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A.Q.A. – 92’ LUXURY CRUISER
Guests: 65
Cocktails: 65
Dining: 45
Buffet: 45

Client Reviews

Brian Walsh - Executive Direction of Television @ FOXTEL

Our experience on board Dreamtime completely exceeded our expectations! Smart Cruiser Sydney have provided an incredibly thorough service from beginning to end and created an amazing day for my guests with beautiful décor, amazing food and personalised service from staff on board. We will be keeping Smart Cruiser Sydney’s details on file and be booking them for another “money can’t buy” experience on Sydney Harbour!”

Fiona Murray - Director

Perfect! Would definitely book Smart Cruiser Sydney again and recommend.

Autin Nichols - Director of Sales @ Cisco

Thank you so much for all your patience with us and helping us fulfill our requests. Your responsiveness and helpfulness really made our lives easier. Please feel free to use us as a reference. We will definitely be using you for future events and look forward to it!

The Boat:

A.Q.A is a magnificent 92’ yacht with clean, elegant exterior lines and impressive interior recently renovated.She has been designed specifically for the boat hire market and was entirely renovated in 2022! Superbly appointed inside and out, she offers a great versatility in layout and interior design. The sizeable and beautifully fitted lounge has clean, modern lines, with ample sumptuous leather sofas to relax on. However, all furniture can be removed in both lounge and dining area, should you prefer to open up the extra floor space.
The upper deck also offers a fantastic vantage point. Whilst the fly deck is completely sun-drenched, there is also plenty of shade. The outer deck is completely open and has a comfy day bed to lounge on, it is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenery with friends or colleagues.

We Love:

  • Large luxury vessel refurbished in 2022
  • Specially designed for the charter market
  • Can have 45 guests for formal dinning

Other features:

  • Immaculately styled internal and external areas, bow lounge and sunbed
  • Bose lifestyle audio system
  • Fomal dining possible for up to 45 guests
  • 3 lavish double guestrooms, with marble ensuite
  • Swim ladder, marlin board, swim shower
  • 2 spas, sun baking mats
  • Strict no shoes on this boat
  • Lily pad included & Stand up paddle board FOC
  • DJ $650

Rates

Rates details:

  • Boat hire
    * $2,500/h (Oct-Mar) = $10,000/4H       * $2,200/h (Apr – Sept) = $8,800/4H
    * Public holiday $2,750/h (min 5hrs) ; 20% food & drinks ; 100% for staff & Chef
    * 24H overnight is $20,000, all inclusive; 6 guests max
  • BYO
    – BYO drinks $30pp – BYO food $500 (pre-made platters only) 
    BYO charters includes the use of plates, cutlery, glasses, eskies and ice
    No BYO (in Oct – Mar)
  • Bar packages from $20/h/pers; add $20/h/pers for spirit . Soft drinks $8/h/ pers. Cash bar min spend $1,000 in Apr – Sept & $2,000 in Oct – Mar
  • Wait staff $400/4h ; 1 staff per 10 guests
  • Canape Menu from $75pp, Buffet from $120pp, Seated dinner from $145pp
  • Chef $420 (and $1,200 for NYE and xmas)
  • Wharf fee applies – $120

Sample quotation:
A 4H exclusive hire with catering & drinks for 50 guests starts at $19,190 (Apr-Sep) inc gst

Menus

Catering

A.Q.A. Canapé Menu

Silver Canapé Menu $75 per person (min 10 guests. Chef charge : $420)

COLD Miniature short-crust tart with gold heirloom cherry tomato, whipped ricotta,pecorino, black olive, basil reduction on a spoon (v)(gf) Black Angus beef tataki, king brown mushroom, miso mayonnaise, crisp shallots (gf) King Salmon tartare, horseradish, capers, sweet potato crisp, horseradish aioli WARM Scallops, daikon, cucumber, green chili salad,nam jim dressing (gf) Soy glazed duck breast with spiced orange glaze, sour cherry sourdough crisps Grilled eggplant, spiced pumpkin, black bean, spiced avocado, cherry tomato quesadilla SUBSTANTIAL Crispy fried Korean chicken, kimchi slaw, red-eye mayo on a milk bun DESSERT Salted caramel and chocolate brownie crumble tart

Gold Canapé Menu $95 per person (min 10 guests. Chef charge : $420)

COLD Freshly shucked Sydney rock oyster with cucumber and apple cider dressing (gf) Cold peeled King Prawns with citrus mayo (gf) Caramelized soy free-range chicken,ginger,sesame,baby greens,shredded nori,fried eshallots (gf) QLD spanner crab, caviar, edamame beans, cream fraiche hand made tart WARM Wild mushroom,pea,pecerino,anancini balls with panko crust,truffle aioli (v) Popcorn tiger prawns, cucumber lime coconut salad, sriracha mayonnaise, on a spoon (gf) Peppered lamb lion,capernata,feta,toasted pine nuts (gf) Grass-fed beef mini pie with home-made short-crust pastry and spiced mushy peas SUBSTANTIAL Moroccan spiced lamb shoulder, chermoula, chickpea, cucumber Rita (bowl) 8-hour slow-roasted Berkshire pork belly, hoisin, Asian slaw roll DESSERT CANAPÉS Miniature hand-made short-crust tart filled with lemon curd and strawberries

Diamond Canapé Menu $135 per person (min 18 guests. Chef charge : $420)

COLD Freshly shucked Sydney rock oyster with cucumber and apple cider dressing (gf) Cold peeled King Prawns with citrus mayo (gf) Caramelized soy free-range chicken,ginger,sesame,baby greens,shredded nori,fried eshallots (gf) QLD spanner crab, caviar,edamame beans,cream fraiche hand made tart King Salmon tartare,horseradish, capers,sweet potato crisp, horseradish aioli WARM Wild mushroom,pea,pecerino,anancini balls with panko crust,truffle aioli (v) Popcorn tiger prawns, cucumber lime coconut salad, sriracha mayonnaise, on a spoon (gf) Peppered lamb lion,capernata,feta,toasted pine nuts (gf) Grass-fed beef mini pie with home-made short-crust pastry and spiced mushy peas Grilled eggplant, spiced pumpkin, black bean, spiced avocado, cherry tomato SUBSTANTIAL Moroccan spiced lamb shoulder,chermoula, chickpea,cucumber Rita (bowl) 8-hour slow-roasted Berkshire pork belly, hoisin, Asian slaw roll FOOD STATION One food station (either glazed ham OR charcuterie and cheese) DESSERT CANAPÉS Miniature hand-made short-crust tart filled with lemon curd and strawberries

A.Q.A. Buffet Menu

Silver Buffet Menu $120 per person (minimum 12 guest) A chef charge of $420

CANAPES 3 chefs section canapés COLD Orecchiette salad, broccolini, Meredith goats cheese feta, peas, dry chili, lemon Pepper-seared Yellowfin tuna Tataki, pickled daikon, wild mushroom, aged soy WARM Grilled miso Tasmanian salmon, soba noodles, baby greens lime chili dressing Free-range de-boned chicken, peanut sambal, sticky greens, toasted coconut,lime (gf) COMPLIMENTARY PLATTERS OF Green micro salad with shaved radish, red onion, and cold-pressed dressing Freshly baked bread rolls and Pepe Saya butter Steamed baby potatoes with parsley butter and lemon DESSERT Handmade Pavlova nests mango passionfruit curd Mango sorbet (gf)

Gold Buffet Menu $140 per person (minimum 12 guest) A chef charge of $420

CANAPES 3 chefs section canapés COLD Pepper-seared Black Angus carpaccio with grilled new season asparagus truffle mayonnaise, watercress and lemon (gf) Poached Yamba prawns, chilled and served with shaved fennel, watercress, and ruby grapefruit salad Cured and aged salumi,olives , pickled red onion, grilled eggplant ,cold-pressed organic olive oil dressing (gf) WARM Roasted (med-rare) pepper-crusted Black Angus sirloin with local mushrooms and chimichurri (gf) Crispy-skinned W.A Cone Bay barramundi, roasted red pepper, black olive, harrisa, shaved zucchini (gf) 8 hour slow-cooked S.A sumac spiced lamb shoulder with pomegranate molasses, kale, bbq zucchini, and warm Israeli couscous COMPLIMENTARY PLATTERS OF Green micro salad with shaved radish, red onion, and cold-pressed dressing Freshly baked bread rolls and Pepe Saya butter Steamed baby potatoes with parsley butter and lemon DESSERT Valrhona Dark chocolate pave candy peanuts shortbread crumble vanilla ice cream Local and Imported cheese served with spiced apple chutney, marinated figs, and flatbread

Seafood Buffet Menu $160 per person (minimum 12 guest) A chef charge of $420

CANAPES Miniature short-crust tart with hummus and spiced butternut pumpkin (v) Seared Hervey Bay scallops with chorizo and sourdough crumb (on spoon) (can be gf) COLD Seafood platter with a selection of oysters, tiger prawns, Balmain bugs, chilled mussels, Caper mayonnaise, citrus aioli (Lobster on request, price depends on market value) COLD PLATTERS Pepper-seared Yellowfin tuna Tataki, pickled daikon, wild mushroom, aged soy QLD spanner crab (de-shelled) Heirloom tomato medley, avocado, radish, cucumber, light chili WARM PLATTERS Roasted (med-rare) pepper-crusted Black Angus sirloin with local mushrooms and chimichurri (gf) Large king prawns with chermoula, chickpea,harissa spiced yogurt (gf) Salt and pepper squid , new season potato salad, chorizo,dry chili BUFFET INCLUDES Steamed new potatoes Wild rocket, shaved pear, pecorino, aged balsamic dressing Sauté Broccolini, oyster sauce, smoked chilli, crispy onion Handmade bread rolls, cultured butter DESSERT Handmade Pavlova nests mango passionfruit curd Raspberry sorbet (gf) Local and Imported cheese served with spiced apple chutney, marinated figs, and flatbread

A.Q.A. Formal Menu

2 course – $145 /person 3 course – $185 /person (Minimum 10 guests & Chef charge $420)

ENTREES Pan-seared prawns, celeriac remoulade, red vein sorrel, and lemon dressing Zucchini quinoa fritters, pea mint cream, Hunter Valley goat’s cheese, watercress De-boned baby chicken prosciutto, fetta, chestnut mushroom, broad beans, broth Seared scallops, Jerusalem artichoke, crisp pancetta, baby herbs Cured kingfish, pickled baby beetroots, horseradish cream Fraiche, roe Wagyu carpaccio, capers, truffle mayonnaise, wild rocket, pecorino, grissini Grilled Rare yellowfin tuna, shaved fennel, orange, aioli Confit WA octopus, baby octopus, red pepper, olive, chili aioli MAINS Baby snapper, mussels, confit fennel, zucchini flower, bisque Peppered lamb loin,slow-cooked shoulder, globe artichoke, broad beans, peas, jus De-boned corn-fed chicken, sweet corn, red pepper, baby leeks, pearl barley Hapuku, squid, chorizo, nettle butter, lemon Grass-fed beef tenderloin, oxtail cigar, King Brown mushroom, jus Berkshire pork loin, prosciutto, crispy pave, Morcilla, apple, jus Twice-cooked duck leg, duck breast, gnocchi, kale, fig, orange glaze DESSERT Dark chocolate pave, poached strawberry, cream fraiche, strawberry ice cream Salt caramel, chocolate slice, banana fritters, peanuts, chocolate ice cream Coconut pannacotta, mango, crumble, coconut sorbet Vanilla cheesecake, mixed berries, orange cardamom ice cream Local and imported cheeses, fig loaf, flatbread, apple cherry chutney

A.Q.A. Children’s Menu

Children’s Menu $40 per person . Minimum 10 guests

Free range chicken schnitzel bites and mayo Mozzarella and Basil pizza fingers Penne Bolognese Strawberries and ice cream

Drop Off Menu

Grazing box | $150.00 3 types of cheese, dried fruits, grapes, crisp bread, dips, marinated olives, nuts, cured meats, pickles, marinated mushrooms, WA pickled octopus, dolmades, grilled veggies and homemade focaccia (enough for 10 people as a starter)

Assorted sandwich box | $73.50

12 sandwiches cut into quarters

Assorted baguettes box | $118.75

30 pieces Fillings include smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, spanish onion & rocket. Chicken schnitzel, mayo, cheese & mixed leaf. Hummus, grilled veggies & baby spinach

Canape box # 1 | $168.75

Arancini balls filled with bacon & mozzarella, spinach & feta filo triangles and Middle Eastern chicken skewers with yogurt coriander dressing (45 pieces)

Canape box # 2 | $168.75

Lamb kofta with tomato relish, homemade sausage rolls and zucchini fritters with zesty tzatziki (45 pieces)

Sliders box # 1 | $137.50

20 x beef, pickles and tomato relish sliders

Sliders box # 2 | $137.50

20 x pulled pork and Greekslaw sliders

Dessert box | $157.50

Mini lemon meringues, tiramisu shooters, salted caramel and chocolate tartlets & baklava cigars (36 pieces)

Braised lamb shanks | $156.25

With winter veggies & lamb jus, 10 pieces

Homemade lasagna | $61.25

Layers of tasty Bolognese sauce, cheesy bechamel sauce & mozzarella, Serves 4-6 ppl

Middle Eastern marinated butterflied chicken | $40.00

With fragrant pilaf & garlic mayo, Serves 4 ppl

Pastitsio | $49.00

A Greek, Cypriot dish with pasta, cinnamon, nutmeg flavoured meat sauce and a creamy haloumi bechamel, Serves 4-6 ppl

Seafood Platters Menu

Date Night Platter for two $125.00

Eating Up With The Hannashians Platter $200.00

Oyster and Prawn Platter $124.00

Zinon Special Platter $150.00

G Master Platter $287.50

Exotic Seafood Platter $186.25

Prawn Platter $123.75

Andrew’s Special Platter $162.50

The Shadi Platter $212.50

Oyster Platter $123.75

Breakfast Menu

Breakfast Menu $70 per person

Chef charge $420. Minimum 10 guests

Coconut, cacao bliss balls

Breakfast frittatas – Goats cheeses, spinach caramelised onion, Smoked bacon and aged cheddar

Sweet corn fritters, avocado, roasted red pepper

Chia based breakfast pot with fruit compote and shaved coconut

Fresh fruit pots

Salmon Bellini

Mini free range egg and bacon roll,baby spinach tomato chutney

Passion fruit curd and strawberry tart

Drinks

Beverages Menu

Sapphire Package $20 per person per hour

Chandon Brut NV
Yarra Valley
Philip Shaw Pinot Gris
Orange
Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
Colette Côtes de Provence Rosé
Provence
Mr Riggs Shiraz
McLaren Vale
Corona Extra
Mexico
Includes still and sparkling water, soft drinks, orange juice, tea and espresso coffee

Diamond Package $30 per person per hour

Moet and Chandon Brut Imperial NV
Epernay
Philip Shaw Pinot Gris
Orange
Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé
Provence
Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir
Tasmania
Chapel Hill Shiraz
McLaren Vale
Corona Extra
Mexico
Nastro Azzurro Peroni
Italy
Includes still and sparkling water, soft drinks, orange juice, tea and espresso coffee

Captain’s Selection $45 per person per hour

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV Magnum
Champagne
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
Petaluma Riesling
Clare Valley
Château La Gordonne Magnum
Provence
Dalrymple Pinot Noir
Tasmania
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz
Margaret River
Corona Extra
Mexico
Nastro Azzurro Peroni
Italy
Includes still and sparkling water, soft drinks, orange juice, tea and espresso coffee

Spirits Add-On Package $20 per person per hour

Belvedere Vodka
Poland
Glenmorangie 10YO Scotch
Scotland
Tanqueray Gin
Scotland
Bacardi White Rum
Cuba
Makers Mark Bourbon
United States
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
United States
Includes still and sparkling water, soft drinks, orange juice, tea and espresso coffee

Soft Drinks Package $8 per person per hour
Coca Cola
Sprite Lemon Lime
Solo Lemon
Capi Dry Ginger
Capi Soda Water
Capi Tonic Water
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Yaru Still Spring Water
Tamarama (East Coast) Fresh Orange

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