M.S. River Rouge Winnipeg's Premiere Cruise Ship

Boarding: 6:00PM | Departure: 7:00PM | Arrival: 10:00PM

We are committed to making your chartered dinner cruise a truly memorable affair for your staff or business associates. Our early evening dinner cruise offers our passengers distinctive cuisine and the first class service of a reputable restaurant aboard a million dollar cruise ship. There is no better way to enjoy the beauty of Winnipeg’s night lights reflecting off the calm waters of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers.

The full Ship must be chartered, on either Lower or Upper Deck for this cruise.

Sunset Cruise Menu Options

Appetizer Platters (All platters serve up to 25 people)

ASSORTED CHEESE PLATTER	$140.00
With crackers and an assortment of domestic and imported cheese.
FRESH FRUIT PLATTER	$125.00
A mixed selection of in season fresh fruit.
VEGETABLE PLATTER	$125.00
An assortment of market fresh vegetables with dip.

(A minimum of 50 people is required to order the following platters)

FANCY SANDWICH PLATTERS	$14.95 per person
Choose between 3 of the 6 choices: roast beef, corned beef, chicken salad, egg salad, tuna, or ham. Includes vegetable platter, pickle tray, fresh fruit platter, and cheese platter, served with potato chips and coffee or tea.
SOCIAL SPREAD	$8.50 per person
Includes fresh rye bread, assorted cold cuts, mustard and butter, pickle tray, cheese tray, potato chips and coffee or tea.

Hot and Cold Hors D’oeuvres (All platters serve up to 25 people)

MINI BRUSCHETTA	$150.00
SWEET CHILLI CHICKEN WINGS	$150.00
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS	$150.00
CHICKEN SPRING ROLLS	$175.00
THAI CHICKEN SATAYS	$165.00
THAI BEEF SATAYS	$175.00
POACHED SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE	$220.00
BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS	$220.00

Entrées

Entrées are only served between 3:00PM - 10:00PM. A minimum of 50 people are required. Menu items can also be customized to accommodate individuals with food allergies and dietary restrictions. Please choose only one selection for your entire group.

All entrees excluding the vegetarian entrée are served with the following:
Steamed Vegetable Medley| Choice of: Rice Pilaf/ Fries or baked potato| Starter House Salad| Dinner Roll

CHICKEN BREAST SUPREME	$26.00
Tender boneless breast of chicken broiled to perfection, topped with our special blend of honey sauce.
VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE	$22.00
A mixed medley of stir fried vegetables, served with garlic and ginger on a bed of rice pilaf.
BARON OF BEEF	$33.50
6oz Tender Alberta beef sirloin, roasted to medium, served with red wine demi-glaze.
ROASTED PORK LOIN	$28.50
Slow roasted, served with mushroom demi-glaze.
8oz. TOP SIRLOIN	$27.50
A classic Certified Angus Beef charbroiled to your specifications, lightly topped with our homemade mushroom sauce.
12oz. NEW YORK	$31.00
Discover what a truly great steak is all about, feast on this choice of well aged 12oz top Certified AAA Angus Beef steak broiled to your satisfaction.
PICKEREL FILLET	$26.00
Two pieces of our fillet pickerel are lightly seasoned and breaded to precision, just enough to enhance its natural flavor. A drop of lemon is all you will need to complete this taste experience.

Beverages

TEA / COFFEE - per person	$2.25
Coffee Urn (serves up to 75 people)	$138.50

PUNCH BOWLS
3 gallons (serves up to 50 people, non-alcoholic)	$100.00
1 gallon (serves up to 20 people, alcoholic)	$80.00

SOFT DRINKS
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7UP, Ginger Ale, Ice Tea (per pitcher)	$16.50

Bar Service

Fully licensed to serve wine, champagne, beer, liqueurs and premium liquor.
Service can be on a cash or tab basis or a combination of both.

Sit Down Dinner Capacity

Upper Deck can comfortably accommodate 60 passengers for dinner service.
Lower Deck can comfortably accommodate 100 passengers for dinner service.

Cocktail Party | With Hot and Cold Hors D’oeuvres

Upper Deck can accommodate 150 passengers.
Lower Deck can accommodate 250 passengers for dinner service.

Our chefs can also accommodate other menu selections when provided with appropriate notice. When chartering the ship your menu choice must be confirmed two weeks prior to the cruise date. An accurate final passenger count must be guaranteed two business days prior to the cruise. Our prices are subject to the applicable taxes and 15% gratuity on the food. Chartered cruises can accommodate from 20 to 400 people. Private use of upper and lower deck areas are dependant on number of guests. All rates are subject to change without notice, no coupons apply.

Chartered cruise times are based on up to 3 hours, Cruise time is calculated from the time of boarding. Chartered events must be booked directly through our office only, and cannot be booked online.

VIP Lounge Charter - for up to 20 people …………………		$950.00
Upper Inner Deck Charter - for up to 150 people ……		$2500.00
Lower Deck Charter - for up to 250 people .………………		$3500.00
Full Ship Charter - for up to 400 people .……………………		$5000.00

A minimum of 250 people must be guaranteed in order to book the full ship Charter (Thursday-Sunday), The M.S. River Rouge can not be chartered for any late night weekend cruises from 11:00pm - 2:00am (Thursday-Sunday) unless your chosen date has been pre-booked and authorized by our office in advance.

The above rates are based on a three hour cruise, however additional hours can be added to the cruise time at an extra charge pending availability. (Chartered rates include full staffing of our entire crew on board the Ship)

Upper Deck can accommodate 60 passengers for dinner service.
Lower Deck can accommodate 100 passengers for dinner service.

For the first additional hour.............		$800.00
For the second additional hour........		$600.00
For the third additional hour...........		$400.00

All costs will be adjusted accordingly based on your cruise specifications. Please contact one of our office representatives with any inquiries you may have. All rates are subject to 5% GST, and may change without notice.

The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the following list of conditions in which M.S. River Rouge agrees to provide cruise and catering services at the request of the undersigned. The undersigned hereby agrees to these conditions.

1. DEPOSIT: To confirm your reservation a 50% deposit of the total amount owing is required within) (7) days of your booking. Deposits are non-refundable, however transferable towards another available date in the same year of the scheduled event.

2. PAYMENT: Balance of account is due at our office no later than (2) business days prior to the date of your event, balance must be paid by either CASH, CERTIFIED CHEQUE, MONEY ORDER, DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD. Personal cheques will not be accepted.

3. FOOD & BEVERAGE PRICES: Prices quoted are subject to change due to market conditions. Prices will be guaranteed only (14) days prior to the function date. All ship catering services for both food and beverage must be provided by the M.S. River Rouge. No outside food or beverage is permitted on board the ship at any time, unless authorized in advance by River Rouge Management in writing. Wedding & Birthday cakes are an exception pending a service fee of $25.00

4. ADDITIONAL FOOD & BEVERAGE: In the event of a “drop in last minute guests” attending your function, or if you wish to order more food and/ or any other items of services at the very last minute, M.S. River Rouge is authorized to charge the ‘client’ accordingly for any additional items ordered, even though these items may have not been previously signed for on the contract.

5.MENU: When chartering the ship, one menu item selection is usually made for the entire group, however if you require an alternate selection for a few of your guests, we can make provisions provided we are granted sufficient notice.

6. GUARANTEE OF ATTENDANCE: An estimated number of guest must be made (72) hours prior to the function date and confirmed (48) hours beforehand. The final number you confirm is what you will be charged for or the actual number served, whichever is larger. M.S. River Rouge may serve a substitute menu if your numbers go beyond the guaranteed figure; this menu item may result in a slight delay being served to your guests.

7. STORAGE: Our office must be notified in advance prior to any items being delivered onboard the ship; any/all articles or belongings can only be stored onboard the ship up to (12) hours before your scheduled event. M.S. River Rouge will not be held responsible, nor will we assume any liability towards any lost, stolen or damaged items or personal property onboard our ship prior to and after the completion of the event.

8. DAMAGES: Any damages caused to the property of the M.S. River Rouge, whether it be on shore or aboard our ship, the undersigned will automatically be charged for the cost of repairs or replacement of damaged goods and/ or properties. The owners of this vessel assume no responsibility for damage beyond that of Canada Shipping Act.

9. MUSIC: No outside music service providers are permitted to supply DJ services aboard the M.S. River Rouge, our in-house DJ service providers are Roadshow Sound & Lite and Midnight Sound, no exception to this policy will be considered, unless you’re preferred DJ service provider signs a waiver accepting any/ all responsibility towards the potential costs associated to any damaged equipment. In the event that an exception has been agreed to by our office, no equipment aside from lap tops, mixing boards, cd players and microphones are permitted onboard the ship. An applicable rental fee will apply in the amount of $300.00 to your invoice, for the use of our in-house Sound and Lightshow.

10. INSPECTION AND SECURITY CHECKS: M.S. River Rouge reserves the right to inspect any/ all personal articles, scan with a security wand and/ or request the removal of jackets, shoes, etc. If under any suspicion whatsoever, due to either potential misconduct or prior incident onboard the ship, M.S. River Rouge reserves the right at our discretion to refuse any person or persons aboard at any time. Duffel bags and knapsacks are not permitted onboard the ship unless special permission has been granted by our office, and/ or the Captain. These items may be subject to inspection by our Captain/ crew prior to the boarding of the ship. Everyone that boards our ship must carry Photo I.D. with him or her. M.S. River Rouge reserves the right to ask for this identification at any time before and during the course of the cruise. For the purpose of security, advertising and or promotion, the use of surveillance may be utilized before, during and after the cruise. Passengers are not permitted to bring alcohol beverages or weapons of any description aboard. Offenders may be prosecuted under section 167-A of the Manitoba Liquor control act.

11. PROVINCIAL LAWS: All Provincial laws governing the purchase and consumption of food and beverage will be strictly observed. Absolutely no food or beverages are to be brought on or off the ship at any time.

12. ADVERTISING: Any advertising/ promotion being prepared by the undersigned for the sole purpose of utilizing the M.S. River Rouge Name or Logo, must have prior written consent and authorization by the management of the M.S. River Rouge prior to its use.

13. RESPONSIBILITY: Any/ all charges that would apply towards collection fees, NSF charges, and/ or legal court costs that may be incurred; will automatically be the responsibility of the undersigned, and or the company/ business name in which he or she represents.

14. DECK CHARTERS: The promenade deck which is the circular area surrounding the exterior of the entire ship is a common area, it is open space to everyone aboard the ship, however; when chartering either the upper/ lower deck or VIP room, all public passengers on the ship will be informed to stay in their designated common areas of the ship in which are available to everyone. Cruise time is calculated from the time of boarding.

15. ACTS OF GOD AND NATURE: M.S. River Rouge will not be held responsible for delays or cancellations of the cruise or function aboard our ship due to mechanical breakdown of equipment, high waters, strong winds, heavy rains, and any sudden climatic conditions in which the Captain may feel it to be hazardous for both the ship and passengers to sail. The Captains decision is Final. The liability of the M.S. River Rouge shall be strictly limited to the amount paid pursuant to this agreement, in the event of cancellation due to any of the reasons listed above, M.S. River Rouge will agree to return the amount of the deposit, or re-schedule another available date in order to honour the event. The undersigned and the establishment he/she represents waive all claims of any kind.