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AQA Boat Hire
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AQA Boat Hire

AQA Boat Hire

Sydney . Up to 67 Guests . From $1,950.00 Per Hour
  • Location

    Sydney

  • Max Guests

    67

  • From

    $1,950.00 Per Hour

  • Length

    92 Feet

AQA has been doing boat hire for many years now and they truly do have the whole operation fine tuned. For boat hire to be successful everything has to be done right from the boat, to the staff, great food, and a great wine selection. If you are looking to hire a boat, you can't go past the professional standards set by AQA. 

Boat hire on AQA covers all bases. To start with AQA was designed around being used for boat hire. There are great spaces on board and the décor and interior are of a contemporary design with warm earthy colours.

When AQA arrives at the wharf for your boat hire event staff will greet you as you enter on the main deck. The main deck has a bright airy cockpit with a large dining table that is suitable in all weather conditions. It is under cover with removable clear sides. If your boat hire is planned on a nice warm sunny day then the clears will be taken off so that you can make the most of the warm day and let the sea breeze gently blow through.

If you boat hire Sydney is planned on a windy of rainy day the clears are attached so that you can make the most of the view and take in the natural light whilst also protecting you from the elements. It allows your Sydney boat hire to be inside whilst also being outside.

Take a few steps and you are inside the main saloon on AQA. Boat hire in AQA has great dinks packages available and as soon as you enter the saloon on AQA you will find the bar manned by professional bar staff serving quality drinks.

The saloon has a modern lounge and a dining area and the great thing with AQA is that all of the furniture can be removed. If your boat hire event needs more space the AQA crew can arrange to take it all off before they pick you up, opening the area up for you to use as you need. Don’t worry though AQA has plenty of seating all over the boat that will remain for your boat hire.

Sydney boat hire on AQA like most boats always tries to make the most of the views on Sydney Harbour. The bow, or front of the boat, is one of the areas on AQA that everyone gravitates to and it is easily accessed through a doorway on AQA’s main deck. The bow has seating for guests and a sun bed, which is quite popular with boat hire who want to lay back and enjoy the views with a glass of champagne as canapés are served.

The upper deck on AQA is accessed via one of four stairways. There are two leading up from each side of the bow, one from the rear of the main deck and one inside on the main deck. Whilst your Sydney boat hire on AQA is taking place your guests will explore the whole boat and make their way to the top deck. The top deck has a great sun drenched fly bridge with plenty of space inside and outside. The outside area is completely open so guests can make the most of the sun on your boat hire. If the sun becomes too much on your boat hire there is a sun shade that can be used to cover the area over. There is a day bed with comfy cushions and this is the one place on AQA that allows smoking during boat hire.

Step inside and you will find a great indoor space with plenty of seating for guests whilst they are enjoying their bot hire. This is where the captain drives AQA and he is usually more than happy to let guests have a steer during boat hire so long as the circumstances permit.

In the saloon on the main deck you will find a stairway leading downstairs. This leads to three cabins which each have an ensuite. An important part of successful boat hire is have ample quality amenities. The three cabins allow guests to use amenities on AQA without having to line up. No one wants to line up during boat hire.

AQA also has a huge swim platform, which means your boat hire event can incorporate guests having a dip in Sydney Harbour.

The crew used for boat hire on AQA are all professional crew with plenty of hospitality industry experience. The wait staff and bar staff used for boat hire are there to make sure your event runs smoothly and that you step off the boat 100% happy that your boat hire event on AQA was exactly what you expected it to be.

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AQA boat hire top deck lounge
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AQA boat hire saloon
AQA boat hire Stern view

Boat Hire on AQA includes skipper and crew.

Charter Rates
January to October
$1,950 per hour
(Apr-Sept: min 3hrs, Mon-Thur: min 3hrs, Fri-Sun: min 4hrs)

November & December
$2,250 per hour
(Min 4 hours)

Public Holiday 
25% Catering and beverages
100% Waitstaff and Chef

Wharf Fees:  $75 per stop ($250 for ICC)
Staff Fees:  $400 each for 4-hour charter,  +$100 per hour thereafter
*A minimum of 1 waitstaff is always required (1:10 guests)

Chef:   $500 for 4 hours
Galley Manager:   $600 (+ $1,000 Bond)

BYO Surcharge
Strictly no BYO in November/December from Thursday to Sunday
BYO Beverages: $25 per person
BYO Catering: $25 per person

Extras
Slide:  $2,500 
-Add Aqua Package for $450 (2x inflatable paddle boards, Lilypad included
DJ Hire: $650 ($100 per additional hour)
Tender Hire: $1,000 (Includes captain and tender use)

 

AOC Canape Menu

$79.00 per person
3 Cold, 3 Hot, 1 Substantial, 1 Dessert

$95.00 per person 
4 Cold, 4 Hot, 1 Substantial, 1 Dessert

$110.00 per person 
4 Cold, 4 Hot, 2 Substantial, 1 Dessert

 

Cold Canape Selections

Freshly made Vegetarian Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Crispy Tofu and Egg served with a Peanut and Tamarind Sauce (V) (GF)

Mini Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Basil and Oregano on Ciabatta Bread (V)

Pork & Shitake Mushroom San Choy Bow served in Baby Cos Lettuce Cups and Crispy Wonton (GF)

Chilled Yamba King Prawns served with Marie Rose Sauce (GF)

Sydney Rock Oysters served with a Champagne Vinegar and Cucumber Mignonette and Pearls of the Sea (GF)

Gravlax of New Zealand Ora King Salmon with Dill, Cucumber and Burnt Lemon Crème Fresh on a Sour-dough Crouton

Blackened Cajun Spiced Yellow Fin Tuna served with Mango, Paw Paw and Coriander Salsa (GF)

Seared Abrolhos 1⁄2 Shell Scallop served on Vermicelli Salad with Ginger, Lime and Lemongrass Dressing (GF)

Petite Short Crust Tart, Confit Heirloom Tomato, Paprika Spiced Pumpkin, Spinach and Ricotta Mousse with a Caramelised Onion Jam. (V)

Fillet of Beef Tartar, Baguette Crouton drizzled with Chervil-infused olive Oil

 

Hot Canape Selections

Arancini with Roasted Jap Pumpkin, Bocconcini, Baby Spinach and Semi Dried Tomato (V)

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Stroganoff Pies with Duchess Potato Topping

Snapper & Blue Swimmer Crab Thai Style Fish Cake and Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce (GF)

Indonesian Satay Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut and Coconut Sauce (GF)

5 spice Duck Pancakes with Cucumber, Shallots and Hoisin Sauce

Chimichurri King Prawn and Chorizo Skewers (GF)

Mini Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles served in a Fresh Puff Pastry Parcel

Kataifi Wrapped Haloumi Cheese drizzled with Honey and Pistachio Crumble (V)

Harissa Spiced Chickpea Patty served with Coriander Tomato Salsa and Avocado Mouse (GF) (V)

Lamb Kofta with Sumac & Labneh Tzatziki Dressing

 

Substantial Canape Selections

Southern Fried Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw and Chipotle Aioli

Pulled BBQ Brisket Slider with Coleslaw and Smoked Hickory

Pecorino and Herb Crusted Lamb Cutlets drizzled with a Mint Chimichurri

Authentic Thai Red Curry with Chicken served with Asian Greens & Jasmin Rice

Seared Salmon served with Vermicelli Asian Noodle Salad (V option) (GF)

Chargrilled Vegetable Medley consisting of Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers and Field Mushroom resting on a Napolitana Sauce (V)

Homemade Roasted Pumpkin & Ricotta Ravioli served on a Sage and Burnt Butter Sauce (V)

Garlic King Prawns sautéed in a Champagne Cream Sauce served on a Bed of Pilaf Rice

 

Dessert Selections

Seasonal fresh fruit platters

Chefs Selection of Petit fours

A selection of fine Australian cheese served with dried fruit and deli style crackers

AOC Beverage Packages

Beverage Package inclusions are seasonal & subject to change

 

Soft Drinks Package
$8.00 per person, per hour

Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Lemonade, Orange Juice, Soda Water & Tonic Water

 

Silver Wine Package
$20 per person, per hour

SPARKLING:
Chandon NV Sparkling Brut

WHITE WINE:
Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc,
Oyster Bay Chardonnay

ROSE
La Plancheliere Cabernet dÁnjou Rose

RED WINE:
Terrazas Reserva Malbec,
Oyster Bay Merlot

BEERS:
Corona , Asahi + Cascade Premium Light

 

Gold Wine Package
$27.50 per person, per hour

SPARKLING:
Mumm Cordon Rouge NV Champagne

WHITE WINE:
Cloudy bay Sauvignon Blanc,
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay

ROSE
Esclans Whispering Angels Rose

RED WINE:
Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz,
St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon

BEERS:
Corona , Asahi + Cascade Premium Light

 

Platinum Wine Package
$37.50 per person, per hour

SPARKLING:
Veuve Clicquot Brut NV

WHITE WINE:
Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc,
Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay

ROSE
AIX Rose

RED WINE:
Mt Edward Pinot Noir,
St Hugo Shiraz

BEERS:
Corona , Asahi + Cascade Premium Light

 

Prestige Wine Package
$140 per person, per hour

SPARKLING:
Dom Perignon

WHITE WINE:
Grossit Polish Hill Reisling,
Pierro Chardonnay

ROSE
Domaine Ott Rose

RED WINE:
Cloudy Bay Tew ahi Central Otago Pinot Noir,
Chapel Hill Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon

BEERS:
Corona , Asahi + Cascade Premium Light

 

Spirit Upgrade (in Addition to any Wine Package)
$10 per person, per hour

Vodka O, Montego Rum, Old Lions London Dry Gin, Midori, 
Bacardi, Malibu, Johnny Walker Red Label, Johnny Walker
Black Label, Chivas Regal

AOC Platter Options

Grazing Station - $30.00 per person

Fine Australian and European hard and soft cheeses, Dried fruit, Quince Paste, Assorted Nuts, Seasonal Exotic
Fruits, Artisan Bread, Grissini and Crackers, Prosciutto De Parma, Sopressa, Bresaola, Pancetta and Grilled
Spanish Chorizo, chef's house made dip selections

Char Grill Eggplant, Roast Capsicum, Grilled Field Mushroom, Confit Heirloom Tomato, Marinated Artichokes
Dolmades, Garlic infused black and green Olives, Grilled Halloumi, Marinated Feta, Zucchini Frittata, Arancini with Pumpkin Semi Dried tomato

Roquette Jap Pumpkin Orecchiette with Goats Cheese, caramelized onion and soy toasted nuts Caprese Salad
of Plum Tomato Bocconcini Pesto Roasted Pine Nuts
Mesculin Salad mix with Cranberry, Pecorino and white balsamic glaze

 

Oyster and Prawn Bar - $32.00 per person
(3 Oysters + 4 King Prawns Per Person)

A selection of freshly shucked Sydney Rock and Pacific oysters served with a selection of condiments, lemon,
Asian shallot vinaigrette or spiced tomato and caper salsa
Ocean King prawns served with fresh lemon and aioli with condiments

 

Fresh Cold Seafood Platter - $85.00 per person
(Seafood selection may change dependant on season)

Selection of seafood fresh from the Sydney Fish Markets, including King prawns, Sydney Rock oysters, smoked salmon, scallops, bug tails, blue swimmer crab dressed with parsley, lemon and garlic butter and served with toasted sourdough, seafood and tartare sauces

 

Seasonal cheese and fruit platter - $20.00 per person

Selection of Fine Australian Cheese & Seasonal Fruits Served with dried fruit, gourmet grissini, crackers and walnut bread

 

Honey Baked Ham Station - $20.00 per person

Whole honey baked ham sliced and served with freshly baked damper style bread rolls, condiments, relishes, various mustards +more

 

Rustic Cajun Station - $25.00 per person

Pulled Beef Brisket with smoked hickory barbecue glaze and Crispy Southern Fried Chicken served with freshly baked damper style bread rolls, condiments, crunchy slaw +more


Dessert Station - $20.00 per person

Selection of Chocolate mousse cups with Chantilly cream, vanilla bean crème brûlée, tiramisu, sticky date pudding, petite cakes

AOC Buffet Menu

Buffet Menu 1 - $110.00 per person

On Arrival

Assortment of Chef Selection Canapes


Starters

Chefs special Antipasto platter of cured meats a selection of cheeses, dips and roasted vegetables
Roast pumpkin, bocconcini and baby spinach arancini (V)


Warm Buffet

Succulent oven baked chicken marinated with cajun and lemon juice, served with a parsley garnish (GF)
Rib eye fillet with duxelles field mushrooms, confit tomato and red wine jus with roasted chat potatoes


Seafood

Lemon and herb crusted salmon fillet served with a hollandaise sauce and grilled asparagus
Platters of fresh Tiger prawns accompanied with seafood aioli (GF)
Sydney Rock Oysters with champagne and vinaigrette and pearls of the sea (2 per person)


Salads

Dill, red onion and caper berry potato salad (V)
Caprese salad of tomato, bocconcini and fresh basil (V)
Rocket, Pear and Parmesan salad dressed in a balsamic reduction (V)
A selection of boutique rolls with butter portions


To Finish

Seasonal fresh fruit platters
A selection of fine Australian cheese served with dried fruit and deli style crackers
Chef’s selection of house desserts made fresh on board daily
Tea, herbal teas and coffee

 

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Buffet Menu 2 - $145.00 per person

On Arrival

Assortment of Chef Selection Canapes


Starters

Roast pumpkin, bocconcini and baby spinach arancini (V)
Chefs special Antipasto platter of cured meats a selection of cheeses, dips and roasted vegetables


Warm Buffet

Rib eye fillet with duxelles field mushrooms, confit tomato and red wine jus with roasted chat potatoes
Succulent oven baked chicken marinated with cajun and lemon juice, served with a parsley garnish (GF)


Seafood

South Australian live mussels with coconut, lemon grass and fresh coriander
Lemon and herb crusted salmon fillet served with a hollandaise sauce and grilled asparagus
Fresh Lobster with garlic lemon and dill butter sauce
Seared Harvey Bay scallop served on a bed of vermicelli salad with ginger and lime dressing
Fresh Tiger Prawns accompanied with herb and lemon aioli
Sydney Rock Oysters with champagne and vinaigrette and pearls of the sea (3 per person)


Salads

Dill, red onion and caper berry potato salad (V)
Caprese salad of tomato, bocconcini and fresh basil (V)
Rocket, Pear and Parmesan salad dressed in a balsamic reduction (V)
A selection of boutique rolls with butter portions


To Finish
Tea, herbal teas and coffee
Seasonal fresh fruit platters
Chef’s selection of house desserts made fresh on board daily
A selection of fine Australian cheese served with dried fruit and deli style crackers

 


We cater for the below listed requirements
Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VG), Gluten Free, Halal and Lactose Free
*Please note we are unable to guarantee no cross contamination for guests with allergies*

Features

  • Very versatile boat
  • Great staff
  • Great food
  • Great wines
  • Bose surround sound system
  • Three cabins with ensuites
  • Plenty of all weather spaces
  • Free Ice: No
  • Location: Sydney
  • Min Hire Period: 4
  • Length Feet: 92
  • Length Metres: 29
  • Min. Guests: 2
  • Max Guests: 67
  • Standing: 67
  • Transfers: 67
  • Formal Dining: 40.000000
  • Air Con: Yes
  • Alcohol Bar: Yes
  • BBQ: No
  • BYO Drinks: No
  • BYO Food: No
  • Catering: Yes
  • Dance Floor: Yes
  • Fishing: No
  • O/N Accom.: Yes
  • Sound System: Yes
  • Swimming: Yes
  • High Season From: $2,250.00
  • Low Season From: $1,950.00
$2,145.00
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Location :Sydney
Min Hire Period :4 Per Hour
Length Metres :29
Max Guests :67 Guests
BYO Drinks :No
BYO Food :No
AQA has been doing boat hire for many years now and they truly do have the whole operation fine tuned.
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