder;">FINAL COMPARISON SUMMARY</a> <table class="table table-bordered"> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: center; color:red;">BUYING A BOAT</th> <th style="text-align: center; color:orange;">BOAT SHARE</th> <th style="text-align: center; color: green;">BOAT CHARTER</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-1.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-3.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> <td><img alt="rating" src="/Portals/0/images/SHE Icons and Buttons/Formatting Graphics/SHE-Star-Rating-5.png" style="width: auto; height: auto; display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="accordion-body collapse" id="collapse3605" style="height: 0px;"> <div class="accordion-inner"> <div align="left" class="normal"> <p>See Below</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p><b>BUYING A BOAT 15/30 stars</b><br /> Suits those who have lots of money and like to fix things, clean things and tinker or pay someone to do this. Your new &#39;love&#39; will definitely make your current partner jealous of time spent with your new interest. Beware of the seduction of the first date. Your new love may not stay looking this way for long!<br /> <br /> <b>BOAT SHARE 20/30 stars</b><br /> Suits those who have lots of free weekdays, a suitable chunk of spare cash, and a willingness to stay sober and enjoy others partying as you take the responsibility.<br /> <br /> <b>BOAT CHARTER 30/30 stars</b><br /> Suits those who like to simply make the most of their free time, love to socialise and have fun. Caters for all budgets from modest to exorbitant. No sense of guilt from not using a wasted asset. Can take your pick from large range of boats and catering options for any size group.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><b><b><b><!-- -------------------------------------------------------Three Thumbnails---------------------------------------------------------------- --> </b></b></b></p> <div class="DNNModuleContent ModLiveBlogWidgetC" id="dnn_ctr1452_ModuleContent"> <div class="standard widgetmodule"> <ul class="masonry-list init" style="height: 985.11px; position: relative;"> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 0px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><b><b><b><a href="#" target="_blank"><img alt="Power Boat" src="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Images/Birchgrove-running-250x170.jpg" style="width: 950px;" /> </a> <a class="heading" href="/view-all-charter-boats">See Charter Boat Fleets</a> </b></b></b> <div class="post-content"> <p>View boats available for private charters</p> </div> <b><b><b> <a class="read-more" href="/view-all-charter-boats" target="_blank">Browse Boats for Charter</a> </b></b></b> <div class="clear-both"><b><b><b>&nbsp;</b></b></b></div> <b><b><b> </b></b></b></article> </div> </div> </li> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 255px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><b><b><b><a href="/charter-ideas/boat-rental-style" target="_blank"><img alt="Types of Boats" src="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Images/Hestia-Catamaran-Charter-Sydney-250x170.jpg" style="width: 950px;" /></a> <a class="heading" href="/boats/corporate-event-cruises">Browse by Boat Style</a> </b></b></b> <div class="post-content"><a href="/boats/browse-by-style/power-boat-charters">Power Boats</a><br /> <a href="/boats/luxury-yacht-hire">Super Yachts</a><br /> <a href="/boats/browse-by-style/sailing-yacht-charters">Sailing Boats</a><br /> <a href="/boats/browse-by-style/luxury-catamaran-charters">Catamarans</a><br /> <a href="/boats/fishing-charters">Fishing Boats</a></div> <b><b><b> </b></b></b> <div class="clear-both"><b><b><b>&nbsp;</b></b></b></div> <b><b><b> </b></b></b></article> </div> </div> </li> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 511px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><b><b><b><a href="/reviews" target="_blank"><img alt="Sydney Harbour Escapes reviews" src="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Images/Ozcat-Birthday-Party-250x170.jpg" style="width: 950px;" /></a> <a class="heading" href="/reviews">Boat Charter Reviews</a> </b></b></b> <div class="post-content"> <p>See what others think about Sydney Harbour Escapes</p> </div> <b><b><b> <a class="read-more" href="/reviews">Read Charter Reviews</a> </b></b></b> <div class="clear-both"><b><b><b>&nbsp;</b></b></b></div> <b><b><b> </b></b></b></article> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> 13EOFY Staff Party Ideashttps://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/blog/postid/9/eofy-party-ideasCorporate Event NewsWed, 10 Jun 2015 06:28:24 GMT<h2>Find some EOFY party ideas to celebrate all the good work your team has done this year</h2> <p><br /> <strong>Has your company had a successful year?<br /> Do you have top achievers to congratulate?<br /> Does your team love being treated?<br /> Are you looking for gift vouchers ideas for rewards?<br /> Could your team benefit with&nbsp;some motivation in the cooler season?</strong><br /> <br /> <span style="line-height: 1.6;">If you can answer yes to any of the above questions we have some inspiring, regenerating ideas that we think you and your team will love. The end of the financial year is a busy time of year with deadlines and pressures but it is also a perfect time of year to reflect and inspire your team. By taking time to reward your staff for a great job done, setting goals for the new financial year you are on your way to a fabulous year ahead. Team training, team building, staff award ceremonies and networking events can be really beneficial for staff moral and this will save dollars in the long run by reducing staff turnover and creating a dynamic buoyant workplace.</span><br /> <br /> <strong>Watch out for the signs of work&nbsp;slump</strong><br /> At this time of year the long working days and dedicated hard work can show in team tiredness. Pressures of seeing the final year annual reports looking good can further add pressure. Signs to look out for are people taking early marks, more sick days,&nbsp;nit picking, unnecessary gossip and simply generally less smiling! Be quick to nip this in the bud and get the team regenerated. For a quick zing we recommend taking your team out for the day on either a relaxing day harbour cruise or a teambuilding activity to do something different and to get to appreciate each other better.<br /> <br /> <strong>Tune your best assets</strong><br /> You probably know that most businesses spend the most of their expense budget on human resources. Just like a car, your staff too will need a regular tune up to keep systems running smoothly. Why is it then that people balk at spending on team training and bonding and don&rsquo;t think twice about getting an office refurbishment or car service? Those people who will take time out to reward and plan do well.<br /> <br /> <strong>Don&rsquo;t let an unspent budget get swept away</strong><br /> &lsquo;We found staff reward days is the best way to keep team energy and enthusiasm high throughout the year. If our department does not spend our budget allocation for the current financial year, it is cut for the next year. We pay for charter dates in advance and then juggle the dates later. Booking days in early gives our team something to look forward to so schedules team charters have become a yearly EOFY spend now.&rsquo;<br /> Margo-O&rsquo;Keefe, Education Manager</p> <p><br /> <img alt="EOFY-corporate-party" src="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Gallery/EOFY-Staff-Party-Ideas/Morpheus-Harbour-Party-950x650.jpg" style="width: 950px;" title="EOFY-corporate-party" /></p> <h2><strong>Ideas for staff that need pampering and rewarding</strong></h2> <p><br /> <strong>Boat charter on a luxury super yacht</strong><br /> Your staff can be a VIP for a day and enjoy the finer things of life as you cruise Sydney Harbour with multi-million dollar views, VIP service, gourmet catering on state of the art boats that will get everyone &lsquo;oohing&rsquo; and &lsquo;ahhing&rsquo;. This corporate escape ticks all the boxes for pampering and you the organiser will be smothered in thankyous! &nbsp;Contact us and we can show you some all inclusive food and beverage packages on one of our super yachts.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Award ceremonies</strong><br /> To make your award ceremony special, a boat is a really good place to host the event. Being on a boat together will make the event memorable and get out of the norm without having to leave Sydney CBD. We have over 130 boats to choose from so please call us you call us and we can suggest some vessels to best accommodate your team. &nbsp;We can also create some fun boat gift vouchers if you wish.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>Teambuilding activities to get the best of both relaxation and group energy</strong></h2> <p><br /> <strong>Laser clay shooting</strong><br /> Your boat will be rigged up to accommodate a shooting range where you aim for floating clay ducks on the water. This sounds easy but it is not so simple and it will bring out the competitive streak in even the most mild-mannered person.<br /> <br /> <strong>Casino tables&nbsp;</strong><br /> Create your own private mini casino on board a boat of your choice. You won&#39;t be playing for real money so everyone can have fun.<br /> <br /> <strong>Sailing regattas</strong><br /> A sailing regatta can be held on just two sailing boats or more according to the group size. A typical event will include some basic sail training, a race and finish with team prizes and some partying to celebrate anchored at a beautiful beach.<br /> <br /> <strong>Teambuilding is easy on a boat</strong><br /> Often people just love the team bonding exercise of simply being on a boat together! With over 85 boats to choose from, it&rsquo;s easy to choose a boat to suit both your group and your budget. So get set for the end of financial year celebrations and call us for free event planning.</p> <p align="center"><img alt="Speedboat Transfer" src="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Images/5-Star-Rating-250x170.jpg" /></p> <div class="DNNModuleContent ModLiveBlogWidgetC" id="dnn_ctr1452_ModuleContent"> <div class="standard widgetmodule"> <ul class="masonry-list init" style="height: 985.11px; position: relative;"> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 0px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><a href="/charter-ideas/corporate-team-building-activities" target="_blank"><img alt="corporate team building" src="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Images/DayByDay-Hero-250x170pW.jpg" style="width: 950px;" /> </a> <a class="heading" href="/charter-ideas/corporate-team-building-activities">Team Activities</a> <div class="post-content">See teambuilding charter ideas</div> <a class="read-more" href="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/charter-ideas/corporate-team-building-activities" target="_blank">Teambuilding Ideas</a> <div class="clear-both">&nbsp;</div> </article> </div> </div> </li> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 255px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><a href="/boats/corporate-event-cruises" target="_blank"><img alt="Corporate boats" src="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Images/Commisioner-Corporate-Function-250x170.jpg" style="width: 950px;" /></a> <a class="heading" href="/boats/corporate-event-cruises">Choose Your Event Boat</a> <div class="post-content">See the list of corporate boats on our fleet</div> <a class="read-more" href="/boats/corporate-event-cruises">Corporate Boats</a> <div class="clear-both">&nbsp;</div> </article> </div> </div> </li> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 511px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><a href="/about/read-testimonials/teambuilding-events-testimonials" target="_blank"><img alt="Corporate Team Building" src="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Images/The-Island-people-enjoying-250x170.jpg" style="width: 950px;" /></a> <a class="heading" href="/about/read-testimonials/teambuilding-events-testimonials">Testimonials</a> <div class="post-content">See teambuilding testimonials</div> <a class="read-more" href="/about/read-testimonials/teambuilding-events-testimonials">Teambuilding Testimonials</a> <div class="clear-both">&nbsp;</div> </article> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> 9Networking Cruise Event Success https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/blog/postid/8/crucial-corporate-event-boat-venueCorporate Event News,Customer StoriesFri, 13 Mar 2015 05:20:40 GMT<h3><br /> Crucial Corporate Networking Event on Sydney Harbour</h3> <p><br /> It was a wonderful night of company networking for all on board when Crucial, a local Sydney web hosting company, held their monthly corporate &lsquo;Connect&rsquo; event on Dreamtime Girl Catamaran. At one moment I paused to consider the awesome collaborative brainpower of those on board- a mixture of internet geniuses, data and people managers, business innovators and creative marvels. As you probably have guessed there was no lack of conversation and inspiration.</p> <p>The cloudy skies that started as a threat ended up as the star of the show by creating brilliant sunset skies to set everyone photo snapping madly. The warm hues gave their stardom away to glorious sparking lights on the water, reflecting the city skyline. Many remarks were made about&nbsp;what a beautiful city we live in, and how easy it is to forget that just outside the city&#39;s door is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a networking venue, Sydney Harbour <a href="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/boats/corporate-event-cruises" target="_blank">corporate event cruise</a> can connect people effortlessly, as they are instantly sharing not a venue, but an experience.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Crucial</strong></p> <p>Crucial is a Sydney based company founded by local Bondi boy, Aaron Weller. At 22 years old, he founded Crucial in 2007 (do your sums). The company is now a major provider of web hosting in Sydney. We love local enterprise and innovation and take off our hats to the Crucial team who demonstrate that even in this impersonal data world you still put&nbsp;people first. The &lsquo;Connect&rsquo; corporate event seminars have broken down walls to really get to know their customers and stimulating business networking. Recently I found it a surprise and a real pleasure to go into a website pop up support chat room and realise I could put a face to the name&nbsp;on the other side.</p> <p>Breaking down the barriers can be fun and what a great way to do this out of four walls on Sydney Harbour.</p> <p>CEO Ijan Kruizinga&rsquo;s feedback shows he is always thinking about people first:</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">&quot;It&#39;s the people that make an experience memorable and the team at Sydney Harbour Escapes made our charter one to remember. I look forward to spending more time on beautiful Sydney Harbour with them!&rdquo;</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">Ijan Kruizinga Chief Executive Officer</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="DNNModuleContent ModLiveBlogWidgetC" id="dnn_ctr1452_ModuleContent"> <div class="standard widgetmodule"> <ul class="masonry-list init" style="height: 985.11px; position: relative;"> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 0px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><a href="https://www.crucial.com.au/explore-crucial/about-us/" target="_blank"><img alt="About Crucial" src="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Gallery/crucial-corporate-event/crucial.jpg?timestamp=1426211200189" /> </a> <a class="heading" href="https://www.crucial.com.au/explore-crucial/about-us/">Crucial Paradigm</a> <div class="post-content">Read more about Crucial&#39;s start up story</div> <a class="read-more" href="https://www.crucial.com.au/explore-crucial/why-choose-crucial/the-full-story/" target="_blank">About Crucial</a> <div class="clear-both">&nbsp;</div> </article> </div> </div> </li> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 255px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><a href="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/boat/corporate-event-cruises/dreamtime-girl/hire/564" target="_blank"><img alt="Dreamtime Girl Corporate Boat" src="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Gallery/crucial-corporate-event/Dreamtime-Girl-Hero-250x170.jpg?timestamp=1426124356639" /></a> <a class="heading" href="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/boat/corporate-event-cruises/dreamtime-girl/hire/564">Dreamtime Girl Corporate Boat</a> <div class="post-content">50&#39; catamaran for up to 45 guests, spacious and adaptable for event cruises</div> <a class="read-more" href="/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Documents/Boat-Party-Fund-Food.xlsx">Read About Dreamtime Girl</a> <div class="clear-both">&nbsp;</div> </article> </div> </div> </li> <li class="masonry-item" style="left: 511px; top: 0px; position: absolute;"> <div class="featured-box"> <div class="box-content"> <article class="post"><a href="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/boats/corporate-event-cruises" target="_blank"><img alt="List of corporate boats" src="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/Portals/0/images/00-Blog/Gallery/crucial-corporate-event/Masteka---250.jpg" /> </a> <a class="heading" href="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/boats/corporate-event-cruises"> Corporate Event Boats</a> <div class="post-content">View more boats suitable for corporate networking cruises</div> <a class="read-more" href="https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/boats/corporate-event-cruises">See Corporate Boats</a> <div class="clear-both">&nbsp;</div> </article> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <p><br /> Photo Credit: Kathy Bennett, James Bishop</p> 8Corporate Conference Entertainment https://www.sydneyharbourescapes.com.au/blog/postid/4/business-conference-ideasCorporate Event News,Helpful TipsFri, 20 Feb 2015 05:04:45 GMT<h3><br /> How to Keep Your Conference Delegates Happy and Sharing on Social Media Whilst Saving on Venue Décor and Promotion in One!</h3> <p><br /> It may be a daunting task to organize conference entertainment for large groups. You probably will need to work around hectic schedules, tired attendees, overseas guests expecting to be wooed and the attendee&rsquo;s partners who are ready for some action as well. Hiring a corporate event boat for a section or the whole duration of the event will keep each group happy. You can choose a hop on- hop off style, where the boat is anchored at a wharf near the conference venue, specify set times for a boat to cruise Sydney Harbour or schedule in both.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Use a Moored Vessel as an Adjunct Event Space</strong></p> <p>A docked vessel can serve as a multi-functional event space. Both delegates and speakers at a conference can use the space to network, use a green room and conduct meetings or workshops. The fresh air and water views are invigorating even if you don&rsquo;t go on a cruise. Spa treatments, intimate meeting spaces, Wi-Fi and digital presentation areas are all possible on many modern <a href="/boats/corporate-event-cruises">corporate&nbsp;event boats</a>.&nbsp;As a networking venue, being accessible via a dock can serve to create flexibility for people to come and go as they please.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Save on Styling Costs and Use a Ready Styled Boat</strong></p> <p>Tall ships, super yachts, finished wooden classic yachts, catamarans and glass boats are popular for this purpose as they are uniquely styled. A big investment has already been made to ensure both interior and exterior of a charter boat will look great. Think of all the dollars you will save on fit out and styling of a blank venue space!</p> <p><br /> <strong>Advertise Effectively in a Highly Sought After Location with Custom Flags</strong></p> <p>Adding some custom made flags which fly as you cruise will ensure your brand is promoted in a highly sought after space- Sydney Harbour-the main view for thousands of people.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Create a Dynamic After Party Venue That Guests Will Want to Share On Social Media</strong></p> <p>When the after party is hosted at the conference venue, watch out for toes edging towards the door. No matter how hard you try, it still feels like work! If you want your event to leave a positive lasting impression, hosting a networking event on a cruising boat will tick all boxes. We have found that the attendance increases for networking events on a boat compared to a land venue. A charter boat sets attendees in a relaxed mood and everyone is feeling well cared for and they will mingle easily. They will go home boasting that they went cruising on Sydney Harbour and will share photos more readily on social media as the background is always stunning- especially at sunset.</p> <p><br /> <em>&#39;My visit to Sydney was made very special by our hosts who took us to see Sydney Harbour on a private boat. Being away from the bustling city and sharing some local food and wine was precious time to get to know one another. The deal was signed!&#39;</em><br /> -&nbsp;Andrew Wang, Beijing.&nbsp;</p> 4