Ten Ways to Put Cards on the Water
Every service below is a complete production: vessel, dealers, tournament structure, catering and crew. Choose a format and we build the night around it, from a ten-seat invitational to a full-ship buyout for 480.
Every Format We Produce
Ten production formats, each with its own page covering inclusions, logistics and pricing. If none fits exactly, the concierge desk builds customs.
FlagshipVIP Poker Tournament Charter
A private tournament for your group only: structured blinds, trophies, full casino crew.
From A$14,900
Most bookedCasino Royale Theme Night
Black-tie casino evening with roulette, blackjack and Bond-grade styling.
From A$11,500
Corporate Poker Retreat
Day sessions in the conference deck, tournament after dark, cabins overnight.
From A$26,000
Private High-Stakes Evenings
Invitation-only ring games in the glass salon with a dedicated dealer and bar.
From A$18,500
Charity Poker Gala
Fundraising tournament with auctions and donation mechanics built into the night.
From A$16,800
Poker Masterclass at Sea
Coached session with a touring pro, then a graded tournament to apply it.
From A$9,800
Celebrity Invitational Evening
Guest-of-honour formats with media management, arrivals protocol and NDA crew.
Priced on request
Bucks & Hens Poker Voyage
Four-hour private circuit for the wedding party, own dealer, own pace.
From A$7,400
4 daysReef Poker Series Cruise
Sydney to Cairns with cabins included. The flagship event of our season.
From A$4,850 pp
Casino Deck Buyout & Branding
The entire casino deck, exclusively yours, styled to your brand guidelines.
From A$34,000
Nothing Fits Exactly?
Most of our best nights started as a strange brief. Tell us the occasion and we will draw the format.
Brief the DeskOne Call Handles Everything
Arrival Logistics
Helipad bookings, tender transfers, chauffeured cars and hotel blocks for interstate guests.
Discretion & Security
Close-protection coordination, screened crew lists and private boarding windows for sensitive manifests.
A Dedicated Producer
One named producer owns your event from first call to the last guest off the gangway.
Vessel Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Harbour Class | Coastal Class | Pacific Empress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest capacity | 40 to 160 | 80 to 240 | 480 |
| Gaming tables | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| Event decks | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| Overnight cabins | None | 60 berths | 220 berths |
| Helipad | No | Certified | Certified |
| Range | Harbour only | Coastal 400nm | Full coast |
| Best for | Bucks, birthdays, board dinners | Corporate days, mid-size galas | Series, buyouts, 300+ guests |
The Boats Around the Boat
Companion vessels handle arrivals, photography angles, beach transfers and the safety perimeter so the liner can hold station.
Two Limousine Tenders
Enclosed 12-seat tenders for VIP transfers and beach landings. 28-knot cruise speed.
The Camera Boat
Gyro-stabilised platform for exterior shots, fireworks viewing and drone recovery.
Safety & Marshal Craft
Crewed response boat on station for water activities and exclusion-zone marshalling.
What Happens on Board Stays There
Standard Privacy
Every charter: closed manifest, no external photography, guest list never shared.
Signed NDA Crew
All staff sign event-specific non-disclosure agreements. Salon events run phone-free by default.
Blackout Protocol
No event records beyond the contract, private boarding, and your own security embedded in the plan.
Request an NDA before you brief us
Cabins for the Morning After
Multi-day formats include accommodation. Interior cabins for the field, balcony suites for the sponsors, and a royal suite the host usually claims.
From First Call to Casting Off
Brief & Hold
Tell us the occasion, headcount and rough date. We hold a window for 72 hours, free.
Walkthrough
Video tour of the deck plan with your producer, then a written production brief.
Deposit & Menu
Thirty percent locks the date. Menu tasting and styling approvals follow within weeks.
Sail Day
Your producer runs the sheet; you host. Post-event report lands within five days.