The Operator offers a range of skippered yacht and catamaran charters for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, entertaining clients, rewarding your staff, or just getting together with your mates - the Operator will make the experience fun and unforgettable.

The Operator has operated in Moreton Bay for over 6 years and are proud to have completed hundred's of charters.  A charter is fully inclusive, that means you get the boat, crew, catering and non-alcoholic drinks all included in the one great price.

With hundreds of charters under the belt over the past 6 years we're well placed to assist you make the event a huge success, and as hassle free for the organiser (that's you!) as possible.

Organise your next celebration or work function on the beautiful Moreton Bay with the Operator. One all-inclusive price affords you:
- Exclusive use of your chosen yacht or catamaran 
- Professional, experienced and friendly crew - skipper and hostess(es)
- Gourmet catering 
- Non-alcoholic beverages - soft drinks, bottled water and tea/coffee
- Option to BYO Alcohol or utilise the cost-effective provisioning service
- Tailored itineraries

What to bring:
- Swimwear and towel.
- Casual clothing, including something warm.
- Deck shoes or non-marking sandshoes.
- A raincoat or wet weather gear if you have any. (Limited available on board)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a good fitting hat.
- Some CDs, if you would prefer to listen to your own music.
- All meals will be provided, though you may dine ashore at your own expense should that opportunity be available.  Advise the Operator of any special dietary requirements.
- Please BYO any alcohol. The Operator has limited fridge space, so for day trips, it's a good idea to bring your own eski (Cooler). The Operator can arrange to purchase your alcohol for you if needed. It should be noted that excessive drinking can aide the onset of sea-sickness, and please be considerate to the comfort of fellow passengers.

Tailored itineraries

The operation has operated in Moreton Bay for over 6 years and are proud to have completed hundred's of charters. A charter is fully inclusive, that means you get the boat, crew, catering and non-alcoholic drinks all included in the one great price.

The charters are full service so the quoted price includes exclusive use of the yacht, skipper and crew, all the catering (choose from the fabulous menus!) and non-alcoholic beverages. You have the choice to BYO alcohol or the use of a provisioning service.

We're keen to make your charter as hassle-free as possible.

Red Rizla, the first charter yacht, was purchased in February 2002, and Kellie (Business  Manager and partner) and Richard conducted their first official charter in April of that year. Since then, Red Rizla has been used for countless charters and has sailed thousands of guests over Moreton Bay and the Queenland coast.

Past Customer Testimonials
Champagne Sailing Cruise for Two

David Mernagh, Champagne Cruise, May 2008
thanks for a fun cruise on Friday - Rona & I really enjoyed ourselves and we look forward to doing something similar again very soon

Wendy & Bruce McKenzie,Champagne Cruise, May 2008
Thank you for a very pleasant afternoon on Red Rizla on Friday afternoon – we enjoyed the cruise very much and have already told several people about the experience and your cheery company (and the goodies that came with it).

Nicole Wood, Champagne Cruise, April 2008.
Just wanted to say a sincere thankyou to Neil especially, he made our trip so enjoyable - our morning on red was absolutely the best. My partner Matt is still so relaxed - any more relaxed and he'd be permantely horizontal !!!

Frie Robinson, Champagne Cruise, March 2008.
I just wanted to thank you for looking after my parents so well on Wednesday. They had an absolutely wonderful time and it turned out to be the perfect gift for them, thank you so much!

Wendy and John Preston, Champagne Cruise, December 2007.
Thank you very much for a lovely afternoon yesterday. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed the drinks and cheese platter, even 'drove' the boat! So I can say I'm still celebrating my birthday, and having a good year,

Helen and Joe Neuhertz, Birthday Champagne Cruise, November 2007.
Just wanted to say thanks to you and Richard for the wonderful sailing experience yesterday. We had a fabulous time, just what the doctor ordered. Joe's still smiling.

Debbie & Gerard Livingstone, Champagne Cruise, November 2007.
Just wanted to say thankyou so much for Saturday we both had a fantastic time. You and Richie made my surprise for Gerard just perfect. What a memorable way to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Certainly one we will never forget.

Ang & Dan O'Driscoll, Champagne Cruise, November 2007.
Just to thank you for a memorable sail this afternoon for our anniversary. It will certainly stay in our minds for a long time. We will most certainly recommend you to our friends and hope to catch up with you again.

Renee Bidwell, Champagne Cruise, May 2007.
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and Richie for a 'words cannot describe how wonderful it was' cruise on Friday afternoon. Ben and I have done nothing but rave about it to everyone who has asked.....Richie played the perfect host and made us both feel so comfortable.

Champagne Cruise, April 2007.
Kellie-Ann and Richie, both of you were excellent hosts and could not have done better.

Kristy Mason, Champagne Cruise, 15 April 2007.
Tim and I had a fantastic time. Thanks Richard for a great day. Tim said I couldn't have bought him a better present!

Alex Van De Velde, Champagne Cruise, 14 April, 2007.
Just wanted to thank the Operator for the fantastic time that we had. Everything was just perfect and I will be recommending RC to anyone that needs a relaxing trip on Moreton Bay.

Katherine Wainwright, Champagne Cruise, 18 February 2007.
We had a great time. Richie was very friendly and was willing to share his sailing and local knowledge. We ahve already referred your company onto our close friends and work colleagues as a great option for a special occasions. Thank you.

Important information about your voyage
Prior to departure you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the Operator of this vessel. Here is a summary of the terms and conditions:

Definitions
The following definitions apply for the Terms and Conditions for this vessel.

- The Supplier or Operator means the Operator who supplies this vessel to you on arrival.

- The Client is also referred to as the renter (s) or hirer (s)

Payment terms
A deposit  is required upon confirmation which is outlined at the time of booking. The balance is due 7 days after the booking is made.

Cancellation policy
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges apply:

• If client cancels 21+ days before sailing: no further charges
• If client cancels within 6-20 days of sailing: an additional 20% is charged
• There is no refund if client cancels within 5 days of charter.

Due to weather conditions and in the interest of passenger and crew safety, a charter may be cancelled or postponed at the Skipper's discretion. In instances of forced cancellation from inclement weather, a 50% refund of the total cost is given.

IMPORTANT: We strongly recommends you take out travel insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen cancellations.

FAQ

Is it possible I'll get seasick?
Moreton Bay is sheltered from the ocean swell by the North Stradbroke and Moreton Islands. It's unlikely that you'll feel seasick, however, there are plenty of seasickness remedies available, with advice, from your chemist. Your skipper advises that you should avoid spicy foods and excessive alcohol on the previous night, and make sure you are well rested. During the charter, drink plenty of water, and avoid foods that may disagree with your stomach.

How do I get to East Coast Marina?
East Coast Marina is the usual pick up point when the Operator is operating in Moreton Bay....generally, September through to May. It is situated on Royal Esplanade at Manly, one of Brisbane's beautiful bayside suburbs. It is about a 25 minutes from the airport or the city by car or taxi. In the train, take the Cleveland line to Manly station, where it's about 10 minutes walk to the marina.

Is there parking available at East Coast Marina?
There is car park at the marina. There is generally car spaces available. Times when you're not likely to get a park are Saturday and Sunday morning, when the weather is good, or a long weekend. (The car park is locked before 7:00AM and after 5:00PM, so I will then need to open the gate for you.) If you find there is no parks available, come into the car park to drop your gear off and then either park in the street, or in the public car park, just to the south of East Coast Marina.

What if the weather is bad on the day of the charter?
Our staff will be monitoring the weather as your charter date approaches. Your skipper will contact you the day prior to the charter if there are weather issues. A charter may be cancelled or postponed at the Skipper's discretion.

What is the depot operating hours?
8:30am to 5:30 pm

Are pets allowed onboard?
No pets are allowed.

Is smoking allowed onboard?
All the charters are smoking free.

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.

Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.

On departure day, before you commence your trip, you may be required to sign a rental agreement (in the case of boat charters) with the supplier of the vessel. Your rental and use of the vessel will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vessel. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.

While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vessel. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.

Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Booking information
To make a booking, you must complete our no-obligations reservations enquiry form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you via phone or email, to advise of availability and confirm the final price is correct - and discuss payment options. A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation notice and at this stage the deposit is processed on your credit card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.

Please note we accept Visa and Mastercard and the credit card fees are: 
1) 1.75% for the deposit amount.
2) 1.75% for the balance of payment.

If you are booking via phone, please first make sure you have read the terms and conditions of your selected sailing adventure. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental, trip or charter services.

Amendments
Please check the terms of each vessel to see whether amendment fees apply. Please also note that for some vessels an amendment is treated as a new booking and the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). In the case of boat rental/yacht charter, if the hire or number of days is increased, an additional deposit may be required, while reduction in rental periods or price may reduce the total, but the deposit amount will remain unchanged.

Vessel Capacity and fitness to charter (for Bareboats only)
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vessel you charter is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of passengers allowed is indicated next to each vessel on this website. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A boat or trip supplier can refuse to hire a vessel to any person who is in their opinion unfit to skipper or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.