Looking to book a a Christmas party on Sydney Harbour?
View Christmas Party Boat Hire Sydney →December on Sydney Harbour is magic. Warm evenings, the city skyline lit up, Opera House and Harbour Bridge as your backdrop — and your entire team or social group with the whole boat to themselves. No other company's Christmas party, no mandatory three-course dinner, no bar tab shock. Just your people, your drinks, and the best venue in Sydney.
That's what a private Christmas party boat hire with Tiger Catamarans looks like. And if you're reading this in June or July, you're exactly in the right window to secure a good date — because by September, the best December slots are gone.
Don't lose your December date — enquire now
Check Christmas AvailabilityWhy Sydney Harbour Is the Best Christmas Party Venue in the City
Sydney in December is hot, busy, and full of competing Christmas event venues. Most function rooms look the same — same décor, same canapés, same awkward speeches. A catamaran on Sydney Harbour is completely different.
- Shared venue with other companies
- Mandatory drink packages at inflated prices
- Fixed menu, no flexibility
- Predictable — people leave early
- Everyone's done it before
- 100% private — your group only
- Fully BYO — control your own budget
- Your food, your drinks, your playlist
- Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the backdrop
- People stay the whole time — it's genuinely fun
The other thing that makes it work: people actually show up. Sydney Harbour in December is a draw — even the colleagues who usually skip work events will make the effort for a boat on the harbour.
Christmas Party Boat Hire Pricing — Sydney Harbour 2026
Our Sydney Harbour Fleet
Tiger 3
Capacity: Up to 43 guests
Our flagship dual-deck power catamaran. Ultra-wide deck, spacious saloon, undercover seating, full sound system, BBQ and large eskies.
Tiger 4
Capacity: Up to 43 guests
Perfect for larger groups. Tiger 4 offers seamless indoor-outdoor flow, BBQ facilities, massive eskies, and modern lounge spaces.
Tigeress
Capacity: Up to 30 guests
An intimate, stylish catamaran with sun-lounging trampolines at the bow and premium finishes throughout. Ideal for groups of up to 30.
Tiger Catamarans charges from $550 per hour for the complete vessel — skipper, crew, and all onboard facilities included. The standard minimum is 4 hours, making the minimum spend $2,200 for the whole boat. No per-head charges. No bar minimums. Just a flat rate for the vessel.
| Vessel | Capacity | Rate | 4-Hour Total | Per Person (40 guests) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigeress | Up to 30 | From $550/hr | From $2,200 | From $73/person |
| Tiger 3 | Up to 43 | From $550/hr | From $2,200 | From $55/person |
| Tiger 4 | Up to 43 | From $550/hr | From $2,200 | From $55/person |
For a team of 40, the 4-hour charter works out to $55 per head — before BYO drinks. Add a drinks budget of $30–$40 per person and the total is still well under most Sydney Christmas function venue packages. Catering options are available through Tiger Catamarans' preferred suppliers if you'd rather not do BYO food.
December dates are filling — secure yours now
Request a Christmas Charter QuoteWhen to Book Your Christmas Party Boat Hire in Sydney
This is the single most important piece of advice for anyone planning a Christmas party boat hire in Sydney: book earlier than you think you need to.
- June–July: Ideal time to enquire — best December dates still available
- August–September: Friday and Saturday evenings filling up fast
- October: Most premium December dates gone for all three vessels
- November: Limited options remaining — mostly midweek
- December: Fully booked for most operators — very little available
Tiger Catamarans runs three vessels — Tiger 3, Tiger 4, and Tigeress — and December weekends across all three typically book out by late October. The team is taking enquiries now for the 2026 Christmas season. Locking in a date with a deposit is the only way to guarantee your preferred date.
What to Expect on a Tiger Catamarans Christmas Party Cruise
Tiger Catamarans Christmas charters follow the same format as any private charter — with the added magic of a Sydney December evening on the water. Here's what the experience looks like.
What's Included in the Christmas Party Boat Hire
Every Tiger Catamarans charter — Christmas or otherwise — includes the same complete setup. There are no base packages stripped of essentials.
- Licensed, professional skipper
- Trained crew member
- BYO food and alcohol (no bar minimums)
- Bluetooth sound system
- Eskies for drinks
- Indoor and outdoor deck space
- Onboard restrooms
- Full safety equipment
- Catering via preferred suppliers
- Decorations (bring your own — tinsel, fairy lights work great)
- Secret Santa activity on deck
- Custom playlist from your team
Christmas Party Boat Hire FAQs — Sydney Harbour
Tiger Catamarans charges from $550 per hour for the whole vessel, with a 4-hour minimum — so the minimum spend is $2,200 for the complete boat. For a team of 40, that's from $55 per person for 4 hours on Sydney Harbour. BYO drinks and food are additional and entirely in your control.
As early as possible — ideally by August for December dates. Friday and Saturday evenings in December start booking out in September, and by October most premium dates across all three Tiger Catamarans vessels are gone. Enquiring in June or July gives you the best selection of dates and times.
Yes — all Tiger Catamarans charters are fully BYO. Bring your own food, beer, wine, spirits — whatever your group wants. No mandatory packages, no bar minimums. Eskies are provided to keep everything cold. If you'd prefer catering arranged, visit the catering page for options.
Up to 43 guests on Tiger 3 and Tiger 4, or up to 30 guests on Tigeress. For larger teams, Tiger Catamarans can arrange simultaneous bookings across multiple vessels — contact the team on 0404 026 678 to discuss.
Tiger Catamarans departs from central Sydney wharves including Circular Quay, King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour, and McMahons Point. All easily accessible from the CBD. Your exact departure wharf is confirmed at booking. See the wharf locations page for full details including parking.
Completely private. Your company is the only booking on the vessel — Tiger Catamarans does not combine Christmas party bookings or run shared-charter events. The whole boat is yours for the duration.
Every charter includes a licensed skipper, crew member, Bluetooth sound system, eskies, indoor and outdoor deck areas, onboard restrooms, and full safety equipment. There are no stripped-back base packages — everything comes standard. The only additional cost is your BYO food and drinks.
Yes — for teams over 43, Tiger Catamarans can arrange multiple vessels running simultaneously. This is a great option for larger companies wanting everyone together at the same time on the harbour. Call 0404 026 678 to discuss multi-vessel Christmas bookings.
Book Your Christmas Party Boat Hire — Sydney Harbour 2026
Tiger Catamarans is already taking Christmas 2026 bookings. The best December dates — Friday evenings, weekends, the week before Christmas — fill months in advance. If your work Christmas party is coming up and you want it to be the one people actually remember, the time to enquire is now.
Looking for a full comparison? See our top 10 Christmas party boats on Sydney Harbour guide, which ranks every major private charter option by value, capacity and BYO policy.
Christmas party boat hire from $2,200 — BYO, private, Sydney Harbour
Book Your Christmas CharterOr call 0404 026 678 to speak with the Tiger Catamarans team and check December availability right now.