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Sydneysider

$750.00

This 60-foot luxury motor yacht on Sydney Harbour accommodates up to 50 guests, offering expansive decks, elegant lounges, a chef’s barbecue, and an attentive crew to ensure a stylish and unforgettable event on the water.

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Specs

Category: Availability:

Available via enquiry above
Capacity

50
Features

2 Party Saloons, Bathrooms, BYO Food & Drinks, Canopies, Catering options, Deckhand, Licensed Bar, Microphone, PA System, Premium Sound System, Skipper, Sunroof, Viewing Decks
Catering Menu: Download Menu

Description

Sydneysider is a spectacular 60-foot luxury motor yacht offering an unforgettable experience on Sydney Harbour for up to 50 guests. Designed for entertaining, her expansive deck areas provide ample seating, sun-soaked daybeds, and shaded lounges, perfect for relaxing or socialising while taking in sweeping harbour views. The front deck features a chef’s barbecue, making dining onboard an effortless delight.

Below deck, SYDNEYSIDER surprises with spacious, elegantly designed lounges, including a main saloon illuminated by a large sunroof, creating a light-filled and inviting atmosphere. Every detail is maintained to the highest standard, ensuring a pristine, ship-shape environment. The professional, friendly, and attentive crew are dedicated to making your event seamless and enjoyable, whether it’s a daytime cruise, a lively party, or a sunset celebration.

Guests can enjoy music through the high-quality Bose and Fusion PA system, swim from the deck, or relax in comfort with modern facilities including two unisex bathrooms. Whether you choose to BYO or have your event catered, SYDNEYSIDER offers the perfect combination of luxury, fun, and versatility for any occasion on Sydney Harbour.

Minimum Booking: 4 hours
Crew Included: Skipper + 1 deckhand
Options: BYO or add Catering with Beverage package

RATES
September – March:
$800 per hour

April – August:
$750 per hour

Rates above are inclusive of lilypad, noodles, use of BBQ, wharf fees, kitchen amenities, 1 waitstaff.
No charge for BYO, catering or drinks fees.

Public Holiday & Special Events: 20% surcharge applies

Additional Wait Staff for 4 hours – $300
Each Additional Hour – $75 per hour

Important Notes:
BYO food must be substantial; vessel will not depart without food unless pre-arranged.
Crew may stop alcohol service to intoxicated or unruly guests.

New Year’s Eve
Details:
$18,900 for whole vessel (7 hours: 5:30 pm – 1:30 am)
Up to 50 guests

Large open decks for unparalleled views
BYO food & drinks allowed on board (shore BYO prohibited)
Free sparkling wine on boarding and bottled water
Late-night supper provided

Included: Wait Staff, Water Taxi, Eskies with Ice, BBQ, Oven, Kitchen Amenities, Garbage Removal
Pick-up / Drop-off: City side or North side

NYE Event Schedule:
7:30 pm – Smoking Ceremony: Ritual of purification and unity, produced by Tribal Warrior Association
8:30 pm – Pylon Projections & Lighting Effects: Enlivening the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons
8:57 pm – Welcome to Country: Elders welcome visitors to Gadigal land
9:00 pm – Calling Country Family Fireworks: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists showcase
9:15 pm – Sydney Harbour Lights: Boats adorned with lights glide across the harbour
12:00 am – Midnight Fireworks: Fireworks from Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and other landmarks, tuned to KIIS 1065

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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