Most work social events feel like an obligation. Another dinner at a restaurant everyone's been to, another pub night that wraps up by 8pm because half the team left early. A private catamaran on Sydney Harbour is different — it's the event people genuinely look forward to, talk about afterwards, and request again next year.
Tiger Catamarans runs private work team charters on Sydney Harbour for groups of up to 43. Fully BYO, completely private, skipper and crew included. Here's everything your team needs to know about making it happen.
Book a team boat day on Sydney Harbour
Request a Charter QuoteWhy Work Colleagues Love a Sydney Harbour Boat Hire
The best team events have two things in common: people aren't stuck at a table, and the venue does the entertainment. A private catamaran on Sydney Harbour delivers both — and the setting takes care of the rest.
- People move around and actually talk to each other
- No awkward seating arrangements
- BYO keeps the company budget under control
- No bar tab shock at the end of the night
- One price for the whole vessel — simple to budget
- Easy to organise — Tiger Catamarans handles logistics
- End of year / Christmas party
- Quarterly team celebration
- Milestone achievement reward
- New team member onboarding events
- Farewell or welcome events
- Just because — Friday afternoon on the harbour
Work Colleagues Boat Hire Pricing — Sydney Harbour
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 entire vessel — not per head. The standard minimum is 4 hours. For a team of 30, a 4-hour day on the harbour works out to from $73 per person, BYO drinks not included.
| Vessel | Team Size | 4-Hour Rate | Per Person (30 team) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigeress | Up to 30 | From $2,200 | From $73 |
| Tiger 3 | Up to 43 | From $2,200 | From $51 |
| Tiger 4 | Up to 43 | From $2,200 | From $51 |
Compare that to a work dinner at $80–$120 per head — and the boat wins on both value and experience. Add a BYO drinks budget of $30–$40 per person and you're still under most restaurant event packages. Catering can be arranged through Tiger Catamarans' preferred suppliers if you'd prefer food sorted.
Get a quote for your team size and preferred date
Check Boat AvailabilityWhat's Included in a Work Team Charter
Every Tiger Catamarans charter includes the same core setup. There are no stripped-back packages — just one complete offering at the per-hour rate.
- ✅ Licensed, professional skipper
- ✅ Trained crew member
- ✅ Fully BYO — food and alcohol, no bar minimums
- ✅ Bluetooth sound system (connect your playlist)
- ✅ Eskies provided for drinks
- ✅ Indoor and outdoor deck areas
- ✅ Onboard restrooms
- ✅ All safety equipment, life jackets, licensed vessel
- ✅ Departs from central Sydney wharves
How to Organise a Work Colleagues Boat Hire — Step by Step
Organising a work event on a Tiger Catamaran is easier than booking a restaurant. Here's how it works from first enquiry to boarding.
Work Team Boat Hire FAQs — Sydney Harbour
Tiger Catamarans charges from $550 per hour for the whole vessel, with a minimum of 4 hours — so the minimum cost is $2,200 for the complete boat. For a team of 30, that works out to $73 per person for 4 hours on Sydney Harbour, before BYO drinks. For 43 people, it drops to from $51 per person.
Tiger Catamarans accommodates up to 43 team members on Tiger 3 and Tiger 4, or up to 30 on Tigeress. For teams over 43, Tiger Catamarans can arrange multiple vessels simultaneously — contact the team to discuss.
Yes — all Tiger Catamarans charters are fully BYO. You can bring your own beer, wine, spirits, and food with no bar minimums or mandatory packages. Eskies are provided onboard. This makes budgeting easy — you control exactly what's spent on drinks.
Absolutely — and often better than structured team building activities. On a private catamaran, people naturally move around, form new conversations, and relax in a way that doesn't happen at a restaurant or office function. The harbour views and BYO format create an easy, sociable atmosphere that brings teams together. For more formal team-building structures, check out Tiger Catamarans' work parties page.
Use the charter enquiry form or call Tiger Catamarans on 0404 026 678. Once team size and date are confirmed, Tiger Catamarans issues an invoice and takes a deposit to hold the booking. Invoice-based payment is available for corporate bookings — ask the team for details.
Tiger Catamarans departs from central Sydney wharves: Circular Quay, King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour, and McMahons Point. Your departure wharf is confirmed at booking based on vessel and availability. See the wharf locations page for directions and parking.
Sydney Harbour charters run year-round, but the most popular periods are September through April (spring/summer/autumn) when the weather is reliably good. Friday afternoons and the pre-Christmas period (November–December) book up earliest. Midweek dates are generally easier to secure on shorter notice.
Book Your Work Team Boat Day — Sydney Harbour
Popular dates book out — particularly Fridays and the months leading up to Christmas. If you have a team event coming up, get the date locked in before it's gone.
Thinking ahead to December? Tiger Catamarans is now taking Christmas party boat hire Sydney bookings for 2026 — December dates fill fast, so early enquiries are recommended.
Team boat hire from $2,200 — BYO, private, Sydney Harbour
Request a Charter QuoteOr call 0404 026 678 — the Tiger Catamarans team will find the right date and vessel for your group.