Perth Diving Academy

Crew:

Lionfish IV requires a crew of 2, consisting of Master Class 5 (Skipper) Marine Engine Driver 2 (Engineer) and we generally also have a Deckhand (Usually a Dive master or Cook).
For evening cruises we try to field a crew of 4 to keep the vessel clean and assist with the running of the function. Our crew will assist you as much as possible but they duties running the boat are their prime concern. The crew are not employed to assist with food or drink service.

At home berth PDA in North Fremantle we have excellent facilities for boarding
passengers, food, drink and sound equipment for your function

Considerations:
All charters are Fremantle departure.
We have secure parking on-site at no charge. If you wish to have pick-ups from any other points this will be only with prior arrangement. We will need to check the jetty for suitability, ‘Lionfish IV’ is a large vessel and will not suit all jetties due to height or length.
Docking and leaving a jetty requires a minimum of 15 minutes each way. Public jetties often allow only short time docking of 15 minutes to leave access for other vessels.
Travelling time is charged at the same hourly rate as normal charter in 15 minute blocks. See special rates below.

You must allow at least 90 minutes travelling time from Fremantle to Perth (River speed 8 knots) Most evening charters take 1½ to 2 hours to cruise from Fremantle to Perth Waters. Some clients prefer to have time at anchor about 3 hours into the evening to allow speeches etc. This is usually done in the large river area at Mosman Bay to keep the rocking to a minimum and allow plenty of space for other river traffic.
The background music on the boat is not ‘Dance’ volume music. If you are using the wheelhouse deck as a dance floor you will require amplified music. The area is large enough for a DJ, Juke box or even a small band. If you prefer to bring along your own CD's, Perth Diving Academy has amplified speakers and CD player available for $100.00 per charter.
Most decorations and party favours are acceptable aboard Lionfish IV . Please ask our staff about the correct placement and utilization of certain items. Sparklers are not permitted as they can cause damage to many parts of the vessel. When in doubt please ask

Charter costs: Evening River Cruises $500 per hour (minimum of 4 hours) $630 per hour for 3 hour cruises. $850 per hour for 2 hour cruises. Travelling time is charged for charters departing from points other than Rous Head, North Fremantle. East St +$250, Fisherman's Harbour +$250, Barrack St. +$750. Travelling with passengers is considered as charter time. DPI charges jetty utilization fees, for each landing an additional cost of $38 per tie up is required for all charters utilizing jetties other than PDA Rous Head. All charters have a Security Deposit – to cover cost of repairs to possible damage i.e. Carpet steam cleaning due to trampled food or repairs to side curtains due to cigarette burns. We reserve the right to increase the security deposit from $1000 to $2000 for possible high risk charters. ( Bucks nights, 18th & 21st Birthdays and charters that involve raft-ups or other vessels coming alongside
Day cruises. By negotiation. ($520 -$935 per hour depending on day) Available only on selected days on due to existing diving charter commitments.
Drinks: Lionfish IV is not licensed to sell alcohol. This means we operate on a BYO policy. If you are hosting a party and intend to supply drinks for your guests we remind you that you must be responsible hosts and allow for provisions of water and soft drinks as well as alcoholic beverages. We recommend the following local store as they will deliver cold just prior to the charter (saving you additional ice): Old Bridge Cellars, 221 Queen Victoria St, North Fremantle Phone 93352702
Please remember that if you are serving wine you will need to have plastic or glassware available for your guests. When you purchase your drinks check with your supplier to see if they have hire glassware available. Often the stores will not charge for glassware hire if you are purchasing your drinks from them. Breakages are always charged for.
Ice 200 Litre Ice boxes are available complete with 20 kg of ice @ $15.00 each. Additional ice is available @ $10.00 per 20 kg bag (for an average charter allow 3-6 x 20 kg bags depending on whether the drink is cold or warm). Empty 200 Litre iceboxes can be arranged @$10.00 each.
Catering: Food. Perth Diving Academy can supply finger food for your charter or we can cater for your evening with a buffet meal at very competitive prices. This site contains some examples of the type of food we can supply. With all our catering we would arrange to have you liaise with our chef to plan a menu to suit your function and requirements. For more information contact Janet on 0448993449 When we cater for your function the cost includes additional staff to prepare the food as well as stock the buffet table, clear away dirty dishes and wash up after the meal. We would supply all the necessary crockery and cutlery for the meal service. You are welcome to supply your own food or have outside caterers aboard but please make allowance for our crew to have access to the galley facilities. If you are catering you will need to supply all the necessary crockery and cutlery for the meal service as this is not stored on the boat by our caterers. Please ensure that you and your caterers leave the vessel clean with any of our equipment that was ‘borrowed’ back where it should be. PDA staff at Fremantle are more than happy to assist you with advise and recommendations to make self catering easier whilst you are aboard ‘Lionfish IV’ all you have to do is ask! During day cruises we have a full time cook that can be available to prepare meals on board for groups up to 50 people

The Buffet table is a popular focal point during the evening cruises, our caterers will make sure that your guests are well satisfied that you are a good host.

Catering with Lionfish IV
Perth Diving Academy can supply finger food for your charter or we can arrange full food service from our caterers. With food service we provide staff and utensils as well as top-up of buffet dishes and clean-up after meal service. These menus are suggestions only and we would like to talk over any menu with you prior to fixing a price per head. We can offer combination menus with finger food and a buffet meal. Special needs can be catered for, all menus have some vegetarian choices and we can arrange specific food for your specific needs. To discuss any menu options for your function with our caterer, please contact Janet on 0448 993449

Example Finger Food Salmon and Cream cheese on French sticks served with Dill Cocktail Meat and Vegetable Samosas Mini quiches/vegetarian quiches Chicken platter with feta cheese & vegetables Sushi Rolls Mini Pizza pieces Dips served with vegetable sticks & crackers Meat balls with dipping sauces Up to 60 people $19.50 per head Over 60 people $16.00 per head Example Dinner Menu 1 Traditional Roast Beef & Gravy served in a bun Salads Potato salad Fresh tossed Garden salad $12.00 per person for 100 passengers Example Buffet Dinner Menu 2 Dips served with vegetables platters & crackers Beef Lasagne with parmesan cheese Chicken satay with coconut milk & vegetables Rice to accompany Fresh Tossed Garden Salad Mini dinner Buns with butter portions Desserts Chocolate Mud cake Cheesecake Tea or Coffee $16.50 per person for 100 passengers	Example Buffet Dinner Menu 3 Hot Dishes Malaysian chicken served with satay sauce Thai prawn curry Beef Stroganoff Rice to accompany Cold Dishes Whole Leg Ham served with the trimmings Deluxe chicken platter Fresh Prawn platter with cocktail sauce Salads Pasta and vegetable salad Fresh tossed garden salad Potato and egg salad Mini dinner buns with butter portions Desserts Lemon cheesecake Chocolate mud cake Strawberries Chocolates Tea or Coffee $28.50 per person for 100 passengers

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Perth Diving Academy's Main Website
8 Rous Head Road,
NORTH FREMANTLE
Western Australia, 6159
Phone: 08 9430 6300
Fax 08 9430 6544

This page was last updated Thursday, 11 September 2008 05:22 PM by Martin Jones

Perth Diving Academy launched Lionfish IV in August 1998. Although purpose built as a day trip diving vessel, the boat was designed to have a multi-purpose layout that would allow other functions such a weddings, river cruises, scientific survey and as a commercial dive support vessel. Lionfish IV Specifications:
Construction: The vessel was constructed in aluminum by Image Boat Builders, Henderson WA
Size: Length 24m Width 6m
Power supply: 240v, 18 Kva Generator, 2200 watt Inverter (24V-240v)
	Lionfish IV, Impressive from the water and even more so onboard.
Engines: 2 x 650HP Detroit Diesel
Survey: Surveyed to carry 50 passengers (1C survey if you are going offshore) and 100 passengers (1D survey if you are going to Rottnest or up the Swan River). All safety equipment as required by the above survey, renewed every 12 months.