Code of Conduct - Nightcruiser Party Bus Tours

All Nightcruiser Party Bus Tours and its chosen Sub-Contractors operate under a code of conduct with safety and compliance in mind for fun and safe Party Tours and services for all.

Nightcruiser prides itself on having had a Code of Conduct from the day we started providing Party Bus Tours so all can have fun and safe celebrations.

We were also founding members of the Vincent Accord Party Bus Code of Conduct

Outlined below are minimum standards of behaviour that the local authorities expect with our Party Tours & Transport and Party Boat.

It is important that you are familiar with them as you are responsible for you and your Guests behaviour.

This minimizes the possibility of you losing the bond and in some circumstances having to fork out more money for damage.

Additional Code of Conduct rules for the individual Sub- Contractors are listed at the bottom and also need to be adhered to.

COMMON SENSE
In simple language just some simple standards that are required allowing all to have a safe and fun party tour or services.

If you need to get others to assist you with controlling your Guests we advise you organise this prior to departure.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
When paying your Deposit/Security Bond you automatically accept the full responsibility and adhere to the Code of Conduct as you are responsible for you and your Guests actions.

Responsibility for Guests Actions
As the hirer of the chartered vehicle, you are responsible for your guest’s actions and compliance with the code of conduct.

All Cruiser Captains/Drivers are within their legal rights to evict any individual or all persons at any time at their discretion if you or your guests are causing a disturbance, deemed to be acting in a manner that could cause the vehicle to have an accident, unruly behaviour, are heavily intoxicated, insist on consuming alcohol on board or acting in a manner that the host or driver feels is inappropriate or anti-social behaviour or any other reason, no refunds will be given.

You are Responsible
The vehicle/s will not carry any person from your party unless you, the responsible hirer, is on board. If you will not travel with the charter or leave at any time, you must allocate and nominate an adult to take your place to fully accept the responsibility. This person will be responsible.

Sensible Alcohol Consumption
The Nightcruiser Representative encourages sensible alcohol consumption at all times as well as on licensed premises and therefore, if any passengers are deemed too intoxicated or causing a disturbance they can be asked to leave the vehicle/tour and if given the option to travel home by taxi or other means do so at their own expense or may immediately terminate the entire tour at the discretion of the after-hours operations manager. In this instance and immediate loss of bond will apply.

Vehicle Damage
Where the vehicle is damaged by you or your guests or left in an unpleasant condition (e.g. Vomit), the vehicle may be withdrawn immediately, and if deemed necessary, all bond may be kept. If you or your guests cause excessive damage, Nightcruiser’s Representative will take reasonable action to recover all costs incurred. Vomit will incur an automatic disinfection charge.

Disorderly Behaviour
The throwing of objects out of windows, fighting, rioting or vandalism to personal property or property of the Representative, the anti-social behaviour will generally result in the passenger/s immediate termination from the tour. No refunds will be given and an immediate loss of entire bond will apply. Any additional costs will be at their own expense e.g. taxi fares.

Final basic rules
No smoking on any vehicle
Must not use, bring or distribute illegal drugs
No body parts outside windows
No climbing, standing or jumping on seats
The emergency windows to be opened only in an emergency
Important no excessive noise made outside in public
No abuse aimed at outside people or traffic
No one to use inside a vehicle, public place, lanes or on street as toilets.
No unnecessary talking to or distraction of Cruiser Captain/Driver, Sub-Contractor driver.
All litter such as soft drink/water cans/plastic bottles must be removed during the tour/service and nothing left behind.
At no stage must anything be thrown out of the windows or place heads, arms, legs or body out of windows at any time.

PARTY BOAT SUB-CONTRACTOR

Passenger information
• The maximum amount of guests on the vessel is 40. Please note, restrictions may
apply for certain events.
• Please note due to safety and stability of the vessel the maximum number of guests
we can have on the top deck is 10. No jumping up and down is allowed.
• Jumping overboard is not allowed and can incur a fine of $1000 from the Water
Police.
• All guests must keep their footwear on at all times.
• Nudity will not be tolerated.
• Only one person is permitted in the toilet at a time.
• At no time are passengers allowed to touch the equipment or controls on the vessel
and if you breach these rules you may be prosecuted under maritime law.
Minors/children
All minors under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Passenger behaviour
While we want you to have a great time on board the vessel, we also need to make sure
that you are aware of the appropriate regulations and the need for additional care as we
will be on a boat. For your safety and our safety we have security cameras installed on
each level of the vessel.
The Party Boat Sub-Contractor have a zero-tolerance policy to any verbal, aggressive and
violent abuse and behaviour towards our staff or guests.
Passenger behaviour
While we want you to have a great time on board the vessel, we also need to make sure
that you are aware of the appropriate regulations and the need for additional care as we
will be on a boat. For your safety and our safety we have security cameras installed on
each level of the vessel.
The Party Boat Sub-Contractor has a zero-tolerance policy to any verbal, aggressive and
violent abuse and behaviour towards their staff or guests.
Part 1
It is expected that all passengers and crew will
• Behave in accordance with the 1976 Lake ordinance
• Not act in a way so as to endanger either the crew, the vessel or fellow passengers
• Follow instructions relating to the safety and welfare of the crew, the vessel and
fellow passengers
• Be respectful of all equipment, facilities, crew and passengers on board.
• Not jump overboard
• Not smoke or take illegal drugs.
• Not throw anything overboard.
Part 2
Depending on severity, failure to comply with part 1 may result in
• Closure of some areas of the vessel
• Putting passengers displaying inappropriate or unacceptable behavior as
determined by the crew ashore at the nearest available jetty
• Cease the consumption of alcohol
• Early termination of the cruise with no refund
• Calling for the assistance of the water police or land police
Part 3
A $500 bond must be paid prior to departure of the vessel.
Part or all of the bond may be forfeited if:
• Passengers behave in a manner that causes risk to fellow passengers, the crew or
the vessel as determined by the crew.
• Equipment or facilities on the vessel are damaged needing repair or replacement
• A passenger soils the vessel with food, drink or bodily fluids
• Safety equipment is inappropriately used
Security Guards
If you are booking a cruise considered to be of mid to high risk, such as 18th birthday
parties or cruises where adult (25 +) supervision is limited or a party with 20 or more
guests, for the safety of your guests and our crew, we reserve the right to ask you to
employ security which will be organised by teh Party Boat Sub-Contractor.
The rate is $180 for one guard.
Please note these prices may be subject to change.
Risk warning
There are inherent risks and dangers on board any vessel. All passengers participate in
the chartered cruise entirely at their own risk.