Private New Year’s Eve Boat Hire on Sydney Harbour

The ultimate bucket list experience

Ring in the New Year on board a private luxury boat with your nearest and dearest for the ultimate New Year’s Eve party you and your guests will never forget. There is no celebration more memorable New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour.

Perfect for groups of 10 to 80+ people, you can hire a private luxury yacht to position you with panoramic views to experience the world’s longest and most spectacular fireworks display.

New Year’s Eve on a private luxury yacht on Sydney Harbour is one of those pinch-yourself, spine-tingling, bucket list experiences you and your guests will treasure forever. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of boats and spectators, Sydney Harbour comes alive.

With music playing, horns tooting and fireworks blasting, it’s a visual and sensory feast and easily one of the most remarkable evenings you will ever have.

Organising your New Years Eve Cruise is easy; with a variety of vessels, options and add-ons, we can create an experience to suit your celebration and budget.

planning your perfect New Years Eve Cruise

New Year’s Eve cruises are generally 7-hours long, so you really get to settle in for the evening. Here’s a look at what your New Year’s Eve on a private boat on Sydney Harbour would look like.

6pm

PICK UP

Pick up from your preferred wharf, perhaps near your hotel if you’re visiting Sydney or near home or public transport if you’re a Sydneysider. Not long after boarding, you’ll have a drink in hand, taking in the glorious Summer sun and sparkling waterways.

6:30pm

sunset swims

Your captain will find the best anchorage possible. Perhaps you might like to have a dip in the water before dinner and sunset.

7:30pm

dinner & drinks

Depending on your food preferences, you might want to enjoy your entrée or dinner before the start of the 9pm fireworks.

9pm

fireworks!

The magical 9pm fireworks for kids and families – at least 20 minutes of pure joy!

10pm

Drinks, Dessert & Dancing

Drinks are flowing and dessert is served. The dancefloor is heating up, the tunes are pumping and anticipation for midnight is building!

12am

happy new year!

Sydney’s world-famous fireworks commence, champagne is poured and you’ll be absolutely memorised by the incredible atmosphere around you. After the fireworks, yachts and boats are tooting their horns to welcome the new year, the crowd is cheering and your memory is made. It’s pure magic.

12:45am

Drop off

It's time to head back to your preferred wharf so you can get some shut eye. The Harbour vibe is very much alive so you may want to keep partying!

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New Years Eve Cruises

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which boats are available for NYE?

Most charter boats are available on New Year’s Eve, with most offering exclusive private charters and some running ticketed events.

Depending on your guest numbers and budget, we can suggest the best option for you.

How long is a New Year's Eve cruise?

Private New Year’s Eve cruises on luxury charter yachts are generally seven hours, from 6pm to 1am.

This allows time to pick up guests from their preferred harbour wharf, and secure a good anchorage for the evening!

How much is a New Years Eve Cruise?

New Year’s Eve is such an incredibly special night on the harbour – once in a lifetime – and for this reason, there is a very high demand and increased prices.

Generally, prices vary depending on the vessel and number of guests, but you’re looking at anywhere between $12,000 for a BYO charter on a catamaran to $140,000 for an exclusive all-inclusive experience on a superyacht like Impulsive – and everything in between.

Can I BYO?

Yes, BYO is an option on many boats, so let us know if this is important to you, and we can find a suitable boat for you.

Most private yacht charters on New Year’s Eve are all-inclusive giving you that gorgeous, relaxed experience all night long.

How many people can I have on board?

We work with a wide range of boats with various capacities that are perfectly suited for families (large or small), corporates and domestic or international travellers. With an estimate of guest numbers, we can recommend the perfect vessel for you.

I’m visiting Sydney for New Year’s Eve, is there an all-inclusive option?

Firstly, Sydney can’t wait to have you! December is such a wonderful time to be in Sydney and to be here over New Year’s is thrilling.

Yes, there are all-inclusive packages – in fact, most luxury charter boats only offer all-inclusive packages, so you’ll be well looked after on the night.

Any other questions?

Experience a New Year's Eve you'll never forget

Our friendly team would love to hear from you to discuss celebrating NYE on our beautiful Harbour this year or next. Get in touch, and we’ll start planning the experience of a lifetime!