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Page Last Updated: 15 November 2011
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We provide the PERFECT outing for social groups, family get togethers, re-unions and special interest groups. The range of groups that cruise with us regularly include Probus, National Seniors, Garden Clubs, Bird Watchers, Nature Lovers, Slimmers Groups, View Clubs, Networking Groups, Retirement Villages, and the list goes on.
Some of the Groups that have cruised with us so far this year include: National Seniors-Chermside, Sundowner Tours, Probus Club-Mt Gravatt, Cross Country Tours, Atherton Tableland Touring Bowlers, Polley's Coaches-Gympie, Caloundra Snr Citizens, Probus Club of North Lakes, Lion's Club-Albany Creek, Laidley Bus Service, North Lakes Retirement Village, Ipswich Impaired Support Group, Redcliffe Museum, Freemasons, Probus Club of Algester & District, Probus Club of Sandgate, Blue Care-Chinchilla, T-Fleet-Deaf Society-Qld, Bribie-Moreton Hospice Health Service - plus many more......
What they've said:
'Extremely enjoyable and EXCELLENT service - thanks for a great day'.
'The entire trip including service and food was excellent - thankyou!!!'
'Excellent commentary and having a bird expert on board was great.'
'Good value outing with an excellent morning tea.'
"Lovely for the older people with a smooth trip and a lot of personal attention - my group loved it!'
TO ORGANISE A GROUP CHARTER WITH US:
Your group (of 12 or more) chooses the particular cruise that you would like to join. Go to our PRICING page to check our range of cruises, what is included, and prices relevant to the number of seats you would like to book.
The more you have in your group, the cheaper it gets per person.
Then check out our Current Cruise Schedule to check if a date is available for your group charter or if you wish to join another cruise already scheduled.
Then contact us (via our online Booking/Enquiry form or call us direct - M-F 9am-3pm, although mornings are best to catch us) to book the cruise that your group would like, the date and the number of seats you are after.
This cruise is then listed as a public cruise, but you have first option as to how many seats you are wanting on that cruise. Minimum of 12 in your group is required otherwise we need to charge full price and we cannot guarantee your cruise will proceed as we will not have sufficient numbers to cover costs.
If you have less than 30 in your group, we request at least 1 month's notice, and for a Sunset Cruise during the week, we require a minimum of 20 passengers.
For groups of 30 or more - your coach driver can cruise with us at no charge. Just let us know if he/she is joining us when you confirm your numbers to us.
Thursdays we only offer the 3 Hour Devonshire Tea cruise, which Groups are welcome to join.
(Should you wish to have the vessel for your sole use, you would require a PRIVATE CHARTER.)
PLEASE NOTE: For Group Charters unfortunately we cannot accommodate special presentations by the group, bar tabs, birthday cakes etc UNLESS you book all 55 seats with no public on board.
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- Undercover theatre style padded seating for 55 passengers- suitable for all weather with clear blinds being available for weather protection for passengers.
- Surveyed to carry a total of 67 passengers on a fine day
- Scenic deck above seating 18 passengers
- Two toilets on board - Ladies wheelchair friendly and also a Gents toilet
- Licensed Galley Bar on board
- Wheelchair accessible (please advise if wheelchair passengers in group)
- Boat is designed with no 'roll' for comfort and enjoyment for those 'landlubbers'.
- Full comprehensive insurance and operating since 1991
- Tell your group to bring binoculars and cameras.
- We recommend you restrict your numbers to 55.
Terms of Trade- GROUP CHARTERS In all cases the Ferryman reserves the right to apply the following schedule of fees in addition to any fees imposed by the various operators and service providers.
PAYMENT in full to be finalised on the day of the charter, unless by prior arrangement.
For less than 30 people in the group, we prefer one month's notice please.
- ONE PAYMENT ONLY on the day please. Cash or cheque only accepted.
- LATE CANCELLATION COSTS: Should you cancel your booking within five (5) days of cruise date, an invoice will be issued for 50% of seats cancelled where a minimum of 12 seats will be charged.
- Children 5 years and over are charged at the same rate as adults. Children under 5 years travel at no charge. Number of children under 5 years must still be advised with confirmation of final passenger numbers.
- FINAL PASSENGER NUMBERS: These must be advised five (5) days prior to your cruise to allow for catering to be arranged.
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF 12 required in a group. If less, then full adult price will be charged per person and cruise cannot be guaranteed to proceed due to insufficient numbers.
- FINAL PASSENGER NUMBERS PAYMENT: Payment on the day will be for the number of passengers advised at confirmation of the cruise which is five (5) days prior to cruise date, regardless if your passenger numbers are less on the day, and price per person will be relative to confirmation number and as per group pricing structure. (We suggest each person in your group {if paying individually} pays you prior to the day to ensure their attendance, as once your numbers are confirmed, this is the number that must be paid for on the day.)
- 'Ferryman Cruises' reserves the right to add additional passengers to charter groups where passenger numbers are below the survey limit, ie 68 passengers and 2 crew. We cannot accomodate special presentations by the group, bar tabs, birthday cakes etc UNLESS all 55 seats are booked with no public on board.
- All charters are subject to weather conditions. Only the Master of the MV Ferryman has the right to cancel any cruises due to weather deemed unsafe for cruise to proceed, otherwise cruise will proceed. Vessel has undercover seating for any rain concerns. We are very adept at ready the weather and ask that our decision be trusted regarding weather issues. Groups are contacted the afternoon prior to advise if there is a concern and cruise is cancelled - no charges apply should this occur. Should the group decide to cancel their booking less than 5 days for any reason - weather included, late cancellation costs will be charged (as above).
The Ferryman cruise vessel is a fully liquor licensed vessel and the current liquor law requires the distribution of alcoholic on the vessel to be under the control of the master of the vessel. No beverages are to be brought aboard.
Directions to our Boarding Site: on the beach opposite 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade/Bribie Island Hotel. GPS MARKS: 27 03.951S 153 08.657E
* As you come over the Bribie Island Bridge indicate a left turn half way across the bridge
* Do a sharp left turn at the end of the Bribie Island Bridge onto Sylvan Beach Esplanade.
* DO NOT STOP NEAR THE SMALL RED HIRE BOATS just off the bridge, where the boat is sometimes moored/on the beach- (we only load provisions and staff here).
* Go past the council toilet block and a further 200 metres along this road.
* The road splits into a 'V' - take the left hand arm (straight ahead) - this will take you down a short dead end street which runs parallel to the beach and is directly opposite the Bribie Island Hotel on your right.
* Park anywhere along here. Disabled parking is available here at the end close to the cement path which will take you to the beach.
* Boarding is done directly from the beach 15 minutes prior to departure.
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