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The interior of a boat featuring two steering wheels, blue cushioned seating around a white table, blue carpeting, and navigation equipment on the right side. Large windows provide a view of the dock outside.
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Surprise

$412.50

Surprise is a spacious Seawind Catamaran built for smooth sailing and socialising on Sydney Harbour. With room for up to 16 guests, shaded lounge areas, front nets, a BBQ, paddleboard, and sound system, it’s the perfect choice for birthdays, hen’s parties, or relaxed group cruises.

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Specs

Category: Availability:

Available via enquiry above
Capacity

16
Features

BBQ, Bluetooth Connectivity, BYO Food & Drinks, Electric Fridge/Freezer, Fully Equipped Galley, Paddleboard, Skipper, Sound System, Swim Ladder, Toilet

Description

Step aboard Surprise, our luxury Seawind Catamaran, and experience Sydney Harbour like never before. Purpose-built for smooth sailing and effortless entertaining, Surprise lives up to its name—delivering space, comfort, and fun for up to 16 guests.

With two stable hulls and a massive deck area, this Australian-designed catamaran is perfect for relaxed cruising, lively parties, and everything in between. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a hen’s party, or gathering with family and friends, Surprise offers plenty of room to move, lounge, and soak in the harbour views from every angle.

Enjoy the best of both worlds with shaded seating, an open walkaround deck, and front nets where you can stretch out and feel the sea breeze—or a splash of water on hot summer days. Onboard amenities include a full galley, BBQ, Bluetooth sound system, paddleboard, and more, making Surprise your private floating oasis.

BYO catering, swim stops, and multiple pick-up points make planning easy. Set sail on Surprise and let the harbour be your playground.

RATES
4 Hours – $1,650
(including boat hire, amenities fee & wharf fees)

Additional Hours – $350 per hour
Public Holiday Loading 25%.
Note: Australia Day – min of 5 hours

After Sunset – $50/hour for extra crew (includes after-dark drop-off)

Extra $50 for any pick up north of Rose Bay (Manly or MHYC)
Ice – $20 per bag (large Esky on board plus small fridge and freezer)

Note: No esky but can take a bag in the cockpit table.
New Year’s Eve
$10,000 – 4:00 PM to 1:30 AM (max 16 guests) – departs/returns to the boat’s marina in Balmain (has parking restrictions after 3:00PM on NYE)

Floating Festival Raft Events vs Private Charter Boat Hire

We have two exciting options to choose from:

1. Join our renowned floating festival raft-up events! We gather a fleet of yachts at Rose Bay Wharf and sail to a secret spot on Sydney Harbour. There, we link up the yachts to create an afternoon party zone with top local DJs spinning tunes. You can reserve an entire yacht or purchase individual tickets. Prices start at *$3000 for a whole yacht and *$165 per person for a single ticket.

2. Prefer a private experience? You can hire a boat exclusively for you and your friends to explore Sydney Harbour without other vessels nearby. Prices for private charters range from *$300 per hour to *$1250 per hour. (*Additional fees may apply.)

How to Book

  1. View all events here
  2. Select the date you want
  3. Select the yacht you want to book
  4. Select the payment option you want by clicking “MORE PAYMENT OPTIONS. We have 3 payment options, when booking a whole yacht. Only option 1 is available for single tickets
    a) Pay whole balance up front
    b) Payment plan – Pay 10% a week over 10 weeks (not available if event is within 10 weeks)
    c) Social Split – Pay small deposit and we’ll email you a private ticket link to share with your friends to pay off the remaining balance
  5. Proceed to check out by completing attendee info, customer & billing info
  6. You will be emailed confirmation of your booking
  1. View all boats here
  2. Select the boat you want. You can use the filters to help you choose
  3. Send us an enquiry via the online form on the boat you have selected
  4. We will call/email within 24-48 hours to let you know availability and pricing
  5. If you are happy with the quote, we will email you an invoice to pay a deposit (20-50% of total booking) to secure your vessel of choice

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Talk to one of our professional event planners and let us help organise your next boat party or Sydney Harbour cruise.

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