Circular Quay Boat Hire — Private Catamaran Charter Sydney

Departure Wharf · Circular Quay

Circular Quay Boat Hire Sydney Harbour

Private catamaran · Departs Circular Quay · Maritime Fee applies

From $2,200 for 4 hours · Up to 43 guests · 2 toilets onboard

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    AddressCircular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000
    Maritime FeeMaritime Fee applies — included in your charter quote
    ParkingPaid parking at Domain Car Park or Wilson Parking Circular Quay
    AccessibilityStep-free boarding available
    Public TransportTrain: Circular Quay station (1-min walk). Ferry: Circular Quay wharves

    Circular Quay is Sydney’s most recognisable harbour location — and one of the most spectacular places to begin a private charter. With the Opera House to your left and the Harbour Bridge directly ahead, the experience starts the moment you arrive at the wharf. A Maritime booking fee applies and is included in your charter quote.

    Perfect for hens parties, corporate events, engagement celebrations, and New Year’s Eve — Circular Quay is the most photogenic departure point in Australia.

    Getting There

    Logistics at a Glance

    • Train to Circular Quay station — 1-minute walk to the wharf
    • Ferry connections to all harbour destinations from Circular Quay
    • Paid parking at Domain Car Park or Wilson Parking
    • Taxi and rideshare drop-off directly at Circular Quay
    • Iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge views from the wharf
    • Step-free boarding — accessible for all guests
    • BYO food and alcohol — no bar minimums
    • Maritime Fee applies and is included in your quote

    What Can You Book from Circular Quay?

    All Tiger Catamarans events can depart from Circular Quay. Every booking includes a licensed skipper and crew, full BYO food and alcohol, sound system, and deck access.

    Ready to Depart from Circular Quay?

    Get an instant quote for your Sydney Harbour charter. Our team will handle everything — including the wharf booking.

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    Choose Your Vessel

    All three Tiger Catamarans vessels are available from Circular Quay. Pick the one that suits your group size and style.

    Up to 43 Guests Tiger 3 Catamaran Sydney Harbour

    Tiger 3

    Up to 43 guests · From $2,200

    Our flagship 43-guest catamaran. Twin hulls, full wraparound deck, sound system, and bar area. Perfect for larger groups.

    Up to 43 Guests Tiger 4 Catamaran Sydney Harbour

    Tiger 4

    Up to 43 guests · From $2,200

    Modern twin-hull catamaran with covered and open deck spaces. BYO food and drinks. Ideal for corporate and social charters.

    Up to 30 Guests Tigeress Catamaran Sydney Harbour

    Tigeress

    Up to 30 guests · From $2,200

    Intimate 30-guest catamaran ideal for smaller celebrations. Same BYO policy, same harbour access, same professional crew.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Charters start from $2,200 for a 4-hour minimum. A Maritime Fee applies for departures from Circular Quay — this is included in your charter quote. All prices include a licensed skipper and crew. Request a quote for your group size and date.
    Tiger 3 and Tiger 4 each hold up to 43 guests. Tigeress holds up to 30 guests. All three vessels are available from Circular Quay.
    Yes — all Tiger Catamarans charters are fully BYO. Bring your own food, drinks, and decorations. We provide eskies, a full sound system, and a deck crew to help you set up.
    The standard charter is 4 hours. This is enough time to cruise the harbour, anchor in a bay, swim (seasonal), and return. Longer charters are available on request.
    Paid parking is available at the Domain Car Park or Wilson Parking on Alfred Street, both a short walk from the wharf. We recommend arriving 20–30 minutes early to find parking and board comfortably.
    Sydney Harbour is well-protected and charters run in most conditions. In the rare case of a safety concern, we will offer a rescheduled date. Our team monitors conditions closely and will contact you in advance if there are any concerns.

    Yes. Circular Quay is one of the wharves Tiger Catamarans uses for pickups and drop-offs on Sydney Harbour, alongside Rose Bay Wharf, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo, McMahons Point and Watsons Bay. Charters departing from Circular Quay incur a Maritime Fee on top of the $2,200 four-hour rate, while departure from Rose Bay Wharf has no Maritime Fee. Tell us your preferred wharf when you book and we confirm the exact pickup point and boarding time.

    Tiger 3 and Tiger 4 each carry up to 43 guests, and Tigeress carries up to 30. All three are private catamarans with a qualified commercial skipper and crew, 2 toilets onboard, large eskies for BYO food and drinks, and a Bluetooth sound system. Groups of 30 or fewer usually take Tigeress; groups up to 43 take Tiger 3 or Tiger 4, both of which collect from Circular Quay.

    Weekend afternoon slots usually book one to three weeks ahead, and November and December dates go earlier because of Christmas parties and end-of-year events. New Year’s Eve books out months in advance. If you have a fixed date, booking early locks in both the vessel and Circular Quay – a 25% deposit secures it, with the balance due two weeks before the charter.

    Book Your Circular Quay Charter

    Call us on 0404 026 678 or request a quote online. We’ll confirm availability and handle the wharf booking for you.

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