Crystal Swan Cruises

Yes. The Crystal Swan lower level is the ideal location for a ceremony. There is a fee of $750 for the on board ceremony which includes one hour access to the vessel, 40 chairs plus a signing table.

Yes. We have an experienced wedding coordinator to assist in planning your event. We suggest a visit to us three months prior to discuss the detail including decorations, timing, menus and final costs.

Yes, your wedding coordinator will enquire early in the planning process if you have any special dietary requirements so that we may be pre prepared; religious, lifestyle and allergies can all be accommodated as long as we are informed.

Unfortunately, no. The Crystal Swan is not wheel chair friendly although events in the past have included the occasional wheel chair bound guest. There are no disabled toilets onboard and the suitability of the vessel remains at the discretion of the guest concerned.

As we are fully enclosed, rain is no problem, but the wind can be an issue due to the box shape of the boat. Marine Safety places a restriction on the vessel departing the Jetty if the winds are 30 knots or stronger although your reception will continue at the Jetty until the winds subside or the function concludes. Unfortunately, this can happen and therefore is included in the terms and conditions sent to all clients prior to booking. The Master of the vessel will determine if conditions are safe or unsafe.

Theming for your reception can be quite simple as the vessel provides an ever-changing view as you cruise down the river or some brides require elaborate settings to help mark this special occasion. Your coordinator can provide a list of preferred suppliers and some good advice on who to use depending on your requirements.

Quotation pricing includes the basic needs for all events; tables, chairs, table cloths, crockery, table napkins, cutlery and glassware as well as the appropriate crew levels and wait staff but does not include items that may be particular to your event.

The vessel can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests on one level for a formal sit-down meal (up to 170 guests over both levels) and up to 200 guests for a stand up cocktail style event over both levels.

Yes. You are welcome to arrange a professional catering company to provide the food, a galley fee will apply and this fee will be determined by the menu chosen. Food cooked and prepared by a nonregistered outlet will not be permitted.

If you are happy then there are two options available; pay the deposit at that time or place a tentative hold for your preferred day. A deposit to secure your booking is then due 7 days after the hold is placed. If a deposit is not received then the date is automatically released, follow up contact is not guaranteed.

After you have paid the deposit we will send through a receipt and confirmation form with details as known to date.

It is recommended that you visit us some three months prior where we will discuss the arrangements in detail. The Crystal Swan has a three page questionnaire that once completed will be the bible for your event.  Menus with final numbers are due 2 weeks prior to your reception with the balance due 7 days prior. In the months prior to your reception we will assist you with all the planning, table settings, timings, decorations and suppliers to make your day perfect.

There is a small grace period for cancellations of a week and following that you may transfer the deposit to another date or if that is not possible unfortunately the full amount is forfeited.