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Important BYO Food / Drink Charter Information
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General BYO Drinks Information
BYO Drinks are allowed (min 4hrs unless approved by Kondor team). RSA rules
apply - Food must be provided if alcohol is on board - min light meal. Chips and dips
will not be deemed sufficient. BYO $10 per person - Includes Ice, crockery, cutlery,
cups, serving equipment & eskies. Also includes BBQ usage, utensils, use of fridges
and garbage disposal. The crew will cook the BBQ.
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General BYO Food Information
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BYO CHARTERS - substantial food must be brought onboard to abide by RSA - the cruise will not start until sufficient food is present. Chips & dips will not suffice.
BYO pre-catered or make use of BBQ onboard & crew to cook for you. We provide
plates, cutlery, napkins and use of all platters & serving utensils, onboard Eski, fridge
& crew clean-up post charter. There's a microwave onboard.
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What happens in poor weather?
We have a wet weather set up on the boat, with lounges undercover and rain proof
walls which keep you and your guests dry! Your Captain will also find a sheltered area
on Sydney Harbour to protect you and your guests from the elements.
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Are there any additional limitations on guest numbers or dates permitted for BYO charters?
** No BYO on Dec Fri-Sat
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Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?
Yes, glassware, napkins, cutlery and plates are provided.
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Are BYO spirits allowed?
Yes you can BYO spirits but restrictions are in place. We do require upon booking, a guide of what spirits you are bringing and the volumes. This permission is based on guests tastes and drink preferences not for the purpose of getting intoxicated quickly. No Shots will be permitted
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Is ice provided onboard?
Ice bags will be supplied.
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Is there a BBQ onboard?
BBQ use is available, with a crew member to cook for you.
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Is drinking water included?
Yes, we will supply drinking water.
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What cool storage is there onboard?
We have 1x large eskie and 2x fridge.
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Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?
We can arrange pre-loading, with the option to travel with the vessel to the pick-up
location (up to 3 guests) $150.00 - subject to timing and availability.
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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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Does the boat provide napkins/serviettes?
This is a consumable so we recommend bringing your own for BYO Charters.
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Wharf Availability Advisory – Summer 2024/25
Wharf maintenance and limited wharf options in the CBD are causing challenges across the industry. This may lead to delays or limited availability at popular wharves.
CBD options: King St Wharf & Casino are popular however availability is limited.
Aquarium wharf is an option but please note delays can occur & boats may not provide extra time to compensate so we advise using other locations. Other wharfs that may experience unpredictable delays are Pirrama Park, Double Bay & Rose Bay.
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Can you accommodate special dietary needs, allergies, or specific food safety concerns?
We do our best to work with our suppliers to accommodate various dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free). However, because our food is sourced externally, we cannot guarantee a 100% nut-free environment or the complete absence of allergens such as gluten. We encourage you to let us know in advance about any serious allergies or dietary needs so we can liaise with our caterers.
If your charter is BYO (Bring Your Own) catering, please note that we are not responsible for the quality, storage, or safety of food or beverages brought on board by guests. We recommend following proper food-handling practices for any items you bring.
If you or your guests have any significant concerns or severe allergies, please contact us so we can discuss the best way to address them.
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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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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 happens in poor weather?
We have a wet weather set up on the boat, with lounges undercover and rain proof
walls which keep you and your guests dry! Your Captain will also find a sheltered area
on Sydney Harbour to protect you and your guests from the elements.
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Are there any water toys onboard?
Feel free to bring your floating toys, if you have questions about what’s possible please ask in advance.
Additionally you can hire our lily pad for $100 to enjoy in the water (subject to availability). Pack your own swimmers and
towels!
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Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?
We do allow smoking in designated areas on the boat - please follow crew
instructions
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Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?
YES, we have one of the best sound systems on Sydney Harbour which you can
connect your phone to via bluetooth for full control on the day. A DJ can easily
connect their decks to the system. No laptop cable.
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Can we have a DJ?
Yes, no extra fee and the DJ needs to bring their decks. They are welcome to connect
to their own speakers or can make use of the system on board. You may want
to consider a pre-load as this may take time to set up or hire BHS DJ for $900 (4 hours)
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Footwear - are there any restrictions?
Kondor has a NO-SHOE policy, you will be asked to remove your shoes upon
boarding and the crew with safely stow them on board. Slippers can be purchased for
$3 per pair. (Dark soled shoes mark the boat surfaces, heels will damage the flooring,
& flip flops can be quite hazardous on a boat which is why we ask you to place these
in a basket before boarding).
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Is swimming allowed?
Yes!!! Please BYO towels - we highly recommend enjoying a swim while on charter
however even if you don't choose to swim, we recommend bringing a towel just in
case!
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Mosman/Neutral Bay, Balmain & Pyrmont. All other inquiries
please ask our team. Please note we do not pick up / drop off from the following:
Manly, Commissioner Steps, Man O’War, Eastern Pontoon, Lavender Bay.
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Where can we pickup and dropoff?
All CBD wharf locations. Note Manly is $200 extra each way.
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Are there any additional rules that apply to specific events (eg 21st Birthdays)?
Bucks and Hens have special rates (please check with staff) NO BYO Drinks for BUCKS. Extra waitstaff required for 18th-21st birthdays/Bucks/Hens $300
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Any other rules the organisers and guests should know?
Children are allowed. If your style of event is a party and have a young baby attending we highly recommend getting them a pair of “baby ear muffs” to wear as the music usually gets quite loud. We have a wet weather set up on the boat, with lounges undercover and rain proof walls which keep you
and your guests dry! Your captain will also find a sheltered area on Sydney Harbour to protect you and
your guests from the elements.
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