80' Motor Yacht New Year's Day Cruises Sydney Harbour
Ariston boat's luxury appointments will add elegance for your New Year's Day cruise.
Ariston boat is an impeccable choice for Sydney Harbour New Year's Day Cruises. Displaying a timeless elegance, Ariston has been custom fitted to appeal to the most discerning tastes. Despite its timeless feel, it is equipped with state of the art features including an audio visual system, internet connectivity, the latest LED screens and data from laptops for presentations. Classically and uniquely appointed, Ariston Boat is a unique and elegant luxury boat, now available for New Year's Day charters on Sydney Harbour.
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New Years Day Hire (this page)
58 Max Passengers
58 Cocktail Style
New Year's Day
$1140 per hour
Minimum 4 hour hire $4560
Includes public holiday surcharge
Staffing Fees
$300 per wait staff for a 4 hour charter
1 x wait staff per 10 guests
Includes public holiday surcharge
BYO Charter
$250 amenity fee applies to BYO Food
$20 per person amenity fee applies to BYO Beverages
Includes all crockery, cutlery, cups, utensils, serving equipment, eskies and ice
Includes pre loading of food and beverage services
Catering
Chef charge of $600 applies to all catering orders
Includes public holiday surcharge
Pick up and drop off wharf fees apply
Options
Choose from a wide range of gourmet catering options.
Notes
All prices in $AUS. and include GST
Prices are subject to change without notice
50% deposit required to confirm your booking
To protect our hand laid teak decks, soft soled shoes only permitted on board, wedge heels are fine but no stiletto heels
• 3 levels including indoor/outdoor upper deck
• Full walk around layout with wide, side walkways and handrails
• Reverse cycle air conditioning on all levels for all seasons comfort
?• Karaoke machine available – No additional charge
• Handcrafted Southern Myrtle timberwork and soft leather trims
• State of the art 46" and 40" LED digital TV monitors
• Karaoke, Foxtel, free-to-air and DVD replay
• Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless replay of laptop presentations
• Remote controlled, Bose surround sound system with iPod input
• Fully equipped galley, fridge, freezer and icemaker
• Sleeps 10 in 5 double cabins, each with their own private bathroom with full sized showers and flushing toilets
Conference cruises on Sydney harbour, Corporate meetings, Private charters and Weddings
Custom Built
A 20% surcharge will occur on all food and beverages
Minimum 10 guests
Ariston Canape Menus
Canape menu 1
$38 per person
Suitable for 2 hour charters
Caprese skewer with cherry bocconcini, baby roma tomatoes and pesto drizzle (v, gf)
Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin
Blue swimmer crab salad on creamed leek and persian feta tartlet
Lamb and rosemary pie with piquant tomato chutney
Hand made indian vegetable samosa with coriander and mint raita (v)
Oregano, garlic and lemon zest marinated chicken skewers with tatziki (gf)
Canape menu 2
$55 per person
Tart of spicy avocado, red onion marmalade and creme fraiche (v)
Fijian kokoda cured fish with lime juice, coconut cream, eschalot, chilli and coriander (gf)
Fresh pacific oysters with shallot dressing and black sesame dressing (gf)
Forest mushroom, parmesan and rosemary flan (v)
Rare roast beef and yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream and chives
Chimichurri prawn and grilled zucchini pizzetta with chilli mayo
Warm chicken and leek pie with flaky pastry
Chilli and rosemary marinated lamb skewers (gf)
Sweet Canape
Dark chocolate mousse shot with candied orange (v,gf)
Canape menu 3
$66 per person
Sauteed wild mushroom and fresh herbed ricotta in a crisp cone (v)
Poached scallop salad with jalapeno spiced salsa fresca (gf)
Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce
Asparagus and persian fetta cheese flan (v)
Crab salad with cucumber, chilli, tomato salsa in a rice paper wrap (gf)
Roasted tomato arancini filled with mozzarella with garlic aioli (v)
Chunky beef and mushroom pie with minted mushy peas
Sesame crusted salmon skewers with orange miso sauce (gf)
Greek pulled lamb slider with garlic tatziki and butter lettuce
Served in a small bowl or noodle box
Thai chicken curry with fragrant rice and fresh coconut sambal (gf)
Sweet Canape
Petite lemon meringue pie (v)
Additional items
served in a small bowl or noodle box
$9.80 per item
King prawn salad avocado and macadamia nuts, lemon pepper dressing (gf)
Beer battered flathead gougons with tartare sauce and chips
Sri lankan fish curry with fragrant rice and fresh coconut sambal (gf)
Thai green chicken curry with fragrant rice and fresh chilli salsa (gf)
Slow poached chicken salad celeriac, pink lady potatoes, mustard dressing (gf)
Slow cooked pork with wild mushrooms, garlic mash, spring asparagus (gf)
Roast duck salad with udon noodle, shitake, crisp asparagus, tatsoi leaves and ponzu dressing
Braised beef bourguignon with root vegetables and parisienne mash (gf)
Roast pumpkin and asparagus risotto with piquant chermoula (v,gf)
Steamed blue eye cod with ginger and shallot and fragrant steamed jasmine rice
Thai red salmon curry with jasmine rice and lychee, kaffir lime and chilli salsa (gf)
Grilled chorizo sausage with vine ripened tomato and orecchiette pasta
Slow cooked chickpea dahl with basmati rice and coriander, mint and lime salsa (v)
Ariston Buffet Menus
BBQ Style Buffet Menu
$68 per person
Caprese skewer with cherry bocconcini, baby roma tomatoes and pesto drizzle
Buffet
Assorted boutique bread rolls with butter
Traditional Greek with tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives and lemon oregano dressing
Rocket, pear and parmesan salad with balsamic dressing
New potato salad with grain mustard dressing
Marinated chicken skewers
Beef sausages with piquant tomato chutney
Bbq salmon fillets with grilled baby eggplants, toasted pine nuts and basil pesto
Dessert
Seasonal fresh fruit platter
Buffet Menu 1
$105 per person
Canapes
Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce
Sauteed wild mushroom and fresh herbed ricotta in a crisp cone (v)
Lime marinated tuna logs with wasabi mayonnaise and shizu cress
Buffet
Assorted boutique bread rolls with butter
Chilled pacific oysters with cucumber lime and mirin [2 per person]
Ocean cooked king prawns with dill aioli [3 per person]
Fresh mesclun, pear, caramelised walnuts and goats cheese salad with balsamic dressing
Roasted root vegetable salad with roasted garlic and rosemary [no beetroot]
Crisp baby cos salad, shaved parmesan and anchovy dressing
Grilled salmon fillet on rustic crushed kipfler potatoes and chive and horseradish mash with salsa verde
Pan fried chicken saltimbocca with watercress and crisp lardons
Slow roast lamb shoulder with caramelised shallots and button mushrooms
Dessert
Seasonal fresh fruit platter
Devils chocolate mud cake with double cream
Buffet Menu 2
$125 per person
Canapes
Crab salad with cucumber, chilli, tomato salsa in a rice paper wrap
Rare roast beef and yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream and chives
Asparagus and persian fetta cheese flan
Buffet
Assorted boutique bread rolls with butter
Ocean cooked king prawns with dill aioli [3 per person]
Fresh pacific oysters with shallot dressing and black sesame dressing [2 per person]
Smoked tasmanian salmon with fine eshallots, chives, lemon and baby capers
Vine ripened tomato, bocconcini and fresh basil salad with reduced balsamic
Orecchiette pasta salad with artichoke, wilted baby spinach and lemon caper vinaigrette
Kipfler potato salad with crisp watercress and light mustard dressing
Seared south coast blue eye cod with crisp thai salad
Pan seared chicken breast with puy lentils, chorizo and capsicum ragout
Slow baked lamb racks with grilled portabella mushroom and rosemary jus
Dessert
Baked lemon cheese cake with cinnamon berry compote
Individual pavlovas with fresh chantilly cream and berries
Ariston Kids Buffet Menus
Kids Buffet Menu 1
$35 per person
Assorted boutique rolls with butter
New potato salad with creamy mustard seed dressing
Sesame crusted chicken strips with mango mayonnaise
Mini sausage rolls with tomato sauce
Petite chocolate brownie
Assorted chocolate dipped gelato cones( contains nuts)
Kids Buffets Menu 2
$35 per person
Canape style
Crisp crudité platter with hummus
Small gourmet sausage rolls with barbecue sauce
Marinated chicken skewers
Battered fish with chips in a box
Fresh fruit brochettes
Mini Cupcakes
Ariston Substantial Grazing Style Food Menu
$35 per person
Minimum 10 Guests
Traditional Vietnamese rice paper rolls filled with vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, ginger and black sesame. Chicken or Tofu, served with tamari sauce. (WG, WD)
Sushi and nori hand rolls Includes salmon, tuna, prawn, crispy chicken and vegetables. Served with soy sauce, wasabi and ginger. (WG)
Pulled pork, pulled chicken and Beef linseed Sliders on Charcoal Brioche
Chermoula Chicken Tenders with mint yoghurt (WG)
A gourmet selection of the finest sandwiches and wraps with simple, delicious and nutritious fillings
Poached chicken, mayonnaise, shallots, celery, honey seeded mustard, sunflower kernels & greens
Roast Beef, tomato relish, English mustard, beetroot relish (cream cheese and wasabi spread), cucumber & greens
Double smoked leg ham, seeded mustard, tomato, avocado, aioli and alfalfa
Organic Egg salad w/Dijon mayonnaise, chives & cress
Roast eggplant, roast red capsicum, feta cheese, About Life pesto and rocket
Grilled zucchini, roast capsicum, cucumber, hummus & greens
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, dill, spanish onion & greens
Tuna salad w/capers, avocado, spanish onion, cream cheese, cucumber & greens
Additional Options
Dipping Platter with kale pesto, hummus and tomato relish served with crunchy vegetables and freshly baked aromatic herb and garlic crackers. (V, WD)
$70 (serves 12)
Raw Sweet Slice, 4 assorted flavours, rocky road , raspberry swirl, passionfruit swirl, caramel slice. (V, WD)
$70 (serves 12)
Please Note: No chef on board. Delivered fresh on the day of charter and served in pre prepared platters. Dietary requirements must be requested
Ariston Formal Dining Menu
$94 Per Person
Please select 1 x entree, 1 x main meal + 1 x dessert
Entree
$30 per person
Smoked Tasmanian salmon with toasted Turkish crisp, rocket and chervil vinaigrette
Warm grilled tuna steak, green bean, Kalamata olive, kipfler potato, lemon, pepper and balsamic dressing
Citrus poached chicken fillets with miso mayonnaise and wasabi pea crush
Green asparagus, fresh goats curd and fine herb salad with crisp shallots and caramelised walnuts
Ocean king prawns with avocado, roma tomato and caper berry salsa
Main meal
$42 per person
Steamed blue eye cod in a miso sake sauce with soba noodles and steamed snake beans
Char grilled salmon, rocket, shaved fennel and herbed polenta salad with citrus and basil dressing
Breast of chicken on potato frittata with artichoke, pine nuts, crisp lardon and saffron vinaigrette
Pan seared pork cutlet with fresh peas and potato fondant
Grain fed fillet of beef on grilled portabello mushroom with asparagus, parmesan mash and light thyme jus
Spiced vegetable tagine with Moroccan cous cous and mint and coriander yoghurt
Dessert
$22 per person
Coconut creme brûlee with papaya and pomegranate salad
Apple tarte tatin with double cream and strawberry and mint salad
Brioche bread and butter pudding with rum macerated muscatels
Lime and lemon tart with double cream and fresh berries
Selection of local cheese, dried fruits and assorted crackers
All three course meals include, bread rolls, coffee, selection of teas and petit fours
Ariston Platter Menus
Antipasto platter – serves 10pax
$128 per platter
Rustic italian breads, grissini and flatbreads
Oven baked semi dried tomatoes, marinated green olives,
Grilled eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers, marinated artichokes, persian fetta,
Honey glazed double smoked ham, hot sopressa salami and san danielle prosciutto
Cheese platter – serves 10pax
$128 per platter
Selection of local cheese, dried fruits and assorted crackers
Ham buffet, served on a side buffet
$325
Whole Guinness and honey baked ham with condiments and boutique bread rolls
Seafood platter – serves 10pax
$485 per platter
Ocean cooked king prawns with dill aioli
Fresh pacific oysters with shallot dressing and salmon roe
Blue swimmer crab
Balmain bugs
BBQ salmon fillets with grilled baby eggplants, toasted pine nuts and basil pesto
Ariston Beverage Packages
Deluxe Beverage Package
$14.50 per person per hour
Beer
Corona Extra
Peroni Nastro Azzuro (imported)
Cascade Premium Light
White Wine
Kudos by Ant Moore Pinot Gris NZ 2014
Mondiale Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Red Wine
Gilardi ‘Ravelet' Rose French
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy Six Shiraz Cabernet 2015
Stoneleigh Pinot Noir 2015
Sparkling
Petaluma Croser NV
Selection of soft drinks, juices, mineral water, tea and coffee.
Exclusive Beverage Package
$30 per person per hour
Beer
Cascade Premium Light
Peroni
Corona
Red Wine
Banjo's Run Pinot Noir 2013
St Hallett The Reward Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Banjo's Run Merlot 2013
White Wine
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2015
Banjo's Run Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Kudos by Ant Moore Pinot Gris 2014 NZ
Champagne
Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Brut
Selection of soft drinks, juices, mineral water, tea and coffee.
Alternative quality beers and wines will be served if the selection is unavailable.
Ariston Beverages on Consumption
Sparkling Wines (Bottles)
Veuve Cliquot Champagne - $130
Petaluma Croser N.V - $58
Chandon Brut NV - $55
White Wines
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc Nz - $40
Kudos Pinot Gris NZ 2014 - $45
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2015 - $60
Red Wines
Gilardi Ravelet Rose French - $49
Banjo’s Run Merlot 2013 - $62
St Hallet Reward Cab Sav 2014 - $60
Banjo Run Pinot Noir 2013 - $38
Stoneleigh Pinot Noir 2015 - $43
Beers
Cascade Premium light - $9
Corona Extra - $9
Peroni Nastro Azzuro - $9
House Spirits - $10
Soft drinks, Teas & Coffee - $4
Safety and Equipment
Is the boat safe and in good condition?
Yes, the vessel is currently in survey with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), which requires comprehensive safety equipment standards and regular safety checks. A safety briefing is given to the charter passengers before embarkation and safety gear will be provided if required. All vessels in our fleet are selected for safety, comfort, quality and cleanliness. We are proud to keep them this way.
What is the maximum capacity of the boat?
58 passengers is the maximum surveyed number allowed on this vessel.
Note: An infant, regardless of age is considered a passenger.
Is the boat suitable for children?
Yes, the vessel has safety rails all the way around the boat and children's lifejackets are available on request. Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
What toilet facilities are on board?
Ariston is equipped with 4 modern, spacious marine toilets with easy access for charter.
On Tour
Can we have music on board?
Yes, the vessel is equipped with a BOSE sound system which is iPod and mp3 compatible. Please ensure your mp3 player is fully charged. Ariston is equipped with both indoor and outdoor speakers.
Where can we go during our charter?
Your skipper can take you most places within Sydney Harbour, providing it is within the surveyed boundaries. Should your guests wish to go to a specific location within Sydney Harbour please let us know at time of briefing.
Can we extend our charter time during the charter?
Yes, although this is subject to availability and up to the skippers discretion. Please note payment will charged to the authorised bond post charter.
Booking and Payment
How do I secure my booking?
A minimum 50% deposit is required to confirm booking, with the balance payable 14 days prior to commencement of the charter. Upon payment of your deposit, a Skippered Charter Contract will be faxed or emailed to you, confirming details relevant to your charter, which must be signed and returned. Payment can be made by MasterCard, Visa, EFTPOS, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cash. Diners Card, Bankcard and Cheques are not accepted.
Is there any paperwork to complete before we go on our Charter?
Yes, we require your signed contract and authorised bond form prior to your charter.
Do you allow for bikini girls as entertainment?
Yes, but this needs to be externally organised. Our vessels are licensed yachts fully exposed to Sydney Harbour and discretion is required. All bottoms must be worn for the duration of the charter. When in busy areas, a full bikini must be worn. Tops can be removed once the vessel is anchored in a quiet bay without other vessels in close proximity. It's an open door policy where the cabins are to remain open at all times during the charter for safety purposes. Sex shows are not permitted and the charter will cease if this happens. The bikini girls coming on board are to supply a RSA should they intend to serve drinks. We request you to not draw unnecessary attention to our vessels and respect the boat as well as it's crew.
Cancellation
If I cancel the charter, can I get a refund?
See General Booking Information button below for details.
Wet Weather
What happens in the event of rain?
Ariston provides excellent protection from the elements because of its covered coach house area. We cannot offer a 'Blue Sky Guarantee'. If boating conditions are unsafe, as determined by the management of Sydney Harbour Escapes, we will offer a six month voucher where you can reschedule your charter based on availability.
Preparations and Arrival
What do you advise we bring along for our charter?
As conditions can vary on the water, it is suggested that you bring along a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimmers, and seasonal jumper or jacket. Please wear white-soled shoes or non-marking boating shoes. Strictly no black soled shoes or stiletto-heeled shoes, as this will damage the decking.
Does our party need to get there before the set time of the charter?
All your party should be at the designated pick up point at least 15 minutes prior to your charter time to allow loading of passengers and gear and to enable enough time for the skipper's safety briefing.
Please note - your charter will start and finish at the times on your contract.
Can one of our guests be picked up late and dropped off early from another wharf?
Multiple pick up and drop off points are not recommended as this will shorten your charter time significantly. We suggest that guests wishing to join the charter late or leave early should arrange alternative transportation via water taxi at their own cost. Please ask one of the Sydney Harbour Escapes team members for a Water Taxi contact.
Please call the friendly Sydney Harbour Escapes team with your enquiries
Open 7 days 02 9328 4748
After Hours Emergency: 0438 177 283
Office Hours
We are open 5 days a week
Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm
Charter Hours: 7am - Midnight