Family & friends days

Family Boat Hire on Sydney Harbour

Rellies in town, a family reunion or just a sunny Sunday with your crew. Get the whole boat for four hours, cruise past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, swim at a quiet beach and fire up the BBQ.

FROM $2,500 for the whole boat, 4 hoursWith 43 guests that’s under $15 per person, per hour

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

Up to 43 guestsBYO food & drinks

Family on a private boat by the Sydney Opera House

Rockfish III catamaran sailing under the Sydney Harbour Bridge

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

Front deck of Rockfish III with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge

A day out the whole family will love

No occasion needed. Rockfish III is a wide, stable sailing catamaran with an undercover lounge for shade and plenty of deck space for kids, parents and grandparents alike.

Bring your own food and drinks, or add one of our BBQ or platter packages. Our skipper and deckhand look after the sailing, anchoring and safety, so you can sit back and enjoy the best views in Sydney.

Kids welcome. Adult life jackets on board, bring your own for children.
Swim stop. At a quiet harbour beach, weather permitting.
Shade and space. Undercover lounge plus open front and rear decks.
BYO, zero corkage. Pack the esky and the snacks.
Gas BBQ on board. Or add a BBQ or platter package.
Skipper and deckhand. They do the sailing, you relax.

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Family days on the harbour

Family and friends cruise on Sydney Harbour on Rockfish 1

Family and friends cruise on Sydney Harbour on Rockfish 2

Family and friends cruise on Sydney Harbour on Rockfish 3

Family and friends cruise on Sydney Harbour on Rockfish 4

Family and friends cruise on Sydney Harbour on Rockfish 5

Family and friends cruise on Sydney Harbour on Rockfish 6

Family and friends cruise on Sydney Harbour on Rockfish 7

Family and friends cruise on Sydney Harbour on Rockfish 8

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 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.

Family cruise FAQs

How much does it cost?

The whole boat is $2,500 for 4 hours Sunday to Friday, $2,800 on Saturdays and $3,200 on public holidays. With 43 guests that’s under $15 per person, per hour. Book direct online with code BOOKDIRECT for $200 off.

Can we bring kids?

Yes, kids are welcome. We carry adult life jackets on board, so please bring your own life jackets for any children.

What do we do on the day?

Cruise past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, anchor at a quiet harbour beach for a swim, fire up the BBQ and relax in the undercover lounge or on the front deck.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes, BYO food and drinks with zero corkage. There is a gas BBQ on board, or add one of our catering packages.

Where do we board?

King Street Wharf, Lavender Bay and Pyrmont Wharf are included. Pickups from other Sydney wharves are an extra $100.

What if the weather is bad?

Rockfish III has an undercover lounge, so we sail rain or shine. If the skipper says conditions are unsafe, we move your date rather than cancel.