You choose and book the food directly
Inspiration Cruises does not sell catering menus or take catering payments. Guests arrange their order directly with the caterer, including the menu, quantities, dietary requirements, payment and delivery arrangements.
Choose your catering
Select Simone’s Amazing Grazing or another caterer that suits your group and occasion.
Order and pay directly
Confirm the menu, pricing, dietary needs and delivery directly with the caterer.
Send us the delivery details
Once ordered, let us know so we can coordinate a suitable delivery time to the boat.
Three simple steps
Keeping the supplier arrangement direct means you remain in control of the menu, order and payment.
Contact the caterer
Discuss menu choices, dietary requirements, quantities, pricing and availability directly with your selected caterer.
Confirm delivery
Ask whether the caterer can deliver to the boat and provide them with the cruise date and requested delivery window.
Notify Inspiration Cruises
Send us the supplier name, delivery contact and expected arrival time so we can confirm a practical handover before departure.
Use our suggested option or choose your own
Catering is optional. BYO food remains completely welcome.
Simone’s Amazing Grazing
Guests can view the available options and place their order directly through Simone’s Amazing Grazing. Menus, availability, pricing, payment and delivery are arranged directly with the caterer.
Arrange another local caterer
You are welcome to arrange a different caterer directly. Please choose food and packaging that are practical for serving onboard and confirm the delivery arrangements with us before finalising the order.
Subject to availability, Inspiration Cruises can collect a prepaid Dan Murphy’s order from the Benowa store and have it ready onboard before your cruise. The $120 handling fee covers collection and handling. It does not include the cost of your Dan Murphy’s order.
Onboard serving essentials
Bring the food and drinks that suit your group. We provide the following standard items onboard.
BYO food and drinks
BYO food and drinks are welcome onboard. Red wine is not permitted.
Practical food packaging
Platters, grazing boxes and food that can be served easily onboard usually work best. Large catering equipment, extensive setups or installations require approval beforehand.
Boarding and delivery location
Boarding is from the public pontoon at 73 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 . Caterer delivery timing must be coordinated with us before the cruise.
Guest arrival
Guests should arrive 10 minutes early so the cruise can depart on time.
Safety and RSA
Safety and responsible service of alcohol requirements apply throughout the charter. Intoxicated guests may be refused boarding or service.
$690 per hour including GST, with a minimum charter duration of 2 hours. Inspiration can accommodate up to 25 guests.
Inspiration is a 51ft Sealine T51 luxury motor yacht reserved exclusively for your confirmed group. Your skipper and crew are included throughout the charter.
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Planning food and drinks for your cruise
Helpful answers about catering orders, delivery, BYO food, onboard items and beverage collection.
Do we order catering through Inspiration Cruises?
No. Guests choose, order and pay the caterer directly. This includes menu selection, dietary requirements, quantities, pricing and changes to the order.
Can catering be delivered to the boat?
Delivery may be arranged directly with the caterer. Once the order is confirmed, send us the supplier name, contact details and requested delivery time so we can confirm a suitable handover before departure.
Can we use a caterer other than Simone’s Amazing Grazing?
Yes. You may arrange another caterer directly. Please check the proposed delivery timing and packaging with us before finalising the order.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes. BYO food and drinks are welcome onboard. Red wine is not permitted.
What serving items are provided onboard?
We provide a large esky and ice, plus cups, plates, plastic champagne flutes and tumblers.
How does the Dan Murphy’s Benowa collection service work?
Guests place and pay for a prepaid order directly with Dan Murphy’s Benowa. Subject to availability, Inspiration Cruises can collect the order and have it ready onboard for a $120 handling fee. The retailer order cost is separate.
Is the Dan Murphy’s collection service available on Saturdays?
No. The collection service is not available on Saturdays. Collection on other days remains subject to availability and must be confirmed in advance.
Where do cruises board?
Boarding is from the public pontoon at 73 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 . Please arrive 10 minutes early so the cruise can depart on time. Non-marking or white-soled shoes are required, or guests may go barefoot.
Safety and RSA requirements apply throughout the charter. Intoxicated guests may be refused boarding or service. Full booking terms: Inspiration Cruises Terms & Conditions .
Tell us what you are arranging
Send your cruise date and time, the caterer’s delivery details, or your request for Dan Murphy’s Benowa collection. Beverage collection is subject to availability and is not available on Saturdays.
Send a catering enquiry
Include your cruise date and time and select whether you are coordinating caterer delivery or requesting Dan Murphy’s Benowa collection.
Catering menus, prices, dietary requirements, payments and supplier performance are arranged directly between the guest and caterer. Boarding is from the public pontoon at 73 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217. Full booking terms: Inspiration Cruises Terms & Conditions .