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Luxury Sydney Harbour Cruises & Private Charters
Harbourside Cruises has redefined Sydney Harbour cruising with its flagship vessel, the Harbour Spirit, a custom-built luxury catamaran designed for exceptional nautical performance and contemporary elegance. As an Australian-built venue, we specialise in creating unforgettable experiences for private celebrations, corporate functions, and seasonal events, accommodating groups of 60-200 guests with tailored packages that include gourmet dining, entertainment, and premium beverage options. Our team combines decades of maritime expertise with hospitality excellence, ensuring every detail from menu customisation to event coordination meets the highest standards.With fully air-conditioned interiors, expansive outdoor decks, and state-of-the-art audiovisual systems, we provide versatile spaces for weddings, Christmas parties, Vivid Sydney celebrations, and more. Our commitment to professional service, fresh onboard cuisine, and strategic vessel positioning for optimal sightseeing - including front-row views of New Year's Eve fireworks - establishes us as Sydney's premier floating event destination.
Services
Dinner Cruises
Lunch Cruises
Private Charter
Corporate Events
Wedding Cruises
Hens Party Cruises
Christmas Party Cruises
New Year's Eve Cruises
Vivid Sydney Cruises
Australia Day Cruises
Highlights and features
- Australian-built luxury catamaran with contemporary nautical design
- Experienced team specialising in event coordination and hospitality
- Customisable menus freshly prepared onboard by professional chefs
- All-inclusive packages for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations
- Strategic vessel positioning for optimal Sydney Harbour sightseeing
What people say
Incredible views
Delicious food
Professional crew
Spacious venue
Memorable experience
Services
Dinner Cruises
Experience Sydney Harbour's iconic landmarks illuminated at night during our premium dinner cruises. The Harbour Spirit offers restaurant-quality meals freshly prepared onboard, with multiple courses served in a sophisticated atmosphere. Guests enjoy unobstructed views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and city skyline while dining in air-conditioned comfort or on open-air decks. The 4-hour cruises include welcome drinks, gourmet canaps, and a choice of beverage packages.
Private Charter
Host exclusive events aboard our 26-metre luxury catamaran with customisable private charter options. The Harbour Spirit accommodates 60-200 guests for weddings, corporate functions, and celebrations, featuring flexible layouts, AV equipment, and dedicated event coordination. Packages include gourmet catering, premium beverages, and entertainment options like live bands or DJs, with the vessel's positioning optimised for special occasions like New Year's Eve fireworks.
Corporate Events
Create impactful business events on Sydney Harbour with our corporate cruise solutions. The Harbour Spirit provides professional environments for product launches, team-building activities, and Christmas parties, combining networking opportunities with stunning waterfront views. Services include customised menus, branded entertainment, and technical support for presentations, with capacity for 130 formal diners or 200 cocktail-style guests in a fully equipped, air-conditioned venue.
Wedding Cruises
Celebrate your special day with a unique waterfront wedding aboard Sydney's most elegant catamaran. Our dedicated wedding coordinators manage every detail from ceremony setup to reception styling, with packages featuring gourmet dining, premium beverages, and scenic cruising during key moments like first dances. The Harbour Spirit's flexible layout accommodates ceremonies, photo sessions, and dancing, with panoramic views of Sydney's iconic landmarks.
New Year's Eve Cruises
Secure prime viewing positions for Sydney's world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks display aboard our specially curated cruises. The Harbour Spirit provides front-row access to both 9pm family-friendly and midnight spectaculars, with premium dining packages featuring multi-course meals, champagne toasts, and live entertainment. The vessel's dual-level design ensures optimal viewing from air-conditioned interiors or open decks, with strategic positioning maintained throughout the event.
Questions
What types of events can be hosted on Harbourside Cruises?
We accommodate weddings, corporate functions, Christmas parties, hens nights, Vivid Sydney celebrations, and private charters with capacity for 60-200 guests.
Is food included in cruise packages?
All cruises include gourmet canapés and seated meals, with customisable menus featuring fresh seafood, local produce, and premium beverage options.
Can I book a private charter for special occasions?
Yes, our Harbour Spirit catamaran is available for exclusive hire with tailored packages for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
What are the seating capacities on the vessel?
The Harbour Spirit accommodates 130 formal diners, 140 cocktail-style guests, or up to 216 licensed drinkers across its multi-level design.
Are transfers available from Manly?
Yes, we offer licensed transfers past Sydney Heads to Manly as part of our charter services.
What entertainment options exist onboard?
Our cruises feature live bands, DJs, themed entertainment, and AV equipment for presentations, with custom options available for private charters.
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Reviews (5)
Ryno Ryan
Jan 10, 2022
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Great new year’s cruise Plenty of food and ice cold drinks Great boat plenty of room although capacity reduced Chris and his team were awesome Recommend this boat Only negative was the Canapés never seemed to make it to the front area
Sunil Krishnan
Jan 07, 2022
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Harbourside cruise was an awesome experience for me and wife to celeberate NYE 2021. The cruise ship docks at the prime location to view the fireworks and takes you though the harbour with great amazin views. The cruise ship is well spaced out and was not overcrowded with good drinnks, but the food can be much better. Overall worth the experience and is definite experience to try out for NYE. We got the closest view of the fireworks with seated seats on the cruise, how better can it get !
Hannah Brewer
Jan 03, 2022
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A New Years Eve to remember! A very special evening that saw us sail into 2022 in style. Great atmosphere, staff, food and most importantly… multiple dance floors! Can’t wait to come aboard again. A huge thank you to Chris and the HS Crew!
Helen Dowell
Jan 02, 2022
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Hello My cruise was just so wonderful; a fabulous experience the people the food the beautiful Sydney harbour. I had a wonderful time and will remember my trip for some time and looking forward to another cruise in the future. Thank you for giving me a very happy and fun day. best wishes Helen
Sharon Kelly
Jan 01, 2022
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Had a great time in New Year’s Eve except I quite badly burnt my chin when I bit into a pastor which was way too hot and exploded on my chin luckily I didn’t burn my mouth because I spat it out so please test before sending out.thanks. But it did not ruin my night.
