Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

The whole boat, just your crew. Up to 43 guests, BYO food and drinks, and a skipper and deckhand who look after everything. The price you see is the price you pay.

PRIVATE BOAT HIRE FOR 4 HOURSPrices start from $15 per person, per hour with 43 guests on board

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4.9 ★★★★★Tripadvisor · 60 reviews4.7 ★★★★★Google · 58 reviews

15+ years on the harbourSails rain or shine

Rockfish III catamaran sailing under the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Party group on board Rockfish III with the Sydney skyline behind
Guests on a giant flamingo inflatable at a Sydney Harbour swim stop
Front deck of Rockfish III with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Undercover lounge on Rockfish III with a platter and Opera House view
Friends celebrating on a private boat on Sydney Harbour
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Front deck of Rockfish III catamaran with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Everything's included. No surprise fees.

One price for the whole boat. Split it between your group and it gets cheaper per head the more people you bring.

Skipper & deckhandCrew who've run hundreds of parties.

BYO, zero corkageYour food, your drinks, no fees.

Gas BBQ on boardOr add our $25pp BBQ package.

Fuel & wharf feesAll covered, King St pickup included.

Bluetooth soundPlug in your playlist and go.

Undercover deckShade and shelter, rain or shine.

What are you celebrating?

Work Christmas party on a private boat on Sydney Harbour

Summer 26/27 filling fastChristmas & work partiesWhole boat, BYO, no venue minimum spend. Fridays in December book out first, so lock yours in early.Up to 43 guests · 4 hours · From $2,500View more

Family on deck with the Opera House behind

Family & friends daysRellies in town or just a sunny Sunday? Cruise past the Opera House, swim at a quiet beach and fire up the BBQ.Up to 43 guests · 4 hours · From $2,500View more

Birthday party group on board Rockfish III with the Sydney skyline behind

Birthday partiesFrom 21sts to 60ths. Bring the cake, plug in your playlist and celebrate with the best views in Sydney.Up to 43 guests · 4 hours · From $2,500View more

Hens party toasting with the Opera House behind

Hens partiesSwim stop, BYO bubbles and your playlist on the speakers. A day on the water the bride won't forget.Up to 43 guests · 4 hours · From $2,500View more

Group swimming off the back of the catamaran

Bucks partiesCold beers, the BBQ fired up and a swim stop. The whole boat for the boys, with no bar tab.Up to 43 guests · 4 hours · From $2,500View more

New Year’s Eve fireworks over the Harbour Bridge

New Year’s EveFront row for the midnight fireworks, away from the crowds. One boat, one group, once a year.2026 sold out · Enquire now for 2027View more

Rockfish III catamaran on Sydney Harbour

Corporate cruisesTeam days, client events and end-of-year parties. One fixed price for the whole boat, easy to sign off.Up to 43 guests · 4 hours · From $2,500View more

Boat tour

See Rockfish III in action

Rockfish III on Sydney Harbour by the Bridge

Undercover lounge with Opera House views

Meet the boat

Rockfish III

A sailing catamaran built for groups. Wide, stable and roomy, with shade when you want it and sun when you don’t.

43guests max

4 HRSstandard cruise

BBQgas, on board

SWIMstop at a harbour beach

See the full boat tour

What groups say

4.9 on TripAdvisor (60 reviews)4.7 on Google (58 reviews)

★★★★★

“Saturday’s boat party was unreal. Everything was organised perfectly, the boat and crew were great and the whole day ran seamlessly. Couldn’t fault it at all.”

Conor B. · Boat party · Google

★★★★★

“Amazing day on the Harbour for my Hens Day! Best crew members with Greg and Ellie. 100% recommend Rockfish Catamarans. Will book again.”

Sonia D. · Hens day · Google

★★★★★

“Amba was a great skipper and took us to all the best bits of Sydney, with great views of the iconic bridge and opera house as the sun set. Our most memorable evening on our trip so far.”

H.W. · Family evening charter · TripAdvisor

Charter prices

Whole boat, 4 hours, up to 43 guests. Per-person prices are based on a full boat of 43. Skipper, deckhand, fuel, wharf and BYO fees all included.

Best valueSunday – Friday$2,500Under $15 per person, per hour

Saturday$2,800$16.28 per person, per hour

Public holidays$3,200$18.60 per person, per hour

New Year’s Eve$15,0002026 sold out · Enquire now for 2027

Book direct with code BOOKDIRECT and take $200 off any date.

Booking takes two minutes

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Pick your dateLive availability, no waiting on an email back.
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Pay a $500 depositLocks in the boat. Use code BOOKDIRECT for $200 off.
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Balance 14 days outThen just turn up with your crew and your esky.

Sailing in the next two weeks? Call (02) 9211 7900 for last-minute dates.

Where we pick you up

Our home wharf is King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour, a short walk from Wynyard Station with Secure Parking on Shelley Street.

King Street WharfIncluded

Lavender BayIncluded

Pyrmont WharfIncluded

Woolloomooloo+$100 pickup

Rose Bay+$100 pickup

Double Bay+$100 pickup

Wharf maps and directions

Rockfish III moored with the Sydney skyline and Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour boat hire FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a catamaran on Sydney Harbour?

A 4-hour charter is $2,500 Sunday to Friday, $2,800 on Saturdays, $3,200 on public holidays and $15,000 on New Year’s Eve. That’s the price for the whole boat, not per person, so with 43 guests it works out at under $15 per person, per hour. Skipper, deckhand, fuel, wharf and BYO fees are all included. Book direct with code BOOKDIRECT to save $200.

How many people can we bring?

Rockfish III carries up to 43 guests, including any DJs, entertainers or photographers you bring.

Is Rockfish a party boat?

Yes. Rockfish III is a private party boat for hire on Sydney Harbour. You get the whole boat for birthdays, hens, bucks, Christmas parties and work events, with BYO drinks, a gas BBQ and Bluetooth speakers.

Can we BYO food and drinks?

Yes, fully BYO with no corkage. Use the gas BBQ on board or add our $25pp BBQ package or a cheese platter. Cans are easiest, but wine and champagne are fine.

Where does the boat leave from?

King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour. Extra pickups at Woolloomooloo, Rose Bay or Double Bay are $100 per wharf.

How long is a cruise?

4 hours as standard: past the Opera House and Bridge, a swim stop at a beach like Athol Bay, then back. Longer cruises are available. Bucks parties are 3 hours.

What if it rains?

We still sail, with plenty of undercover space. If the skipper says it’s unsafe, we move your date rather than cancel.

How does the deposit work?

$500 by card to lock in your date, balance due 14 days before you sail. Booking inside two weeks means full payment upfront.

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

Everything's included. No surprise fees.

What are you celebrating?

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