Sydney Sundancer Boat Hire Sydney

Sydney Sundancer is an elegant sailing yacht with caring hosts Lynne and John keen to make your experience one to remember. The Sundancer Team have won numerous awards over the years such as Best Wedding Reception Vessel in NSW and the Australia Day Council’s award for The Best Presented Charter Boat on Sydney Harbour.
The boat itself has an incredibly large amount of clear deck space with protective canopy and windows - 90% of Sydney Sundancer’s whole deck area can be protected from rain.
There are usually 20 chairs appropriately located around the top deck.
Sydney Sundancer’sunique service includes complimentary photos taken during your cruise. Images will be handed to you at the conclusion of the cruise on a USB stick, so that you can easily distribute them to your friends and family.

Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?

Charterer is to provide plastic drinking utensils, plastic plates and knives & forks for all guests. By prior arrangement, the following are available on board : unlimited top quality glasses $2.00 per person, plastic plates $1 per person and stainless steel cutlery $2.00 per person (for all catering equipment the total cost is $4 per person) Large platters are available at no charge.

What cool storage is there onboard?

There is very little room for storing food in our fridge. However you are welcome to place any food that needs to be chilled in the supplied eskies.

Is there a BBQ onboard?

Yes we have a barbeque on board. There is also a medium sized barbeque but charterer is responsible for the cooking / barbequing and all handling of food and drink when self – catering, because of Covid 19 regulations which are in force regarding the serving and cooking of food. Best for the charterer to call us prior to the charter for advice and discuss what they intend to cook

Is drinking water included?

No guests must bring their own water for BYO charters

Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?

Only in special circumstances. Additional charges apply. Call us for details.

Are BYO spirits allowed?

Yes guests can BYO spirits but the charterer is responsible for advising all guests that Sydney Sundancer is a licensed premises. Therefore, all laws relating to alcohol consumption remain in force even though your guests have brought their own drinks. Any decision made by the captain regarding intoxication will be made in the best interests of safety and the enjoyment of the remainder of the ships company. By law, the captain is responsible and his decision final.

Is ice provided onboard?

No ice is not provided. Charterer must BYO ice. We suggest 1 KG per guest and definitely to bring their drinks aboard cold.

Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?

We have 4 x twin sets of speakers aboard. Two on the aft deck, 2 on the main mast and 2 in the cockpit. There is another two the saloon area. We have an iPod with over 3,500 songs, guests iPhones and androids can be connected directly to our system or via Blue Tooth.

Are there any water toys onboard?

No, but guests are welcome to BYO toys and we do have an electric pump which they are welcome use to inflate. Guests are responsible for inflating and then later deflating "blow up toys" before returning to the wharf.

Can we have a DJ?

Yes, providing the DJ's equipment is not too large. Charterer is reminded that when we are at anchor in a bay or close to other vessels we cannot have the music too loud because we have to be mindful of how sound travels over water and that both nearby vessels may not have the same taste in music and also homes on the waterfront will not appreciate very loud music! However when cruising in the middle of the harbour music can be louder.

Is swimming allowed?

Yes swimming is allowed. Just bring your own towels. We have a very large swimming platform at the rear of our yacht with a long ladder making it very easy to get in and out of the water.

Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?

Smoking is permitted ON DECK ONLY, and preferably down wind from other guests. We do provide ashtrays which must be used at all times. Absolutely no ash or butts are to be discarded into the harbour!

Footwear - are there any restrictions?

Please be advised that black rubber soled shoes, stilettoes, or high wedged shoes are not permitted to be worn on board.

CONFIRM AVAILABILITY / MAKE ENQUIRY

First name

Contact Number

Number of guests

Catering

Check availability (optional)

Yes, my date and/or time is flexible

Overview
Max guests 30/50
(reduced Covid capacity)
Max formal dining 10
Max buffet 30/50
(reduced Covid capacity)
Catering
Licensed bar
BYO food option
BYO drinks option
BBQ
DJ option/Dance floor
BOAT HIRE RATE
$2,200 - 2,400 / 4 hours

Features

Luxurious teak fit out below deck
Extensive shelter available above and below deck
Service includes complimentary photos during your event

Features
Luxurious teak fit out below deck
Extensive shelter available above and below deck
Service includes complimentary photos during your event

FAQ
Food & Drink

Are plates, glasses / cups, cutlery included?

Charterer is to provide plastic drinking utensils, plastic plates and knives & forks for all guests. By prior arrangement, the following are available on board : unlimited top quality glasses $2.00 per person, plastic plates $1 per person and stainless steel cutlery $2.00 per person (for all catering equipment the total cost is $4 per person) Large platters are available at no charge.

What cool storage is there onboard?

There is very little room for storing food in our fridge. However you are welcome to place any food that needs to be chilled in the supplied eskies.

Is there a BBQ onboard?

Yes we have a barbeque on board. There is also a medium sized barbeque but charterer is responsible for the cooking / barbequing and all handling of food and drink when self – catering, because of Covid 19 regulations which are in force regarding the serving and cooking of food. Best for the charterer to call us prior to the charter for advice and discuss what they intend to cook

Is drinking water included?

No guests must bring their own water for BYO charters

Can I dropoff supplies at the boat before the charter?

Only in special circumstances. Additional charges apply. Call us for details.

Are BYO spirits allowed?

Yes guests can BYO spirits but the charterer is responsible for advising all guests that Sydney Sundancer is a licensed premises. Therefore, all laws relating to alcohol consumption remain in force even though your guests have brought their own drinks. Any decision made by the captain regarding intoxication will be made in the best interests of safety and the enjoyment of the remainder of the ships company. By law, the captain is responsible and his decision final.

Is ice provided onboard?

No ice is not provided. Charterer must BYO ice. We suggest 1 KG per guest and definitely to bring their drinks aboard cold.
Music & Entertainment

Is there a sound system and what connectivity is there?

We have 4 x twin sets of speakers aboard. Two on the aft deck, 2 on the main mast and 2 in the cockpit. There is another two the saloon area. We have an iPod with over 3,500 songs, guests iPhones and androids can be connected directly to our system or via Blue Tooth.

Are there any water toys onboard?

No, but guests are welcome to BYO toys and we do have an electric pump which they are welcome use to inflate. Guests are responsible for inflating and then later deflating "blow up toys" before returning to the wharf.

Can we have a DJ?

Yes, providing the DJ's equipment is not too large. Charterer is reminded that when we are at anchor in a bay or close to other vessels we cannot have the music too loud because we have to be mindful of how sound travels over water and that both nearby vessels may not have the same taste in music and also homes on the waterfront will not appreciate very loud music! However when cruising in the middle of the harbour music can be louder.

Is swimming allowed?

Yes swimming is allowed. Just bring your own towels. We have a very large swimming platform at the rear of our yacht with a long ladder making it very easy to get in and out of the water.
Safety

Smoking - is it permitted and are there any restrictions?

Smoking is permitted ON DECK ONLY, and preferably down wind from other guests. We do provide ashtrays which must be used at all times. Absolutely no ash or butts are to be discarded into the harbour!

Footwear - are there any restrictions?

Please be advised that black rubber soled shoes, stilettoes, or high wedged shoes are not permitted to be worn on board.

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