Unlocking New Year’s Eve Boat Hire Costs and Pricing in Sydney

How much does it cost to rent your own private boat or yacht for NYE in Sydney? This is one of the most popular questions we get asked once New Years Eve is nearing. That’s why we’ve put together this blog to break down exactly what you can expect to pay for renting a private vessel for the ultimate NYE experience in Sydney.

It might not be as expensive as you may think to charter your own party boat for NYE! In particular if you compare New Year’s Eve boat hire costs to your average Sydney waterfront restaurant NYE package. Of course, you can expect to spend a bit more than your usual yacht or boat hire on Sydney Harbour on any other day. But on a night as special as New Years Eve, it’s more than ok to splash out a bit and treat yourself to an incredible NYE boat party!

Whilst it might feel daunting to hire a boat for New Years eve, it’s actually quite simple. We have even written a blog about it! So if you want to learn more about how to organise your NYE boat hire, step by step, have a look at this blog where we explain private NYE boat hire in 7 quick steps.

Now it’s time to break down the NYE boat hire pricing costs for a variety of vessels with different capacities for you. After reading this blog, you will have all the tools available to know how much it costs to charter your own private boat for NYE in Sydney. Let’s go! 

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What is included in your Sydney NYE Boat Hire?

Before we get to the the pricing, let’s first let’s have a look at what is actually included in your NYE boat hire. Some people expect having to arrange the captain and crew yourself, but this is not the case at all. When renting a boat for New Years Eve, pretty much everything is included. Once the boat has been locked in, there aren’t many things to organise at all!

Standard inclusions in your NYE Sydney boat hire are: 

• Full access to the boat or yacht
• Captain and crew
• Waitstaff (when applicable)
• All amenities such as crockery, cutlery, cups, utensils, serving equipment and eskies
• Use of BBQ (when available)
• BYO fees or all inclusive catering packages
• Wharf bookings for your pick up and drop off

What types of boats are available for a NYE boat hire?

All the boats we offer on our website are also available for NYE rental. Tall ships, sailing yachts, motor cruisers, NYE catamarans and NYE yachts and luxury super yachts to name a few of the many options available for NYE. In total, we have over 80 New Year’s Eve boats to choose from.

What is the pricing for NYE Boat Hire in Sydney?

Now the moment we’ve all been waiting for: how much does it cost to book a charter boat for New Years Eve in Sydney? Here we go. Pricing for NYE private boat hire ranges from $5,000 – $90,000 for the day. This might sound like a lot, but the best way to look out actual costs, is to look at the price per person. We will give you a few examples now to get a better idea of what you would actually be paying.

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BYO New Years Eve Boat Hire Pricing

We will dive into BYO boat rentals for New Years eve in Sydney first. If you opt to hire a BYO boat for New Years eve, you will bring your own food and drinks. The boat will supply everything else; cups, plates, cutlery, eskies, the BBQ, you can use it all. The captain and crew will also look after keeping things tidy and clean so you don’t have to worry about the clean up.

Here is an overview of what pricing to expect for BYO boat hire for New Years Eve. You can see current availability on our NYE boat hire page.

NYE Vessels for Hire in Sydney under 20 Guests

Small sailing and motor yachts for up to 20 passengers average a price of $8,000 – $15,000 for New Years Eve in Sydney. Below you will find a few available BYO options in this range. Find all availability and current pricing here.

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NYE Catamarans for Hire in Sydney for 20 – 25 Guests

Sailing or cruising catamarans for 20 – 25 passengers average a price of $11,000 – $15,000 for a NYE charter. Below you will see a few available options in this range. The complete overview of available catamarans for NYE can be found here.

NYE Motor Boats and Luxury Yachts for Hire in Sydney for 25 – 40 Guests

Medium sized motor yachts for NYE hire om Sydney average a price of $15,000 – $23,000. Below you will find a few available options in this range. You can see all available options and actual rates for each vessel on our NYE boat hire page.

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NYE Catamarans, Motorboats and Sailing Boats for Hire in Sydney for 26+ Guests

Catamarans, motor boats and sailing vessels for hire for NYE in Sydney with 26 guests or more, average price of $16,000 – $20,000 for a NYE charter. We’ve listed a few available BYO options in this range below. See all catamarans and motor boatsavailable for NYE here.

NYE Luxury Yachts for Hire in Sydney for 30+ Guests

Luxury yachts for hire for NYE in Sydney with 30 guests or more, average price of $20,000 – $40,000 for a NYE charter. We’ve listed a few available BYO options in this range below. See all NYE yacht hires here.

All Inclusive Sydney New Years Eve Boat Hire Pricing

If you opt to hire an all inclusive boat for New Years eve, you won’t have to worry about anything. Included in the pricing, the boat will supply everything you need and more. Think free flowing drinks packages, top notch canapes and buffets and a glass of bubbly as the clock strikes 12. With waitstaff and bar staff on board, you will certainly be looked after incredibly well.

Here is an overview of what pricing to expect for all inclusive boat hire for New Years Eve. You can see all actual availability on our NYE boat hire page.

NYE Luxury Yachts for All Inclusive Hire in Sydney

All inclusive yachts for NYE average a price of $30,000 – $55,000. Below you will find a few available options in this range.

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NYE Luxury Superyachts for All Inclusive Hire in Sydney

All inclusive super yacht hire for up to 64 passengers average a price of $90,000 – $120,000 for a NYE charter. Below you will find a few available options in this range. See all superyacht available for an all inclusive NYE 23/24 experience here.

Ticketed Sydney NYE Cruises

Alternatively, if you’re looking for that all-inclusive experience, we have plenty of Sydney Harbour NYE boat cruises to join this year to watch the fireworks. These ticketed cruises include food, drinks, and entertainment. And, as they’re on one of the bigger boats on the harbour, you’ll have no problem finding a spot with a prime-time view of the show to ring in the New Year.

Now that I have an idea about the pricing of NYE Boat Hire in Sydney, what’s next?

Now you know what your NYE boat hire costs, let’s check availability for you! Why book with us?

• Local Sydney business with a dedicated and experienced staff member to help you plan your day
• An array of great yachts and boats for hire for groups of any size and budget
• Exclusive and private skippered cruises with captain and staff
• Easy & stress-free booking process

And best of all, you pay the same price for your NYE boat charter as booking directly with the boat company but have the ease of having us do the running around for you. Sounds good, right?

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