Sydney Harbour
Zulu & Zeppelin Boat Hire Sydney
Seawind catamarans for 29–30 guests. Spacious, social, and perfectly set up for Sydney Harbour celebrations.






Zulu






Zeppelin
Rates
Applies to both boats
Minimum hire: 4 hours
Extra hours: Pro-rata in 30- or 60-min blocks (subject to availability)
Includes skipper + deckhand, BBQ & utensils, eskies, Bluetooth audio, 2 toilets, and fuel for standard harbour cruising.
Saturday: $500/hr
Minimum hire: 4 hours
Extra hours: Pro-rata in 30- or 60-min blocks (subject to availability)
Includes skipper + deckhand, BBQ & utensils, eskies, Bluetooth audio, 2 toilets, and fuel for standard harbour cruising.
Peak days: special fixed pricing applies (see public holiday tile)
For pricing for our floating festival events (Yacht Social, Shiprekt, Sail Gustavo etc.) please see our events and select a date.
Wharf fee: $50 per visit (pick-up and drop-off count separately)
Prior access/load-in: $100 (subject to wharf availability)
Public Holiday pricing: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Australia Day: $3,000 flat (includes BYO + wharf fees)
All other public holidays: +20% surcharge
New Year’s Eve: POA — fully booked for 2025
How it Works
How Zulu & Zeppelin boat hire works in Sydney
Get your crew together
Decide on your group size and agree on a preferred date with your friends or colleagues.
Select a Boat
Pick between Zulu (29 guests) or Zeppelin (30 guests) — both spacious catamarans designed for Sydney Harbour celebrations.
Enquire online for a quote
Fill out our quick online enquiry form to check availability. You’ll receive a tailored quote and all the details you need.
Secure your booking
Pay a 50% deposit to lock in your date. The balance is due closer to your charter. Then just bring your crew, food and drinks — everything else is taken care of.
Features
What’s Included On Both Boats
✅ 2 toilets
✅ BBQ & utensils
✅ Eskies
✅ Bluetooth audio
✅ Spacious cockpit & trampolines
✅ Swim ladder for water access
✅ Professional skipper + deckhand
✅ Fuel & basic clean-up
Check Availability & Get A Quote

Location
The Perfect Sydney Harbour Experience
Charter Zulu or Zeppelin for a truly memorable day on the water — from swims at secluded bays to golden-hour city views and sunset cruises.
Pickup + Drop Off
Wharf Locations
See the most popular pick up and drop off wharfs above including the King Street Wharves in Darling Harbour, Rose Bay, Double Bay, Lavender Bay and Towns Place. Different locations for both pick up and drop off is permitted (subject to availability and potential surcharge). We will give you advice regarding suitable locations for your party and advise which vessels can pick up from your preferred wharf location.

Full Support Service
Talk to our free boat-hire concierge
Looking for something else? From first enquiry to after-cruise care, our team matches you with the right vessel and handles logistics. It’s why we’re Sydney’s trusted name for private boat hire.
Zulu & Zeppelin Boat Hire FAQs
Got questions about hiring Zulu and/or Zeppelin on Sydney Harbour? Here are the answers to the ones we’re asked most. If you don’t see what you need, we’ll help in minutes.
What’s included in the hire price?
Can we book both boats together for larger groups?
How many guests can we bring?
Zulu: up to 29 guests
Zeppelin: up to 30 guests
Capacities include adults and children.
Can we BYO food and drinks?
Where can we board?
What happens if the weather is poor?
Can we swim and play our own music?
How do booking, bond and payments work?
Are ice, catering or staff provided?
Are children allowed? What about lifejackets?
Any footwear or behaviour guidelines?
Soft, flat non-marking shoes (or barefoot) on deck. Please follow crew instructions for safety. No red wine on trampolines and no smoking inside covered areas.