Wedding Charter

Popular choices of boats for large weddings are luxury yacht charters or super yachts for both space and style, catamaran cruises where the guests have a large outdoor area to mingle and enjoy the glorious Sydney Harbour views and large glass pontoon boats where there is ample space for dining and dancing. If you are seeking a boat for a small wedding venue, then consider a sailing catamaran, luxury sailing yacht charter, power cruiser or private charter ferry. There are many options available for wedding extras, so please call us and we can assist you with some of the best available wedding boats for charter on Sydney harbour to suit your wedding party, budget and style.

As with any land wedding venue, there are a host of additions to consider when creating your wedding and reception just as you imagine. The choices are BYO or catered weddings; sit down formal dining or buffet or cocktails. Most vessels have an option to decorate your wedding charter boat to go with the theme of your wedding. Arrangements can be made to have a videographer/ photographer and entertainers, live music performances and DJs. Please note that extra personnel hired for you wedding will be included in your maximum passenger count. Over 14 years in business, Sydney Harbour Escapes has hosted many different types of weddings to suit all cultures and styles. As every vessel is, different, the easiest way to find out if your chosen wedding boat can supply the options above, just simply call and we advise.

Yes. This is a popular option as the backdrop for your vows is sensational. It also can save a lot of expense with hiring and booking multiple venues, transporting to a photography shoot to with a view, tranferring guests etc. You can have more to spend on a fantastic wedding reception yacht.

We can arrange an additional drop off at a wharf or organise a water taxi pick-up for the marriage celebrant to be dropped off.

We are able to designate an area on the boat for dancing, the size and location of this area will be dependant on the vessel selcted and your final numbers

Yes, we will work with you to create a personalised time line that allows you/your decorators access to the vessel.

To secure a vessel for your charter, we take a 50% deposit of the total amount or cost of the vessel hire, unless specified otherwise. The rest of the payment will be due 14 days prior to the charter along with final numbers and food and beverage requirements.

Payment can be made by EFT, Visa, MasterCard or in cash.

We allow for 15 minutes for all guests to get on and off the vessel at the wharves.

We welcome the opportunity to show you around your preferred boat. Most of our vessels are easily accessible for inspections and appointments are subject to availability. Some of the smaller vessels kept on swing moorings may not be viewed as easily. Please ask our friendly team for more information.

Definitely! On board all of our vessels is an AUX cord which is compatible with any music compatible device e.g. iPhone, iPod.