
Karisma
Hens Party Venue with Karisma private boat hire

Details
Min Hire Period: 4 Hours
Length: 57ft
Max Guests: 65
BYO Drinks: Yes
BYO Food: Yes
Catering: Yes
Licensed Bar: Yes
Formal Dining: Yes
Dance Floor: Yes
Hens Party Venue with Karisma private boat hire
Karisma boat hire is a popular hens party venue on Sydney Harbour, there’s nothing else quite like it! Super modern styling includes glass windows over the water, bar lounge area and amazing top deck area with optional second bar, Jacuzzi and quality speaker setup. Party packages include a DJ, food and drinks throughout your event but there is also a BYO option.
Karisma boat hire features
- Onboard Jacuzzi (additional cost)
- 3 spacious entertaining areas with ottomans and excellent harbour views from all areas
- Cocktail lounge
- Dance area
- Lots of catering options available
- In-house sound system
- Flat screen TV with DVD and USB
- Wireless internet connection
- 2 separate bars (note: there is an extra cost for opening the 2nd bar)
- Cocktail: 65 guests
- Casual Buffet: 65 guests
- BBQ Buffet: 65 guests
- Formal Dining: 24 guests
- BYO F&B: max 50 guests
Karisma Boat Hire Prices
Peak Season
November to December
$1120 per hour
4 hour minimum
Min 35 guests
Shoulder
January to April & September to October
$950 per hour
4 hour minimum Min Fri-Sun
Low Season
May to August $750 per hour
3 hour minimum
Wharf Fees $50 per stop
BYO DJs/musicians/bands $100 set-up/booking fee
BYO Food Surcharge – $200
BYO Beverages Surcharge – $200
BYO Stylist Surcharge – $100
*Max capacity of BYO charter is 50 guests
*BYO not available Thursday to Saturday in December
Staff charges – applicable to all bookings:
$250 per staff member for 3-4 hour charter ($62.50 per hour thereafter) 1 – 20 guests = 1 x wait staff
21 – 50 guests = 2 x wait staff
51 – 65 guests = 3 x wait staff
For cash bars – 1 additional bartender is required at $250
Chef Charge – applicable to some menus (3-4 hour rate)
$300 – $75 for each additional hour
Extended Travel Fee – $175 each way (includes Rose Bay, Double Bay, Mosman and any Middle Harbour & Manly Wharves)
conditions of BYO
BYO Rates Include:
– Organised time to deliver food and drinks pre-charter to
load them on board
– Top bar set up/stocked and ready for service on the day of the event
– Assisted use of galley facilities and BBQ
– Cleaning up during charter
– Rubbish removal post-charter
– Organised time to collect leftover BYO items within 5 days post-event
Please Note this does NOT include: Ice, platters, utensils, drinkware, plates and cutlery.
Please BYO disposables or if preferred, we can provide these items with an Amenities fee – $250
PRE-COOKED/PREPARED FOODS ALLOWED ONLY
(unless an additional staff member is paid for to do this for them)
Foods that require to be kept warm are okay. Or placed on a platter and served. If the customer wishes to bring food items that require cooking (ie. BBQ foods) and/or foods where additional preparation is required to make salads or platters up etc and do not wish to do this themselves, they must pay for another staff member at $250 to do so.
INDIVIDUAL DRINKS ARE NOT PERMITTED
- Due to the size and facilities on Karisma and the service of BYO, we require the organiser to provide one delivery of beverages to be set up behind the bar by staff and shared amongst the entire group.
- If individuals bring their own drinks separately, the bar staff will only put a mixture of these out at once and guests will have to share them throughout the charter.
- Staff will not label individuals drinks with their names and keep them behind the bar for service.
- External on-board chefs/catering companies are considered on application only.
- BYO T&Cs on Karisma
- Substantial catering is to be brought on board to adhere to liquor licensing laws whilst alcohol is being consumed (minimum 300gm of food per person).
- Beverages will be served and monitored by RSA-certified staff members on board.
- ‘Strict ‘no shots’ policy.
- BYO leftover items are not permitted to be removed by intoxicated guests upon disembarkation at public wharves. Post charter, the charterer can organise a time and date to collect leftover
- BYO items within 5 days of the event at a time that suits the operator. Beyond this time, any leftover items stored will be disposed of and the boat operator claims no liability.
*Return Collection Fee – Guests are required to remove all leftover beverages, catering supplies or decorations at the end of the charter at Pirrama Park – a $250 collection fee is applicable if they wish to leave it to be stored and collected on another day
Optional Extras
Second Bar Open – $250 (not available for BYO charters)
DJ & lighting – $150 per hour (min charge 4 hours)
*Please note – BYO DJs/musicians/bands are welcome with a $150 set-up/booking fee
DJ, Bongos and Sax Player – POA – opt for some entertainment with a point of difference and really blow your guests away. This will be a talking point for months to come after your event!
Giant LED Bluetooth Floor Speaker – $200
Photo & GIF Booths – POA starts from $1000 for 4-hour event (modern digital options available)
Laser Clay Shoot – $1300 (daytime shoot rate)
– $1350 (evening shoot rate)
*Includes 1 hour including trophy for best and worst shooter
Casino Tables – $800 per table including equipment and croupier for up to 4 hours of hire, bump in and bump out (Karisma can fit up to 3 tables)
Water Activities:
Lily Pad – $150
Floating Dock – $150
Island Raft – $150
*Aqua Pack – Lily pad, floating dock & island raft – $350 (save $100)
Spa – $250 (spa use only permitted with bookings of up to 48 guests maximum – *condition of survey)
*1 hour of use is guaranteed for all aqua activities/equipment on 4-hour charters and 2 hours guaranteed use for 5 hour charters
Event Styling/Florals/Cakes – POA. Karisma offers a range of lavish event styling options to give your party that “wow” factor and set up a perfect photo space for the event. Please enquire to receive pricing and photos.
Karisma has been built totally on an open plan allowing guests to move freely around the boat. For larger group hens parties or bridal showers, Karisma is the perfect choice of venue. Built over 3 levels with substantial space on each level, this luxury yacht will provide the perfect environment for a hens night. Boat Hire on Karisma includes endless features; there is a fully equipped bar, dance floor area, surround sound system, party lighting system and TVs. On the top deck, there is plenty of seating and space for all of your guests to roam freely. One of Karisma’s highlighted and unique features is her onboard jacuzzi.











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