"Once again thanks for a wonderful whale watching trip this morning even if you did not arrange to pay Trickster to perform! What a wonderful morning with perfect weather as well.
Many thanks again" - Linda
"My partner and I loved the whale watching last Saturday, the staff were great and we got some incredible videos! We will definitely recommend this to guests and clients." - Kim
Gold Coast Cruise Testimonials
Thank u so much 4 a wonderful cruise 11/11/11. The staff were extremely wonderful and made it easier with my partner being in a wheelchair. Please send my thanks to all the crew. I've never experienced such an excellent level of customer service. Thank u again, was perfect. (Emma Jane via Twitter)
The function went really well. I met with David before boarding - although we were set up for the upper deck, we did have use of the upper deck for pre dinner drinks and after the meal. The meal and service was very good. I haven't spoken to anybody in our group who didn't have a good time. I've already been refering you to other people who are interested in a very good venue. At this stage we will be back next year, or sooner.
- Peter
Wedding
Testimonials
We had a fantastic night. We would like to sincerely thank you for all your help and effort towards our wedding.
All guests enjoyed themselves and complemented on the decorations and food. Everything turned out just the way we wanted.
- Sabrina & Marcel
Thank you for all of your fantastic help and support for our wedding.
It truly was a great day and we will remember every moment of
it with the fondest of memories. You were wonderful.
Love Always,
Danae & Sasha.
A
big thank you for what was the most wonderful wedding
reception for my daughter and her fiancée. Sheree your
organisational skills were exemplary, before the event with coordinating
all the fine details.
All staff were outstanding on the night and never took their eyes off
the proceedings. What an amazing man who made the night just run
so smoothly. The staff were all equally as polite and punctual
at every request. Congratulations to you all and again Thank You
for making such a wonderful day even better.
-
Judy (Mother of the Bride).
Thank
you so much for all your organizing and running of the night.
It was amazing and we never wanted it to end. Everyone was fantastic
on the night, very relaxed and nothing was a problem. Thanks for
all the pre-organising Sharee. All the staff were great!! All
our guests had the best night!
- Danni & Ben
Corporate
Event Testimonials
The night was great and enjoyed by all. The food, service and entertainment was great and our customers gave staff great feedback which makes it all worthwhile. A big thanks to Rivers and yourself Adele for a great night - M. Iaconis, Orrcon Steel. Function on Voyager Oct 07
I am writing this email to thank every one for a fantastic night on Saturday the 10th Nov, We travelled on the sapphire for our Xmas function, the whole 31 people aboard really enjoyed themselves. The Dj was fantastic as was the crew.
I would especially like to thank Adele for her hard work during the year, Adele was very professional and patient. This trip will be talked about for a long time I am guessing.
Every one has already asked for another trip, Thanks guys for making our Xmas party very enjoyable.. Danielle, City of Greater Dandenong
Just a quick email to say thanks for making the cruise (on the Voyager) organised for the AAL Vic Social Club enjoyable. The Hospitality staff on the Voyager were exceptional. They made everyone feel welcome and the attention to detail was spectacular.
The tables looked amazing and the food delicious. Once again, thanks and please extend my thank you to the wonderful on board staff on Saturday night. Looking forward to being in contact at some other stage. - M. Patton, President, AAL Victorian Social Club, Allianz, October 2007
The
cruise was fantastic and this was a highlight of the conference
for all attendees. We were looked after very well and Adrian was
very astute and professional, ensuring a successful and enjoyable
night for all. Thanks again and I hope that we can work together
for the conference next year. - Parks Victoria, July 2006
Many
thanks for your assistance with our Awards Night. The venue was
great, the staff were always ready to lend a hand and the food
was delicious. The night was a great success and enjoyed by all
thanks to Rivers!
- Sally and the team at Kennards Hire (September 05)
I
just wanted to thank you for organising a wonderful evening cruise
for Millward
Brown Christmas Party. I still have people telling me what
a wonderful night they had! It was great to come on board and
have everything thought of and set up. A thank you to Alan who
took us on a great tour of the waterways. Also a big thank you
to Andy and all the staff on board. They were all so attentive
and friendly. The service was wonderful and the dinner was lovely
too.
You have set a high standard for staff's expectation for next
year's function!
We will strongly recommend Rivers Cruises. You made the best day
of our lives even better by the best night of our lives. Thank
you.
Mr
& Mrs Gallo - Wedding (Nov 04)
On
the 22nd of July we held out 2004 Zodiac
Group Australia Trade Night at your venue, a good night was
had by all, and I would like to thank you for your contribution
in making our night a great success.
Your
professionalism is above reproach, your staff were courteous and
polite, the decoration of the reception room, and the meal were
excellent, all contributed to well organised event and I would
like to extend a special thank you to you for overseeing
the smooth running of the night.
Once
again thank you
Julie Hin - Zodiac
Group Australia
I
am writing on behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Big Top
Party to sincerely thank you for helping us run such a successful
event.
All
who attended enjoyed the night, commenting on the venue, food
and entertainment. We would be happy to return to Rivers for functions
in the future. Monies raised at the Big Top party will be given
back to the school to be used wisely to assist the students at
Fintona.
Thank
you also to your staff for assisting in the set up for the evening
and also making everyone feel welcome. I know there is a lot of
‘behind the scenes work’ which goes into putting on
such en evening.
You
and your company were professional in every aspect and a pleasure
to deal with. We at Fintona will have no hesitation in recommending
Rivers to other organizations or school interested in holding
functions at your Centre.
I
would like to start by saying thank you so much for a truly memorable
night. We booked for 21 people to attend one of your dinner cruises,
and I can truly say it was an absolute hit. The guys were in the
mood for a good night, and given that neither myself nor any of
the other people in our group had been on a dinner cruise before
I was a little nervous about how it would turn out.
Well,
I am pleased to say that I needn't have worried, the food was
great, the service was exceptional and the entertainment was absolutely
sensational. We really as a club had a ball and will definitely
look at doing it again next year with a bigger group.
This
letter is just to say a huge thank you for all your help with
organising this and making it such a memorable night for our footy
club. It has been a great pleasure to deal with such a professional
company. - Sarah Thomas – Bulleen
Cobras Football Club
Rivers Restaurant Cruise Sat 26th June 04
Suzie
and I have received a lot of positive feedback on the 2003 Christmas
party, with particular mention of the themeing, venue & catering.
And thanks for all your assistance on the night, which enabled
Suzie and I to relax and enjoy the evening as well, knowing that
the event was in very capable hands. I look forward to working
with you again. - Jamie - Dimension
Data Australia
Thank-you
for your service on Thursday 6 November. From my perspective and
feedback received from those in attendance the food, drink and
service provided was exceptional. This contributed to a successful
evening for our association.
On
behalf of EIANZ I would like to thank you and your staff for your
efforts.
The
food was great, service excellent, and the venue looked superb.
Thanks very much Rivers!
- Declan, BDO.
“A
short note to thank…all the staff of Rivers for you wonderful
assistance with our Gala Ball. We feel that the evening was a
great success ad our best Ball to date. Apart from your commitment
to the event which was fantastic, the food, wine and service were
of a very high standard. Please pass on our great appreciation
to your staff. Again, on behalf of all your friends at the Royal
Victorian Institute for the Blind, thank you.”
Thanks
so much for eveything last night!
We
had a great time, it was a night we will never forget. thanks
so much for all your help with everything! Thanks again
Emma.
(Parkdale Secondary College, June 07, on Voyager Vessel)
"...You
and your company were professional in every aspect and a pleasure
to deal with. We at Fintona will have no hesitation in recommending
Rivers to other organizations or school interested in holding
functions at your Centre."
Mary Stoney (Vice-President – Fintona
parents Association)
"I
would like to thank you and your staff for the lovely evening
that our year 12's had at their formal dinner. The food was excellent.
The only thing that I heard anyone complain about was that the
Chocolate mousse was to rich and if that was the only complaint
then I think that your staff did a remarkable job.
Can you please congratulate your staff for me.
Thankyou once again for making our formal a wonderful evening."
Debbie Godfrey
Librarian and Year 12 Parent. 21 Nov 05
Dinner
Cruise Testimonials
I would like to thank you and Rivers Restuarant Cruises for a wonderful night on Saturday. The weather was perfect, the cruise very enjoyable, food and wine amazing and the organisation very professional. Hannah, family and friends all enjoyed themselves and thought it was the perfect way to celebrate a special birthday. Many thanks for your organisation - Jane Challis
My husband and I were very impressed with all your staff aboard the voyager on Sat 13th March. I was feeling very ill just before boarding and staff quickly came to my aid with water and a chair. We had arrived early and after a good drink and rest I was feeling much better and decided to still board the boat and try to enjoy our evening as it was our 29th wedding anniversary. The staff made me feel very comfortable about still getting on board to try to enjoy our night. From the captain all the way down the chain. They constantly asked how I was feeling as they went past me but didnt over do it either. They all seemed geninually concerned. We have been on your dinner cruises 4 times in the last 8 or so years and will keep coming back. We have always praised the service and food but we now are telling our friends about the extra nice service we recently recieved. Thank you to all concerned and please make sure that the supervisor in charge is aware of this. Thank you for your time. - Kim Moore
To the wonderful staff and management of Rivers cruises, I want to say thank you for the beautiful Christmas day lunch my husband, three children and I enjoyed. The sevice of your lovely staff was very professional and friendly. The food was delicious. Atmosphere very warm and welcoming. This is our fourth time on Rivers cruises and each cruise is always superb and the views are brillant. Thank you again for a wonderful day. We recommend you to our family and friends all the time. The best way to spend Christmas. Kind regards, F. & C. Whitefoot - Christmas Day Lunch, 2009
We took my partner Mark on his surprise 26th bday on Saturday and we all loved every minute of it. We had the best night and it is something we would love to do again. Thank you very much to all the staff on board. We were sitting right in front of t...he bar and the waiter that served us did an outstanding job. The whole night was fantastic and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you so much, you made Mark's night fantastic. - K. Boogert (comment via Facebook)
On September 26th I booked a dinner cruise for 5 people, as my brother and sister in law were visiting from England. We are all over 70 years and I requested a nice table not knowing there was extra charge for window table. But to my surprise we were given a window table. The service was excellent, and the food was well above what we expected. I want to congratulate you for the wonderful night we had. Thank you once again. – Mrs. S Demetriou
Just wanted to email to say thanks for organising our cruise on 11th September. Our entire party loved the experience. The food was beautiful, the service was excellent and the entertainment was great. Thanks for providing a great 60th birthday celebration for my mum. We will be highly recommending your cruises to all. Thanks again, Sinead McEvoy
Thank you for a lovely Father's Day Lunch on your River Cruise, great food and excellant service it was enjoyed by all especially my husband who thought it was great, it was also his 60th Birthday. Thank you again Nicole and I will most certainly Cruise with your Co again. - Leonie (Fathers Day Lunch Cruise, 2009)
To all of the wonderful people of "Rivers Cruises", I would like to thank-you all for such a "fantastic night"! I and my 21 friends and family members had a "first class experience"! We loved the delicious 3-course meal...the soup was divine...the main was simply the best...and the dessert was heavenly....and the unequalled service was definitely first class.
We absolutely enjoyed the entertainment of the night "Tom Jones" and the cruise band was first class too. And to top it all off the cruise around to Williamstown and St Kilda was a night to remember! Thank-you all so much we would definitely recommend this experience to everyone we know!!!!!! Thanks again - Irene Huhu
Just want to thank all involved in making our night on Saturday very enjoyable. Lorraine and I had a ball. The cake you did for Lorraine was just great. I will have no problems in recommending this night out to anyone.
And it will not be the last time I will be a passenger on any of you nights out... We had a young Lady name of Elisabeth, look after us on Saturday night. This young Lady deserves a gold star the way she not only looked after us, but also the way she put up with the trouble I gave her. She was great fun. A most enjoyable night was had by all .Thanks again. - Roy & Lorraine
I had a very good time on your cruise. The staff (Elizabeth) was fantastic, you are very lucky to have team player such as Liz. The food was good and I got a BIG YES from Rashmi. By the way almost everybody (staff) on the boat knew I what I drink, I say down to passing imformation. Well done, and a Big thank you. Cheers - Randy
I just wanted to give you some feedback on the cruise! We had an amazing time and everything was up to par. The service was excellent that we did not feel like leaving. The food was out of this world and it is definitely a night to remember. Please keep me posted on any offers! Will be waiting to cruise with Rivers once again! Thanks alot for the excellent service. - S. Butani
Our waiter Ankur was possibly the best we have ever had at any restaurant - D. Robusin
Fabulous night out for 15th wedding anniversary - J. brew
Our server was fantastic, friendly and very speedy. Thank you.
I would like to extend my thanks to yourself and the staff from Rivers Restaurant Cruises. From the initial enquiry regarding my mum’s surprise 50th birthday everything was handled in a friendly and professional manner, along with your discretion with keeping our surprise a secret was much appreciated. You should have seen the look on my mothers face when my brother (who now lives in LA) arrived, it was priceless.
The staff on the boat were fabulous and I was very impressed by their high standards of service, working in hospitality myself I have high expectations when I dine out, however compliments to the staff they defiantly exceeded my expectations.
To Nick and his chef’s the food was delicious!
Once again thank you Emma, you certainly made my mum’s birthday was a memorable experience and I will be telling my friends about the wonderful River Restaurant Cruises.
- S. Eburne
We all had a great time, service was excellent and food was very satisfying…and plenty of it! We would have no hesitation in recommending your company - Laurie, Mother's Day Cruise 2008
The cruise was absolutely beautiful and your staff were fantastic. We had a fabulous time and enjoyed the time spent with the family - Pam, Mother's Day Cruise 2008
We all had a wonderful time on Sunday. My Mother and Mother in law had a great day and we will be looking into something like that for next year, might try the lunch if it’s still on. Thanks for a great day - Kelly, Mother's Day Cruise 2008
I had the pleasure in having dinner on your boat last Friday night. My mother had her Hen’s night and we had a group of ladies.
The service was absolutely fabulous. Adrian was a gentleman and went above and beyond when it came to making sure we had a great night. Our waiter was just lovely and I managed to have a chat to your chef on board (and boat driver) and found the atmosphere was sensational.
I have my own wedding with 140 people next year and will now consider Rivers following a night we will never forget! Thanks to a fabulous crew….you guys should be proud. K.Martin
It was a wonderful night and a great experience. All staff were fantasic even with my 1 1/2 year old daughter. It was great to go out and not worry about what noise she would make and even get in the way of staff. I will recommend the cruise to friends and family. Thanks for a great night. I thoroughly enjoyed the night and so did my daughter - N. Prokopec, Hillside
We came out (3 girls) for a birthday - something different than just a plain restaurant. We had a great time. Thank you - S. Kelly, Eltham
Exemplary service and highly commended - M. McHugh, Baccas Marsh
Fantastic time had by all of us. Thank you - T. Owers
The best night we've had in ages - B. Khodr, Coburg
Had a great St. Valentines evening. Meal was scrumptous, scenery invigorating yet relaxing. Thank you for your hospitality - M. Mifsud (14 Feb 08)
My
husband and I would just like to say how lovely the dinner cruise
was. The food was nice, the atmosphere was great and overall we
had an enjoyable evening. Thankyou. We came off the boat saying
that we would definitely do it again.
Joan - Hoppers
Crossing
I
just got home from the cruise tonight and I couldn't go to sleep
without saying thanks for such an awesome evening you guys gave!
It was my first time on the cruise and also was to surprise my
girlfriend's birthday. It turned out to be perfect! I couldnt
find a fault wrong with anything! The food was excellent, staff
simply brilliant, welcoming and polite, atmosphere buzzing, the
dj was entertaining, and to top it off the boat was on time! If
I could find a fault, I'd say the cruise was too short! hahah!
But would just like to say thanks again and i shall hopefully
dine with you again. cheers!!
Francis
Thank
you for all your help organising my husbands birthday party...
Everything was fantastic; the service & atmosphere.
We had a fantastic night and i look forward to being on board
again. - Esin (Mar 07)
Congratulations to the river cruise staff on Friday evening (March
3rd 2006).
What a pleasant, helpful and smiling group of people you have
working for the river cruise. My friend and l have a wonderful
time and the vegetarian meals were delicious. We felt relaxed
and tranquil being so close to the water. Well done River cruise
staff.
I will highly recommend this cruise to my family and friends and
will book a dinner cruise in the near future. - B Sujecki
Please
forward this email to Lou and all the staff that were working
on the boat cruise on Saturday Night. We had a wonderful time,
the food was great, the service was great and the whole experience
was a night to remember.
Thank You
S.Spirovski
21 Jan 06
I
would like to say thank you and to all staff at RIVERS for your
hospitality. The night was a success and l am happy to mention
the proposal went better than l planned. The setting, the food,
the entertainment and the company was A 1.
You
guys should all give yourselves a pat on the back and lets face
it, one does not propose for marriage every day.
SHE
SAID YES.
Once
again thank you. I have recommended this
to friends and who knows perhaps a cruise for the big day could
be arranged.
One
happy customer.
- Bertan M (October 2005)
Thank
you so much for a fantastic day, we have told all our friends
about the wonderful time we had on the Saphire. - Greg Coles
Thank you for all your help and assistance in making our wedding
a very enjoyable and memorable evening. Thank you also to your
staff in making the night so much fun. Thanks again.
All our Love - Tania & Glenn
Dear
all at Rivers Restaurants,
Thank
you so much for making our night on Saturday, 4th October 2003,
such a tremendous success...and reversing the boat to pick up
a difficult latecomer..well , that was beyond the call of duty.!!.
.So very much appreciated by myself, having worked on P&O
Cruises entertainment staff in the past...(most people seem to
think that ships are wheelbarrows and can stop at once !!).
Lou
was so gracious. ..The catering staff, and their service,
were superb..Floorshow boys and girls were dynamite..quite breathtaking,
and on a rolling deck, too...Food, wines and drinks were all excellent
and very plentiful.. We all had such a wonderful time and want
to repeat it again in the future..
Please convey our thanks to all concerned in making our Cabaret
Cruise such a fantastic one...
P.
Astley - President ..The Original Showbiz Club..
“Thank
you and Rivers for the great time that was had by our clients
on the two cruises. Your total professionalism, courteous &
friendly service was well received & appreciated. When our
company conducts functions such as there, we rely on companies
such as Rivers to continue professionalism that we like to reflect.”
-
Rick Corbett, Onga Pty Ltd
“I
am writing to thank you and your staff for the services provided
at the parks Victoria Birthday function held in Rivers Reception.
Over 800 staff from across the State attended the function and
a fantastic time was had by all. Many staff approached me about
the scrumptious food and its outstanding quality and freshness.The
venue was also a highlight of the evening, given its prime location,
offering a fabulous views of the city skyline and the still waters
of the Yarra River. All this contributed to the success of the
night.”
"I
wanted to thank you for Rivers. I have been several times, each
time very pleasant. Your staff are good and see to it that my
87 year old parents are cared for with their funny little requests
…It was really nice.
My
thanks and good wishes for the New Year."
-
TOORAK
"Just
a brief note to commend Rivers for the service provided while
on board with my party of 32 people. Everyone
was extremely impressed, and I personally will have no hesitation
in recommending your venue."
-
K.D.
"Thanks
on a job well done. Your help & professionalism was second
to none. We both greatly appreciated it."
-
R.C.
Birthday
Testimonials
The staff were all wonderful, attentive discreet service. The food was delicious. Everyone had a great time. Apart from me forgetting the birthday cake candle everything went like clockwork. Adrian and staff came to the rescue with small candle and sparkler. Please pass on my thanks to everyone, particularly Adrian for being on hand to deal with everything and being so attentive. - R. Lucas, 21st birthday cruise September 2007
We celebrated our 40th Birthdays
on the Sapphire on Saturday night and I wanted to let you know
that we had the best night. It was fantastic!!!! The crew were
great, the food and drinks kept coming and Michelle was a fantastic
host. Michelle was so happy to accommodate us and the little touches
like the way she set up the birthday cakes with the drinks was
lovely, serving Chris and I with our cake and the decorations
was a lovely gesture and making sure everything ran smoothly was
really appreciated and allowed us to have a fun night. Thank you
so much. Thanks to Adele who also was very supportive in setting
up the night and answering all our questions.
A
BIG Thank You to all
Anne and Chris Ruys
Please
pass on my thanks to all the staff who made our evening on Saturday
such a wonderful success. Your staff on the night were excellent.
They were efficient but inobtrusive and many of my guests commented
on how good the service was and on what a great evening they were
having.
The
food, the service, the music and the whole experience made my
husband's 60th an event for all of us to remember.
Once
again my thanks to you all.
J
Wheatley (July 2006)
I
wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful night
that
you conducted on the 18th of March, aka Jon’s 21st. The
night could not have been any better, the food was great the staff
was kind and my glass was never empty. Many thanks go to you and
river's receptions for making it the best 21st I’ll ever
have.
I will be sure to recommend and use river’s receptions in
the future.
Thanks
again
Sincerely
Jon
(March 2006)
A
note to say, it was a great night. Bruce and the rest of people
really enjoyed the evening. Pearl and your staff were very nice...thanks
again for a lovely evening.
Cheers
Jacqueline
(60th birthday on board Saphire. July 2005)
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