Guests toasting with glasses of sparkling wine over a grazing board on the deck of a charter yacht

Birthday parties · Sydney Harbour

Birthday Party Boat Hire Sydney

Celebrate your birthday on Sydney Harbour with a private yacht for your group, surrounded by harbour views and space to enjoy the day together.

Private to your group

Your yacht is reserved for your charter group — no shared public cruise.

From $850 / hour

Hourly charter rates start from the lowest published rate in the current fleet.

Up to 34 guests

Guest capacity varies by yacht, from intimate groups to the largest vessel in the fleet.

Your birthday. Your charter.

Celebrate differently on Sydney Harbour

A private charter gives your group the whole yacht — the decks, the shade, the water and the view — for the length of the charter. There is no shared timetable and no other guests onboard.

Cruise past the landmarks, spend longer where your group is enjoying itself, and shape the charter around the occasion rather than around a fixed sightseeing route.

The Ribbon aft deck dining table set with glassware, looking across the harbour to the Royal Botanic Garden

Choose your yacht

Birthday yachts for different group sizes

Choose by group size, style and budget.

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Showing all 7 yachts.

Sir Thomas Sopwith at anchor in a sheltered bay beside a wooded headland
Sir Thomas Sopwith, a 72-foot classic sailing yacht, under full sail on Sydney Harbour
Sir Thomas Sopwith's cockpit at dusk with lanterns, cushions and champagne set on the table
Striped sun cushions laid out on the teak foredeck of Sir Thomas Sopwith
Sir Thomas Sopwith at anchor in a sheltered bay beside a wooded headland
Sir Thomas Sopwith, a 72-foot classic sailing yacht, under full sail on Sydney Harbour

Sir Thomas Sopwith

72' classic sailing yacht

A 72-foot classic sailing yacht built in 1974 and restored for modern luxury charter, for up to 26 guests under sail on Sydney Harbour.

Guests
Up to 26
Departs
King Street, Casino & Jones Bay Wharves
Features
Minimum charter$4,000 AUD4 hours · $1,000/hour
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The Ribbon interior saloon with lounge seating and dining, opening onto the aft deck
The Ribbon, a Ferretti 550 motor yacht, cruising beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Ribbon, a Ferretti 550 motor yacht, cruising past the Sydney Opera House
The Ribbon aft deck dining table set with glassware, looking across the harbour to the Royal Botanic Garden
The Ribbon flybridge lounge and helm with views to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
The Ribbon foredeck lounge and sunpad with cushions, overlooking Sydney Harbour and the city skyline
The Ribbon interior saloon with lounge seating and dining, opening onto the aft deck
The Ribbon, a Ferretti 550 motor yacht, cruising beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Ribbon

Ferretti 550

A sleek 55-foot 2019 Ferretti motor yacht for up to 12 guests, combining Italian design, performance and a spacious flybridge.

Guests
Up to 12
Departs
All Sydney wharves
Features
Minimum charter$3,400 AUD4 hours · $850/hour
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Felix's bathroom with timber vanity, basin and mosaic-tiled shower
Felix, a 58ft Salthouse sports cruiser, on Sydney Harbour with the Opera House behind
Felix's teak aft deck with lounge seating and a timber table set with flowers, cruising on the harbour
Felix's open cockpit with bar and lounge seating, looking out to the Sydney city skyline
Rosé being poured into crystal glasses aboard Felix
Felix's saloon with timber joinery, lounge seating and dining table beside panoramic windows
Felix's central galley and bar with harbour views through the saloon windows
Felix's bathroom with timber vanity, basin and mosaic-tiled shower
Felix, a 58ft Salthouse sports cruiser, on Sydney Harbour with the Opera House behind

Felix

Salthouse sports cruiser

A 58-foot Salthouse sports cruiser for up to 25 guests, with rich timber finishes and open indoor–outdoor entertaining.

Guests
Up to 25
Departs
All Sydney wharves
Features
Minimum charter$3,400 AUD4 hours · $850/hour
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A guest stateroom aboard Mon Rêve with a double bed, timber joinery and hull windows
Mon Rêve, a Lagoon 630 motor yacht, cruising on Sydney Harbour with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind
Guests and DJ at Mon Rêve's flybridge helm under the hardtop, Sydney Harbour beyond
Mon Rêve's main saloon with wraparound sofas, a central dining table, galley and panoramic windows
Mon Rêve's dining table styled with glassware, place settings and a white floral centrepiece
Mon Rêve's shaded aft deck with a large corner lounge, low table and steps up to the flybridge
A guest stateroom aboard Mon Rêve with a double bed, timber joinery and hull windows
Mon Rêve, a Lagoon 630 motor yacht, cruising on Sydney Harbour with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind

Mon Rêve

Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht

A 63-foot Lagoon 630 motor yacht with expansive indoor and outdoor entertaining space for up to 34 guests on Sydney Harbour.

Guests
Up to 34
Departs
All Sydney wharves
Features
Minimum charter$5,000 AUD4 hours · $1,250/hour
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Enigma's bathroom with timber vanity and basin
Enigma, a 65ft flybridge cruiser, on Sydney Harbour beside the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
View over Enigma's bow sun lounge towards the Sydney skyline and Harbour Bridge
Enigma's covered aft deck with lounge seating and a timber table, cruising on the harbour
Enigma's saloon with leather lounge seating opening onto the aft deck
Enigma's saloon lounge and dining table with timber joinery and harbour views
Enigma's lower helm and dinette with panoramic windows
Enigma's guest cabins with timber panelling and twin beds
Enigma's bathroom with timber vanity and basin
Enigma, a 65ft flybridge cruiser, on Sydney Harbour beside the Opera House and Harbour Bridge

Enigma

Flybridge cruiser

A 65-foot flybridge cruiser for up to 41 guests, with three entertaining areas, two sun lounges and a floating swimming pool option.

Guests
Up to 41
Departs
All Sydney wharves
Features
Minimum charter$4,400 AUD4 hours · $1,100/hour
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Topaz charter yacht on Sydney Harbour

Topaz

Gulf Craft Majesty 72

Coming Soon

A 2024 Gulf Craft Majesty 72 motor yacht joining the Sydney Harbour fleet. Currently completing survey and expected in December.

Guests
Up to 12
Departs
All Sydney wharves
Features
Minimum charter$4,800 AUD4 hours · $1,200/hour

Expected December

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Focus Forza 37 charter yacht on Sydney Harbour

Focus Forza 37

Coming Soon

A 37ft Focus Forza day boat joining the Sydney Harbour fleet. Currently in transit, with availability to be confirmed.

Guests
Up to 12
Departs
King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour
Features
Minimum charter$3,200 AUD4 hours · $800/hour
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Find your yacht

Tell us what you're planning

Send your preferred date, guest numbers and what you have in mind for the celebration. Jeremy can help with suitable yachts, availability and charter options.

Explore the Fleet

Your birthday. Your charter.

Your birthday. Your kind of day.

There is no single way to celebrate on Sydney Harbour. Keep things relaxed with food and drinks, turn up the atmosphere with music, stop for a swim when conditions allow, or simply spend the day cruising with your favourite people.

Guests gathered on the aft deck of Mon Rêve with drinks on Sydney Harbour

Celebrate onboard

Bring your group together with space to eat, drink, talk and celebrate.

Guest diving from the deck of Sir Thomas Sopwith into a sheltered bay

Stop for a swim

On suitable charters and when conditions allow, anchor somewhere sheltered and get in the water.

Two guests relaxing with a glass of wine on deck with the Sydney skyline behind

Cruise your way

Spend the rest of the charter moving between harbour views, landmarks and wherever the day takes you.

Your harbour

Cruise, stop and celebrate your way

Your charter can be shaped around your group. Cruise past Sydney Harbour landmarks, spend more time in a favourite part of the harbour or include a swimming stop where the yacht, conditions and charter allow. The illustrated circuit is an example route, not a fixed itinerary.

Explore the Sydney Harbour circuit

Make the charter yours

01

Cruise the harbour

Take in the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the city skyline from the water.

02

Stop for a swim

Where conditions and your selected yacht allow, time at a sheltered anchorage can form part of the charter.

03

Celebrate onboard

The yacht is yours for the charter — your group, your music, your pace.

04

Choose your route

Spend the charter cruising the parts of Sydney Harbour that suit your plans.

Pricing

What does birthday yacht hire cost?

Pricing depends on the yacht, the charter duration, the date and any additional services. Published hourly rates for the current fleet are shown below.

Sir Thomas SopwithMinimum charter: 3–4 hours seasonally
From $1,000 / hour
The RibbonMinimum charter: 3–4 hours seasonally
From $850 / hour
FelixMinimum charter: 3–4 hours seasonally
From $850 / hour
Mon RêveMinimum charter: 3–4 hours seasonally
From $1,250 / hour
EnigmaMinimum charter: 3–4 hours seasonally
From $1,100 / hour
TopazMinimum charter: 3–4 hours seasonally
From $1,200 / hour
Focus Forza 37Minimum charter: 3–4 hours seasonally
From $800 / hour

Additional costs may apply depending on the charter requirements and selected services. Final pricing is confirmed with your charter enquiry.

How it works

From date to yacht in three steps

  1. 01

    Tell us your date and group size

  2. 02

    Choose a yacht — or let us help

  3. 03

    Confirm the charter details

The people behind Sydney Luxury Yachts

Local knowledge. Personal service.

Sydney Luxury Yachts brings together digital expertise and hands-on charter experience to make finding and organising a private yacht on Sydney Harbour straightforward.

Jeremy at the helm on Sydney Harbour with guests aboard and the Harbour Bridge behind

Jeremy

Charter & Captain

Jeremy is your point of contact for charter enquiries, helping with yacht selection, availability and the details of your day. As an experienced Sydney Harbour captain, he also brings first-hand knowledge of the vessels and the harbour itself.

Björn Samuelsson, Marketing & Partnerships at Sydney Luxury Yachts

Björn Samuelsson

Marketing & Partnerships

Björn works behind the scenes on Sydney Luxury Yachts, developing the platform, marketing and partnerships that connect guests with charter experiences on Sydney Harbour.

Meet the people behind Sydney Luxury Yachts →

Jeremy at the helm on Sydney Harbour with guests aboard and the Harbour Bridge behind

Questions about your charter?

Ask Jeremy

Jeremy can help with yacht availability, group sizes, charter options and the details of your day.

Birthday charter questions

Private birthday yacht hire from $800 per hour

Send your preferred date and guest numbers and we'll confirm suitable yachts for your charter.

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