The first step in your Sydney boat hire is establishing what your boat hire is for. Do you want a birthday party boat hire, a corporate boat hire, another celebration or you just want a boat hire Sydney to gather your friends and family together?

You can then let us know how many people you want to attend your private boat hire Sydney.

Step 1: find the right boat for your event

The team at Sydney Charter Boat will then help you decide on the right vessel for your boat party hire Sydney.

With over 140 boats available, we will narrow down the selection to ensure the right boat for you.

With everything from self drive small boats, through to popular party boats of all sizes and onto luxury boat hire with superyachts, we ensure your style and budget will be matched with the best boat hire experience.

Taking our two boats as prime examples of what options to look at for your private boat hire Sydney, here are some things to consider:

Hoochie Mumma is one of the most popular party boat hire Sydney available. With space for up to 45 guests over two levels, she has the space and flexibility to accommodate most styles of boat party. Suitable for day or evening charters, there is plenty of undercover space as well as a large top sun deck.

You can BYO everything, we have tubs onboard for all your drinks, you’ll just need to bring ice. We can cater a BBQ package for $35pp (lamb cutlets, gourmet sausages, chicken kebabs + 3 salads, fresh bread rolls, all meat is from Andrews, a leading supplier to top hotels and restaurants).

With two large swim ladders that drop into the water, a lilypad to relax on, swimming is obviously one of the main draw cards of a boat party hire Sydney and Hoochie Mumma has you covered!

Eclipse has become the premium catamaran on Sydney Harbour. Repainted and refurbished yearly, her new carpets, stylish outdoor resort style furniture, 2 new bars and 6 bathrooms always kept in pristine condition make your corporate boat hire Sydney onboard the perfect experience. We have a flat screen monitor and 2 cordless microphones if you wish to use for speeches.

Capable of running all size parties due to her extraordinary layout. Eclipse feels like you’re on 5 different boats with the various cocktail lounge, dining and sundecks.

The owners passion is his boats and food. This is shown in the boats upkeep and we do not use caterers, we have our own excellent chef who has been with us for 5 years. All our food is supplied from restaurant quality suppliers, delivered on the day, cooked and presented just for your private boat hire Sydney.

With customers like Google, PWC, Kylie Minogues birthday party etc, we stand alone for comfort and we are the best valued vessel for its size and fitout on the market.

step 2: how to book a hired boat in sydney 

Once you’ve decided on the right boat hire Sydney for you and the date is available, we will issue you a contract and deposit invoice which is normally 50% of the total private boat hire cost.

We can then work with you to decide on catering and any other entertainment options you might like such as a DJ, band or comedian to make an unforgettable boat hire Sydney Harbour!

Closer to the event we will confirm all details including final guest numbers and any dietary requirements, your pick up and drop off location and final payment for your Sydney boat hire will be arranged.

Step 3: Before boat hire day

Before your party boat hire Sydney, ensure you have communicated the details to your guests, including the wharf location for pick up, what time to arrive at the wharf and what the dress code is. Make sure you find out what footwear is permitted onboard.

At the wharf, it is usual for boats to only be permitted a 15 minute reservation, fines may apply for exceeding this time if waiting for late guests, so ensure you tell everyone to arrive 15 minutes before the planned boarding to avoid any delays.

Step 4: on the boat hire day

Most boat hire Sydney vessels will allow you to bring some decorations such as balloons. If you are wanting any extra decorations, make sure you tell us so we can ensure it is suitable and if any extra time is needed to set up.

If your private boat hire Sydney includes catering and beverages, such as what is provided onboard Eclipse, there is little for you to bring and the most important decision is your outfit!

If you have selected a BYO boat hire Sydney such as Hoochie Mumma, you will need to arrange your food and beverages. These will need to be brought to the wharf where you are boarding and the crew will assist with setting up the drinks into tubs for you and cooking the food (if required) once at anchor. It’s a good idea to have some platters including chips, dips and cheeses for people to snack on whilst the boat cruises to your anchor location.

On Hoochie Mumma, we supply all the BBQ utensils and platters so you just need to bring the items to be cooked on our large flat plate BBQ.

Some things to consider for your boat hire Sydney:

If you have a BYO boat hire, does the vessel supply cups, plates and ice? You don’t want to be caught out by assuming these are provided.

If you have a fully catered private boat hire, does the beverage package include non-alcoholic options including non-alcoholic beers and wine? Many guests are now choosing these options so ensure you know what is provided

What is the provision for rain? Most boat party hire Sydney events will still proceed in the rain. Does your boat have enough shelter should the heavens open?