Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 2 October 2026

Welcome aboard. These terms and conditions apply to every private charter operated by Tiger Catamarans on Sydney Harbour. By confirming your booking you accept these terms on behalf of yourself and every guest in your party. If anything below is unclear, call us on 0404 026 678 before your charter and we will happily talk it through.

Bookings & Payment

  1. Bookings are made through our online booking calendar or by contacting us directly. Choose your vessel, date and departure time, and pay your deposit to lock it in.
  2. A 25% deposit (or full payment) secures your vessel and date. You receive instant confirmation once the deposit is paid.
  3. The remaining balance is due 14 days before your charter date.
  4. Standard charters run for 4 hours, from $550 per hour with a 4-hour minimum (from $2,200 per charter). Alternative durations are available on enquiry for select dates.
  5. Departures from Rose Bay Wharf are free. Departures from other Sydney Harbour wharves incur a Maritime Fee, which we confirm at the time of booking.

Weather & Postponements

  1. Tiger Catamarans will only ever postpone a charter due to dangerous weather — never cancel it.
  2. In wind or rain your skipper will relocate the charter to one of the harbour’s sheltered bays so the day continues in comfort.
  3. Safety decisions on the water sit with the skipper and are final.

Behaviour & Safety Onboard

  1. Tiger Catamarans reserves the right to refuse boarding to any guest the captain and crew believe is affected by alcohol or drugs.
  2. We practise the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA). BYO alcohol is welcome on all charters provided substantial food is also brought on board. If the skipper believes guests are becoming too intoxicated, alcohol may be limited or the charter ended. Drinking unmixed spirits and overpoured drinks is not allowed.
  3. If unruly behaviour, excess noise or unsafe actions occur on the water, Tiger Catamarans reserves the right to eject those guests at the nearest wharf or end the charter.
  4. Any guest who vomits on board due to intoxication will incur an additional cleaning fee (see Damage, Cleaning & Liability below).
  5. If illegal drugs are brought on board or used on board, the charter will be terminated immediately at the nearest wharf and the Water Police may be invited to board the vessel.
  6. In all circumstances we want every guest to have a brilliant time on Sydney Harbour — these terms simply keep everyone safe while the party happens.

Damage, Cleaning & Liability

  1. In the event of damage to the vessel, the charter organiser is responsible for the cost of repairs and will be invoiced accordingly.
  2. A $300 fee applies to clear any of the onboard toilets blocked by tampons, food or foreign articles. The organiser accepts this responsibility on behalf of the party.
  3. A $200 excess cleaning fee applies where a charter requires cleaning beyond the norm. Food fights, champagne fights and vomit are not normal cleaning expenses. An inspection of the vessel is conducted before the end of every charter.
  4. Tiger Catamarans is not responsible for damage to personal property, or for the loss of phones, cameras or other items overboard during a charter.
  5. All skippers are Senior First Aid Officers. In the event of an injury on board, the skipper will assess the guest and take appropriate action, contacting the relevant emergency services where required.

Rescheduling & Changes

  1. Requests to change or reschedule a charter date are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact us on 0404 026 678 as early as possible and we will do our best to work with you.
  2. Weather-related postponements are rescheduled to the next mutually available date.

General

  1. Tiger Catamarans may update these terms from time to time. The terms in place when your booking is confirmed are the terms that apply to your charter.
  2. Questions about any of these terms? Call 0404 026 678 or email info@tigercatamarans.com.au.