MV Dolphin Explorer Port River Dolphin Cruises Come and enjoy a relaxing cruise down the historic Port River and experience the natural beauty and wonder of our river friends. The Dolphin Explorer offers a full catered relaxing experience which can cater for your many needs. With the ability to hold a multitude of functions it s perfect for your next family occasion or special event. Make it one to remember! Join us & the dolphins for a cruise For Bookings and enquiries please contact us Phone: 08 8447 2366 - Mobile: 0418 832 068 Email: info@dolphinexplorer.com.au - Website: www.dolphinexplorer.com.au 1
Contents Booking Confirmation Form 3 Special Promotional Dolphin Cruises 4 Clubs Groups &Seniors 5 Midweek Cruising Christmas Menu 6 Barbeque Option 1 7 Barbeque Option 2 8 Lighthouse Special 9 Sunset Cocktail Cruise 10 Starlight Xmas Buffet 11 Simply Xmas Menu 12 Smorgasboard 13 Mariner s Menu 14 Wedding Celebrations 15 Booking Conditions 16 Booking Conditions 17 Dolphin Cruises 18 Special Drinks Packages Champagne, Red & White House Wines, Beer & Soft Drinks 2 1/2 Hours $35 per person 3 1/2 Hours $40 per person 4 Hours $45 per person 4 1/2 Hours $50 per person Spirits from $4 per nip Spirits, Bottled wines, Designer Drinks can be purchased at a discounted price A range of surcharge drinks (Excluding cocktails) are also available during package time only. Packages are available upon request in conjunction with most cruise formats and are applicable to Group bookings only. 2
Ph: 08 8447 2366 Mob: 0418 832 068 Fax: 08 8447 1344 E: info@dolphinexplorer.com.au ABN: 93 066 584 683 Booking Confirmation Form PO Box 177, Port Adelaide SA 5015 www.dolphinexplorer.com.au Your Contact Details: Mob Work Home Cruise Date: Contact Person: Menu Chosen: Boarding Time: Departure Time: Booking Name: Function Occasion: No. of Passengers: Cruise Duration: Venue Closes: Cost: Food & Cruise Per Person: $ Drinks Package: YES / NO Per Person: $ Drinks Tab: YES / NO Pre-Paid Limit $ Total Cost Per Person: $ Deposit: $ Due by: / / 200 Balance Payable: $ Due by: / / 200 No Refunds Given After Final Payment Payment Options: Preferred Method: Direct to Bank Account: Name: Dolphin Explorer BSB: 065 118 Acc No: 1009 7662 Ref: Your Name & Date of Cruise Or Cash Please pay in person, do not send thru the post Cheque Bank, Personal & Business accepted or Money Order Credit Card: VISA / Mastercard / Bankcard No s / / / Expiry: / Amount to be charged: $ Signature of Card Holder: Please note a booking is not confirmed until the deposit has been received. Please refer to our Booking s page in the booklet for further clarification. 3
Sunday Special Dolphin Cruises Sunday & some Public Holiday s 2 hour Dolphin Cruise First Cruise Departs 11.30am Second Cruise Departs 2:00pm Times subject to variation Cruise only Adults $8 & Children $6 Cruise & main course lunch Adults $20 & Children $15 Dolphin Explorer is available for charter 7 days a week See our Website for monthly cruise schedule We offer daily cruises Monday to Friday & some Saturdays during the School Holidays. Departs 11:30am & 1:30pm for a Dolphin Cruise Lunch can be purchased on board No discount apply. Subject to availability SUNDAY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY & SCHOOL HOLIDAY MENU CAPTAINS LUNCH MENU Beer Battered, Grilled or Crumbed Fish Vegetable Pattie or Chicken Nuggets Crumbed Calamari or Crumbed Sausages Beef or Chicken Schnitzel Veggie Spring Rolls or Chicken Nuggets ***All Captains meals served with chips & fresh garden salad*** Other meal choices (additional cost) Salt n Pepper Squid or Crumbed Prawns Warm Chicken Salad Fisherman s Catch JUNIOR SAILORS MENU Battered Fish or Chicken Nuggets Crumbed Calamari or Crumbed Sausages Veggie Spring Rolls Crumbed Prawns (Additional Cost) ***All Junior meals served with chips*** **Deserts available** 2 Course lunch menu also available on all cruises refer to page 5 4
Club s Groups &Seniors Summer Choice of Main Course Beef or Chicken Schnitzel Grilled Fish Fillet Crumbed Sausages Crumbed Calamari Beer Battered Fish Fillet Crumbed Fish Fillet Vegetable Pattie Vegetarian Spring Rolls Served With Chips, Fresh Salad & a baked on board bread roll Dessert Selection Pavlova with fruit coulis and chocolate tear drops Cheesecake or Blackforest Cake both with fresh cream Cheddar Cheese & biscuits or Vanilla Ice Cream Unlimited Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea 2 Hour Cruise: Main course only $20 per person Main course & dessert $25* per person Cruise only (no lunch) $8 adult $6 child 2 1/2 Hour Cruise: Main course only $22 per person Main course & dessert $27* per person Cruise only (no lunch) $10 adult $6 child *Pensioner discount is $2pp on this price Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 5
2Course Cruising Christmas Menu Main Course Grilled Fish Fillet Beer Battered Fish Vegetable Pattie Roast Turkey Crumbed Calamari Chicken or Beef Schnitzel Served with Chips & Fresh Garden Salad Veggies available by prior arrangement additional cost $3pp Dessert Selection All meals with a baked on board bread roll Plum Pudding with Brandy Custard & Fresh Cream Or Pavlova with Fruit Coulis and Chocolate Tear Drops Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea Total Function time of 2 hours including Cruise Cost is $26 per person Total Function time of 2 1/2 hours including Cruise Cost is $28 per person Seniors $2 discount This Menu is Available: Lunch Monday thru to Saturday Inclusive or Twilight Dinner Sunday thru to Thursday Inclusive Bookings Essential Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 6
Barbeque Option 1 Entrée A Selection of: Cocktail Spring Rolls, Savoury Filo Triangles & Cocktail Dim Sims served with dipping sauces Main Course We freshly cook: T-Bone Steaks, Sausages & Marinated Chicken Kebabs Help yourself to our freshly made salads: Potato Salad Tossed Salad Fresh Garden Platter Coleslaw Pasta Salad Beetroot Served with Freshly Baked Bread Rolls Dessert Selection Apple Crumble & Fresh Fruit Selection with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Total Function time of 3 1/2 hours including Cruise $40 per adult and $30 per child Including 3 1/2 Hour Drinks Package $78 per person Optional Extra: Prawns & Oysters Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 7
Barbeque Option 2 Entrée A Selection of: Cocktail Spring Rolls, Savoury Filo Triangles & Cocktail Dim Sims served with dipping sauces Main Course We freshly cook: Porterhouse Steak, Chevapchichi & Marinated Chicken Kebabs Help yourself to our freshly made salads: Potato Salad Tossed Salad Fresh Garden Platter Coleslaw Pasta Salad Beetroot Served Freshly Baked Bread Rolls Dessert Selection Chocolate Mud Cake Caramel Peach Delight Fresh Fruit Selection with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Total Function time of 3 1/2 hours including Cruise $44 per adult and $32 per child Including 3 1/2 Hour Drinks Package $82 per person Optional Extra: Prawns & Oysters Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 8
Sunset Cocktail Cob Loaf crunchy bread Platters of Prawn Twisters Cocktail Spring Rolls Savoury Filo Triangles Petite Pies Housemade Quiches Petite Sausage Rolls Pizza Bites Crumbed Calamari Seasoned Wedges Followed by Fresh Fruit Selection with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Total Function time of 3 1/2 hours including Cruise $40 per adult and $30 per child Including 3 1/2 Hour Drinks Package $80 per person Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 9
Lighthouse Special Entrée A Selection of: Cocktail Spring Rolls, Savoury Filo Triangles & Cocktail Dim Sims served with dipping sauces Choice of Main Course Dessert Selection Chicken or Beef Schnitzel Beer Battered or Grilled Fish Fillet Crumbed Calamari Vegetable Spring Rolls All Served with Fries, Fresh Salad and a baked on board bread roll Or a Warm Chicken Salad Pavlova with fruit coulis, chocolate tear drops & Fresh Cream Total Function time of 3 1/2 hours including Cruise $38 per adult and $28 per child Including 3 1/2 Hour Drinks Package $76 per person Optional Extra: $3 per head for an additional choice for dessert Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 10
Starlight Xmas Buffet Main Course Selection Roast Turkey Vegetable Spring Rolls Beer Battered Flathead Fillets SA Whole Cooked Prawns Platters of Roast Chicken, Leg Ham and Salami Beetroot Roast Potatoes Vegetable Au-gratin Crumbed Calamari Tossed Salad Garden Platter Coleslaw Freshly Baked Bread Rolls Dessert Selection Apple Crumble Cheesecake Custard and Fresh Cream Plum Pudding Banana Caramel Tarts Rum Balls *Vegetarian option available by prior arrangement only* Cruise Departs: Cruise Closes: 7.30pm Sharp 11.30pm Sharp Total Function time of 4 Hours including Cruise Saturday Night: $55 pp incl 4 1/2 Hour Drink Package 7pm till 11:30pm $95pp Friday Night: $50 pp incl a 4 1/2 Hour Drink Package 7pm till 11:30pm $90 pp Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 11
Simply Xmas Menu Entrée A Selection of: Cocktail Spring Rolls, Savoury Filo Triangles & Cocktail Dim Sims served with dipping sauces Choice of Main Course Dessert Selection Roast Turkey Chicken or Beef Schnitzel Beer Battered Fish Crumbed Calamari Vegetable Spring Rolls All Served with Roast Potato s, Fresh Salad and a baked on board bread roll Traditional Plum Pudding with Brandy Custard Or Cheesecake & Fresh Cream Cruise Departs: Cruise Closes: 7.30pm Sharp 11.30pm Sharp Total Function time of 4 Hours including Cruise Friday &Saturday Night: $45 pp incl 4 1/2 Hour Drink Package 7pm till 11:30pm $85pp Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 12
Smorgasboard Entrée A Selection of: Cocktail Spring Rolls, Savoury Filo Triangles & Cocktail Dim Sims served with dipping sauces Main Course Help yourself to Hot & Cold Dishes: Beef Stroganoff Seasoned Wedges Chicken Mornay Pasta Bake Crumbed Calamari Steamed Rice Roast Marinated Chicken Wings Potato Salad Fresh Garden Platter Tossed Salad Pasta Salad Coleslaw Cold Meat Platter Beetroot Freshly Baked Bread Rolls Dessert Fresh Fruit Selection with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Pavlova with fruit coulis, chocolate tear drops & Fresh Cream Cheesecake with Fresh Cream Baked Apple Crumble Total Function time of 3 1/2 hours including Cruise $50 per adult and $36 per child Including 3 1/2 Hour Drinks Package $90 per person Optional Extra: Prawns & Oysters Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it I private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 13
Mariner s Menu Entree: Prawn Cocktail Main Course: (Choice of one) Chicken Kiev Beer Battered Fish Crumbed Calamari Vegetarian Spring Rolls Served with Chips & Fresh Garden Salad Dessert: (Choice of one) Pavlova with fruit coulis, chocolate tear drops Cheesecake & Fresh Cream Total Function time of 3 1/2 hours including Cruise $45 per adult and $35 per child Including 3 1/2 Hour Drinks Package $90 per person Full payment must be received 14 days prior to cruise date unless it is a private charter in which payment must be received 30 days prior to cruise date. 14
Wedding Celebrations For your Special Day the MV Dolphin Explorer is available for onboard Weddings and Celebrations. You can hold your Wedding Ceremony on board together with your reception or simply hold your reception only. We offer a range of menus from this booklet or can design a menu to suit your special requirements. We can offer the most simplest of receptions from 2hours with light finger food and non-alcoholic beverages to the packages & menus available in the booklet. We can suggest table settings and have available a range of reasonably priced Wedding decoration packages. Drinks Packages and Professional DJ entertainment are also available For further information to discuss your requirements please call Alison on 0418 832 068. Wedding Ceremonies You may hold your wedding ceremony on board the vessel, although prior arrangement is required. We have 2 options; you may pay a ceremony fee of $300 for an extra 30 mins of boat hire to hold your ceremony. Or you may wish to use some of your function time for your ceremony at no extra cost (duration of function varies depending upon menu chosen). Confetti, rice, rose petals and glitter are not permitted on board, should you or your guests do so a cleaning charge of $100 is payable at the time of the function. However you may use them once on the public wharf, although you are advised to seek the Council s consent. Email: info@dolphinexplorer.com.au 15
Booking Conditions Menu Pricing and Payment Details All Menu Prices in this booklet include GST Deposit requirements & Final Payments refer to your selected menu. Refunds Strictly NO refunds given after final payment is made or from 30 days prior to function. Bookings are confirmed when a deposit has been received in accordance with the conditions on your selected menu Please note Departure at the end of the function within 15 minutes or additional charter costs are incurred Lunchtime Cruises (excl Sundays) To start a luncheon cruise we require a minimum of 20 adults who can choose the function menu and departure time. Subsequent bookings may be for any number of passengers including Groups or Individuals, subject to seating limits. Dinner Cruises To start a dinner cruise we require a minimum of 30 Adults* for the 1st booking, who can choose the function menu and departure time. Subsequent bookings may be for any number of passengers including Groups or Individuals, subject to seating limits. DJ available by arrangement. *Barbeque & Smorgasbord menu require a minimum of 40 Adults Private Charters MV Dolphin Explorer is available for Private Charter, subject to availability. Conditions also apply. Payment must be made in full 30 days prior to cruise. Christmas Function Bookings for Nov & Dec For Friday and Saturday nights the Menu is pre set for the Starlight Christmas Dinner Menu (Unless you book out a whole function area, then you may choose your menu). Sunday to Thursday nights all Menus are available. (Cruise & All Menus are Subject to Change without Notice) 16
Booking Conditions Confirmation & Payment Tentative bookings are held for 2 weeks only & will AUTOMATICALLLY LAPSE unless we receive the required deposit, which will secure your booking. Deposit requirements are listed in the menu booklet and once deposit is paid NO refund shall be given unless cancellation of the seat reservation is given with at least 2 months notice. Final numbers is required no later than 30 DAYS PRIOR to function date and there are no alterations after this date. Final payment will be confirmed at this time and final payment to be received no later than 14 days prior to your function (NO refunds for non attendance will be given after this date). Unless you have chosen a private charter in which full payment must be made 30days prior to your function. Function Cancellation On cancellation of a function, deposits will only be refunded when we have another confirmed booking with equal numbers and is booked for the time and date specified. Cancellation of booking 30 days or less prior to function, NO refund will be given. Cancellation by Port River Dolphin Cruises, Dolphin Explorer for any reason a full refund of deposits and payments will be given, no compensation for cancellation on our behalf will be given under any circumstances. Drink Tabs and Packages Drink package details & options are in your menu booklet. Should you wish to select a drink package option you must confirm details and pay in accordance with your booking function conditions. Drink Tabs on consumption basis are available although must be organized prior to the function date. Details required are: tab limit, specified drinks available on tab, method of payment is either a credit card on the night, cheque or cash before the function starts. Should you wish to allocate a higher limit during your function you may do so with payment due on the spot. BYO facility is not available. Legal Obligations Port River Dolphin Cruises and Proprietors accepts NO responsibility to any injuries sustained to any person as a result of equipment installed, decorations and DJ/Band equipment supplied by the client or clients servants. We accept no responsibility for any gifts or goods at the function or left behind at the conclusion of a function. By confirmation of a booking and payment of a deposit, the client acknowledges and agrees to the afore-mentioned conditions. Menus, Cruise Times & Pricing Subject to change without prior notice, although every effort is made not to alter these. 17
MV Dolphin Explorer Dolphin Cruises Join us on one of our Dolphin Cruises where if conditions are Favorable you might see the Port River Dolphins. The following Cruise options are available: 2 hour Dolphin Cruise only Adults $8.00 & Children $6.00 2 hour Dolphin Cruise with Morning or Afternoon Tea Devonshire $18.00 per person Your choice of Muffins or Scones with Fresh Cream and Jam - Please refer to the full Terms and Conditions $5 deposit per person payable within 2 weeks of booking. Full payment must be received 14 days prior to function. The Dolphin Explorer is available for charter 7 days a week The Dolphin Explorer s Features include: Full bar facilities on each deck Fully air-conditioned dining areas Lift between decks 180º Viewing in dining rooms 360º Viewing on sundeck Wheelchair access to all 3 levels & toilets www.dolphinexplorer.com.au E: info@dolphinexplorer.com.au 18