Christmas Party Small Boat Hire Sydney
The office Christmas party for six to ten, or the family one. Your own boat, a BBQ lunch on the water, no skipper and no minimum spend. From our self-drive boat hire Sydney fleet.
Frankie — BBQ Boat for 10
📍 Departs Double Bay Ferry Wharf
The Christmas lunch boat. Ten people, a BBQ and gas on board, an esky for the drinks, and the pontoon deck for the afternoon. Departs Double Bay.
- 👥 Up to 10 guests
- ⚓ Stop at approved wharves & swim spots
- 🔥 BBQ + gas included
- ☂️ Shaded deck
- 🧊 Esky on board
- ⛽ Fuel included
4 hours works out at about $65 a head with 10 on board — the only no-licence boat for a group of 10.
Or call 0432 428 297
Prices shown are starting prices — weekends and peak dates are higher, and your exact price appears the moment you pick a date.
How Self-Drive Boat Hire in Sydney Works
Three simple steps to get on the water.
Book Online
Choose your boat, pick your date and time. Instant confirmation — no back-and-forth.
Meet at the wharf
Coral & Axopar depart The Spit, Mosman; Marlow & Frankie depart Double Bay Ferry Wharf. Full safety briefing and a short test drive before you go.
Explore the Harbour
You’re the captain. Manly, Rose Bay, past the Bridge — maps and harbour tips provided. BYO everything.
Marlow — Fully Shaded Day Boat
📍 Departs Double Bay Ferry Wharf
Fully shaded with a toilet on board — the comfortable choice for a long December lunch with the family or the senior team.
- 👥 Up to 8 guests
- ⚡ No licence needed
- ☂️ Fully shaded
- 🚻 Toilet on board
- ⛽ Fuel included
Or call 0432 428 297
Coral — Leisurely Cruiser
📍 Departs The Spit, Mosman
Six aboard from The Spit. Full shade, a cabin table for the platters, and Chinamans Beach next door for the swim.
- 👥 Up to 6 guests
- ⚡ No licence needed
- ☂️ Full shade canopy
- 🍽️ Inside cabin + lunch table
- 🏊 Swim platform
- ⛽ Fuel included
Or call 0432 428 297
Prices shown are starting prices — weekends and peak dates are higher, and your exact price appears the moment you pick a date. Coral 2 and Marlow are bookable from 1 November 2026.
How a small-boat Christmas party works
Book early, bring the prawns.
Pick a December date
Weekdays in December are the easy win: the harbour is quiet, the water is warm and the boats are available. Weekends book out weeks ahead.
Board with the food
Everything is BYO with no restrictions for guests. Frankie’s BBQ takes care of lunch; Coral and Marlow have tables for platters. The driver stays under 0.05.
Anchor for the afternoon
Chinamans Beach, Rose Bay or Shark Island. Swim, eat, do the Secret Santa on the deck, and be back at the wharf by four.
Why a small boat beats a Christmas function
For teams under ten, the numbers are one-sided.
A crewed Christmas cruise on Sydney Harbour starts around $2,000 and needs a minimum headcount. Frankie is $650 for a half day, BBQ included, for ten people — and you choose the menu. If the team is bigger than ten, or you want it catered and skippered, see Christmas party boat hire for the crewed boats.
Two teams? Book Marlow and Frankie together from Double Bay — eighteen people, one wharf, one lunch stop. Or two Corals from The Spit for twelve.
Dates that work
Read this before you pick a Saturday.
December Saturdays sell out first, then Fridays. If the party can be a weekday — and most work parties can — you will have your pick of boats and start times right up to Christmas week. Public holidays carry a surcharge and the exact price appears the moment you choose a date.
For a family Christmas, Boxing Day and the days between Christmas and New Year are some of the best days of the year on the harbour: warm, quiet, and everyone is off.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ Do we need a licence?
No. Coral, Marlow and Frankie are all no-licence boats. The driver gets a briefing and a test drive at the wharf and we’re on the phone throughout.
➤ Can we drink on board?
Yes, BYO with no restrictions for guests. The driver stays under 0.05, as in a car.
➤ Is there a BBQ?
Frankie has a BBQ, gas and an esky on board. Coral and Marlow have tables for platters and picnic food.
➤ Can the company pay by invoice?
Yes — book online or call and we’ll invoice. Full payment secures the date.
➤ What if it’s raining?
Unsafe conditions mean we move the date or credit you. A warm overcast December day is still a good one on the water.
Ready to book?
December weekends go first. Pick the date and the price appears instantly.
Check dates & bookOr call 0432 428 297