A.Q.A (formerly 'Charade') provides Sydney Harbour's finest private cruising experience.
A.Q.A. is for those who are accustomed to the very best. From her graceful exterior lines to her magnificently appointed interior, every aspect will impress. Her designers had only your comfort and convenience in mind.
A.Q.A. has just completed a winter refit including full exterior respray, slick new interior furnishings and mechanical improvements. With her excellent crew and outstanding catering, time spent aboard A.Q.A. is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
Capacity:
- Cocktail Cruising 60
- Buffet Dining 40
- Formal Dining 30
- Live aboard 6.
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Further details
Hire Fee:
- June, July, August - $1,500 per hour. Minimum 3 hours.
- From January 2, all of February, March, April, May, September & October - $1,500 per hour. Minimum 4 hours.
- November 1 to January 1 - $1,750 per hour. Minimum 4 hours.
Liveaboard:
- $11,000 for a single 24 hour period (includes boat hire, crew, fuel, and soft drinks and orange juice, meals. Alcohol charged on consumption. Additional client guests are welcome aboard for a 4 hour period at a charge of $275 per person).
- $8,800 for multiple consecutive 24 hour periods. Inclusions as for a single 24 hour period.
- A surcharge of 15% of the Hire Fee will apply to the following NSW public holidays.
- Bank Holiday - Monday August 7, 2006
- Labour Day - Monday October 2, 2006
- Boxing Day - Wednesday December 26, 2006 New Year’s Day
- Monday January 1, 2007
- Australia Day - riday January 26, 2007
- Good Friday - Friday April 6, 2007
- Easter Saturday - Saturday April 7, 2007
- Easter Monday - Monday April 9, 2007
- Anzac Day - Wednesday April 25, 2007
- Queen’s Birthday - Monday June 11, 2007
- Please Note: Prices for the following days are available on application.
- Melbourne Cup Day - Tuesday November 7, 2006
- Christmas Day - Monday December 25, 2006
Staffing:
- 1-10 guests - 1 Wait staff required
- 11-20 guests - 2 Wait staff required
- 21-30 guests - 3 Wait staff required
- 31-40 guests - 4 Wait staff required
$200 per Wait staff for a maximum 4 hour period. Each additional hour, $35 per hour per Wait staff.
Menus:
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Please Note: The Piquant Kitchen is A.Q.A's preferred caterer. Menus have been specifically designed by Executive Chef, Carl Nicholls to suit all styles of dining. If the total catering cost is less than $800.00 it will incur a chef charge of $260.00. In special circumstances and on a case by case basis we may consider allowing alternate caterers. A surcharge will apply.
Beverages:
Our beverage selections are available on request. All Beers and Splits are included in each package.
| Bar service period | Captain's | Admiral's |
| Per person | Per person | |
| 2 Hours | $24.00 | $32.00 |
| 3 Hours | $28.00 | $38.00 |
| 4 Hours | $33.00 | $43.00 |
| 5 Hours | $38.00 | $50.00 |
| 6 Hours | $45.00 | $59.00 |
Alternatively should you have beverage preferences, you can be charged on a consumption basis or packages can be tailoredto your requirements. We have a large choice of fine wines, champagne, spirits & liqueurs with a wine list available on request. Additionally we can source any wine you desire.
Please Note: AQA is a fully licensed vessel with staff trained in the responsible service of alcohol. It is our policy not to allow BYO beverage. However in special circumstances and on a case by case basis we may consider it. A surcharge will apply.
Deposit:
A deposit of 30% of the hire fee is required to secure your booking. This can be paid by EFT, cheque or Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Note there is a 2% fee for credit cards.
Where less than 7 days notice is given full payment is required to confirm charter. Consumption bar, time extensions or any other outstanding amounts to be paid within 7 days of charter being completed.
GST: Inclusive
