New Years Eve Boat Hire Sydney | What are the Costs and Pricing?
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. So we’ve put together this blog to talk you through exactly how much it costs to rent a private boat or yacht for Sydney NYE.
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 we think that, after the crazy two years we’ve had, this year 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.
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 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 know exactly 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, catamarans and luxury super yachts to name a few of the many options available for NYE. 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.
Sydney NYE Boat Charter Options | Small Sailing and Motor Yachts up to 12 passengers | BYO Cruise
Small sailing and motor yachts for up to 12 passengers average a price of $9.500 for New Years Eve 23/24. This works out to $790/pp. Below you will find a few available options in this range. Find all availability here.
| Boat Name | Max Guests | Total Price |
| Cutting Loose | 7 | $5,000 |
| Blue Moon | 11 | $7,500 |
| Amber | 12 | $10,000 |
| MV Salute | 12 | $9,500 |
| Inception | 12 | $9,999 |
| Lynx | 12 | $10,000 |
| Suellen | 12 | $14,400 |
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Sydney NYE Boat Charter Options | Motor Yachts for up to 35 Passengers | BYO Cruise
Medium sized motor yachts for Sydney NYE 23/24 average a price of $18,000. This works out to roughly $820/pp. Below you will find a few available options in this range. You can see all available options on NYE boat hire page.
| Boat Name | Max Guests | Total Price |
| Enigma X | 20 | $12,500 |
| Seaduction | 22 | $22,000 |
| Mayfair | 25 | $13,000 |
| State of the Art | 35 | $25,500 |
Sydney NYE Boat Charter Options | Sailing and Cruising Catamarans for up to 20 Passengers | BYO Cruise
Sailing or cruising catamarans for up to 20 passengers average a price of $11,000 for a NYE 23/24 charter. This works out to roughly $550/pp. Below you will find a few available options in this range. The complete overview of available catamarans for NYE can be found here.
| Boat Name | Max Guests | Total Price |
| Rockfish 2 | 20 | $10,000 |
| Catalyst | 20 | $10,000 |
| Seascape | 20 | $12,000 |
| Woorabinda | 20 | $12,000 |
| Seabbatical | 20 | $10,000 |
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Sydney NYE Boat Charter Options | Catamarans and Motor Vessels for up to 47 Passengers | BYO Cruise
Sailing and cruising catamarans and motor boats for up to 47 passengers average a price of $18,000 for a NYE charter. This works out to roughly $515/pp. Below you will find a few available options in this range. See which catamarans and motor boats are available for NYE 23/24 here.
| Boat Name | Max Guests | Total Price |
| Spellbound | 26 | $16,000 |
| Rockfish 1 | 30 | $12,499 |
| Cheeky Monkey | 30 | $15,000 |
| Barefoot | 30 | $16,000 |
| Alila | 30 | $17,000 |
| Allure | 30 | $17,000 |
| Hestia | 33 | $18,000 |
| Sea Monkey | 34 | $18,000 |
| Major Tom | 34 | $18,000 |
| Moon Glider | 34 | $15,000 |
| Pirate Pete | 34 | $15,000 |
| Serendipity | 34 | $15,000 |
| Passion | 34 | $25,000 |
| Cloud 9 | 35 | $17,000 |
| Wanderlust | 35 | $17,000 |
| Fleetwing 2 | 35 | $22,000 |
| Heaven | 35 | $22,000 |
| Prometheus | 36 | $39,000 |
| Ali B | 40 | $15,000 |
| Harbour Cat | 40 | $15,500 |
| Champagne Sailing | 43 | $15,000 |
| Tiger 3 | 43 | $18,000 |
| Kondor | 47 | $18,000 |
| Barefoot Blue | 70 | $28,000 |
All Inclusive 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.
Sydney NYE Boat Charter Options | Motor catamarans for up to 40 Passengers | All Inclusive Cruise
All inclusive medium sized motor catamarans for up to 35 passengers average a price of $27,500 for a NYE charter. This works out to roughly $785pp. Below you will find a few available options in this range.
| Boat Name | Max Guests | Total Price |
| Heaven | 40 | From $25,000 |
| Fleetwing | 40 | From $25,000 |
| Obsession | 36 | From $18,500 |
| State of the Art | 35 | From $29,500 |
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Sydney NYE Boat Charter Options | Luxury Motor Vessels for up to 41 Passengers | All Inclusive Cruise
All inclusive luxury motor boat hire for up to 41 passengers average a price of $40,000 for a NYE charter. This works out to roughly $1,140/pp. Below you will find a few available options in this range. See all available all inclusive private boat hire options for Sydney 2023/2024 here.
| Boat Name | Max Guests | Total Price |
| Ghost | 20 | From $60,000 |
| Felix | 25 | From $33,000 |
| MV Privacy | 36 | From $49,000 |
| Enigma | 41 | From $45,000 |
Sydney NYE Boat Charter Options | Luxury Super Yachts for up to 64 Passengers | All Inclusive Cruise
All inclusive super yacht hire for up to 64 passengers average a price of $75,000 for a NYE charter. This works out to roughly $1,170/pp. Below you will find a few available options in this range. See all superyacht available for an all inclusive NYE 23/24 experience here.
| Boat Name | Max Guests | Total Price |
| Oscar II | 40 | From $90,000 |
| SALT | 49 | From $55,000 |
| Circa Spirit | 50 | From $48,000 |
| Ariston | 50 | From $50,000 |
| AQA | 64 | From $55,000 |
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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