Aqua Bay Yacht

Luxury Yacht Hire

Aqua Bay is a stunning 72ft luxury yacht that embodies elegance, quality, and sophistication. Designed for comfort and style, she offers a premium cruising experience on Sydney Harbour. With sleek lines, spacious entertaining areas, and top-tier amenities, Aqua Bay is perfect for those looking to impress—whether it’s a private celebration, corporate event, or upscale day out on the water.

Info

Key Info

Capacity: 35 people

Price: From $895 per hour (others fees may apply – see price guide)

Boat Type: Yacht

Location: Sydney Harbour

Features

  • Cocktail-style events for up to 35 guests
  • Buffet service for up to 20 guests
  • Formal seated à la carte dining for up to 6 guests
  • Sleeps up to 4 overnight guests
  • Two luxurious suites with double beds and private ensuite bathrooms with showers
  • Retractable sunroof for open-air cruising
  • Fully air-conditioned interior
  • Large pop-up TV on the main deck
  • Premium Bose sound system throughout with iPod connectivity
  • Nespresso coffee machine for your convenience
  • High-end Miele kitchen appliances
  • Large BBQ and icemaker (no self-cooking permitted)
  • Swim platform available (BYO towels)
  • Inflatable pool toys and aqua mat provided for water fun
  • Fishing gear available upon request
  • Jet tender available as an optional add-on (contact us for pricing)
  • No-shoe policy onboard; disposable slippers available upon request

Availability

Availability:

  • Available daily (contact us to check our real-time calendar)
  • Minimum charter duration: 4 hours
  • Preferred time slots:
    • 12:00pm – 4:00pm
    • 12:30pm – 4:30pm
    • 5:00pm – 9:00pm
    • 5:30pm – 9:30pm
    • Anytime after 6:00pm
      All subject to availability

Wharf Locations:

  • King St Wharf, CBD (most popular)
  • Towns Place East
  • Walsh Bay
  • Casino Wharf
  • Double Bay Wharf
  • Rose Bay Ferry Wharf
  • Pirrama Park, Pyrmont (end of Harris St)
  • Woolwich Marina
  • Other wharves around Sydney Harbour may be available upon request (additional fees may apply)

Please Note:

  • Pick-up is not available at Manly Wharf
  • Watsons Bay is available with an added fee (by request only)

Pre-loading:

  • Available free of charge, subject to vessel availability

Facilities

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Entertainment Options

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Eats

Food

Catering is ordered by the platter. Minimum order $500, plus a $30 delivery fee.

GRAZING PLATTERS
Antipasto (farmhouse cheeses, artisan cured meats, fresh seasonal fruits, Australian nuts) or fresh seasonal fruit

  • Small (1-2 people): $95
  • Medium (4-8 people): $165
  • Large (9-15 people): $250

GRAZING BOARDS

  • XL: $350
  • XXL: $585
  • Mega: $780

SEAFOOD PLATTERS

  • Large tiger prawn platter with dipping sauce (75 pieces): $245 ($285 peeled)
  • Sydney rock or Pacific oyster platter with mignonette & lemons (4 dozen): $260
  • Mixed prawn & oyster platter (40 large cooked tiger prawns, 1 dozen oysters): $255

SUSHI – $190 (48 pieces)
Teriyaki chicken, katsu prawn, inside-out tuna, salmon & prawn nigiri, avocado & cucumber mini rolls – served with soy, wasabi, pickled ginger & lemon

FINGER FOOD

  • Far East bites – samosa, spring roll & moneybags with sweet chilli (24 pcs): $75
  • Falafel platter with turnip, pickles, cucumber, hummus & herbs (12 pcs): $50
  • Bites – goats curd, honey & thyme / smoked salmon & cream cheese / avocado & pico de gallo / tomato, ricotta & pesto (16 pcs): $110
  • Woodland mushroom arancini with truffle mayo & pecorino: 18 pcs $95 / 40 pcs $195
  • Mini pizzas – meat lovers, cheesy garlic, zaatar or vegan mushroom, 1 option per dozen (12 pcs): $70
  • Mini quiches – prosciutto, leek & gruyere / chorizo & semi-dried tomato / roast capsicum & olive (12 pcs): $75
  • Mini croissants – ham, Swiss & mozzarella / spinach, feta & dill / turkey, brie & cranberry (9 pcs): $60
  • Gourmet sausage rolls – wagyu beef / lamb, mint & burghul / pork & fennel / spinach, potato & feta, 1 option per box (15 pcs): $85
  • Sliders – wagyu cheeseburger / poached chicken, feta & cucumber / haloumi / bocconcini & capsicum pesto, 1 option per dozen (12 pcs): $99
  • Finger sandwiches, assorted (24 pcs): $95
  • Gourmet wraps – Peking chicken / falafel & beetroot hummus / roast beef & truffle mayo, 2 options per dozen (12 pcs): $105
  • Individual skewers with yoghurt, pita & mezze – turmeric garlic chicken / lamb kofta / roast Mediterranean vegetable (12 pcs): $85

DIPS, CRUDITES, NUTS & BERRIES

  • Small (8-10 people): $130
  • Large (15-20 people): $260

SALAD BOWLS

  • Small (4-6 people): $85 / Medium (8-10 people): $105 / Large (15-20 people): $195
  • Caesar (add chicken: +$9.95 / +$19.90 / +$27.95), Greek, rainbow poke bowl, fattoush, house salad with green goddess, pesto pasta, potato salad

MINI PASTRIES (12 pcs)

  • Assorted mini Danishes: $55
  • GF orange & almond cakes: $75
  • Flourless friands with fresh fruit: $80
  • Chocolate Nutella brownies: $90
  • Homemade mini scones with double cream & strawberry jam: $90

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Drinks

Drinks

All packages are per person per hour, minimum 10 guests. Bar service ends 15 minutes before disembarking.

SOFT DRINKS PACKAGE – $10 per person per hour
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta & juices

SILVER PACKAGE – $20 per person per hour

  • Beer: Corona Extra, 4 Pine Pale Ale, Pure Blonde
  • Wine: Lorimer Sparkling NV Brut Cuvee, Regional Reserve Chardonnay, 3 Tales Sauvignon Blanc, Rose Rose (pale & dry)
  • Aperol Spritz cocktail
  • Soft drinks & juices

GOLD PACKAGE – $25 per person per hour
Everything in the Silver Package, plus spirits: Smirnoff Vodka, Gordons Gin, Bacardi Rum, Jack Daniels, Chivas Extra & Sierra Tequila

PLATINUM PACKAGE (FRENCH CHAMPAGNE) – $35 per person per hour
Beers, wines & soft drinks, Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, premium spirits (Belvedere Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, premium rum, Glenmorangie single malt, Patron Silver Tequila) and Aperol Spritz

PLATINUM PACKAGE (COCKTAILS) – $35 per person per hour
Beers, wines & soft drinks, premium spirits, plus a selection of 3 cocktails (e.g. Espresso Martini, Margarita, Lychee Martini)

BYO BEVERAGES – $20 per person
All alcohol is served by the crew from the licensed bar (RSA). Red wine is not permitted on board. 2 bags of ice provided.

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Price

Boat Hire Fees

November to March (excluding December):

  • Saturday: $1,250 per hour (min 4 hrs)
  • Sunday-Friday: $995 per hour (min 4 hrs)

December:

  • $1,350 per hour, every day (min 4 hrs)

April to October:

  • Saturday: $995 per hour (min 4 hrs)
  • Sunday-Friday: $895 per hour (min 4 hrs)

Special Dates:

  • New Year’s Eve: from $45,000
  • New Year’s Day: from $22,000
  • Public Holidays: 20% surcharge

Any Other Fees

  • Wharf Fees: $50 per stop
  • Staff Fee*: $300 per staff for a 4-hour charter, then $75 per staff per hour
  • 1-10 guests: 1 staff / 11-30 guests: 2 staff / 31-35 guests: 3 staff
  • BYO Beverages: $20 per person
  • BYO Food: $200 per charter
  • BYO Mixologist: $360 for a 4-hour charter (for cocktails on BYO charters)
  • Drop-off Window: $100 (1 hour to drop off food/drinks before your charter)
  • Pre-Access: $300 (30 minutes on the day of your charter)
  • Lilypad: $100 per charter

*All charters incur a minimum of 1 staff. The BYO food fee covers paper plates, disposable cutlery, napkins, utensils & waste removal.

Please note:

  • Bucks & all-male charters: max 25 guests (including DJ/entertainers)
  • No Manly or Middle Harbour pick-up/drop-off (extra travel charges may apply for some locations)
  • No BBQ or cooking on board (microwave for warming only) – BYO food must be ready to serve
  • All alcohol is served by the crew from the licensed bar (RSA); red wine is not permitted on board
  • Soft shoe policy – no stilettos or very sharp heels

Payment

Deposit: $2,000

Balance: 14 days before event

Bond: $1,000

The deposit locks in the boat and confirms the booking for you. The deposit contributes to the total price and the balance is the remaining amount due. The damage bond is payable before the cruise and is returned after the cruise.

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