Christmas parties 2026

Christmas Party Boat Hire on Sydney Harbour

Skip the function room this year. Get the whole team or the whole family on board Rockfish III for four hours on the harbour, with your own food, your own drinks and a crew who sort everything else.

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

Work Christmas party on a private boat on Sydney Harbour

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 with drinks on a private cruise under the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The easiest Christmas party you’ll ever organise

November and December are our busiest months, and the best Friday and Saturday dates go first. Lock in your date with a $500 deposit and you’ve got the boat to yourselves, no sharing with other groups.

Bring your own drinks, throw some snags on our gas BBQ, or let us sort catering so nobody has to cook.

Private boat, just your group. Up to 43 guests on Rockfish III.
BYO food and drinks. Your esky, your budget.
Gas BBQ on board. Or add our BBQ package.
Swim stop on day cruises. Weather permitting.
King Street Wharf pickup included. Other wharves +$100.
Rain or shine. Undercover lounge and deck.

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Christmas parties on the water

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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 food & drinksBring your own food and drinks.

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 and wharf 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.

Christmas party cruise FAQs

How much is a Christmas party boat on Sydney Harbour?

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 works out to under $15 per person, per hour. Book direct online with code BOOKDIRECT for $200 off.

How many people can we bring?

Up to 43 guests plus our skipper and deckhand. It is a private charter, so the boat is yours, whether you bring 15 people or 43.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

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

When should we book our Christmas party?

As early as you can. Fridays and Saturdays in late November and December book out first. A $500 deposit holds your date and the balance is due 14 days before you sail.

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.