Emelie

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Capacity: 68 guestsPricing: From $730 per hour, with a minimum charter length of 4 hours.Category: Boats

Highlights

Room for up to 68 guests across two spacious decks
Covered and open-air areas on each deck for any weather
BBQ on board, ice supplied for BYO, and a swim platform with a free lily pad

About Emelie

Emelie is a modern 16-metre catamaran with two generous decks, giving larger groups of up to 68 guests plenty of room. The open layout keeps everyone in the same conversation rather than split across separate rooms. Each deck mixes covered and open-air areas, so the cruise works in sunshine or a shower. Inside there is space for a long dining table, and outside there are lounges along the rails. There is a BBQ on board, and groups can either BYO food and drinks, with ice supplied, or order a catering package. In daylight, the swim platform and a free Aqua Lily Pad make for an easy swim, usually in Athol Bay, Mosman.

Inclusions & amenities

Budget

$$ (Average)

Vessel Type

Catamaran

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownSwim Friendly

Location

Sydney Harbour

Food & Drinks

BYO DrinksBYO FoodCatering AvailableIce provided with BYO

Facilities

BBQDance FloorDJ FriendlySmoking AllowedSound SystemWater Toys

Pricing

Emelie has a 4-hour minimum. From April to September it is $730 per hour Monday to Thursday and $820 Friday to Sunday.

From January to March and in October it is $820 per hour Sunday to Friday and $920 on Saturdays. November is $820 per hour Sunday to Friday and $1,000 on Saturdays, December is $920 Sunday to Thursday and $1,020 on Fridays and Saturdays, and public holidays are $1,200 per hour.

Extra crew is charged by group size: $330 for 16 to 30 guests, $660 for 31 to 49 and $990 for 50 to 68. Other extras include wharf fees ($75 per wharf, at least two), $75 for BBQ use, $100 for a BYO DJ, $800 for DJ hire, $100 for JBL Partybox speaker hire and $350 for 45 minutes of early boarding.

Public holiday extras are higher, including extra crew of $490 to $1,470 and a $500 BYO fee. A $1,000 deposit secures the booking and counts towards the total, the balance is due 10 days before, and a $500 bond is refunded after the cruise. The New Year's Eve 2026 charter is $51,000, with BYO allowed, a drink on arrival, platters of wraps, cheese and fruit, plus glow sticks and party decorations.

Food

Catered menus start at 20 guests. BBQ menus are $37 or $49 per person, burger menus $42 or $54, and buffets $52 per person (cheese platter, two mains and sides) or $69 per person (three mains, sides and two desserts).

Shared platters of cheese, antipasto, fruit or wraps cost $130 to $190 and feed 15 to 20, and mini burgers, cocktail quiches, slices, salads and desserts can be added.

BYO food comes under the $400 BYO fee per charter. The BBQ is $75 if you're cooking, groups over 40 need a mix of food beyond BBQ items, and cane plates, wooden cutlery and serving platters are provided.

Beverages

Drinks are BYO under the $400 BYO fee per charter. Ice is provided, along with acrylic champagne and wine glasses and paper cups.

Wharfs & Availability

Emelie is available daily, subject to bookings, with a 4-hour minimum. Boarding 45 minutes early can be arranged for $350 when the schedule allows.

Wharves on offer are Pirrama Park Steps, Balmain West (Elliott Street), Balmain (Thames Street), Balmain (Yeend Street), Elizabeth Macarthur Pontoon, Casino Wharf, Huntleys Point, King Street Wharf, Lavender Bay, Mosman Bay, North Sydney, Birkenhead, Rose Bay, Double Bay and Commissioners Steps. Each is $75, with a minimum of two per booking.

Soft-soled shoes only, and no heels. Confetti, glitter, petals, tinsel, crepe or tissue paper and sparklers aren't permitted, and all decorations go home with you.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Emelie hold?

Up to 68 across two decks. The layout is open, and each deck has both covered and open-air areas.

What does Emelie cost?

From $730 per hour, Monday to Thursday between April and September, with a 4-hour minimum. Friday to Sunday in those months is $820 per hour, and December Fridays and Saturdays reach $1,020.

Are there extra crew charges?

Yes, they depend on group size: $330 for 16 to 30 guests, $660 for 31 to 49 and $990 for 50 to 68. On public holidays they rise to $490, $980 and $1,470.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes, for a $400 BYO fee per charter, with ice provided. Using the BBQ is $75, and cane plates, wooden cutlery, acrylic glassware and paper cups are supplied.

Which wharves does Emelie use?

There are 15 to choose from, including King Street Wharf, Casino Wharf, Pirrama Park Steps, Commissioners Steps, Mosman Bay, Rose Bay and Double Bay. Each wharf is $75, with at least two per booking.