Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
Red wine is allowed
Eskies are provided. BYO ice BYO drinking water if required
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General BYO Food Information
Please bring plenty of food to abide by RSA.
$150 BYO surcharge Includes rubbish removal, biodegradable plates, cups, cutlery and
napkins and use of all platters, bbq gear, onboard eskys and use of a quality 16
speaker stereo.
There is ipod connectivity
If you insist on bringing your own glasses etc, plasticware only
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What happens in poor weather?
Alila is decked out with full weather protection covers for adverse conditions. All 30 guests and crew can stay warm and dry no matter the weather throws at us. However, a $500 rebooking fee can be arranged with permission of Tim, the owner and Captain.
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Yes, all are included. BYO Ice.
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
BYO is no problem.
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Is ice provided onboard?
No please BYO ice
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
Yes and the crew will cook for you
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Is drinking water included?
Tap water onboard but a case of plastic bottles is always recommended .
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What cool storage is there onboard?
4 Eskies are provided. There's a bar fridge as well.
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
Depending if the boat is available. Please organise prior. We can meet prior to cruise at Rose Bay to load food and drinks if required $100 applies
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Does the boat provide napkins/serviettes?
This is a consumable so we recommend bringing your own for BYO Charters.
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Are glass bottles allowed onboard or just cans?
Glass bottles are allowed but consider bringing cans since they are lighter and safer since they won't smash.
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Can we bring a baby? Is there an age limit? Are they counted as guests?
Yes babies are allowed onboard - there is no age limit. Yes, kids of all ages are included in your guest count.
If you have young kids coming, please let us know in advance.
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What is the bond for?
The bond is taken incase there are damages caused by your group during your charter.
The no.1 cause for bond claims is broken toilets so please tell your guests not to flush things like wipes or tampons down the toilets - just a small amount of toilet paper is Ok.
Vomiting around the boat will incur fees. Don't bring Sparklers, confetti balloons, glitter (candles by request only) as they will stain the boat.
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What happens in poor weather?
Alila is decked out with full weather protection covers for adverse conditions. All 30 guests and crew can stay warm and dry no matter the weather throws at us. However, a $500 rebooking fee can be arranged with permission of Tim, the owner and Captain.
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Are there any water toys onboard?
Yes, Lilypad $100 and SUP $100 (no fees on December or weekends)
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Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?
Yes there is a designated smoking area. Cigarette burns incur $150 per burn.
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
Yes 18 speaker stereo sound system you can connect your devices via aux cables or bluetooth. No wifi available.
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Is swimming allowed?
Yes
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Footwear - are there any restrictions?
Barefoot is always preferred, but boat shoes only, no high heels
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Can we have a DJ?
DJ's ok, only small equipment allowed, amps and speakers already onboard. The dj will need to bring a 5m cable with an adapter for a male AUX headphone jack.
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
Please let us know your preference of pick up and drop off location. Darling harbour is the most popular so please let us know so we can book the wharf accordingly.
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
Highlights of Terms of Service (please read the full version at link above)
Covid - If Government restrictions prevent the boat owner from delivering your charter initially booked for, then your charter can be postponed to another available date within 6 months (conditions apply).
Unfortunately refunds are not available for any Covid related cancellations.
If you cancel your charter for any Covid related reason you will not be entitled to a refund or postponement.
View some Covid FAQs
here.
Date Changes/Cancellations - your deposit is used to secure your booking with the boat owner so this can only be refunded (minus an admin fee) if we are able to find another person to replace your booking and if sufficient notice is given.
Weather - Cruises go ahead in wet weather on all boats that have shelter for all guests - your charter would only be cancelled if the skipper deemed the conditions unsafe. View some weather FAQs
here.
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