Empress
$1,250.00
Empress is a luxurious, modern yacht with a capacity of 36 guests, featuring zero-speed stabilisers, air-conditioning, and a high-end audio-visual system. With four spacious cabins, each with private ensuites, and separate crew accommodations, Empress offers a sophisticated, private, and comfortable experience for up to 8 overnight guests.
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Specs
Category: Boat Charter Availability:Available via enquiry above
Features | Air Conditioning, Fully Equipped Galley, Lilypad, Luxurious cabins, Premium Sound System, Television, Water Toys On Request |
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Capacity | 36 |
Description
Empress is a modern, luxurious vessel, designed with both comfort and style in mind. Equipped with zero-speed stabilisers and full air-conditioning, it offers a smooth, relaxing experience on the water. The yacht’s high-end audio-visual system, marble bench tops, hand-crafted parquet flooring, and high-gloss timber finishes create a sophisticated, contemporary aesthetic.
With generous saloon windows offering stunning 360-degree views, Empress also maintains an intimate sense of privacy. Immaculately presented and never before chartered, the vessel boasts a four-cabin layout, each featuring private ensuites, rainfall showers, and premium audio-visual systems. The expansive master cabin includes BOSE surround sound, a walk-in robe, and a mini-bar, while the light-filled VIP berth provides additional luxury. Twin cabins on the port and starboard sides ensure up to 8 guests can enjoy Empress in comfort. Separate crew accommodations guarantee privacy for guests on extended voyages.
This yacht is ideal for private charters, offering unmatched luxury and elegance.
Standard rates
Peak (November to March): $1450 per hour (minimum 4 hours)
Off-peak (April to October): $1250 per hour
Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Boxing Day: $1900 per hour (5 hour minimum on Boxing Day, New Years Day and Australia Day)
Note: A 50% surcharge applies to waitstaff fees on these dates.
Other Public Holidays
All public holidays not noted above incur a 20% surcharge to all rates.
New Year’s Eve 6:00pm to 1:00am (7hrs): $45,500 BYO charter
$53,500 all-inclusive food and beverage package
Rates based on 40 guests. Additional guests up to 49 @ $600pp BYO or $900 per person all inclusive
BYO fees
BYO Food: $10 per person ($250 minimum charge) includes use of cooking facilities and equipment.
BYO Beverages: $20 per person (includes ice and glassware and cool storage).
Please note: BYO charters are by application only in December.
Waitstaff
1-10 guests: one waitstaff
10-25 guests: two additional waitstaff
25-40 guests: three additional waitstaff.
40-49 guests: four additional waitstaff
Note: $300 per waitstaff for 4 hours. Additional hours at $60 per hour.
Additional Surcharges
Manly and Middle Harbour travel surcharge: $200 for each pick-up drop-off in Manly / Middle Harbour. North shore and Northern Beaches residents can avoid the travel surcharge by using Mosman Bay wharf.
Pre-access for drop-off of food, beverages, equipment and decorations:
$100 per hour for charters with a beverage package and/or catering.
$200 per hour for BYO charters.
Water toys & Lily pad: complimentary on all charters.
Stand-up Paddle Boards (SUPs): $50 each
Wharf fees: $100
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
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
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