How much does it cost to hire Top Notch?

Top Notch is available $700/hr. Final pricing depends on the duration, day of week, and any additional services like catering or entertainment. Contact Boatique Sydney for a personalised quote.

How many guests can Top Notch accommodate?

Top Notch can comfortably accommodate up to 60 guests. For the best experience, we can advise on the ideal number based on your event type — whether it's a seated dinner or cocktail party.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on Top Notch?

Yes! Top Notch offers BYO options so you can bring your own food and drinks. We also offer professional catering packages if you'd prefer a hassle-free experience.

What is included when I hire Top Notch?

Hiring Top Notch typically includes the vessel, professional crew, fuel, and basic amenities. Additional extras like catering, decorations, DJ, and photography can be arranged. We'll tailor a package to suit your event.

What events is Top Notch suitable for?

Top Notch is perfect for birthdays, corporate events, weddings, hens and bucks parties, Christmas parties, and any celebration on Sydney Harbour. Our team can help match this catamaran to your event style.

How many guests can Top Notch carry?

Top Notch is licensed for up to 20 guests cocktail-style or 14 seated across the rear deck, foredeck, flybridge and air-conditioned saloon.

Can we BYO food and drinks on Top Notch?

Yes, BYO food and drinks are welcome on Top Notch. Plates, cutlery and glassware are provided, and the boat has a BBQ, a full kitchen with oven and hot plate, two fridges and eskies. Catering can also be arranged.

How much does it cost to hire Top Notch?

Top Notch is priced from $680 per hour with a four-hour minimum hire. Surcharges apply for public holidays, peak season and New Year's Eve. Use the Boatique quote tool for an exact total.

What occasions is Top Notch best suited to?

Top Notch suits milestone birthdays, corporate days, hens and bucks events, engagements, team building, family days, end-of-year Christmas parties, Australia Day, Vivid and New Year's Eve cruises.

Can guests swim from Top Notch?

Yes. Top Notch has a swim platform that drops down for easy water access, and the boat carries paddleboards and a four-person inflatable ring for use at swim stops.

Is Top Notch available for New Year's Eve?

Yes, Top Notch is available for New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour. NYE is the most in-demand date of the year, so book six to nine months ahead.

Top Notch

Weekday rates from $700/hr — great value

Top Notch Boat Hire Sydney — 44ft Motor Cruiser for up to 20 Guests

20 guests

4hr min

from $700/hr · 4hr min

Overview

Catering ✓

BYO food & drinks ✓

Sound system ✓

Swim platform ✓

Crew included ✗

Capacity

Max guests20

Seated dining14

Cocktail / standing25

Vessel length44ft

Top Notch is a 44-foot flybridge motor cruiser for charter on Sydney Harbour, suited to groups of up to 20 guests cocktail-style or 14 seated. The layout spans a rear deck with BBQ and table setup, an open foredeck, a flybridge and an air-conditioned saloon with large windows. Onboard features include a Bluetooth sound system, a full kitchen with oven and hot plate, two fridges, eskies, a TV and DVD, a swim platform, paddleboards and a four-person inflatable ring. BYO food and drinks are welcome, with plates, cutlery and glassware provided. From $680 per hour with a four-hour minimum.

Example Pricing Guide

4 Hour BYO Cruise (Includes Boat Hire & Wharf Fee) Total Price: $2,900 Pricing may vary depending on the day of the week, guests, additional extras or special requests. Contact us for a personalized quote!

Detailed Pricing

Period	Rate	Minimum Hire
January – December	$700 per hour	4 hours

Included Amenities

Features
Use of BBQ, Plates, Cutlery, Glassware
Water Toys: 2 x Paddleboards, Inflatables

Additional Fees

Item	Cost
Wharf Fees	$50 per visit
Public Holiday Surcharge	20%

Special Packages & Events

Occasion	Details
Romantic Overnight (2 pax)	$1,800 – Includes 2-hour cruise (5–7pm), overnight stay at Lavender Bay mooring, breakfast box, complimentary bubbles, disembark at 10am
Australia Day	$5,000 – 5 hours vessel hire, BYO food and drinks
NYE 2024	$15,000 – 6 hours (6:30pm–1am), up to 22 guests, BYO food & drinks, Lavender Bay embark/disembark

▸ Perfectly appointed flybridge cruiser ▸ All the comforts of home ▸ Versatile event space ▸ Customer-focused crew ▸ Private and comfortable setting ▸ Great for all occasions ▸ Swim and unwind in secluded bays

Spacious deck areas
Lounge area
Sound system with Bluetooth connectivity
2 Fridges
TV and DVD player
Watertoys: 4 person inflatable ring and SUP board

BYO food
BYO drinks
Catering available

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Guests

Duration

Charter Type

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✓ Byo

✓ Catering

✓ Sound System

✓ Bluetooth

✓ Swim Platform

✓ Bbq

✓ Kitchen

✓ Flybridge

✓ Fishing

✓ Paddleboard

✓ Tv

✓ BYO Allowed

Top Notch is BYO — bring your own food and drinks. We also offer catering packages including canapés, BBQ, and sit-down dining options. Ask us for a tailored menu and pricing for your event.

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Top Notch

Hop on Top Notch, a 44-foot flybridge cruiser zipping around Sydney Harbour for up to 20 guests across sunny decks. Rear deck boasts a large BBQ and table setup, great for group meals with Opera House views right there. Front deck lounges wide open for chats or sunning, swim platform drops easily for jumps into cool waters. Flybridge climbs high for big-picture scans, saloon inside packs comfy seats with huge windows keeping sights sharp rain or shine. Levels connect smooth, blending action spots with chill areas just right.

Tunes kick in fast through the Bluetooth sound system—plug your phone for beats that carry from top to bottom without a drop. Full kitchen with oven and hot plate whips up extras, two fridges and eskies chill drinks cold with ice onboard. BYO food and booze fit perfectly (plates, cutlery, glassware included), TV and DVD spark movies or games inside. Paddleboards and a 4-person inflatable ring launch water fun, air-con cools the saloon on hot days. Spacious flow lets crews spread out or huddle up easy. Love luxury rides? See our yacht hire Sydney page for more.

Top Notch slices waves quick and steady on its cruiser hull, so snacks hold firm and views stay steady through turns. Crew handles wharfs and routes from central spots, leaving you free for the ride—wharf fees just $50 a pop. Flexible four-hour minimums stretch for days or nights, public holiday bumps at 20% noted upfront. Whether family outings, work dos, or quiet sails, fresh interiors and toys make every trip pop. Harbour breezes add that fresh kick, turning charters into stories worth repeating.

Use the pricing calculator above to get an instant estimate, then submit your details. Our team will send you a personalised quote within the hour. A 50% deposit secures your booking.

Yes! Top Notch allows BYO food and drinks. You're welcome to bring your own catering, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverages. There may be a small BYO fee — check with our team for details.

Sydney Harbour is sheltered, so most cruises go ahead rain or shine. Top Notch has covered areas for comfort. If conditions are genuinely unsafe (e.g. storm warnings), we'll work with you to reschedule.

Yes, Top Notch has 1 bathroom on board.

Yes! Most boats have Bluetooth speakers. You can connect your phone and play your own playlist. DJs may be possible on larger vessels — ask our team.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 14 days before your cruise date.

Extensions are subject to availability and will be charged at the hourly rate. Let the crew know on the day and they'll check if it's possible.