Cadman is the 400-guest sailing-yacht NYE option — King Street Wharf departure, sailing-yacht aesthetic at function-vessel scale, BYO welcomed, sun deck. Iconic vessel for large NYE charters that want the sailing-yacht look without the small-yacht capacity ceiling.
Cadman NYE 2026/27
Cadman gives you something Constellation doesn’t — sailing-yacht aesthetic at 400-guest capacity. Most 400-cap boats are function ferries by design; Cadman keeps the look of a charter yacht even at that scale. King Street Wharf departure, full kitchen, sun deck, BYO welcomed. The boat the broader Sydney market consistently ranks among its NYE flagships — there’s a reason it shows up across competitor NYE rosters and ours.
NYE Cruise Details
- Capacity: Up to 400 guests
- Boat type: Sailing Yacht
- Departure wharf: King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour
- Standard rate: $1,100/hour (NYE 2026/27 rates available on enquiry — expect three to six times normal weekend rate)
- Typical NYE cruise: 6 hours, ~7pm boarding through ~1am return
- Fireworks: Both the 9pm Family Fireworks and midnight show from anchor
- Food & drinks: BYO welcomed — confirm specifics on enquiry
Why pick Cadman for NYE
- Sailing-yacht aesthetic at 400-guest capacity — rare combination on Sydney Harbour.
- King Street Wharf departure — prime NYE fireworks-viewing precinct.
- Full commercial kitchen + BYO welcomed — maximum catering flexibility.
- Established NYE flagship on the Sydney market — proven harbour positioning and operator capability.
Enquire about Cadman for NYE 2026/27
NYE 26/27 rates and confirmed inclusions are finalising progressively as the season approaches. Request a NYE quote for Cadman →
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Two Ways to Book This Boat for Sydney NYE 2026/27
This vessel is available for both per-person Sydney New Year’s Eve cruise tickets (if you’ve got a small group or want to join other guests) and private NYE boat charter (if you want exclusive use for a larger group). Pick the option that suits your group size and budget:
- → Sydney New Year’s Eve cruise — per-person tickets (from $290 BYO to $2,495 premium per person). Best for groups under 30.
- → Private NYE boat charter Sydney (whole-boat exclusive from $10,000). Best for groups of 30+.
- → Compare all 3 ways to do Sydney NYE on the water