70' Art Deco Cruiser Private Charter
MV Sydney has a large interior and exterior space which is perfect for a relaxed charter on the harbour.
The MV Sydney has a unique interior decor of classic lines and traditional features from the stylish art deco era. Recently fully refurbished, she is a gem on the harbour offering guests on board a great atmosphere. The skipper, staff and crew have a reputation for excellence, with quality attention to detail and professional personalised service.
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Party Boat Charter (this page)
120 Max Passengers
120 Cocktail Style
110 Casual Buffet
70 Table Dining
Includes skipper and crew
January - October
$550 per hour
Minimum 4 hour charter $2200
November - December
$700 per hour
Minimum 4 hour charter $2800
Pick up and drop off wharf fees apply
Public holiday surcharges apply
Notes
All prices in $AUS. and include GST
Prices are subject to change without notice
50% deposit required to confirm your booking
Boat inspections are welcome by appointment.
• 70ft Cruising Sydney Harbour
• All weather boat on all levels
• Spacious Dining area
• Large dance floor
• Separate ladies and gents
• Separate Bar and lounge area
• Large partial undercover Top deck
• Upper lounge area
Private parties, Corporate events, Staff parties, Weddings, Christmas functions, Social club events, New Years Eve and all special events on Sydney Harbour.
Custom Built
MV Sydney Cocktail Menus
Clifton Gardens Cocktail Menu
$28 per person
Roaming Canapes
Mini chicken skewers gf
Thai fish cake, nam jim sauce gf v
Beef sliders, gruyere & tomato jam
Steamed gyoza, yakatori dipping sauce v
Downtown new york mini hot dogs, chilli ketchup relish
Chef's selection of gourmet pies
Thai chicken
Curried veg v
Beef & thyme
Lamb & rosemary
Trio of quiche
Lorraine
Sundried tomato & feta v
Spinach & ricotta v
Dessert
Chef's selection of assorted cakes
Point Piper Cocktail Menu
$38 per person
Roaming Canapes
Moroccan scallop pop gf
Australian king prawns, fingerlime aioli gf
South australian bocconcini & prosciutto gf
Malden sea salt & szechuan pepper white bait v
Downtown new york mini hot dog, chilli ketchup relish
Middle eastern lamb delights, sour cherry & pomegranate jam gf
Marinated cheese & kalamata olives gf v
Italian arancini, garlic & lemon mayo v
Substantial Noodle Box - Choice of one
Indonesian gado gado salad gf v
Vegetable korma, basmati rice gf v
Green chicken curry, jasmine rice & asian salad gf
Thai beef salad, gow gee chips & nam jim dressing
Dessert
Chef's selection of petit cakes
Menu items may be subject to change
Balmain Cruising Cocktail & Buffet Menu
$48 per person
Chicken satays with peanut coconut dip (gf)
Assorted sushi with wasabi & soy sauce (v)(gf)
Assorted mini gourmet pies
Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce (v)
On the BBQ
Delicate veal chipolata sausages with tomato chutney (gf)
Baby octopus marinated in lime, ginger and coconut (v) (gf)
From the buffet table
Double smoked leg ham carved onboard (gf)
with selection of mustards
Mesculin salad with roasted sweet potato, semi dried tomatoes, olives and shaved parmesan (v)
Selection of bread rolls and butter
Dessert
Selection of quality Cakes
Australian cheese platter with lavosh crackers (gf)
MV Sydney Buffet Menus
Farm Cove Hot Roast Buffet Menu
$25 per person
Starters
Tea and coffee
Assorted Biscuits (v)
Mains
Australian beef striploin with thyme and shiraz wine sauce
Roasted marinated chicken pieces
Herb roasted chat potatoes and rock salt (v)
Baked pumpkin (v)
Steamed greens (v)
Desserts
Assorted cake (v)
Tea & coffee
Freshwater BBQ Buffet Menu
$28 per person
BBQ
Mountain pepper beef skewers gf
Bush finger lime infused chicken gf
Chef's Galley
Bay leaf mushroom ratatouille gf v
Sunflower seed & fetta rice salad gf v
Lemon myrtle smashed baked potato gf v
Rainbow slaw, strawberry gum eucalyptus & honey dressing gf v
Rocket, pear & parmesan, white balsamic dressing gf v
Grilled pita bread, cucumber & mint yoghurt 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 gf
Carved at the buffet
Slow roasted Australian beef, bush pepper & mustard crust gf
Smashed baked potatoes, lemon myrtle & garlic gf v
Bay leaf mushroom ratatouille gf v
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
Halal Deluxe Buffet Menu
$40 per person
Mains
Halal oven baked beef and rosemary or lamb* gf
(*lamb available for additional $7.00 per person)
Halal chicken pieces marinated in honey soy garlic
Herb roasted chat potatoes and rock salt v gf
Fusilli pasta with rich napolitana sauce v
Salads
Mesculin salad with roasted sweet potato, semi dried tomatoes, olives and shaved parmesan v
Roasted seasonal vegetables v gf
Bread rolls
Desserts
Tropical seasonal fruits v
Tea & coffee
Additional Extra Seafood Selections
(Additional $7 per item per person)
Fresh succulent king prawns with cocktail sauce v
Freshly shucked oysters with champagne vinegar v
Indian Buffet Menu
$45 per person
Starters
Chicken Tikka
Vegetable Samosas v
Mains
Butter chicken
Beef madras
Mixed vegetable korma curry v
Dal makhani v
Peas pillau v
Naan bread v
Condiments
Mint Raita
Sweet Mango Chutney
Tea and coffee
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 creme v
Carved at the buffet
Eye fillet of Australian beef, cafe de Paris butter gf
Sundried tomato & fetta chicken supreme, saffron & Cointreau glaze gf
Kale, apple & Shiitake risotto gf v
Lyonnais potato gratin gf v
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
MV Sydney Formal Dining Menu
Double Bay Menu
$67 per person
Canapes
Gazpacho, cucumber & pink salt shooter
Smoked salmon, dill creme & avocado tart
Entree
Please select two, served alternate
Kangaroo loin on paperbark, chick pea, fig syrup
Baked pumpkin, quinoa, semi dried tomato & fetta salad gf v
Hanging Rock smoked trout, horseradish vinaigrette, watercress and cucumber salad gf v
Charcuterie board, grilled sourdough, beetroot relish & cornichons gf
King mushroom, goat's cheese & spinach, rocket salad & pomegranate glaze gf v
Mains
Please select two, served alternate
Milly Hill lamb loin, sweet potato pie, red currant jus gf
Aubergine parmigiana, heirloom tomatoes & basil v
Grass fed beef fillet (M), pontiac mash, cafe de Paris butter gf
Roast chicken supreme, ricotta & semi dried tomato, quince glaze gf
Crispy skin barramundi, green paw paw & coconut salad, nam jim dressing gf v
For the table
Melody of steamed greens
Rocket, pear & parmesan salad
Smashed baked potatoes, lemon myrtle & garlic
Warm ciabatta, twice pressed extra virgin olive oil & balsamic
Dessert
Please select two, served alternate
Chocolate souffle, Chantilly cream & strawberries gf available
Blueberry & ricotta crumble, mint creme anglaise
Sticky date pudding, butterscotch sauce
Raspberry & mango cheesecake
Chef's cheese selection, pear, quince and crackers gf
MV Sydney Beverage Package
Diamond Beverage Package
$11.5 per person per hour
Pure Blonde
Tooheys Extra Dry
Coopers Clear
Light Beer
Miramar Semillion Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Mudgee NSW
Vinifera Chardonnay 2012 Mudgee NSW
Avenue Cab Sauvignon Clare Valley 2007 SA
Avenue Shiraz McLaren Vale 2008 SA
Seppelt Sparkling Salinger Select Cuvee
Juice, Soft Drinks (does not include Red Bull)
Platinum Beverage Package
12.5 per person per hour
Pure Blonde
Tooheys Extra Dry
Coopers Clear
Light Beer
Miramar Semillion Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Mudgee NSW
Vinifera Chardonnay 2012 Mudgee NSW
Avenue Cab Sauvignon Clare Valley 2007 SA
Avenue McLaren Vale Shiraz 2008 SA
Seppelt Sparkling Salinger Select Cuvee
House spirits, Jim Beam, Bundaberg Rum, Vodka, Scotch, Bacardi, Gin
Juice, Soft Drinks (does not include Red Bull)
Corporate Beverage Package
$15 per person per hour
Wines
Crosser and Janz Sparkling wines
Cloudy Bay and Montanna Sauvignon Blanc
Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Wynns Johnson's Block Shiraz Cabernet
Spirits
House spirits, Jim Beam, Bundaberg Rum, Vodka, Scotch, Bacardi, Gin
Beers
Corona
Pure Blonde
Murrays Whale Ale
Tooheys Extra Dry
Cascade Premium Light
Selection of Soft Drinks and Juices
Silver Beverage Package
$3.5 per person per hour
Juice, Soft Drinks (does not include Red Bull)
Beverages are subject to change and availability
MV Sydney Beverages on Consumption
Cash Bar, Bar Tab & Consumption Bar
Bar staff fees of $220 apply for 4 hour period
1 bar staff required for every 50 guests
Beverage Price List
White Wine
Maven Sauvignon Blanc $7 per glass / $30 per bottle
Vat 12 Chardonnay $7 per glass / $30 per bottle
Montana Sauvignon Blanc $7 per glass / $35 per bottle
Miramar Sem Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Mudgee $7 per glass / $35 per bottle
Vinifera Chardonnay 2012 Mudgee $7 per glass / $35 per bottle
Red Wine
Amesbury Estate Cab Sauvignon $7 per glass / $30 per bottle
Catalina Ridge Shiraz $7 per glass / $30 per bottle
Avenue Cab Sauv Clare Valley $7 per glass / $35 per bottle
Avenue Shiraz McLaren Vale $7 per glass / $35 per bottle
Sparkling Wine
Salinger $7 per glass / $35 per bottle
Beer
Lite Beer $5 per bottle
Tooheys Extra Dry $7 per bottle
Pure Blonde $8 per bottle
Murrays Whale Ale $9 per bottle
Corona $9 per bottle
Soft Drink
Soft Drink $4 per glass
(Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Lemonade, Lemon Squash)
Soft Drink Jug $16 per jug
Juice $4 per glass
Lemon, Lime, Bitters $5 per glass
Red Bull $6 per can
Bottled Water $4 per bottle
House Spirits
Vodka $7 per glass
Bourbon $7 per glass
Scotch $7 per glass
Bundaberg Rum $7 per glass
Bacardi $7 per glass
Gin $7 per glass
Top Shelf Spirits
Baileys $8 per glass
Malibu $8 per glass
Jack Daniels $8 per glass
Sambuca $8 per glass
Tequila $8 per glass
Southern Comfort $8 per glass
Midori $8 per glass
Kahlua $8 per glass
Cruisers $9 per bottle
Cowboys $8 per shot
Shots $8 per shot
Red Bull and Vodka $12 per glass
Cocktails available on request
MV Sydney Corporate Beverage on Consumption
Crosser Sparkling Wines $10.50 Glass / $48.50 Bottle
Janz Sparkling wines $9.50 Glass / $47.50 Bottle
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc $10 Glass / $46 Bottle
Montanna Sauvignon Blanc $7 Glass / $31 Bottle
Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon $11.50 Glass / $57.50 Bottle
Wolfblass Grey Label Shiraz $11.50 Glass / $57.50 Bottle
Beers
Corona $9
Murrays Whale Ale $9
Pure Blonde $8
Tooheys Extra Dry $7
Cascade Premium Light $5
Selection of Soft Drinks and Juices $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?
120 passengers is the maximum surveyed number allowed on this vessel.
Please note - an infant, regardless of age is considered a passenger.
Is the boat suitable for children?
Yes, children must be under adult supervision at all times.
Is there sun and wind protection on the boat?
MV Sydney’s spacious indoor areas provide ample shade from the sun and wind.
What toilet facilities are on board?
MV Sydney is equipped with 3 modern, spacious marine toilets with easy access for charter.
Catered Food and Beverage Options
Can we organize a meal on board?
Yes, we can recommend some excellent local caterers for you to design and deliver the perfect menu to suit your budget and taste.
On Tour
Can we have music on board?
Yes, the vessel is equipped with a sound system which is iPod compatible. Please ensure your iPod player is fully charged. MV Sydney 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?
MV Sydney provides excellent protection from the elements.
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
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