Client Reviews
The Boat:
This beautifully appointed custom-built 65ft motorboat is one of the most popular on Sydney Harbour. What sets Enigma apart is the true Ozzie experience delivered every time by the Captain David and his crew. MV Enigma can host up to 41 people comfortably with ample room in the main lounge, flybridge (upper level) and full walk-around deck space. As a family owned operation, genuine care, pride and personal attention is evident on every cruise. Enigma has recently undertaken extensive and lavish furnishing upgrades to ensure a luxurious and comfortable private charter.
We Love:
- Amazing team led by the owner/captain David – friendly yet very professional
- Experience some true Australian hospitality.
- Both the interior and exterior feel spacious for up to 41 guests
Other features:
- 64′ Luxury motor cruiser
- Accommodates up to 41 passengers; 15 minimum (cocktail, BBQ, buffet) 10-12 (formal dining) 6 (overnight)
- Full air conditioning and heating
- MP3/CD compatible full surround sound system , multi room music system with sub woofer-state of the art.
- Retractable 42′ Plasma LCD flat screen TV/DVD player
- Built in motion stabilizer system for extra comfort aboard
- Three luxurious cabins, 1 king, 1 queen, 1 twin, all with en suites and plasma screen TVs
- Feature lighting and under water lights
- Bow sun beds
- Fully walk around decks
- Swim ladder and indoor and outdoor showers.
Rates
Rates details:
* Boat hire:
– Dec: $1,300/h = $5,200/4H (4H min)
– Oct-Apr : $1,100/h = $4,400/4H (4H min)
– May to Sept: $990/h = $3,960/4H (Min 3H)
* Drink package from $20/h/pers (everything but spirits)
* From $50/pers (BBQ), $80/pers (canapes) ,$99pp buffet & $95pp (sit down menu 2 courses)
Where a chef is required and min number are not met, a $400 chef fee applies
* BYO Food, no surcharge and $20/pers surcharge for BYO drinks: Includes all crockery, cutlery, cups, utensils, serving equipment, eskies and ice
* Staff: 1-12 guests 1 staff $300 – 13-30 guests 2 staff ; from 31-41 guests 3 staff
* Wharf fee $100
Quick quote:
– A 4H exclusive hire with fully BYO for 25 guests is $5,420 inc gst
Menus
Catering
BBQ Menu
CLASSIC BBQ – $50.00 per person
Minimum 20 guests | Chef not required on board | Where minimum numbers cannot be reached, a $175 fee applies | minimum spend does not apply to this menu
– Dips, cheese and bread to start
– Gourmet beef sausages
– Slow cooked lamb shoulder served with aioli
– Choice of two salads from the below :
* Green salad with balsamic dressing
* Coleslaw
* Pesto pasta salad
* Rocket, pear and parmesan salad with balsamic dressing
– Bread rolls and butter
– Sweets for dessert
BBQ enhancements
+ Add fresh Australian prawns for $10.00 per person
+ Add fresh Pacific Oysters for $10.00 per person
+ Add fresh Morton Bay Bug for $12.00 per person
+ Add fresh sashimi platter for $12.00 per person
Canape Menu
Minimum 25 guests | Chef is included where minimum number are met | where minimum number cannot be reached, a $300 chef charge applies for four hours, plus $60 per hour thereafter | $1200 minimum spend applies
Option 1 : $80 pp – Choose 8 canapes, 1 substantial and 1 dessert platter
Option 2 : $100 pp – Choose 10 canapes, 1 substantial and 1 dessert platter
Option 3 : $110 pp – Choose 12 canapes, 1 substantial, 1 platter* and 1 dessert platter
*Mixed seafood platter not available
COLD
– Sashimi salmon, avocado, caper and dill salsa, rice crisp (GF)
– Blue swimmer crab, corn, dill and celery salsa in a crisp choux pastry
– Brandy Queensland prawn cocktail, avocado mousse, crisp lettuce (GF)
– Ocean trout rillettes, chive and lemon sauce, on a wonton
– Duck pancake, Hoisin sauce, cucumber, crisp eschalots
– Five spice pork rillettes, pear chutney, crisp rye bread
– Organic Vietnamese chicken salad, cucumber, coco, chilli, crisp pancake
– Roasted baby beet and feta tart, Mint (V)
– Truffle Egg mimosa, asparagus, chives, rice shell (V)
– Grilled Zucchini, goat cheese, mint, chilli, cucumber slice (V)
HOT
– Cauliflower and scallop fritter, truffle sauce (GF)
– Queensland prawns in coriander batter, chilli and pernod aioli
– Seared ocean trout skewers, orange and ponzu dressing (GF)
– Whiting fish fillet burger, crisp lettuce, aioli sauce
– Mini pulled pork croque monsieur, green apple, sage
– Seared duck breast, confit cherry tomato and red cabbage on a grilled baguette
– Grilled lamb cutlet, herbs, lemon and garlic yoghurt
– Pan fried wagu beef skewers, shiraz jus (GF)
– Mini cheese burger, onion chutney, baby beets
– Chive polenta cake, ratatouille, Persian feta, crisp basil (V)
– Mini baked potatoes, black bean ragout, avocado salsa (V)
– Pumpkin, feta and pine nuts on a wonton, tarragon sauce (V)
– Seared tofu, tamari, chili, shitake mushroom, pumpkin, ginger (GF, V)
– Mushroom fricassee vol au vent, pine nuts, crisp parmesan (V)
SUBSTANTIAL
– Confit Tasmanian salmon, potato puree, wilted greens, chive and lemon sauce
– Mini calamari and chips, aioli, lemon
– Pearl cous cous, grilled vegetables, pine nuts, lemon zest, herb dressing (V)
– Chicken chasseur (smoked pancetta/mushrooms), roasted chat potatoes, garlic, thyme, green beans, (GF)
– Beef fillet, sweet onion, garlic mash, greens (GF)
– Twice cooked pork belly, chive puree potatoes, Asian greens, soy and plumb glaze
– Seared duck breast, roast root vegetables, sweet and sour berry sauce
– Brown rice salad, edamame, fried egg, seasonal greens, chickpeas, roasted beets, cashew dressing (V)
– Beyond mince slider, Verde aioli, truss tomato, crisp lettuce (V)
DESSERT
– Mixed French sweet platter including French berry tarts, profiteroles, nougat, and chocolate mousse
Platters
Minimum order of $650 where only platters are ordered | $80 delivery fee, not included in minimum spend | Chef not required on board | Each platter is suitable for 10 people unless stated otherwise.
Mixed seafood platter including prawns, smoked salmon, oysters, blue swimmer crab, lobster tails, scallops, brandy cocktail sauce
FOR TWO $315
FOR FOUR $622
FOR SIX $830
Queensland Tiger prawns, harissa aioli $170
Selection of oysters, natural, lemon or red wine eschalot dressing $170
Smoked Salmon, capers red onion, cracked pepper $170
Charcuterie platter, homemade terrines and pate, condiments $140
Sticky chicken drummettes, coriander, chili, sesame, lime, ginger $140
Grilled Mediterranean vegetable platter, olives, stuffed peppers, dips $140
Cheese platter with French and Tasmanian cheese $140
Fresh vegetable and assorted dip platter $140
Assorted baguettes/sourdough sandwiches with mixed fillings $140
Morning tea including French pastries, muffins and fruit $140
Seasonal fruit platter $100
All platters served with baguettes and butter
Buffet
Minimum 15 guests | Chef is included where minimum numbers are met | Where minimum numbers are not reached, a $400 chef charge applies for four hours, plus $75 per hour thereafter | $1200 minimum spend applies
SILVER BUFFET – $99 PER PERSON
Canapes on arrival
– Avocado, tomato, pine nut and fresh herb bruschetta
– Grilled cumin lamb filet, eggplant caviar, olive bread
– Ocean trout rillettes on a wonton, topped with caviar and dill
Salads
– Fresh mixed leaf salad, carrot, cucumber, feta, balsamic dressing
– Pearl cous cous salad, grilled vegetables, lemon zest, pine nuts, herb dressing
Mains
– Confit pork belly, sage, apple
– Szechuan salt and pepper squid with lime aioli and lemon wedges
– Salmon fillet served with a chive and yoghurt sauce
Dessert
– Chocolate gateau, berries, Chantilly cream
GOLD BUFFET – $121 PER PERSON
Canapes on arrival
– Smoked salmon blinis, crème fresh, pearls
– Confit pork on a wonton, with apple sauce
– Mushroom fricassee on a croute with crisp parmesan
Salads
– Roasted chat potatoes, garlic, thyme, Murray river salt
– Mixed leaf salad, boiled eggs, garlic croutons, sauté lardons
– Green bean salad, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, balsamic glaze
Meat
– Grilled lamb cutlets, rosemary, garlic, yogurt sauce
– Seared duck breast with a sweet and sour berry sauce
– Ocean trout fillet with a salsa verde sauce
Dessert
– Mixed French dessert platter including profiteroles, berry tarts, meringues, nougat, lemon slice
PLATNIUM BUFFET- $143 PER PERSON
Canapes on arrival
– Oysters with caramelised red wine vinegar and eschalot dressing
– Sashimi king fish, avocado salsa, on a black quinoa crisp
– Seared duck breast, crisp eschalots, cucumber, with plum sauce
Salads
– Roasted chat potatoes with a verde mayo dressing
– Mixed leaf salad, cucumber, tomato, carrot, feta, and a seeded mustard dressing
– Sliced tomato, mozzarella, capers, eschalots, balsamic cream, and virgin olive oil
Meat
– Seared beef sirloin with a red wine jus
– Twice cooked free-range pork belly, served with calvados sauté apples
– Ocean trout filet, salsa verde sauce
– Queensland prawns, Brandy cocktail sauce
Dessert
– New York cheese cake with a berry sauce
– Petit fours to conclude
DIAMOND BUFFET – $165 PER PERSON
Canapes
– Quail egg, truffle Hollandaise, asparagus tart
– Sashimi salmon, wakame salsa on a wonton
– Queensland prawn cocktail, crisp lettuce, served in a glass
– Selection of oysters, ponzu or red wine and eshcalot dressing
Salads
– Baby spinach, roast pumpkin, candied walnuts, kalamata olives, fetta, apple cider and seeded mustard dressing
– Warm chat potatoes, rocket, chives and a truffle mayo dressing
– Rocket, shaved parmesan, confit eschalots, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts
Meat
– Warm seafood platter with garlic lobster tails, seared scallops, ocean trout fillet, black mussels, blue swimmer crab
– Pasture fed beef filet, served with béarnaise sauce
Dessert
– French dessert selection including lemon meringue tart, profiteroles, chocolate Hazelnut mousse
– Petit fours to conclude
Formal Sitting Down
Minimum six guests | A $400 chef charge applies, plus $75 per hour after four hours | Enigma can comfortably seat up to 12 guests across two tables | $1200 minimum spend applies
2 COURSE $95 PER PERSON
3 COURSE $118 PER PERSON
ALTERNATE DROP +$10 PER PERSON, PER MEAL
ENTRÉE
– Ceviche Tasmanian Ocean Trout, mignonette salad, shaved fennel
– Brandy flambé Queensland prawns, hazelnut aioli, watercress salad
– Duck confit Florentine, plum chutney, sauté spinach, pistachio
– De-boned spatchcock, cumin and harissa crust, eggplant chips, smoked almond and cherry dressing
– Roasted vegetable salad, grilled pears, watercress, candied pecan, eschalot sauce
– Fresh vine tomato, toasted pine nuts, bocconcini, balsamic cream
MAIN
– Pasture fed Angus beef filet, confit Dutch cream potatoes, Shiraz jus, seasonal greens
– Lamb filet, pine nut and thyme crust, hasselback potatoes, wilted greens
– Confit pork belly, wilted spinach, potato mousse, sauté nashi pear, rosemary oil
– Pan fried snapper filet, coriander pesto, sweet potato chips, sauté greens
– Wild caught Barramundi, coco and lemon grass sauce, rice, Asian greens
– Eggplant mille feuille, wilted spinach, confit tomato, crisp basil, Persian feta, olive salt (V)
– Black rice risotto, sauté purple kale, edamame, spring onion, candied pistachio (V)
DESSERT
– Pear and Almond tart, caramel shiraz sauce, vanilla ice cream, pistachio croquant
– Mango and passion fruit pavlova, lime and coco sauce, dark chocolate shards
– Mocha profiteroles, coffee glaze, vanilla ice cream, shaved chocolate, candied hazelnut
Drinks
Beverage
CHAMPAGNE, FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS (available on request only)
Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage 2004 France – $400
CHAMPAGNE
Moet Chandon Brut France – $110
Veuve Clicquot France – $120
SPARKLING WINE
NV Chandon Brut Australia – $60
Ca Selva Prosecco Veneto Italy – $50
WHITE WINE
Lost Buoy Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills – $50
Oakvale Chardonnay Hunter Valley – $60
From Sunday Pinot Gris Orange – $65
Bervini Pinot Grigio Veneto Italy -$52
Chateau Suau Bordeaux France – $55
1819 Grenache Rose Australia – $55
RED WINE
Becker Syrah Hunter Valley – $75
Milla Pinot Noir Adelaide Hills – $60
Tomero Malbec Mendoza Argentina -$55
Chateau Suau Cotes De Bordeaux Bordeaux France -$70
Lost Buoy Cliff Black Grenache McLaren Vale – $65
Heretic Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River – $65
SPIRITS
Aperol Spritz – $15
Absolute Vodka (30ml) – $10
Tanqueray Gin – $10
Johnny Walker Black Label Scotch – $10
Jim Beam Bourbon – $10
Jose Cuervo Tequila – $10
*No shots allowed, prices include a mixer
*Special request spirits available with notice and POA
BEER
Corona – $9
Peroni – $9
150 Lashes Pale Ale – $9
Monteith’s Apple Cider – $10
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Sparkling Water 1L – $9
Still Water 600Ml – $4
Soft drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Fanta, Ginger Beer) – $4
Orange Juice – $4
Nespresso Coffee – $4
Twinings Tea – $4
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