A white multi-deck yacht floats on calm water near a modern city waterfront with tall glass skyscrapers and clear blue sky in the background.
A modern boat lounge with large glass doors, wooden benches outside, and seating inside. The interior has carpeted floors, tables, plants, and wide windows overlooking a marina.
A modern, sunlit lounge with large windows, gray carpet, light wood benches, black ottomans, and potted plants. A marble-topped bar and TV are at the far end, with natural light streaming in.
A modern, indoor staircase with wooden steps and glass railings, descending to a lower floor with dark carpet. Framed artwork lines both walls along the stairs.
A buffet table with plates of salads, roasted vegetables, and covered hot dishes. Stacks of plates, napkins, cutlery, and a basket of bread rolls are in the foreground, with people serving themselves food.
A spacious, mostly empty room with large windows, carpeted floors, wooden pillars, and a small counter area. Natural light fills the space, creating an open and airy atmosphere.
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Interior of a boat with large windows, set up for dining. Several rectangular tables covered with white tablecloths are surrounded by wooden chairs, with sunlight streaming through the windows.

Southern Star

$750.00

A spacious two-storey catamaran, Southern Star hosts up to 190 guests with wrap-around decks and panoramic harbour views. Perfect for weddings, corporate functions, and large celebrations, it balances size, comfort, and elegance for an unforgettable event on the water.

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Specs

Category: Availability:

Available via enquiry above
Capacity

190
Features

360 Wrap Around Decks, BYO Food, Catering options, Licensed Bar
Catering Menu: Download Menu

Description

Southern Star is a striking two-storey catamaran built for effortless entertaining on Sydney Harbour. With capacity for up to 190 guests, this versatile vessel is perfect for everything from grand celebrations to sophisticated formal events. Its dual-level layout, complete with wrap-around decks, offers sweeping panoramic views—ideal for mingling, dining, and enjoying the harbour in style.

For weddings, corporate functions, or seated dinners, Southern Star can host up to 60 guests in a formal layout, with optional styling services available to elevate your event. Combining space, comfort, and elegance, Southern Star delivers an unforgettable experience on the water.

RATES
From $750 per hour
Minimum 4 hours (peak season)
Minimum 3 hours (off-peak)

Beverages
No BYO beverages
Minimum bar spend: $5,000

Food
BYO food permitted ($250 kitchen use fee)

Staffing
RSA staff: Minimum 2 required @ $58 per hour each

Waitstaff: $330 each
40–80 guests: 2 additional waitstaff required
80+ guests: 3 additional waitstaff required

Security
Required for all 18–24 year old functions
1 guard per 50 guests @ $275 each
School formals/socials: Minimum 2 teachers or parents must attend in addition to required guards

All public holidays: 25% surcharge

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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