Balu
$638.75
Balu is a luxurious 45-foot Elan sailing yacht offering award-nominated European craftsmanship, spacious entertaining areas, and an elegant charter experience on Sydney Harbour.
Description
Balu is a premium 45-foot Elan sailing yacht that delivers an exceptional blend of European craftsmanship, luxury and performance on Sydney Harbour. Nominated for Boat of the Year and built in Slovenia, she stands out with her elegant deck salon design, filling the interior with natural light while creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere. Her expansive cockpit features twin helms, generous seating, a large swim deck and a sunshade, making her perfect for relaxing cruises, celebrations or intimate gatherings. Finished with high-quality fittings, modern appliances and thoughtful onboard amenities, Balu offers a refined charter experience for guests seeking something truly distinctive.
RATES:
4 Hours: $2,555
6 Hours: $3,000
8 Hours: $3,405
Rates include GST, wharf & skipper fees
Other charter durations – subject to approval
Preferred departure and return location: Darling Harbour.
BYO Catering & Beverages
Permitted at no additional cost. The only requirement is that all rubbish is removed at the end of the charter.
Optional Additional Fees:
Alternative Pickup & Drop Off
Alternative pickup and drop-off locations are available for a travel fee of $165 per hour.
Rose Bay Public Pontoon – 1 hour travel fee
Yarranabbe Park Pontoon, Rushcutters Bay – 45 minute travel fee
Barangaroo Casino Wharf – 20 minute travel fee
Splash Pond Hire
Inflatable Splash Pond with a net and walk-around inflatable deck, creating a safe swimming area on Sydney Harbour. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the water during your charter.
Catering and Beverages
Exclusive catering and beverage supplier, offering locally sourced Standard Gourmet and Premium Gourmet menus. Catering can be delivered directly to your yacht before departure. Drinks options available upon request.
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 *$3200 for a whole yacht and *$175 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
Floating festival raft-up events with all the yachts connected together
- View all events here
- Select the date you want
- Select the yacht you want to book
- 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 - Proceed to check out by completing attendee info, customer & billing info
- You will be emailed confirmation of your booking
Hiring your own private charter boat to cruise around Sydney Harbour
- View all boats here
- Select the boat you want. You can use the filters to help you choose
- Send us an enquiry via the online form on the boat you have selected
- We will call/email within 24-48 hours to let you know availability and pricing
- 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
