Includes Captain

May - September
$990 per hour
Minimum 3 hour

2024 Whale Watching
Includes Crew & Wharf Fees
Minimum 4 hours

Mid May - September
June / July are the best months

4 hour BYO cruise - $4,600
Up to 12 Pax
Relax with a harbour cruise before we head offshore to spot whales

Available 7 days
Recommended time 8 am - 12 pm
Pick Up from an Agreed Wharf

October - April
Excludes December
Minimum 4 hour
$1,100 per hour

December
$1,300 per hour
Minimum 4 hour

Christmas Day
All-inclusive price
6 hours BYO cruise - $12,000
Up to 12 pax
Additional guests thereafter - $50 per pax

Catering - POA

BYO Information
Amenities Surcharge - $20 per pax
Includes
Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware, Utensils, Serving Equipment & Esky

Please Note
BYO - ICE

Public Holiday Information
20% surcharge applies on the total booking
Except Waitstaff which Incur a 100% surcharge
 

*** We cater for all food intolerances and preferences
Please advise us of your needs upon booking

Public Holidays
20% surcharge applies to all menus on public holidays
100% surcharge applies to chef fee on public holidays

Platters
$80 delivery fee applies to platters
$650 minimum spend if only platters are ordered

Wait Staff
$300 per staff for 4 hours
Additional $75 per staff per hour thereafter

Up to 12 Guests = 1 staff required
13 - 30 Guests = 2 staff required
31 - 41 Guests = 3 staff required

Chef
(Applied to certain menus)
$400 per chef for 4 hours
Additional $80 per staff per hour thereafter

Public Holiday Information
100% surcharge on Wait Staff applies

Entertainment

Paddleboard  -  2 are Available
$80 Per Board

Pool Pontoon
$400 Per Charter

Lilypad
Free on Request Only

Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting
$1750 Per Charter

Sun Chill
$150 Per Charter

Private Oz Jet Boating Ride
Prices start at $1200
Quotes specific to your time and location are required

Pick up and drop off wharf fees apply (Usually $100 total). Check your quote and contract for more info.

What is the maximum capacity of the boat?
Boat is surveyed to hold a maximum of 41 passengers. Please note, an infant, regardless of age is considered a passenger.

Is the boat suitable for children?
Yes, it is suitable for children and appropriate sized lifejackets are available on request. Children must be under adult supervision at all times.

Catered Food Options
Can we organise a meal on board?
Yes, we can recommend some excellent caterers for you where we can design the perfect menu to suit your budget and taste.

On Tour
Can we have music on board?
Yes, the vessel is equipped with a sound system where you can plug in a music compatible device like an iPhone. Please ensure your mp3 player is fully charged.

Where can we go during our charter?
Your skipper can take you most places within Sydney Harbour, providing it is within the surveyed boundaries. Should your guests wish to go to a specific location within Sydney Harbour please let us know at time of briefing.

Can we extend our charter time during the charter?
Yes, although this is subject to availability. Please note, the charter will be extended based on the decision of the captain on board and payment will be processed post charter by authorised bond.

Booking and Payment
How do I secure my booking?
A minimum 50% deposit is required to confirm booking, with the balance payable 14 days prior to commencement of the charter. Upon payment of your deposit, a Skippered Charter Contract will be emailed to you, confirming details relevant to your charter, which must be signed and returned. Payment can be made by MasterCard, Visa, EFTPOS, Electronic Funds Transfer or cash. Diners Card, Bankcard and Cheques are not accepted.

Is there any paperwork to complete before we go on our charter?
Yes, we require your signed contract and authorised bond form prior to your charter commencing.

Cancellation
If I cancel the charter, can I get a refund?
We do not offer refunds should you wish to cancel your charter. If boating conditions are unsafe, as determined by the management of Sydney Harbour Escapes, we will offer a six month voucher where you can reschedule your charter based on availability. Please see our General Booking Information on our website or contact a staff member on 02 9328 4748 for details.

Preparations and Arrival
What do you advise we bring along for our charter?
As conditions can vary on the water, it is suggested that you bring along a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimmers, and seasonal jumper or jacket.

Does our party need to get there before the set time of the charter?
All your party should be at the designated pick up point at least 15 minutes prior to your charter time to allow loading of passengers and gear and to enable enough time for the skipper's safety briefing. Please note, our charter will start and finish at the times on your contract.

Can one of our guests be picked up late and dropped off early from another wharf?
Multiple pick up and drop off points are not recommended as this will shorten your charter time significantly. We suggest that guests wishing to join the charter late or leave early should arrange alternative transportation via water taxi at their own cost. Please ask one of the Sydney Harbour Escapes team members for a Water Taxi contact.