Karisma provides a unique experience on the harbour other vessels don’t. Karisma has been built totally on an open plan with one intention – to party. For a birthday party or similar function Karisma is the perfect choice of venue. Built over 3 levels with substantial space on each level this yacht will provide the perfect environment for a party. Features aboard Karisma include a fully stocked and equipped bar, dance floor area, surround sound system for the whole boat, party lighting system and TVs. On the top deck there is plenty of seating and space for all of your guests to roam about enjoying their time on the water with the main feature being a Jacuzzi. With the combination of Sydney Boat Hire’s flexible beverage and catering options a party on Karisma will be one to be remembered!
Karisma provides a unique experience on the harbour other vessels don’t. Karisma has been built totally on an open plan with one intention and that is to party. For a birthday party or similar function, Karisma is the perfect choice of venue. Built over 2 levels with substantial space on each level this yacht will provide the perfect environment for a party. Boat Hire on Karisma includes endless features. This includes 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 feature is her on board jacuzzi.
Onboard Karisma are 2 main entertainment areas and the first to notice is her main indoor area which features a fully licensed bar and dance floor. Be sure to know that there is comfortable seating around which can be moved around to suit your cruise. Moving towards the stern is a wide hallway that features a see-through floor. Karisma is the only boat hire vessel on Sydney Habour that features a see-through floor! At the back deck, there is a large seating area and designated smoking zone. Moving up one level takes you to the large open with panoramic views of the harbour. This features a wide ample entertainment area, another fully licensed bar, cocktail seating, and a jacuzzi.
With the combination of Sydney Boat Hire’s flexible beverage and catering options, a party on Karisma will be one to be remembered!
Chef charge applicable to all menus: Monday to Saturday – $100 per hour / Sunday – $150 per hour Minimum 4 hour charge Saturday to Sunday / Minimum 3 hour charge Monday to Friday Minimum 25 guests for all menus Saturday & Sunday bookings (& Thursday to Sunday in December) – a minimum spend of $2200 applies (plus chef charge)
Silver Package: $50 per person
(minimum 35 guests for this package)
7 x Gold Range Canapés
1 x Substantial Canapé
Gold Package: $60 per person
2 x Diamond Range Canapés
5 x Gold Range Canapés
1 x Slider Canapé
1 x Substantial Canapé
Diamond Package: $70 per person
3 x Diamond Range Canapés
2 x Gold Range Canapés
2 x Substantial Canapés
1 x Slider Canapé
Platinum Package: $85 per person
3 x Platinum Range Canapés
3 x Diamond Range Canapés
1 x Slider Canapés
2 x Substantial Canapé
1 x Sweet Canapé
Coffee & Assorted Teas (made on request)
Additional Platters, Antipasto Grazing Table & Mini Buffet can be added onto any menu
Additional Canapés
Gold Range – $6.00
Diamond Range – $6.50
Platinum Range – $7.50
Dessert Range – $6.50
Slider Range – $7.50
Substantial Range – $9.00
Gold Range Cold Canapés
Smoked capsicum, whipped fetta and olive crumb tart
Chimichurri roasted beef, on sourdough baguette with whipped feta cream
Whipped marinated feta, salsa verde and cherry tomato tart
Confit leek, fresh thyme, and red onion tart with black pepper cream
Applewood smoked beef rump on crostini w/ horseradish and parsley
House dried cherry tomato tartlet with whipped goats cheese, and basil pesto
Caramelised onion and blue cheese tart with vanilla bean honey
Gold Range Hot Canapés
Handmade pies with potato puree and tomato chutney: Wagyu beef / Spring lamb / Wagyu beef and pepper / Chicken, thyme and leek / Spinach and mushroom / Moroccan chickpea (vegan)
House made pizza: Margarita with mozzarella and basil pesto / American pepperoni, napolitana sauce, mozzarella / BBQ Pulled pork, bacon, shaved red onion and chipotle aioli / Peri Peri chicken with caramelised onion, blistered cherry tomato and spiced aioli / Smoked chorizo, caramelised onion and Persian fetta / Chargrilled eggplant, marinated olives, shaved red onion, salsa verde, aioli / Artichoke, marinated olive, shaved red onion, chilli and fresh parsley
House-made Chicken skewers: Malaysian Style Satay chicken skewers (GF) / Mediterranean style with olives, rosemary and parsley (GF) / Sticky Korean with caramelised kimchi glaze (GF) / Thai style with lemongrass, ginger and lime leaf (GF) / Indian Style with Tandoori, and minted yogurt (GF)
Pork and fennel sausage roll w/ tomato, apple chutney
Caramelised onion, marinated fetta puff pastry scrolls with chimichurri
Pepper-crusted beef with whipped confit garlic cream on a sourdough baguette and salsa verde
Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters with gin, cucumber and dill (GF)
Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters with mignonette dressing (GF)
House-cured salmon, dill pancake, lemon caviar and caper cream
Seared halloumi with salsa verde and baby herbs (GF)
Cured Salmon with dill, caper cream, sourdough crumb, shaved red onion
Cooked king prawns with spiced mango and lime salsa (GF)
Hand-made sushi: Katsu chicken, avocado and kewpie mayo (GF) / Teriyaki beef, cucumber and pickled ginger (GF) / Avocado, pickled ginger, kewpie and cucumber (GF) / Kimchi glazed chicken with, cucumber, black sesame and kewpie (GF) / Cured salmon, shaved red onion, wasabi kewpie mayo (GF) / Mediterranean roast vegetable tart with rosemary / and whipped goats curd / Mini prawn cocktail with spiced tomato cream and iceberg lettuce (GF)
Hand made pasta:
Fusilli pasta with wild mushroom, fresh thyme and crispy bacon / Casserecia pasta with slow braised bolognese and red wine / Casserecia pasta with spicy napolitana sauce, olives, pesto, fresh parmesan sourdough crumb / Fusilli pasta with 3 cheese sauce, Italian parsley, sourdough crumb
Handmade brioche sliders (GF options available): Cheeseburgers with American mustard aioli, ketchup house-made pickle / BBQ pulled pork with chipotle slaw / Maple bacon cheeseburgers with wagyu beef, aioli and caramelised onion / Wagyu beef burger, café de Paris aioli, mesculin, cheddar / Panko-crusted chicken, avocado, thyme and harissa aioli and iceberg / Purezza sparkling battered fish w/ pickled cucumber, iceberg and dill aioli / Chickpea and white bean fritter with wild roquette, spiced chutney, aioli / Mini steak roll with peperonata, cheddar, aioli, caramelised onion / Mini steak roll with aioli, South American chimichurri, tomato
Salads, served in a noodle box: Roast pumpkin, watercress, alfalfa and goats cheese (GF) / Poached chicken, quinoa, cucumber and rocket (GF) / Thai beef salad with nam jim, fresh mint and crispy onions / Chicken Caesar salad with maple bacon, shaved parmesan
Karisma Add on: Antipasto Grazing Table
Antipasto Grazing Table: $45 per person Minimum charge 30 guests Only available for morning or lunch charters
Each grazing table will include a selection of local or imported cheeses, cold meats, olives, marinated or pickled vegetables, dips, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, honeycomb, fruit pastes, breads, crackers, and breadsticks.
For an additional charge you can add optional extras such as salads, tomato and bocconcini skewers, smoked salmon, pate, desserts, sweets, and seasonal products that will work well with your table.
Florals and foliage can also be supplied at an additional cost.
Karisma Add on: Mini Buffet Menu
A standing buffet that can be added onto any canape menu All hot mains are served in chafing dishes Self-serve at the buffet with eco-friendly handheld bowls and sporks
Mini Buffet Package 1: $22 per person
2 x hot buffet mains
A selection of 2 x salads
Served with freshly baked bread rolls, butter, and condiments
Mini Buffet Package 2: $32 per person
3 x Hot buffet mains
A selection of 2 x salads
Served with freshly baked bread rolls, butter, and condiments
Mains
Pumpkin, thyme and ricotta cannelloni w/ napolitana sauce and shaved parmesan
Authentic satay chicken with sweet soy and coriander served with jasmine rice
Thai red pumpkin curry with lime leaves and jasmine rice (GF)
Crispy bacon, mushroom, confit garlic and thyme pasta with fusilli and fresh parmesan
Preserved lemon and chicken tagine with apricots, coriander and tahini yoghurt
Braised chicken with olives, pancetta, and basil served with charred parmesan polenta
Chickpea tagine with confit garlic and lemon yogurt
Lemon, fresh garlic, italian parsley, chilli and olive oil, casarecce pasta served with shaved parmesan
Children’s Menu: $35 per person Can be added to any menu by our on board chef on Karisma 1 and Karisma 2. Children’s menus are for guests 12 and under only. Please only select 1 type per every 10 children on board
Penne pasta with Napolitano sauce
Lightly battered market fresh fish with chips
Mini chicken burgers with mayonnaise and iceberg lettuce served with chips
Ham and pineapple house made pizza
Crumbed chicken tenders served with chips
Karisma Additional Platters Menu
Can be added to any menu by our on board chef.
Seafood Platter 1 – MARKET PRICE (POA)
Freshly cooked large king prawns with lime mayonnaise
Freshly shucked oysters with lemon wedgesFreshly shucked oysters with gin, cucumber and dill
Freshly Shucked oysters with lemon
House beetroot cured ocean trout with horseradish cream
House cured salmon with dill and caper cream
Seafood Platter 2 – MARKET PRICE (POA)
Freshly caught from the east coast of Australia and all served with fresh lemon and handmade condiments:
Crystal Bay prawns
Sydney rock oysters
House cured salmon
Blue swimmer crab
Antipasto platter – $170 each
(serves 10 – 15 guests)
Cured and smoked cold meats, chargrilled vegetables, olives, housemade dips with sourdough and grissini
Sweet Pastries Platter – $90 each
(mix of 15 pieces)
A selection of freshly baked mini sweet pastries
Petit Four Sweets Platter – $140 each
(mix of 30 pieces)
Selection of housemade friands, caramel slice, mini tarts, brownie and banana bread
Dip Platter – $90 each
(serves 10 – 15 guests)
A selection of 3 housemade dips with sourdough, flatbread and grissini:
Roast beetroot hummus
Caramelised onion and thyme
Avocado and fetta cream
Roasted eggplant
Confit garlic hummus
Charred capsicum
Cheese platter – $155 each
(serves 10 – 15 guests)
Selection of Australian cheeses, dried fruits, fresh grapes with crackers.
Seasonal Fruit Platter – $135 each
(serves 10 – 15 guests)
Selection of seasonal fresh fruit
Tropical Fruit Platter – $155 each
(serves 10 – 15 guests)
A selection of seasonal tropical fruits
Karisma Budget-friendly Catering Menus
Minimum spend $1000 + $35 delivery fee applies to all orders
Our Budget-Friendly Catering Menus are designed to be a pocket-friendly option, dropped off and ready for service soon after you board for your charter. A great option for groups that don‘t want the upgraded experience of our on-board chef but also don‘t want the hassle of BYO catering.
Express Buffet: $35 per person
(min 15 guests)
Choose 1 x hot and 1 x cold option for a personalised feast
Bread rolls included
Hot
Portuguese baked chicken
Roast chicken with sage & paprika
Roast honey & mustard glazed ham
Housemade beef lasagne
Housemade vegetarian lasagne
Platters A minimum of 6 pieces per guest in total is required. We recommend 8-10 pieces for a 3-4 hour charter.
Gourmet Rolls, Sandwiches & Wraps – $15 each
(min order 10 & mixture available)
Fingers Sandwiches Platter – $110 each
(30 pieces)
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls – $160 each
(30 pieces)
Experience the epitome of freshness and flavour with our chicken or avocado & silken tofu vietnamese rice paper rolls. These beauties redefine perfection, offering a delightful blend of vibrant ingredients that elevate your taste buds.
Gourmet Mixed Pies & Sausage Rolls -$160 each
(30 pieces)
Savour handcrafted puff pastry, slow braised fillings, and heinz ketchup in four distinct flavours. Accompanied by our delicious pork and fennel sausage rolls. Perfect bites, perfected.
Mini Caramelised Tomato and Fetta Tarts – $125 each
(30 pieces)
These bite-sized delights feature sweet caramelised tomatoes harmonising with creamy fetta, creating a perfect balance of savoury and sweet in every tart. Perfect for indulging in gourmet goodness.
Assorted Quiche Platter (cold) – $160 each
(30 pieces)
Indulge in a tempting variety of quiches, where both vegetarians and non vegetarians alike can relish delightful flavors.
Caprese Skewers – $125 each
(30 pieces)
Bocconcini, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Balsamic Glaze
Enjoy the freshness of our caprese skewers, featuring a delicious combination of bocconcini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all elegantly drizzled with balsamic glaze. A perfect harmony of flavours in every bite.
Additional Salads: $100 each
(serves 20-30 as a side portion)
Penne, olives, tomatoes, tomato ragout, onions, shallots, vinaigrette, basil, pine nuts, salt and pepper salad platter
Grazing Platters
(Serves 7-10)
Seasonal Fruit Platter – $95
Charcuterie Antipasto & Crudites Platter – $100
Australian and Continental Cheese – $95
Antipasto – $95
Cheese & Antipasto Grazing Station – $42 per person
(Min 10 guests)
A selection of premium Italian sliced meats, soft and hard cheeses, cornichons, giardiniera, quince
House made grissini, sliced sourdough
Roasted vegetables and fresh oregano
Marinated mozzarella balls
Selection of dips, hummus, baba ghanoush
Dates, fresh grapes, figs, apricots
(We can supply a range of sweet and savoury breakfast and morning options. Please enquire)
Morning/Afternoon Tea: $20 per person
(3 pieces) Select 3:
Mini muffins
Mini fruit skewers
Assorted danishes
Fruit bread
Carrot cake slice
Fluffy lamingtons
Lemon drizzle tea cake
Freshly made frittata
Karisma Buffet Menu
Chef charge applicable to all menus Monday to Saturday – $100 per hour / Sunday – $150 per hour Minimum 4 hour charge Saturday to Sunday / Minimum 3 hour charge Monday to Friday Minimum 25 guests for all menus Saturday & Sunday bookings (& Thursday to Sunday in December) – minimum spend of $2200 applies (plus chef charge) A casual, self-serve at the buffet menu and guests are free to sit at their preferred location around the vessel.
Gold Buffet Menu: $65 per person
Cold grazing board (served on arrival) – rustic sourdough, premium cured cold meats, cheeses, assorted dips, olives, roasted capsicums and assorted crackers
2 x Main dishes selected from our buffet menu
2 x Salads
Freshly baked sourdough
Diamond Buffet Menu: $78 per person
Cold grazing board (served on arrival) – rustic sourdough, premium cured cold meats, cheeses, assorted dips, olives, roasted capsicums and assorted crackers
3 x Main dishes selected from our buffet menu
2 x Salads/Sides
Freshly baked sourdough
1x Dessert canapé
Coffee & assorted teas (served upon request)
Platinum Buffet Menu: $100 per person
Premium Cold grazing board (served on arrival) – rustic sourdough, premium cured cold
meats, cheeses, assorted dips, olives, roasted capsicums and assorted crackers
1x Seasonal fresh fruit platter
3 x Main dishes from our buffet menu
2 x Salads/sides
Freshly baked sourdough
2 x Chef selection dessert canapés
Coffee & assorted teas (served upon request)
Extras
Platters can be added to any packages (see platters menu)
Canapes can be added:
Gold Range – $6
Diamond Range – $6.50
Platinum Range – $7.50
Dessert Range – $6.50
Slider Range – $7.50
Substantial Range – $9
Main Dishes
Lamb kofta with charred pita bread, fresh onion, parsley and sumac salad with confit garlic hummus
Pumpkin, thyme and ricotta cannelloni w/ napolitana sauce and shaved parmesan
Charred beef rump, south American chimichurri, roasted carrots
Whole chargrilled Barramundi with Vietnamese noodle salad (GF)
Salmon with crispy skin, bok choy and oyster sauce (GF)
Sous vide beef 2 ways w/ potato puree and red wine jus (GF)
Sticky date pudding, vanilla cream butterscotch sauce
Mango, raspberry, and vanilla bean eton mess
Lime curd panna cotta, biscuit crumb and meringue (GF)
Mini lemon meringue pies
Karisma Beverages Menu
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package: $6 per person, per hour
Juices, soft drinks, sparkling & still water, tea and coffee
Gold Beverage Package: $15 per person, per hour Wines
YVES Premium Cuvee NV, Yarra Valley VIC
Quilty And Gransden Sauvignon Blanc, Orange NSW
Ara Single Estate Pinot Gris, Marlborough NZ
Marquis de Pennautier Rose, France
Wildflower Shiraz, WA
Beer & Ciders
Pure Blonde
Hahn Super Dry
Carlton Draught
Somersby Cider
Cascade Premium Light
Heineken 0%
Non-alcoholic
Juices, soft drinks, sparkling & still water
Lavish Upgrade: Additional $25 per person per hour (added to the Gold Beverage Package)
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut (France)
Aperol Spritz
Cote des Roses Rose (France)
Stone and Wood Pacific Ale
Balter XPA Extra Pale Ale (cans)
Basic Spirits Upgrade: Additional $7 per person per hour
Absolut Vodka
Tanqueray Gin
Jack Daniels
Jim Beam
Bundaberg Rum
Johnnie Walker Red
Premium Spirits Upgrade: Additional $10 per person, per hour
Belvedere or Grey Goose Vodka
Hendricks Gin
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Canadian Club
Wild Turkey
Craft Beer Upgrade: Additional $8 per person, per hour
Stone and Wood Pacific Ale
Balter XPA Extra Pale Ale (cans)
Champagne Upgrade: Priced by bottle (6 bottles minimum pre-purchase)
Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut – $140 per bottle
Veuve Cliquot – $160 per bottle
Bollinger – $180 per bottle
Cocktail Bar Bar Add-on: $300 setup & cocktail bar tender fee 1 per 50 guests required On consumption or cash bar only.
Custom cocktail packages which differ from the 3 options below are by enquiry only and will incur additional charges:
Aperol spritz $15
Margarita $20
Appletini on the rocks $18
Custom options available – ie. Cocktail hour (first hour only) or for the duration of your event.
Pricing Guide
King Street Wharf Number 9
Rose Bay Ferry Wharf
Casino Wharf Pyrmont
Karisma Rates
April – August
Per hour
$750
Minimum 4 hour Saturdays in April to June
Minimum 3 hour July & August
January – March & September – October
Per hour
$950
Minimum 4 hour on Friday to Sunday
November – December
Per hour
$1,120
Minimum 4 hour and 35 guests Thursday to Sunday
Additional Fees
BYO Food
$200
BYO Beverages
$200
BYO Catering
$100
BYO Stylist
$100
No BYO charters available Thursdays – Saturdays in December, Maximum 50 guests with BYO
All plates, cutlery, drinkware, ice and utensils will need to be brought on by client unless Amenities Package is purchased
Staff Requirements & Fees
Optional Amenities Package
$200
Includes use of vessel’s cups, plates, napkins, cutlery, platters, serve ware (Ice is NOT included) *If a food catering is purchased with BYO Drinks, Amenities Package will be $100 only.
BYO External Supplier Surcharge
$100
$100 per supplier – Required for all DJs, bands, stylists, laser clay/photo booths
Staff Requirements & Fees
Wait Staff
$300 for 3 & 4 hour charters, $50 per hour thereafter
Monday to Saturday – $100 per hour
Sundays – $150 per hour
Required for all catered charters
Additional wait or bar staff can be added at client’s request
Pick up and drop off wharf fees apply
Additional Extras
Lilypad
$150
Floating Dock
$150
Island Raft
$150
Return Collection Fee
$250
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
Second Bar Open
$250
Not available for BYO charters
DJ & Lighting
$195 per hour
Minimum 4 hours
Giant LED Bluetooth floor speaker
$200
Laser Clay Shooting
POA
Photo & GIF booths
POA from $1,000
Casino tables
POA
Spa
$250
Spa use only permitted with bookings of up to 48 guests maximum, 1 hour of use is guaranteed for all aqua activities and equipment on 4-hour charters and 2 hours guaranteed use for 5 hour charters
Public Holidays & Special Events
Public Holidays & Special Events
20% surcharge on vessel hire, food and beverages
Staff charged at double time
BYO surcharges and wharves charged at standard rate
New Year’s Day & Christmas Day
POA
NYE 2023 (6-hour, BYO, max 50 guests)
$25,500 (booked out)
NYE 2023 (6-hour, all-inclusive, max 65 guests)
$42,000 (booked out)
New Years Day
POA
Christmas Day
POA
Conditions of BYO
Includes assisted use of galley facilities, clean up, and rubbish removal
Wait and bar staff are there to prepare and serve food and beverages and clean up.
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.
Where applicable, charges will be incurred on boarding for any excess guests attendance not declared prior to the day.
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
Enquire on booking
Esky with Ice
Catering
Florist
Laser Clay Shooting
Magicians
Clowns
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This price is only an estimate, different rates will apply on certain holidays, more information via booking.