Your Boating Experience

Welcome to Ariston, a beautiful luxury motor yacht perfect for your next event on Sydney Harbour! The name comes from the Greek word meaning ‘the best’, and she doesn’t disappoint. This newly refurbished yacht can carry up to 58 passengers.

Ariston can accommodate any form of entertainment from a DJ to full stage show. This boat has ample power for audio visual and live entertainment. Use the mic, TV/DVD systems and the surround sound speaker systems for that slideshow of memories for a wedding party or a company year in review when ringing in Christmas or an EOFY party.

Boosting handcrafted Southern Myrtle timber work and soft leather trims, this motor yacht exerts luxury. The team at Ariston works with multiple 5-star caterers in Sydney to offer superb food options that will please the crowd. Catering packages can be full sit down dinners to canapes on the deck.

The Ariston team are known for their professional and friendly crew, who will ensure you have an amazing day out on the water! Ariston is out on Sydney Harbour 365 days a year, including Public Holidays and New Years eve.

Boat Features

Luxury Motor Yacht (80ft / 24m)
Three levels including indoor/outdoor upper deck
Spacious alfresco entertainment deck
Full walk around layout with wide, side walkways and handrails
Luxuriously fitted saloon lounge areas
Conference room
Reverse cycle air conditioning on all levels for all seasons comfort
State of the art 46″ and 40″ LED digital TV monitors
Karaoke, Foxtel, free-to-air and DVD replay
Fully licenced bar
Fully equipped galley, fridge, freezer and icemaker
Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless replay of laptop presentations
Remote controlled, Bose surround sound system with iPod input
Swimming platform with easy water access

Ariston Boat Hire Information

Hire includes skipper and crew
Guest capacity standard: 58
Guest capacity cocktail / canape: 58
Guest capacity formal dining: 30
Guest capacity overnight: 10 (5 twin rooms with ensuites available)
Minimum hire: 4 hours

Ariston Catering

BYO Food & BYO Drinks
- BYO is subject to amenity fee, which includes the use of biodegradable plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, use of all platters, onboard eskies (including ice) and rubbish removal. Food platters only. No BYO on Fridays & Saturdays in December.
Food catering: menu on request
Drinks catering: menu on request

Ariston Pricing

Hourly rate off-peak: from $900/hr
Hourly rate peak: from $1,100/hr
Subject to pick up and drop off wharf fees
Subject to waitstaff charges
Subject to chef hire charges
Subject to public holiday surcharges
Hire Ariston for NYE: see current NYE boat hire pricing here

Ariston Add-Ons

DJ: enquire about pricing
Band: enquire about pricing
Magician: enquire about pricing
Photographer: enquire about pricing
Photobooth: enquire about pricing
Clay pigeon shooting: enquire about pricing

Why people love the boats we hire:

Tom W. – December 2024

We had an absolute ball on NYE! Travis and Karin looked after our booking so perfectly and really guided us through all the options before finding the perfect solution for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and have already been recommending them to friends who saw all of our pictures on social media ;). The perfect experience from start to finish!

Hannah S – February 2025

We had an amazing cruise for my Dad’s 50th Birthday! The boat was absolutely beautiful, the staff were amazing constantly making sure everyone’s drinks were topped up and food was handed out. The whole day was so lovely! Thank you so much for organising the event for us. All our guests have commented saying how fun the day was.

Taylor B. – March 2025

I had the best 30th birthday going through Sydney Harbour Days. The team were so accommodating and really ensured that the day went seamlessly. Nothing was too much trouble for them, they were eager to address all my questions and concerns leading up. Their communication was excellent. The boat itself and the crew were fabulous also.
Highly recommend for all your future Sydney harbour boat parties!

Charmaine M. – November 2024

An absolutely outstanding experience! We appreciate everything that was organised. It was a seamless experience. We can’t thank you enough for an amazing day/night the staff were amazing, the food and drinks spectacular! Best Christmas Party ever! Thank you.

Tony G. – January 2025

Fantastic service for NYE boat booking – everything that was promised happened and a bit more besides. Very responsive throughout – I am happy to recommend this company

Gyndee K. – December 2024

Our company used Sydney Harbour Days to organise our end of year Christmas Party and their service was excellent. They assisted me every step of the way- from the initial enquiry right up until the day of the cruise. I knew I was in good hands as soon as I reached out. Our team had an amazing, memorable night- the boat, atmosphere and staff could not be flawed. Thank you so much Sydney Harbour Days!

Ready to set sail?

After you submit the form, that’s where our team gets to work. We’ll connect with our boat partners and find available boats that match your requirements. If you are just after a bit more information, and are not sure about the exact dates/group size yet, no worries! Write your questions in the message field and we will get back to you with more information.

Why book a boat through us?

You pay the same price as booking direct
You’ll have more choice through our partnerships with multiple boat providers
You tell us what you need, and we’ll help make it happen, making your event planning hassle-free
You find out everything up front, so there are no surprises on the day

Sounds good right? Let’s get started!

Ariston | Luxury Motor Yacht Hire