Hourly rate, whole boat, 1 to 10 guests
- Low season (May to September), weekdays: $325 an hour
- Low season, weekends: $350 an hour
- High season (January to April, October, November), weekdays: $400 an hour
- High season, weekends: $450 an hour
- December: $450 an hour, with a minimum of $2,600 for up to 4 hours and 10 guests, rising to $3,200 for 30 guests (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve apart)
- Public holidays, Boxing Day and Australia Day: $475 an hour
Larger groups
The hourly rate is the same for 1 to 10 guests. From 11 guests, each extra guest adds $20 an hour and a deckhand is included.
With 10 guests or fewer, a deckhand can be added for $80 an hour.
Examples
- 3 hours, low season weekday, up to 10 guests: $975
- 4 hours, low season weekday, up to 10 guests: $1,300
- 4 hours, high season weekend, 20 guests: $2,600
Extras
- Pick-up and drop-off: Birkenhead Point included; City $50, North $75, East $100
- BYO food and drinks: $20 per guest
- Champagne & canapés: $90 per guest; platters: $65 per guest
Special dates
- New Year’s Eve: $500 per person, 28 seats, food and drinks included
- Boxing Day and Australia Day: private charter at the public-holiday rate ($475 an hour)
Payment
50% is held on your card when you book, charged once we confirm your date within 24 hours. The balance is due 15 days before you sail.