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Included Captain

November - March
$1,450 per hour

April - October
$1,250 per hour

BYO Information
BYO charters are by application only in December

BYO Food - $10 per person
($250 minimum charge)
Includes
Use of Cooking Facilities & Equipment

BYO Beverages - $20 per person
Includes
Ice, Glassware & Cool Storage

Pre Access Fees
To Drop off Food, Beverages, Equipment & Decorations
For charters with a beverage package and or catering - $100 per hour
For BYO charters - $200 per hour

Public Holiday Information
Christmas Day | New Year’s Day | Australia Day | Boxing Day
Minimum 5 hours of charter - $1,900 per hour (except on Christmas Day)
25% surcharge on catering
50% surcharge on wait staff fees

Please Note
A 20% surcharge to all rates applies for all Public Holidays NOT noted above,
except catering where a 25% surcharge applies

Please Note
Minimum order of 10 pax applies to all menus
For orders less than 20 pax a $100 surcharge applies

We are happy to offer custom menus on application to our clients including
food stations, live cooking, small group dining and plated menus

Platters
Ordered without other menus require a minimum spend of $1,000
and incur a delivery fee of $150

Chef Menu
Can only be ordered for group numbers of 15+ PAX
Custom menus can be offered for smaller groups on application
A chef fee for charters longer than 4 hours applies to the chef menu at $85 per hour

Public Holidays
25% surcharge on all catering orders except for Christmas Day & New Years Day where custom menus are required

Wait Staff
$300 per staff for 4 hours
$60 per staff per additional hour thereafter

Wait Staff Ratio
1 - 10 guests = 1 Staff
11 - 25 guest = 2 Additional Staff
26 - 40 guests: = 3 Additional Staff
41 - 49 guests = 4 Additional Staff

Public Holiday - Wait Staff
Christmas Day | New Year’s Day | Australia Day | Boxing Day
50% surcharge applies to waitstaff fees on these dates
20% surcharge applies to all other Public Holidays not noted above

Water Toys

Lilypad
Complimentary on all charters

Stand-up Paddle Boards (SUPs)
$50 each

Pick up and drop off wharf fees apply (Usually $100 total). Check your quote and contract for more info.
Manly and Middle Harbour travel surcharge - $200 for Each Use

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?
49 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, 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.

Is there sun and wind protection on the boat?
Oceanos’ spacious indoor areas provide ample shade from the sun and wind.

What toilet facilities are on board?
Oceanos is equipped with 2 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 CD radio system which is iPod compatible. Please ensure your iPod player is fully charged. You may also like to bring along a selection of your favourite CDs. Oceanos 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?
Oceanos 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.