Yes, all boats have toilets. With Escapade it has onboard bathrooms located downstairs on the side of the vessel, so your guests can stay comfortable throughout the cruise without needing to return to shore. This makes it ideal for longer Sydney Harbour charters, birthday cruises, hens parties, and relaxed BYO boat parties.

Yes! You can add the Water Play Pack for $150, which includes 2 stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), pool noodles, and a lilypad for relaxing on the water. It’s a popular extra for summer boat parties, birthday cruises, and swim stops around Sydney Harbour

You can organise food, drinks, or decorations before your cruise, supplies can be dropped to our Gladesville office where the crew will load everything onboard for you. This service includes setup and ice for a $220 fee. If you’d prefer early access directly on the boat, approval may be possible at Yeend Street Wharf, Balmain, around 45 minutes before your charter for a $350 fee. Please note: decorations are welcome, but strictly no confetti

No smoking within the saloon area

There is. Escapade has an onboard sound system and guests can easily connect their own playlist using either Bluetooth or AUX connection. Whether you're planning a chilled harbour cruise or a full party vibe, you can control the music to suit your event

Escapade is ideal for Vivid Cruises, Australia Day Cruises, Birthday Parties, BYO Cruises, Catamaran Cruises, Christmas Parties, Hens Party, NYE Cruise 2026 - Private Charters, Parties

Certainly. There are quality dining essentials are included onboard, including silverware, champagne flutes, stemless wine glasses, bamboo plates, napkins, serving platters, and utensils. This makes BYO food and drinks much easier and saves you bringing the small stuff.

There are two large eskies onboard.

Yes, indeed. There is a BBQ onboard and the crew will cook for you, which is a huge favourite for relaxed summer charters. We recommend bringing easy BBQ items like thin sausages, skewers, kebabs, minute steaks, or small burger patties, as the BBQ is smaller and works best with quick-cook items. Please note there are no ovens, stovetops, or microwaves onboard for reheating food

Tap water only so we do recommend guests bring their own bottled drinking water if needed, especially for longer cruises or warmer days on the harbour

You can organise food, drinks, or decorations before your cruise, supplies can be dropped to our Gladesville office where the crew will load everything onboard for you. This service includes setup and ice for a $220 fee. If you’d prefer early access directly on the boat, approval may be possible at Yeend Street Wharf, Balmain, around 45 minutes before your charter for a $350 fee. Please note: decorations are welcome, but strictly no confetti

BYO spirits are allowed onboard, however shots, sculling, and drinking spirits neat are not permitted. This helps keep the cruise safe and enjoyable for everyone.

No... BYO ice. 6-8 bags recommended

There is. Escapade has an onboard sound system and guests can easily connect their own playlist using either Bluetooth or AUX connection. Whether you're planning a chilled harbour cruise or a full party vibe, you can control the music to suit your event

Yes! You can add the Water Play Pack for $150, which includes 2 stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), pool noodles, and a lilypad for relaxing on the water. It’s a popular extra for summer boat parties, birthday cruises, and swim stops around Sydney Harbour

BYO DJs may be approved for a $150 fee, which includes the generator. Your DJ will need to bring their own decks and equipment, including one speaker only. Please note that if the DJ sets up on the main table area, it may reduce food service space. Sydney Harbour also has noise restrictions, so the skipper may ask for music volume to be reduced near wharves and residential areas. DJs must also allow enough time to pack down before guest disembarkationn.

Yes, swimming is permitted at guests own risk. Only competent swimmers should enter the water. We do not provide life guards to supervise swimmers.

Yes, all boats have toilets. With Escapade it has onboard bathrooms located downstairs on the side of the vessel, so your guests can stay comfortable throughout the cruise without needing to return to shore. This makes it ideal for longer Sydney Harbour charters, birthday cruises, hens parties, and relaxed BYO boat parties.

No shower onboard

City:     King St, Darling Harbour Casino Wharf Pirrama Park, Harris St Pyrmont Towns Place, Walsh Bay Convention Centre North: Lavender Bay Ferry Wharf Mosman Bay Ferry wharf  Hayes St Neutral Bay West: Rozelle Bay pontoon Balmain - Yeend St Balmain wharf – Thames St Birkenhead Point, Drummoyne Blackwattle Bay, Glebe East: Rose Bay wharf Double Bay Wharf (selected vessels only) Yarranabbe Wharf, Rushcutters Bay Watsons Bay (selected vessels only)

INCLEMENT OR UNSAFE WEATHER Unsafe weather as determined by Escapade operator may, in our absolute discretion, cause postponement of the charter on the day. Rain or lack of wind is not cause for postponement. Postponements initiated by Escapade operator will be rescheduled at the earliest convenient date as discussed with and approved by you. You will have one opportunity to reschedule if we postpone. Any cancellation or postponement of your rescheduled charter by you will result in forfeiture of your full Charter Fee. Catering Orders will not be refunded, and where applicable, arrangements may be agreed for the delivery of Catering to a mutually convenient location.

No smoking within the saloon area

Please only wear Non-marking shoes or no shoes. No high heels allowed.