How many guests can Coral Trekker carry?

Coral Trekker carries up to 36 guests. She's a 1939 square-rigged ketch with seating on the upper deck — the smallest and most intimate of three sister tall ships in the same fleet.

How much does it cost to hire Coral Trekker?

Coral Trekker is $805.00 per hour in low season (Jun–Aug), $977.50 per hour in shoulder season (Apr–May, Sep–Oct) and $1,150.00 per hour in peak season (Nov–Mar), with a 2-hour minimum charter. A 20% surcharge applies on public holidays. New Year's Eve is quoted separately — contact the Boatique team.

Can we BYO drinks on Coral Trekker?

No. Coral Trekker carries a fully licensed bar, so drinks are served through the vessel's own bar rather than BYO. Catering menus and beverage packages are available to book in advance.

What's the minimum charter time on Coral Trekker?

Just 2 hours — shorter than the usual 4-hour minimum on most Boatique boats, making Coral Trekker a workable option for a shorter sailing experience.

What makes Coral Trekker different from a normal charter boat?

She's a genuine 1939 square-rigged tall ship, not a motor yacht — with real maritime history, including a role in reaching the sinking passenger ferry Wahine to help save lives, and a later refit for the First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage. She's also the smallest of three sister tall ships, suited to more intimate charters.

What events suit Coral Trekker?

Coral Trekker suits sailing charters, intimate corporate functions, school formals, function events, weddings and milestone celebrations — her 36-guest capacity makes her the most intimate of the fleet's three sister tall ships.

Does Coral Trekker have a bar onboard, and is seating on both decks?

Yes to the bar — a fully licensed bar plus catering menus from finger food to a full Tallship Menu. Seating is on the upper deck only (unlike her larger sisters Soren Larsen and Southern Swan, which have both upper and lower deck seating), keeping the whole group together in one space.

Coral Trekker

Weekday rates from $805/hr — great value

Coral Trekker Boat Hire Sydney — 1939 Tall Ship for up to 36 Guests

36 guests

2hr min

from $805/hr · 2hr min

Overview

Catering ✓

BYO food & drinks ✗

Sound system ✗

Swim platform ✗

Crew included ✗

Capacity

Max guests36

Seated dining36

Cocktail / standing36

Coral Trekker is a genuine 1939 square-rigged ketch chartering on Sydney Harbour for up to 36 guests — the smallest and most intimate of three sister tall ships in the same small fleet. Her keel was laid in 1939, delayed by the Second World War, and she later became one of the only vessels able to reach the sinking passenger ferry Wahine, saving many lives. She carries a fully licensed bar and seating on the upper deck, with professional crew included. From $805 per hour with just a 2-hour minimum, she suits sailing charters, intimate corporate functions, school formals and function events looking for real maritime history without a big-group boat.

Example Pricing Guide
2-hour minimum charter (not the usual 4-hour minimum) Hourly Rate

Low season (Jun–Aug): $805.00/hour
Shoulder season (Apr–May, Sep–Oct): $977.50/hour
Peak season (Nov–Mar): $1,150.00/hour

Special Rate Packages

Public holiday surcharge: 20% on total booking cost
New Year's Eve: contact Boatique for a quote
No wharf fee

Add-on Experiences

Mast climb experience — from $172.50 + $34.50pp
Treasure hunt on a harbour island — from $1,868.75
Laser clay shooting — $2,242.50
Goat Island convict tour — $2,392.00
DJ from $862.50, live musician from $920, face painting from $575

Features & Amenities

Licensed bar onboard
Seating on the upper deck (no lower deck seating — the smallest of three sister tall ships)
Square-rigged ketch — built 1939
Professional crew included
Genuine sailing under square-rigged canvas, not a motor yacht
Rescue heritage — one of the only vessels able to reach the sinking passenger ferry Wahine, saving many lives
Refitted by Australian Himalayan Expeditions for the First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage
Spent 25 years chartering in the Whitsundays before relocating to Sydney Harbour

Catering

Finger Food — $13.80pp
Devonshire Tea — $28.75pp
Afternoon Tea — $42.55pp
Tallship Menu — $44.85pp (starters, salads, mild butter chicken + loaded veggie curry, dessert)
Buccaneers BBQ — $63.25pp
Champagne Brunch — $63.25pp (incl. glass of sparkling wine on arrival)
Individual Canapés — $9.20pp/item

Beverages

Unlimited all-inclusive — $34.50pp/hr
Unlimited non-alcoholic — $13.80pp/hr
Cash bar, consumption bar or dry till also available

BYO
Not available — Coral Trekker carries a fully licensed bar, so all drinks are served through the vessel's own bar service rather than BYO.

Occasions on Coral Trekker

Sailing charters & sightseeing cruises
Intimate corporate functions & team-building days
School formals
Function events & smaller celebrations
Weddings & proposals
Birthdays and milestone celebrations

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✓ Licensed Bar

✓ Seating On Upper Deck

✓ Square-Rigged Sailing (Ketch)

✓ Heritage Tall Ship (Built 1939)

✓ Professional Crew Included

✓ Rescue Heritage (Wahine Ferry Disaster)

✗ BYO Not Allowed

We also offer catering packages including canapés, BBQ, and sit-down dining options. Ask us for a tailored menu and pricing for your event.

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐫 is a genuine square-rigged ketch chartering on Sydney Harbour for up to 36 guests — the smallest and most intimate of three sister ships, with a working history as colourful as her distinctive rusty-red sails. Her keel was laid in 1939, but construction was delayed by the Second World War; when she finally launched, the Norwegian adventurer who wrote the book “Ho Ho” sailed her to New Zealand, where she was sold into the fishing industry. That heritage — real timber decks, genuine square-rigged canvas overhead, a real ship's story — is what sets her apart from every motor yacht on the harbour, and makes her the natural pick for sailing charters, corporate functions, school formals and function events that want something more intimate and story-rich than a big-group boat.

Soundly built, Coral Trekker was one of the only vessels able to reach the passenger ferry Wahine after she sank in heavy weather off New Zealand, saving many lives — a bay in the Snares Islands off the NZ coast, “Ho Ho 2”, was named in recognition of her heroism. She was later refitted by Australian Himalayan Expeditions as a square-rigged ketch in preparation for the First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage and renamed Coral Trekker, spending 25 years chartering in the Whitsundays before moving to Sydney Harbour. Onboard she carries a fully licensed bar and seating on the upper deck — unlike her larger sisters Soren Larsen and Southern Swan, which seat guests on both upper and lower decks, Coral Trekker's single-deck layout keeps the whole group together in one space rather than spread out below, making her especially well suited to smaller, more intimate charters.

Coral Trekker charters from $805 per hour in low season (Jun–Aug), rising to $977.50/hour in shoulder season (Apr–May, Sep–Oct) and $1,150/hour in peak season (Nov–Mar), with a 2-hour minimum charter — shorter than the usual 4-hour minimum on most Boatique boats. Public holidays carry Boatique's standard 20% surcharge; New Year's Eve pricing is quoted directly by the operator. Drinks run through the vessel's own licensed bar rather than BYO, and catering menus from finger food through to a full Tallship Menu are available (the pirate party games & treasure hunt add-on isn't offered on Coral Trekker, unlike her sister ships). Coral Trekker is part of a small, family-owned, Australian-owned fleet based at Campbells Cove, The Rocks, alongside sister ships Soren Larsen and Southern Swan.

Max Guests

Seated

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.

Coral Trekker requires onboard catering. We offer a range of menu packages to suit every budget — from cocktail-style to sit-down dining. Ask us for the full menu.

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

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.