Cruise Ship Party

Usually parties used to be organised in houses or hotels and other party venues generally on land. In the past few years, however, a new party venue has come into vogue: the cruise ship. Cruises were supposed to be for relaxation and for getting away from the rigours of life. Lately though, cruises as a party venue have gained currency. The cruise companies take care of all your requirements and you can pay attention to having a great time with your guests and invitees.

The Lady Cutler

Lady Cutler was laid down in March 1968 and launched at the State Dockyards in Newcastle, NSW on 10 August 1968. She was commissioned soon afterwards on 8 October and quickly made her mark on Sydney's gay harbour life. In many ways she was different to the 'classic' old Sydney ferries, but the double-ended style and effect was a similar derivative. She was followed by two almost identical sister ships ' Lady Woodward and Lady McKell ' on 19October 1970.

The Lady Cutler served with great distinction for 22 years on the inner harbour run and was decommissioned in 1991. Many people fondly remember her as daily commuters from the inner north shore to the city and others as day trippers to Luna Park and Taronga Zoo. Along with the Lady Woodward and Lady McKell she was originally sold to Hong Kong interests but the deal fell through. In 1998 she was sold to Ron Morrison and then to Shannon Harper, removed from Port Jackson and steamed south to Melbourne.

She completed her refurbishment in Melbourne and started her service life again in December 2007. She was re-commissioned on 13 January 2008 by the wife of the late Sir Roden Cutler VC, Lady (Joan) Cutler, who flew down from Sydney for the occasion. Today the ferry functions as a host for special events and offers a number of Melbourne river cruises. For more information on Lady Cutler, please visit their website at www.ladycutler.com.au.