Hens Party Boats in Adelaide

Choosing the Right Hens Party Cruise

Hens groups in Adelaide can pick between two quite different boats. One is an enclosed function boat on West Lakes with a cocktail bar, karaoke and room to dance; the other is a sailing catamaran on the Port River for a smaller group of about 20.

Both charge by the hour: $560 per hour on the catamaran, or $750 per hour, minimum 2-hour charter, on the West Lakes boat. A high tea, tapas or sit-down package can fold the food into the same booking.

What usually tips the decision for a hens crew:

Numbers: up to 20 suits the catamaran, while a group of up to 60 fits the function boat.
Mood: high tea or a seated meal makes for a relaxed afternoon, while karaoke and a dance floor point to a livelier night.
Weather: a cabin that is heated and cooled takes the worry out of a heatwave or a wet winter date.
Catering: compare a package against whole-boat hire with BYO food, and ask whether a bar tab can be set up.
Styling: check what can be hung or set out on board and how early the crew let the organisers on.

To fill out the weekend, see hens party venues, the hens party guide or party decorations for the boat.

Lock in the bride's preferred date first, then fit the other activities around the cruise slot.
Summer, December and the school holidays are the busy stretch, so pay the deposit early.
Book group transport so nobody needs to get behind the wheel once the bar opens.
Brief the crew on any surprise, speech or game so it fits the cruise timing.

What to ask the boat before booking

Is the setup DJ friendly, or does music run through Bluetooth only?
Which dietary needs can the catered menus cover?
What does a package include, and what is charged on top?
How early can the group board, and how long does the boat stay at the jetty afterwards?

Common Questions About Hens Cruises

Which Adelaide boat suits a large hens group?

The enclosed function boat on West Lakes takes up to 60 guests, with karaoke and a dance floor. The Port River catamaran is better for a group of about 20.

Can a hens party have high tea on the water in Adelaide?

Yes, the West Lakes function boat offers high tea alongside tapas and sit-down packages. Ask how long each package runs so it lines up with the minimum charter.

How much is a hens boat per hour?

Expect $560 per hour on the sailing catamaran, or $750 per hour, minimum 2-hour charter, on the function boat. Food and drinks are added on top unless a package includes them.

Are decorations and a cake allowed on a hens cruise?

Most crews are happy to help, but rules on tape, confetti and balloons differ. Ask when you can board to set up, and who takes the cake off the boat at the end.

What if it rains on the day of the hens cruise?

The enclosed West Lakes boat is heated and cooled, so the party carries on regardless. On the open catamaran, ask how the skipper handles bad weather and what the reschedule terms are.

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