Shore Thing Boat Hire Sydney — 113ft Super Yacht for up to 70 Guests
Shore Thing is a 113ft luxury super yacht available for charter on Sydney Harbour, carrying up to 70 guests for day events and sleeping 8 overnight across four private cabins. Originally built by Lloyd's Ships in 1986 and fully refitted in 2024, she pairs proven aluminium construction with a genuinely modern fit-out — a jacuzzi set into the Portuguese bow, an extended flybridge, at-anchor stabilizers and a full water toys program through her own Ocean Beach Club. Hire starts from $2,400 per hour (peak season $2,600) with a 4-hour minimum, and discounted day, overnight and NYE packages are available for larger events.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Shore Thing carry?
Shore Thing carries up to 70 guests for day charters and sleeps 8 overnight across four private cabins (a Master King, two VIP Queens and a set of Twin singles).
How much does it cost to hire Shore Thing?
Hourly hire starts from $2,400/hour non-peak (Feb-Oct) and $2,600/hour peak season (Nov-Jan), 4-hour minimum. Discounted day packages are available from $13,000 for 6 hours non-peak, and overnight charters start from $18,000 for a single night.
Can Shore Thing do overnight charters?
Yes — Shore Thing sleeps 8 guests overnight across four cabins. Overnight rates run $18,000 for a single night, $16,000/night for 3 or more nights, or $105,000 for a full week, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) of 20-30% of the charter hire, with any unused portion refunded after the charter.
Is BYO alcohol allowed on Shore Thing?
BYO alcohol is available at $5 per person per hour, but only in non-peak season and strictly on application, for up to 70 guests. In-house beverage packages are also available from $5-$40pp/hour.
What occasions is Shore Thing best suited to?
Shore Thing suits corporate events, weddings, milestone celebrations, sunset cruises, multi-night escapes and game-fishing mothership trips for groups of 40-70 guests who want genuine deck space and a full professional crew.
Is Shore Thing available for New Year's Eve?
Yes — Shore Thing runs a Sydney Harbour NYE package at $85,000 flat for up to 20 guests, with additional adults at $2,500pp and additional under-18s at $1,800pp.
What features and water toys does Shore Thing have?
Shore Thing has a jacuzzi on the Portuguese bow, an extended flybridge with entertainment space, at-anchor stabilizers, a full water toys selection through her own Ocean Beach Club, light fishing gear and a 9m Gemini Waverider tender, all run by a professional crew.
