Barefoot Explorer | Power Catamaran Hire

Maximum 200 Guests | From AUD $850/hr

Your Boating Experience

Welcome aboard Barefoot Explorer, the custom-built 23-meter power catamaran designed for maximum fun! She’s perfect for larger private boat parties and events, accommodating up to 200 guests on Sydney Harbour. It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and get ready for an incredible time!

During day cruises, swimming is encouraged. Barefoot Explorer is equipped with an array of water toys to take your experience to the next level. Take the plunge in Sydney Harbour and swim up to a little bay with your favourite people!

Rock the boat with your own tunes using the onboard sound system. You can invite a DJ or a live band to keep the party vibes alive. When hunger strikes, the crew will fire up the BBQ and cook your food to perfection. If you prefer hassle-free options, indulge in one of the catering packages. And don’t worry, your beverages will stay ice-cold in the provided eskies. Cheers to living the good life!

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure with Barefoot Explorer’s fantastic crew. They’re dedicated to ensuring that your day on the water is fun and well-organised. Barefoot Explorer sets sail on Sydney Harbour 365 days a year, including Public Holidays and New Year’s Eve.

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Boat Features
  • Power Catamaran (20m / 65ft)
  • Indoor & outdoor entertaining areas
  • Built for whale watching, swimming and cruising in comfort
  • Comfortable indoor lounge cabin seating
  • Upper deck with complete walk around access
  • Bathroom with toilet x 2
  • Great speaker sound system with aux capability
  • Facilities for DJ’s and live music 
  • Easy water access for swimming

Barefoot Explorer Boat Hire Information

  • Hire includes skipper and crew
  • Guest capacity: 200 (pricing tiers available for 70, 150 and 200 guests)
  • Minimum hire: 4 hours

Barefoot Explorer Catering

  • BYO Drinks & BYO Food (if you bring BBQ food, the crew will cook this for you)
    • BYO is subject to amenity fee, which includes the use the BBQ and rubbish removal. Everything else will need to be brought on board.
  • Food Catering – menu available on request.

Barefoot Explorer Pricing

  • Hourly rate: from $850/hr
  • Subject to pick up and drop off wharf fees
  • Subject to security staffing fees
  • Subject to public holiday surcharges
  • Hire Barefoot Explorer for NYE: see current NYE cruise pricing here

Barefoot Explorer Add-Ons

  • Range of water toys: included in hire
  • DJ: enquire about pricing
  • Big sound 4 large DJ/PA speakers: enquire about pricing
  • Big sound 4 large DJ/PA speakers + DJ & decks setup: 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!