Aqua Bay

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Capacity: 35 guestsPricing: From $995/hr, 4-hour minimum – exact rate depends on season and package.Category: Boats

Highlights

Sleeps up to four guests overnight across two private ensuite cabins
Retractable sunroof over the main deck, with a Bose system wired through the whole yacht

About Aqua Bay

Aqua Bay is a 72ft luxury yacht built for a more upscale Sydney Harbour charter. She's set up for cocktail-style events of up to 35 guests, a seated buffet for 20, or a formal à la carte dinner for 6 – and with two ensuite suites onboard, she can also host up to 4 guests overnight. The interior is fully air-conditioned, with a Nespresso machine, a Miele kitchen and a large pop-up TV on the main deck. A retractable sunroof opens the main deck up on a good day, and a Bose sound system runs throughout the vessel with iPod connectivity. On the water, guests get inflatable pool toys and an aqua mat as standard, with fishing gear and a jet tender available on request. No self-catering is permitted onboard, so food comes through a buffet or à la carte package rather than BYO cooking – ask about beverage arrangements when you enquire. Departs from King Street Wharf (the most popular pickup) or a choice of other central wharves including Walsh Bay, Double Bay and Rose Bay.

Inclusions & amenities

Budget

$$$ (Higher)

Vessel Type

Yacht

Features

LuxuryRelaxed VibeSwim Friendly

Location

Sydney Harbour

Food & Drinks

Catering Available

Facilities

Air ConBBQKitchenShowerSound SystemTV/Presentation FacilitiesWater ToysWIFI

Pricing

Standard 4-hour charter: $995/hr, 4-hour minimum.
A jet tender can be added on request – ask when you enquire and we'll quote it separately.
Exact rate depends on season, wharf and package selected.

Food

Catering runs to genuinely upscale grazing – think seafood platters with tiger prawns and oysters, gourmet grazing boards, Middle Eastern spreads, sliders and desserts, priced individually from around $65 up to $780 for the largest boards (minimum order $500, plus a $30 delivery fee).

Beverages

Three tiered drink packages run $15-20pp/hr, working up from house wine and beer to premium spirits like Belvedere and Glenmorangie – or BYO your own drinks for a flat $20pp, which covers cups, fridge use and clean-up.

Wharfs & Availability

Availability
Aqua Bay charters daily, with real-time availability confirmed when you get in touch. Charters run a 4-hour minimum, with the day's preferred windows sitting at 12–4pm, 12:30–4:30pm, 5–9pm, 5:30–9:30pm or anytime from 6pm onwards, all subject to what's free.

Wharf Locations
King St Wharf is the go-to pickup, with Towns Place East, Walsh Bay, Casino Wharf, Double Bay Wharf, Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, Pirrama Park at the end of Harris St in Pyrmont, and Woolwich Marina all workable on request (extra fees may apply for some). Manly Wharf isn't an option; Watsons Bay can be arranged for an added fee.

Pre-Loading
Early loading is included at no charge, vessel availability permitting.

Frequently asked questions

Can we actually stay overnight on Aqua Bay?

Yes – with two ensuite suites onboard, up to 4 guests can stay the night, on top of hosting a full event for up to 35.

What's the difference between the cocktail and seated capacities?

Aqua Bay holds 35 guests for a cocktail-style event, 20 for a seated buffet, or 6 for a formal à la carte dinner – the format changes how many can comfortably fit.