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What to Ask Before Booking a Boat

The harbour at Port Stephens is wide and mostly sheltered, which makes a private charter a natural fit for a party. Dolphins live in the bay, and from about May to November humpbacks pass the heads.

The fleet ranges from a small catamaran for a few dozen friends to function vessels that seat a full wedding.

Pick a boat by group size and the feel you want:

  • Around 36 guests: a relaxed catamaran with barista coffee and shaded deck seating, where dogs are welcome, for birthdays, hens, anniversaries and reunions
  • Up to 60: a 54-foot sailing catamaran with a licensed bar, out by day or after dark for birthdays, hens, bucks, Christmas parties and weddings
  • Up to 80: restored timber ferries for corporate groups and reunions, run as dry hire or with high tea, grazing boards or a seafood sizzle added by the crew
  • Up to 100: a 1922 heritage showboat with a bar and café on board, cruising the quieter western waters for weddings, milestone birthdays, reunions and school formals
  • Up to 200: a fleet of catamarans built for catered weddings, team events and end-of-year functions

No charter here lists a set price, so send your date, numbers and catering wishes for a quote. Summer holidays and spring Saturdays go first.

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Where charters board

  • d'Albora Marina at Nelson Bay is the base for most catamaran charters
  • The heritage showboat boards at Lemon Tree Passage or Taylors Beach, and can collect guests from Nelson Bay or Karuah at extra cost
  • The timber ferries pick up from either the public wharf at Nelson Bay or the ferry wharf in Tea Gardens on the Myall River
  • Choose a boarding point close to where most guests are staying

Food, drinks and comfort on board

  • Ask whether the boat runs a bar, allows BYO, or both
  • Check whether catering is cooked aboard or brought on by a caterer
  • Confirm there is cover from sun and rain and a toilet on board
  • Ask about wheelchair access if older guests are coming
  • Find out how the operator decides on a cancellation when the wind picks up

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Everything You Need to Know About Boat Hire

How large a party can a Port Stephens charter boat hold?

A fleet of function catamarans caters for private functions of up to 200 guests, from d'Albora Marina at Nelson Bay.

Can we board a party boat at Tea Gardens?

Yes. The heritage timber ferries can collect a charter group at Tea Gardens, from its wharf on the Myall River, as well as at Nelson Bay.

Is there a Port Stephens charter that allows BYO food and drinks?

Yes. Several boats take BYO, and the timber ferries offer a dry hire option. Others run a licensed bar, so check each boat.

Can we bring the dog on a Port Stephens boat party?

One catamaran for up to 36 welcomes dogs on every cruise, including private charters.

Which boats on Port Stephens host weddings?

The function catamaran fleet, the 54-foot sailing catamaran and the 1922 showboat all take wedding charters.

When is the season for a whale-watching party cruise on Port Stephens?

Humpbacks pass the heads from about May to November, while dolphins can be seen in the bay all year.

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