Athena | Boat Hire Sydney Harbour

Maximum 32 Guests | From AUD $700/hr

Your Boating Experience

Athena is a beautifully renovated timber cruiser, ideal for hosting events for up to 32 guests on Sydney Harbour. With her timeless elegance and modern facilities, Athena is perfect for birthdays, corporate events, Christmas parties, or any celebration with friends and family.

Her spacious open-plan layout provides the perfect space to socialise, dance, and enjoy Sydney’s stunning views. Customisable furniture, built-in bench seating, and a handcrafted bar add to her charm, making her a standout on the harbour.

Athena is equipped with everything you need for a memorable day out, including eskies, a BBQ, Bluetooth sound system, two bathrooms, disposable eating ware, and swim ladders for a quick dip. Even if the weather isn’t perfect, her layout ensures comfort and fun for all guests. Bring your own food or opt for one of Athena’s tasty catering options.

The Athena crew are known for their friendly, attentive service, ensuring every detail is taken care of so you can relax and enjoy your event. Whether it’s a scenic cruise past Sydney’s iconic landmarks or exploring secluded bays, Athena offers a sophisticated and seamless experience.

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Boat Features
  • Classic Australian Timber Cruiser (35 ft / 10.6 m)
  • Open-plan entertaining area with indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Bathroom with 2 toilets
  • Bluetooth audio sound system
  • Customisable seating and furniture options
  • Handcrafted bar for serving food and drinks
  • Swim ladders for easy water access
  • Large covered areas for all-weather cruising

Athena Boat Hire Information

  • Hire includes skipper and crew
  • Guest capacity standard: 32
  • Minimum hire: 4 hours

Athena Food & Drinks

  • BYO Food & BYO Drinks (if you bring BBQ food, the crew will cook this for you)
    • Hire includes the use of plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, use of all platters, onboard eskies (excluding ice) and rubbish removal.
  • Food Catering – menu available on request

Athena Pricing

  • Hourly rate from $700/hr
  • Subject to pick up and drop off wharf fees 
  • Subject to amenity fee
  • Subject to public holiday surcharges
  • Hire Athena for NYE: see current NYE cruise pricing here

Athena Add-Ons

  • Floating lily pad: 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!