Karisma is spacious multilevel motor vessel that offers an unforgettable experience.
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Having just arrived on Sydney Harbour, Karisma boat is sure to stand out from the crowd. Her top deck has its own bar and stylish furniture for entertaining guests. With a state of the art lighting system that is fully customisable not just in brightness but also colour tones. Karisma Cruises can tailor package to meet the needs of your event – including vessel hire, menu and beverage selection, flowers, decorations and entertainment.
Includes skipper and crew February - October 2 hour transfer $2200 November - December $POA Chef Charge Monday-Friday - $250 Saturday - $275 Sunday - $300 Public holidays – $POA Pick up and drop off wharf fees apply Public holiday surcharges apply
Spa Operation - $250 Second Bar Open - $250 DJ & lighting - $137.50 per hour BYO DJ / band - $100 set-up fee (required to provide own equipment and speakers. Fold out table available on board) Soloist (guitar & singing) - 220 per hour Photo Booths – start from $800 (modern digital options available) Laser Clay Shoot - $1100 (1 hour including trophy for best and worst shooter)
All prices in $AUS. and include GST Prices are subject to change without notice 50% deposit required to confirm booking Pick up/ drop off from location close to you Wharf fees apply
• On-board chef, tailored menus • 3 spacious entertaining areas • Unique cocktail lounge • Spacious foredeck with ottomans • In-house sound system • Flat screen TV with DVD/USB • Microphone • 360° views from both levels • Wireless internet connection
Private charters, corporate charters, wedding charters
Karisma Canape Menus Chef charge applicable to all Canape Menus (3 - 4 hr rates) Mon-Fri: $250 Sat: $275 Sun: $300 Silver Canape Package (Light Option) $45 per person Minimum 30 guest 10 Pieces Per Persons 7x Gold Range Canapes 1x Substantial Canape Quantity of items based on a 3-4 hour service Gold Package $56 per person 12 Pieces Per Person 2x Diamond Range Canapes 5x Gold Range Canapes 1x Slider Canape 1x Substantial Canape Quantity of items based on a 3-4 hour service Diamond Package $65 per person 13 pieces per person 4x Diamond Range Canapes 3x Gold Range Canapes 1x Slider Canape 1x Substantial Canapes 1x Sweet Canape Tea and Coffee Station Quantity of items based on a 3-4 hour service Platinum Package $75 per person 13 pieces per person 3x Platinum Range Canapes 3x Diamond Range Canapes 1x Slider Canape 2x Substantial Canapes 1x Sweet Canape Tea and Coffee Station Quantity of items based on a 3-4 hour service Additional Canapes Gold range $5.50 per person per item Diamond range $7.50 per person per item Platinum range $9 per person per item Dessert range $5.50 per person per item Slider range $9 per person per item Substantial range $10.50 per person per item Canape Menu Selections Gold Range Cold Canapes House died tomato, herb pesto and fetta on sourdough Thai beef salad with a spicy lime dressing (GF) Roast leek, marjoram and red onion tart Smoked beef on crostini with horseradish Gold Range Hot Canapes Handmade pies with tomato chutney - Wagyu beef mince - Chicken and leek veloute - Chilli beef - Spring lamb - Spinach and mushroom * Pies can be served with either potato puree or pea puree House made pizza - Margarita with mozzarella and basil pesto - Pulled pork, bacon, shaved red onion and bbq sauce - Smoked chorizo, caramelised onion and Persian fetta - Wild mushroom, thyme and truffle add $1 Thai red curry chicken skewers with mint and coriander (GF) Pork and fennel sausage roll with spiced tomato chutney Caramelised onion, baby spinach and fetta roll with tomato and chilli jam Roast carrot and marinated fetta arancini Porcini and mushroom arancini with tomato chutney Diamond Range Cold Canapes Seared tuna with salsa verde and crispy baby capers (GF) 5 spice duck rice paper roll with cucumber, mint and hoisin (GF) Hot smoked ocean trout, dill pancake, lemon caviar and caper cream Sydney rock or pacific oysters (GF) - Natural with a wedge of lemon - Sherry and shallot - Pickled ginger, sliced cucumber and micro shizo House dried cherry tomato tartlet with goats cheese cream, and micro basil King prawn with mango and coriander salsa (GF) (Seasonal) Chilled tomato tomato soup with spiced cream and baby herbs Fig, basil and fresh mozzarella (Seasonal) Seared haloumi with lemon and basil (GF) Kingfish ceviche with coconut, lime and coriander Diamond Range Hot Canapes King prawn skewers with lime and coriander (GF) Scallops with pea puree, sherry reduction and parmesan tuille (GF) Pork belly, cauliflower puree, burnt sage butter (GF) Southern fried popcorn chicken with white pepper aioli Sweet potato wellington with mushroom duxelle and tomato jam Caramelised leek and sage tart tatin with goats cheese cream Sesame crumbed prawns with yuzu mayonnaise Soup – (served with sourdough baton) - Moroccan spiced sweet potato soup with coconut cream and pepitas (GF) - Cauliflower soup with garlic cream and herbs (GF) - Pumpkin, maple, and thyme soup with confit garlic cream (GF) Risotto - Charred onion, thyme and parmesan risotto (GF) - Spring pea and pancetta risotto (GF) - Roast purple carrot and fetta risotto (GF) Pea and marinated fetta arancini with black garlic aioli Charred sirloin with chimichurri and eggplant on crostini Platinum Cold Range Wagyu bresaola crostini with pickled fennel and micro herbs Eschallot tarte tatin with Persian fetta and parsley pesto Sashimi tuna rice paper roll with wasabi mayonnaise (GF) Blue swimmer crab tartlet with salmon roe Ash cured salmon with pink pepper cream and finger lime caviar (GF) Rabbit terrine with cornichons and house made mustard (GF) Smoked duck breast with crumbed confit garlic and porcini jus Cauliflower pannacotta with parmesan shortbread and gold leaf Platinum Range Hot Canapes Roulade of spatchcock with mushroom and thyme mousse (GF) Lobster tortellini with champagne buerre blanc and lemon caviar Lamb wellington with wild mushroom duxelle and lamb jus Crumbed oyster with sherry vinegar mayonnaise Golden duck broth with mushroom tortellini Baked truffle custard with caramelised onion and sourdough King prawns in katifi pastry with lemon, dill aioli Thai snapper fish cakes with nahm jim (GF) Braised oxtail soup with sour cream and sourdough (GF) Fennel crusted pork fillet with parsnip puree and radicchio (GF) Sous vide lamb fillet with celeriac puree and pea foam (GF) Sweet Canapes Mini banoffee tarts Salted caramel and dark chocolate tart Organic coffee mousse, chocolate gateau and vanilla cream Poached peach jelly, strawberry cream and vanilla sponge trifle Sticky date pudding, vanilla cream butterscotch sauce Strawberry fool with balsamic meringue (GF) Rhubarb bakewell tarts Chocolate truffles with salted caramel (GF) Lime curd pannacotta, pastry crumb and burnt meringue (GF) Lemon curd cruffin, freeze dried raspberry and rose petals Toblerone cheesecake cruffin Cinnamon doughnut macarons(GF) Passionfruit and white chocolate macarons Coconut risotto with glazed pineapple (GF) Baby Lemon meringue pies Substantial Canape Range Braised beef cheek with caramelised carrot, Paris mash and bordelaise sauce (GF) Beef Penang curry with kaffir lime and jasmine rice (GF) Pumpkin and tofu yellow curry with coconut rice and crispy shallot (GF) Spicy fried rice nazi goreng with shiitake mushrooms and sweet soy (GF) Lamb korma with saffron basmati and handmade roti (GF) Chicken, olive and pancetta ragu with charred herb polenta Handmade pasta - Pappardelle with 4 cheese cream and baby herbs - Casserecia with chilli, lemon, confit garlic and wild rocket - Rigatoni pasta with slow braised bolognaise and red wine Handmade brioche sliders - Wagyu beef with aioli, bbq, red American cheddar, bacon and wild rocket - Slow braised char sui pork, red cabbage slaw, coriander siracha aioli - Panko crusted chicken, avocado, thyme and harissa aioli and iceberg - Purezza sparkling battered fish with pickled cucumber, iceberg and dill aioli - Pumpkin, fetta and lentil fritter with tomato kasundi and rocket - Roasted Portobello with roma tomato and thyme mayonnaise - Wagyu beef, Worcestershire and cracked pepper sausage long milk bun, caramelised onion, herb aioli and tomato chutney Salads, served in a noodle box - Roast pumpkin, watercress, alfalfa and goats cheese (GF) - Poached chicken, quinoa, cucumber and rocket (GF) - Thai beef rump, rice noodles and lime with crispy onions(GF) - Hot smoked salmon, soba noodles, spinach and sesame - Baby cos, parmesan, crispy pancetta, anchovy emulsion and organic soft egg (GF) - Roast carrots and parsnips with rocket and sherry vinegar (GF)
Karisma Buffet Menus Chef charge applicable to all buffet menus (3 - 4 hour charge) Monday to Friday - $250, Saturday - $275, Sunday - $300 Silver Buffet Menus $50 per guest (Minimum 30 guests) 2x Canape Chefs selection 2x Main dishes from the gold range 2x Salads/sides Freshly baked sourdough Tea and coffee station with petit fours Gold Buffet Menu $60 per guest 2x Canape Chefs selection 3x Main dishes from the gold range 2x Salads/sides Freshly baked sourdough Chef's Selection Dessert Tea and coffee station Diamond Buffet Menu $72 per guest 2x Canape Chefs selection 2x Main dishes from diamond range 1x Main dishes from the gold range 2x Salads/sides 1x cheese platter Freshly baked sourdough 2x Market Fresh Chefs selection Dessert Tea and coffee station with petit fours Platinum Buffet Menu $95 per guest 3x Chefs selection Canape 3x Main dishes from diamond range 3x Salads/Sides 1x cheese platter 1x seasonal fresh fruit platter Freshly baked sourdough 2x Market Fresh Chef's Selection Desserts Tea and coffee station with petit fours Buffet Menu Selections Gold Range Mains Beef kebabs with rosemary and garlic (GF) Ginger and lemongrass chicken skewers (GF) Smokey Brazilian sausages with caramelised onion (GF) Lamb kofta with coriander yoghurt (GF) Pumpkin, thyme, pine nut and ricotta cannelloni Diamond Range Mains Grilled king prawns with lime and coriander (GF) Salmon with crispy skin, bok choy and oyster sauce (GF) Chorizo and squid paella (GF) Grass fed fillet of beef with bordelaise sauce (GF) Thyme and cranberry sous vide turkey with masala sauce (GF) Moroccan spiced lamb cutlet with parsley and apricot cous cous add $8.50 per person Silver dory and prawn fritters with soy and ginger Zucchini and chickpea fritter with eggplant yogurt relish and wild rocket Pork fillet, radicchio, burnt orange and fennel (GF) Twice cooked chicken thigh with cauliflower and baby herbs (GF) Herb crumbed eggplant, napolitana sauce, baby basil and fresh mozzarella Baby pumpkin with wild rice, raisins and herbs (GF) Garlic roasted lamb rump with baby herbs (GF) add $8.50 per person Sous vide chicken breast with thyme crumb Free range chicken breast stuffed with sage and bocconcini (GF) Pork loin with apricot and almond stuffing Chargrilled beef sirloin with chimichurri and eggplant (GF) Market fresh fish with Japanese noodles Salmon fish croquettes with dill aioli Salads and Sides Roast heirloom carrots, parsnips and baby rocket with sherry dressing (GF) Rocket, grilled pear, pancetta, fetta and walnut (GF) Pumpkin, watercress, alfalfa and marinated goats cheese (GF) Iceberg, crispy bacon, anchovy emulsion and baby herbs (GF) Casareccia pasta with chilli, lemon and parsley Spicy vermicelli with shredded chicken and mint (GF) Shaved zucchini, mint and pea with sherry vinegar (GF) Chat potato salad with crispy pancetta, shallots and aioli (GF) Baby green beans with herb infused butter (GF) Sauteed kipfler potatoes with eshallots, parsley and sea salt (GF) Vine ripened tomato, bocconcini and basil pesto (GF) Quinoa with cucumber, tomato, herbs and lemon (GF) Roasted potatoes with butter and rosemary salt (GF) Extras Desserts can be added for $9 per guest Dessert Canapes can be added for $5.50 per guest Platters can be added to any package (see platters menu) Extra Canapes can be added, starting at $5.50 per person
Karisma BBQ Menus Chef charge applicable to all BBQ menus (3 - 4 hour charge) Monday to Friday - $250, Saturday - $275, Sunday - $300 Silver BBQ Package $40 per person Minimum 30 guests apply A selection of local cheese, fruit, dips and bread 2x choices from silver menu range 2x choices from silver salads range Freshly baked bread rolls and condiments Gold BBQ Package $50 per person Grazing Platters - A selection of cheeses, olives, fruit, nuts and bread 2x Choices silver menu range 1x Main dishes from the gold range 2x Salads from silver salad range Freshly baked bread rolls and condiments Tea and coffee station with petit fours Diamond BBQ Package $57 per person Grazing Platters - A selection of cheeses, olives, fruit, nuts and bread A choice of 2 x items from our silver range 2x Main dishes from the gold range 2x Salads from our salads plus range Freshly baked bread rolls and condiments Tea and coffee station with petit fours Seafood BBQ Package $67 per person Grazing Platters - A selection of cheeses, olives, fruit, nuts and bread A choice of 1 x item from our silver range A choice of 1 x main dish from our gold range 2x Seafood items from our BBQ seafood range 2x salads from our salads plus range Freshly baked bread rolls and condiments Market Fresh Chef's Selection Dessert Tea and coffee station with petit fours BBQ Menu Selections Silver Range Menu Beef and smoked chipotle sausage Worcestershire and cracked pepper sausages Wagyu beef sausages Rustic Italian sausages Gourmet chicken and roasted garlic sausages Peri peri chicken fillets Lemon, oregano and garlic chicken fillets Gold Range Menu Rosemary and garlic marinated beef kebabs Grass fed aged rump steak Wagyu beef and garlic burgers Lamb cutlets with rosemary and mint add $8.50 per person Lamb souvlaki skewers Thai lemongrass chicken thigh skewers Satay chicken skewers Lamb kofta with coriander and cinnamon Seafood Range Menu Grilled king prawns with lime and coriander BBQ Salmon with crispy skin Scallops in their shell with herb butter add $8.50 per person Char grilled Market fresh white fish with lemon Thai fish cakes Scampi with herb butter add $8.50 per person Balmain bugs with lemon dressing add $8.50 per person Silver Salads Range Garden salad with French dressing Wild rocket salad with shaved parmesan, pear and balsamic Potato salad with green shallot Pasta salad with tomato and parsley Moroccan cous cous salad Salads Plus Range Roast heirloom carrot and parsnips with baby rocket and sherry dressing Rocket, grilled pear, pancetta, fetta and walnut Pumpkin, watercress, sprouts and marinated goats cheese Orecchiette pasta salad with lemon, thyme and mushrooms Autumn garden salad with French dressing Shaved zucchini, mint, pea and sherry dressing Roasted aioli and herb chat potato salad with crispy pancetta
Karisma Formal Dining Menu $90 per person Only 2 course available Maximum 24 guests / Minimum charge 15 guests Entree Seared sea scallops with fresh peas and lemon vinaigrette Smoked freekah risotto with zucchini, saffron and baby herbs Golden roast duck broth with duck and mushroom tortellini Salad basque with fennel, baby leeks, shaved ewes milk cheese and walnut dressing King prawns with lime and avocado puree, sourdough crumb and micro coriander Pan seared sea scallops with a salad of tomato and chives with white wine dressing Pork belly with grape, apple and walnut salad Cured snapper with charred onions, radish and basil oil Poached marron, lemon broth, and heirloom tomatoes Ash cured salmon, with horseradish cream, sourdough tuille, pickled carrot Crumbed confit garlic, rare duck breast and shiitake mushrooms Cauliflower panna cotta with pickled cauliflower and parmesan shortbread Caramelised haloumi with asparagus, olives and lemon Smoked sweet potato with caramelised onion and goats cheese King mushroom with onion soubise, crispy onions and pickled radish Sydney rock oysters with dill, cucumber and gin Braised octopus with semi dried cherry tomatoes, chives and basil Main Grass fed fillet of beef with Paris mash, heirloom carrots and bordelaise sauce Braised brisket with caramelised carrot puree, parmesan shortbread and shiraz jus Rack of lamb with fine ratatouille, confit garlic, pea tendrils and lamb jus Pork belly with smoked parsnip and apple Sous Vide chicken thigh with cauliflower puree and morel butter Smoked beef with parsnip and red wine Lamb rump with black garlic and caramel onions Spatchcock with mushroom and thyme mousse, cavolo nero and chicken jus Crispy skin snapper with tempura zucchini flower, asparagus and sorrel sauce Seared salmon with buttered leek, spinach puree, sorrel beurre blanc and baby herbs Charred beef sirloin with chimichurri, asparagus and wilted cherry tomatoes Poached lamb backstrap with celeriac puree and pea foam Dessert Dark chocolate dacquoise with cherry jelly and chocolate mousse Salted caramel panna cotta with spiced oranges and almond wafer Rhubarb and pistachio tart with orange blossom and cream Pimms jelly, cucumber sorbet and strawberries Dark chocolate ganache, soft nougat, burnt caramel and honey wafer Mead poached peach and vanilla meringue mille feuille with mango sorbet Coconut mousse, strawberry consomme and chocolate popping candy Blueberry trifle with vanilla bean custard Elderflower jelly with berries and double cream Strawberry fool Muscat bavarois with stewed prunes and raspberry palmier Additional canapes for entree or dessert available Gold Range - $5.50 Diamond Range - $7.50 Platinum Range - $9.00 Dessert Range - $5.50 Slider Range - $9.00 Substantial Range - $10.50
Karisma Platter Menus Seafood Platter $23 per person Please choose 1 of the following - Freshly cooked large king prawns with lime mayonnaise - Freshly shucked oysters with lemon wedges - Freshly shucked oysters with gin, cucumber and dill - House beetroot cured ocean trout with horseradish cream - Hot smoked ocean trout with herb aioli - Seared Tuna with baby capers and salsa verde add $3 per person - Smoked salmon with lemon cream Cold Seafood Platters $80 per person Freshly caught from the east coast of Australia – Crystal bay prawns, Sydney rock oysters, herb poached salmon, house cured ocean trout, crab all served with fresh lemon and handmade condiments * Hot seafood platters can be arranged on request Antipasto Platter $16 per person Assorted house char grilled and roasted vegetables, assorted sourdough breads, Italian cured meat and gorgonzola cheese Dip Platters $10 per person Garlic toasted Turkish bread with assorted dip flavours (Smokey eggplant / spinach, garlic and cheese / Rocket and cashew pesto / beetroot/ avocado and tomato / spicy roasted capsicum or market fresh) Cheese Platters Gold range $10 per person Local cheeses Diamond range $16 per person Best of Australian cheeses Platinum range $22 per person Best of Australian and international cheeses * All cheese served with grapes, quince paste assorted sourdough and crackers Fruit Platters Gold $9 per person Seasonal fresh fruit with assorted summer fruits Diamond range $15 per person Tropical style fruit platter with summer berries
Karisma Beverage Package Minimum 40 guests Silver Beverage Package $25 per person for 1 hour transfer $35 per person for 2 hour transfer Barnsworth Blanc de Blanc Brut (South Australia) Parnasse Sauvignon Blanc (France) Mandoleto Pinot Grigio (Italy) Hogs Head Shiraz (South Australia) Pure Blonde, Hahn Super Dry, Carlton Draught, Cascade Premium Light Juices, soft drinks, sparkling & still water Gold Beverage Package $35 per person for 1 hour transfer $45 per person for 2 hour transfer Hootenanny Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) La Vendetta Pinot Grigio (Italy) Bertaine Et Rose (France) Primrose Path Shiraz (McLaren Vale SA) California Dreaming Pinot Noir (Hunter Valley NSW) Corona, Somersby Cider, Pure Blonde, Hahn Super Dry, Carlton Draught, Cascade Premium Light Juices, soft drinks, sparkling & still water Less than minimum guests will incur staff charges of $250 per bar tender. Anywhere from 2 to 3 may be required. Alternatively, consumption bars can be organised for transfers with a minimum spend of $500 plus bar staff charges.
Safety and Equipment Is the boat safe and in good condition? Yes, the vessel is currently in survey with the NSW Roads and Maritime, which requires comprehensive safety equipment standards and regular safety checks. A safety briefing is given to the charter passengers before embarking 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? Karisma is surveyed to hold a maximum of 50 passengers, 1 skipper and crew dependent on your passenger numbers. Please note, an infant, regardless of age is considered a passenger. Is the boat suitable for children? Yes, Karisma is suitable for children and appropriate sized lifejackets lifejackets are available on request. Children must be under adult supervision at all times. What toilet facilities are on board? Karisma is equipped with two modern, spacious marine toilets with easy access for charter. Catered Food Options Can we organise a meal on board? Yes, we can recommend some excellent caterers for you where we can design 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 where you can plug in a music compatible device like an iPhone. Please ensure your mp3 player is fully charged. 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. Please note, the charter will be extended based on the decision of the captain on board and payment will be processed post charter by authorised bond. Booking and Payment Can we view the boat before we book our charter? Yes, the vessel is located in Rozelle and viewings are possible most days. We recommend that you view the vessel so that you know exactly what the boat has to offer and whether it is suitable for your charter. Please call in advance to check availability and arrange a viewing. 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 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 commencing. Cancellation If I cancel the charter, can I get a refund? We do not offer refunds should you wish to cancel your charter. 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. Please see our General Booking Information on our website or contact a staff member on 02 9328 4748 for details. 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. 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, our 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.
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