Cruise Sydney Harbour aboard the Luxury Charter Boat Ambiance

Ambiance

With graceful lines and a warm teak interior, Ambiance provides all-weather comfort for corporate or private groups.

The unique layout of Ambiance incorporates 4 different entertaining areas.

The expansive foredeck is a favoured by the sun lovers.

The comfortable main saloon is popular for an intimate conversation or an after dinner drink.

The large aft deck can be fully enclosed or opened up as an alfresco dining area, and the spacious flybridge is a great place from which to view the changing scenery of spectacular Sydney Harbour, and is easily accessed from the aft deck by only 3 steps.

Hire Fee
$500 per hr, min 4 hrs Jan - Oct
$600 per hr, min 4 hrs Nov - Dec

Wharves
The wharf fee payable for King St, Circular Quay and Opera House Wharves is $26. Please note that Man o War Steps is unsuitable for Ambiance

Footwear
To avoid damage to the decks only flat, soft soled shoes are permitted on board. No dark soled runners or sharp heels please.

Hire Fee

$600.00 per hour - Min. 4 hours

Note: contact us to discuss rates for short duration or extended charters.

Menus

Please find following the range of menus available aboard MV Ambiance. Menus catering for special dietary or cultural requirements are available on application. BYO catering is permitted subject to discussion.

Light Pre Dinner Canapés
$18.00 per person
Selection of 3 dips, savoury biscuits & vegetables
Sushi and nori rolls with soy and wasabi
Smoked Salmon Parcels
Marinated Prawns
Chicken yakitori with peanut dipping sauce
Light Canapé Menu
$25.00 per person
Sushi and nori rolls with soy and wasabi
Fresh Peeled King Prawns
Fresh Sydney Rock Oysters or
Smoked salmon & philadelphia cheese parcels
Assortment of Mini Quiches and savoury pies
Cruising Canapés
$55.00 per person
Waitstaff charges apply
Minimum charge, 12 guests
Select 10 Items from this list below
(Petit Fours included in menu)
Cold Canapés
Marinated Feta, Pesto & Tomato Tarts(V)
Japanese Style Oysters with Mirin & Pickled Ginger
Freshly Shucked Oysters with Shallot & Verjuice Vinaigrette
Rice Paper Rolls with Duck, Plum Sauce & Shallots
Rice Paper Rolls with Vegetables, Sesame & Noodles(V)
Thai Style Beef on Chilli Croute
Baby Bagels with Smoked Chicken & Pesto
Baby Bagels with Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
Beef & Béarnaise on Cocktail Dampers
Smoked Salmon & Herb Mascarpone on Wild Rice Pancakes
Thai Chicken Salad in Wonton Cups
Peking Duck, Shallot & Mango Tartlets
Tiny Crustless Chicken, Almond & Lemon Mayonnaise Sandwiches

Hot Canapés
Sesame Crusted Sashimi Tuna & Wasabi Cream Tarts
Samosas (Lentil & Vegetable) with Minted Yoghurt (V)
Samosas (Chicken Madras) with Minted Yoghurt
Vegetable Parcels with Coriander Chutney(V)
Peking Duck Pancakes with Hoisin & Shallot
Chicken Skewers -Thai with Satay Sauce
Chicken Skewers -Moroccan with Lemon Yoghurt
Shredded Coconut, & Lime Prawn Skewers with Citrus Aioli
Warm Coriander & Ginger Prawns
Pesto Prawns With Toasted Almonds
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce (V)
Porcini Mushroom Risotto Cakes with Pesto Cream(V)
Char Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Rosemary Pesto
Thai Fish Cakes with Sweet Chilli sauce
Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Plum Glaze
Spinach & Cheese Filo Parcels with Red Capsicum Sauce(V)
Homemade Baby Tarts - Spinach, Caramel Onion & Bacon
Homemade Baby Tarts - Sundried Tomato & Pesto(V)
Gourmet Lamb Pies with Tomato Chutney
BYO catering
$10.00 per person
There is a BYO catering surcharge of $10 per person which includes washing up, linen and crockery usage.
In addition one staff member is required for every 10 guests, at $240 for a 4 hour cruise
The staff can assist in food presentation and last minute preparations so clients can still fully enjoy their function. If you BYO you will have at your disposal, silver cutlery, linen tablecloths, white crockery, serving platters and bowls etc and a waitress to ensure guests are fully looked after. BYO food is required to be delivered to the vessel at the marina at Balmain, at least 1 hour prior to pick up.
Light and Breezy
$38.00 per person
Lavoche wraps with assorted fillings of fresh salmon
Rare roast beef
Tuna, brie and antipasto
Tandoori chicken
Savoury tarts with smoked salmon and broccoli, ham mushroom and Roma tomato, Mediterranean vegetable and basil
Assorted sushi and nori with wasabi, pickled ginger and fermented soy
Australian cheese and fruit platter
Captain’s Choice
$50.00 per person
Fresh king prawns with lemon, aioli
Corn fed chicken marinated in olive oil, roast garlic, cumin, harissa and preserved lemon
Honey glazed leg of smoked ham
New potato salad bound in crème fraiche, mayonnaise, mint and parsley
Greek salad
Assorted bread rolls
Australian cheese and fruit platter
Ambiance Specialty
$65.00 per person
Fresh bread rolls and bread
Mixed mini quiches
Sushi and nori rolls with soy and wasabi
Smoked salmon with fresh lemon juice and ground black pepper
Fresh oysters in shell with lemon
Peeled king prawns au naturale
Rare fillet of roast beef with mustard
Char- grilled Teriyaki chicken garnished with
fresh lemon and pepper
Mixed leaf and avocado salad with Ambiance special dressing
Tomato salad with shaved parmesan
Oriental Fried Noodle Salad
Premier Australian cheeses with fresh fruit
Plunger Coffee / tea & chocolates
Sydney Buffet Menu
$75.00 per person

Minimum charge, 12 guests
Canapés
Select 3 from Canapé List
Marinated Feta, Pesto & Tomato Tarts(V)
Japanese Style Oysters with Mirin & Pickled Ginger
Freshly Shucked Oysters with Shallot & Verjuice Vinaigrette
Rice Paper Rolls with Duck, Plum Sauce & Shallots
Rice Paper Rolls with Vegetables, Sesame & Noodles(V)
Thai Style Beef on Chilli Croute
Baby Bagels with Smoked Chicken & Pesto
Baby Bagels with Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
Beef & Béarnaise on Cocktail Dampers
Smoked Salmon & Herb Mascarpone on Wild Rice Pancakes
Thai Chicken Salad in Wonton Cups
Peking Duck, Shallot & Mango Tartlets
Tiny Crustless Chicken, Almond & Lemon Mayonnaise Sandwiches
Sesame Crusted Sashimi Tuna & Wasabi Cream Tarts
Samosas (Lentil & Vegetable) with Minted Yoghurt (V)
Samosas (Chicken Madras) with Minted Yoghurt
Vegetable Parcels with Coriander Chutney(V)
Peking Duck Pancakes with Hoisin & Shallot
Chicken Skewers -Thai with Satay Sauce
Chicken Skewers -Moroccan with Lemon Yoghurt
Shredded Coconut, & Lime Prawn Skewers with Citrus Aioli
Warm Coriander & Ginger Prawns
Pesto Prawns With Toasted Almonds
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Plum Sauce (V)
Porcini Mushroom Risotto Cakes with Pesto Cream(V)
Char Grilled Lamb Cutlets with Rosemary Pesto
Thai Fish Cakes with Sweet Chilli sauce
Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Plum Glaze
Spinach & Cheese Filo Parcels with Red Capsicum Sauce(V)
Homemade Baby Tarts - Spinach, Caramel Onion & Bacon
Homemade Baby Tarts - Sundried Tomato & Pesto(V)
Gourmet Lamb Pies with Tomato Chutney
Mains
Select 2 items
Warm Moroccan Spiced Chicken or Fish on Citrus & Herb
Couscous
Mustard Crusted Eye fillet with Béarnaise & Mustards
Coriander, Lemongrass & Sesame Glazed Salmon Fillet with Ginger & Shallot Glaze
Kumara, Oven Roasted tomato & Basil Frittata with Shaved Parmesan
Smoked Chicken Breasts with Mango, Avocado & English Spinach with Lemon Dressing
Thai Beef Salad with Crisp Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Beans & Tangy Dressing
Seafood Platter of Peeled Prawns with Mango & Basil Sauce, Thai Marinated Squid, Freshly shucked oysters with duo of sauces.

Salads
Select 2 items
Caesar Salad with Crisp Pancetta & Creamy DressingHerb Potato Salad with Mustard Seed Dressing
Roasted Sweet Potato, English Spinach, & Pine Nut Salad & Sweet Soy Sauce
Mixed Salad leaves, with Feta, Olive & Oven Roasted Tomatoes
Wild Rocket with Shaved Parmesan & Semi Dried Tomatoes
Poached Pear & Goats Cheese Croutons Tossed Through English Spinach
Warm Kipfler Potato Salad with Lime, Mustard & Dill Dressing
Sweets
Select 1 item
Selection of Frivolities
(Mini Choc Fudge Brownies, Lemon Curd Tarts, Strawberry’s & Coconut Ice etc)
Farm House Cheese Selection
Pyengana Cheddar, Brie, & Shadows of Blue
With Dried Muscats, & Seasonal Fruit
Seasonal Fruit Platter with Grande Marnier & Passionfruit Sauce & Double Cream
Tarté Citron with Tropical Fruit Salsa
Champagne Poached Summer Fruits with honey Wafer
Raspberry & Almond Tart with Marinated Berries, Coulis & Cream
Ambiance Seafood Platter
$90.00 per person
Fresh bread rolls and bread
Deep Fried Calamari with lemon & tartare dipping sauce
Fresh oysters in shell with lemon
Peeled king prawns au naturale
½ Lobster per person (fresh or mornay) (in season)
Mixed leaf and avocado salad with Ambiance special dressing
Fresh Fruits
Premier Australian cheeses & fruit platter
Plunger Coffee / tea & sweet treats

Beverages

Please find following the bar options for Ambiance. BYO drinks is permitted on Ambiance subject to corkage and staff charges.

Bar A - Standard Package
$10.00 per person per hour
Full bar service of quality bottled house wines, beer, champagne, soft drinks & juices available at $10 per person per hour, minimum 4 hours
Includes bar staff
Bar B - Upgraded Package
$15.00 per person per hour
Full bar service of quality bottled wines including spirits, beer, champagne, juices & soft drinks available at $15 per person per hour, minimum 4 hours.
Includes bar staff
Bar C - Consumption Bar
$0.00 per person per hour
Full bar charged on a consumption basis with a large choice of beers, fine wines, champagne, spirits & liqueurs.
Bar staff charges apply @ $240 per staff
Bar D - BYO Beverages
$10.00 per person per hour
Waitstaff fees apply - one staff member is required for every 10 guests at $240 for a 4 hour cruise
The fee for BYO includes washing up and glass usage. BYOdrinks are required to be delivered to the vessel at the marina at Balmain, at least 1 hour prior to pick up.