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 Beverage Surcharge
$20 surcharge per person applies to BYO Beverages
Includes cups, eskies and ice
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
Ariston Canape Menus
Canape menu 1
$38 per person
Suitable for 2 hour charters
To be accompanied with additional platter menus or noodle boxes
Melted salmon and caper tart with creme fraiche and chives
Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin
Vietnamese rice paper rolls with nuoc cham dipping sauce
Chicken and leek pie with celeriac puree
Handmade Indian samosa with mint raita
Moroccan lamb skewer with harrisa and coriander yogurt
Canape menu 2
$55 per person
Fresh pacific oysters with shallot dressing and black sesame dressing (gf)
Melted salmon and caper tart with creme fraiche and chives
Green pea and broad bean crostini with shaved parmesan (v)
Rare roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream and chives
Forest mushroom, parmesan and rosemary flan (v)
Thai fish cakes with kaffir lime and sweet chilli soy (gf)
Chimichurri prawn and grilled zucchini pizzetta with chilli mayo
Chunky beef and mushroom pie with piquant chutney
Sweet canape
Small fruit brochettes (v,gf)
Canape menu 3
$65 per person
Assorted sushi with wasabi and soy (gf)
Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce
Poached scallop salad with jalapeno spiced salsa fresca (gf)
English spinach and Persian fetta flan (v)
Lamb and rosemary pie with piquant tomato chutney
Porcini mushroom arancini ball with basil aioli (v)
Handmade Indian vegetable samosa with coriander and mint dip (v)
Pulled pork slider with shaved fennel and apple slaw
Thai chicken curry with fragrant rice and fresh coconut sambal (gf)
Sweet canape
Small fruit brochettes (v,gf)
Piquant chocolate brownies (v)
Noodle boxes
$9.50 per item
Thai prawn salad, vermicelli noodles, coriander noch cham dressing
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)
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
$100 per person
Canapes
Peking duck pancake with spring onion, cucumber and hoisin sauce
Green pea and broad bean crostini with shaved parmesan (v)
Melted salmon and caper tart with creme fraiche and chives
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)
Quinoa salad with grilled fennel, olive, parsley and lemon dressing
New potato salad with grain mustard dressing
Crisp baby cos salad, shaved parmesan and anchovy dressing
Bbq'd Atlantic salmon fillets with lime, chilli and heirloom tomato salsa
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
$115 per person
Canapes
Assorted sushi with wasabi and soy
Asparagus and Persian feta cheese flan
Porcini mushroom risotto balls with pesto mayonnaise
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)
Sliced smoked salmon, marinated large olives, sauteed mushrooms and feta cheese
Chickpea, rocket and chilli salad, sweet potato crisps and chives
Traditional roasted root vegetables with garlic and rosemary
Salad of raw beetroot, celeriac and walnut with orange and EVO dressing
Seared south coast blue eye cod with crisp Thai salad
Pan fried spatchcock marinated in sage, lemon zest and chilli
Pan seared lamb cutlets on corn, tomato, avocado and chilli salsa
Dessert
Baked lemon cheese cake with cinnamon berry compote
Apple gallette with fresh fruits 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
$118 per platter
Mixed basket of sliced breads, grissini and crisp bread
Grilled eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers, large green olives, sliced continental meats and smoked salmon
Cheese platter – serves 10pax
$118 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
$465 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.
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
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After Hours Emergency: 0438 177 283
Office Hours
We are open 7 days a week
Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00