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Medium Group Boat Hire Sydney — Charters for 15–30 Guests
The most-booked group size on the harbour. 30 boats fit this brief. From $400/hr, 4-hour minimum.
👥 15–30 guests
⛵ 30+ matching boats
⏱ 4-hour standard
💰 From $400/hr
⭐ Trusted by 970+ Sydney events · 137 vessels in our fleet · No booking fees · Honest pricing
A 15-to-30 guest cruise is the most-booked Boatique format — birthdays (especially 30ths, 40ths and 50ths), hens nights, corporate end-of-financial-year drinks, milestone anniversaries. The fleet has roughly 30 boats sized perfectly for this group: sailing catamarans (8-25 guests), function catamarans (16-40), motor yachts (12-20), party catamarans (20-35).
From a $400/hr 4-hour BYO catamaran for 18 friends, to a $1,200/hr function vessel with plated catering for 28 — Boatique books the full fleet. Quotes back in under an hour.
Find Your Perfect Boat
15-30 guest boats split four ways: (1) sailing catamarans for the elegant + BYO format, (2) party catamarans with dance floor for birthdays + hens, (3) function vessels with plated catering for corporate + milestone, (4) luxury motor yachts for premium intimate. We shortlist based on the occasion + vibe.
Send your guest count, occasion and vibe — we’ll come back with 3 boats.
Why a 15-30 guest cruise is the harbour’s sweet spot
🚤 Best boat selection
30+ boats fit this group size — the deepest selection in our fleet. You get real choice across price tiers and vibes.
💰 Per-head cost works
At 15-30 guests, the per-head cost drops nicely. A 4-hour BYO cruise for 20 is ~$140pp; for 30 it’s ~$120pp. Hard to beat for the harbour.
🎯 Easy logistics
Wharf pickup, headcount, catering, BYO drinks — all manageable at this group size. Bigger groups need dedicated coordinators.
📸 Intimate enough for photos
Open back deck handles a 20-guest photo set without crowding. Bigger groups need staged photo time.
How 15-30 guest cruise pricing works
Pricing depends on boat tier and catering. The honest pricing answer: a 4-hour 22-guest BYO cruise on a sailing catamaran with partner-catered finger food usually lands around $2,400-3,400 all-in (~$130pp). For corporate 28-guest plated dinners on a function vessel: $5,500-7,500 (~$240pp).
Send us your guest count, occasion and rough budget — we’ll send a fixed quote in under an hour.
Sailing catamaran · BYO
From $400/hr · 16-22 guests
BYO drinks + finger food package. The most-popular format for hens, 30ths, casual corporate.
Function catamaran · catered
From $600/hr · 20-30 guests · Most popular
Roving canapés or plated catering, sound system for music/speeches, AV for short presentations.
Luxury motor yacht
From $800/hr · 15-22 guests
Climate-controlled saloon, plated 3-course, sommelier-paired wines. Premium intimate format.
Real medium-group cruises we’ve delivered
30th birthday · 22 guests · sailing catamaran
4-hour BYO Champagne, canapés, sunset photo set, friend on aux DJ.
Hens cruise · 18 guests · party catamaran
4-hour mocktail class + BBQ + BYO drinks, sunset return.
Corporate EOFY · 25 guests · function vessel
Plated 3-course, AV for short awards, sunset photo set + harbour lights.
Family 70th · 28 guests · luxury motoryacht
Plated lunch, BYO wines, slow Middle Harbour loop, climate-controlled saloon for elderly guests.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can fit on a “medium” boat?
Most catamarans and function vessels in this range are coded for 20-40 guests. We confirm safe maximum per boat in the quote.
What’s the per-head cost for 20-30 guests?
BYO catamaran cruises run ~$120-160pp all-in for 4 hours. Plated dinner cruises on function vessels run ~$220-280pp.
Can we BYO drinks at this group size?
Yes on almost every boat. BYO is the standard. Most groups bring a couple of cases of Champagne, beer and pre-mix per 10 guests.
Can we have catering for a 25-guest group?
Yes — partner caterers do finger food ($45-55pp), BBQ ($65pp), buffet ($85pp), plated ($150-200pp). We send menus with the quote.
Can the boat handle a DJ at this group size?
Yes — most function vessels have proper sound systems and DJ space. Some catamarans need an aux setup. Tell us in the quote and we’ll match the right boat.
Can we have speeches?
Yes — every function boat has AV. Best slot is mid-cruise after catering has been served.
Where do most 15-30 guest cruises depart from?
King Street Wharf and Rose Bay are the most common — central, easy parking, good for groups arriving from different parts of Sydney.
What if our guest count changes?
Most operators accept ±20% variation up to 7 days before. Bigger swings affect catering quantities. Tell us as soon as the count firms up.
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