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 – Dec 2022

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!

Tiffany L – March 2023

100 % recommend Sydney Harbour Days! Karin and Travis were simply awesome. They helped make the whole experience of booking a boat for my friends Hen’s party simple and easy, their communication was great and any questions I had were answered quickly! Thank-you again!

Jodie S – May 2022

Karin & Travis were great to work with! So accommodating to every request and kept us informed every step of the way! They had so many options and nothing felt like an issue, definitely would look to book through them again!

Claire C – March 2023

I recently organised a boat for my birthday through Sydney Harbour Days and found the whole process with Travis and Karin incredibly smooth and enjoyable. They were very responsive and helpful, and really ensured we had the best day possible. I would highly recommend using Sydney Harbour Days and I know for certain I’ll be using them again!!

Kris W – Jan 2022

I just wanted to thank you and the boat operators for an amazing day out on the harbour. The entire team had a great day, we swam, we shot guns, we danced and we drank!! The food was fabulous and everyone was raving about how good it was. My team have been on a fair few harbour cruises in our time, but none were as fun as this.

Coleen R – July 2022

Definitely had the best time ever in the boat! We are lucky enough as well to have the most gorgeous sunset! Everything made possible by Karin and Travis. They helped me plan every details and they keep me updated all the time. You won’t regret these two because they will reply as quick as they can.

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

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We believe planning your event should be fun and above all easy. Don’t spend your precious time browsing the web trying to find the perfect boat for your event. We'll do that for you, at no extra cost!

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