Private Sydney Harbour Boat Charters

Luxury private boat charters for up to 4 guests

Exclusive. Intimate. Unforgettable.

Welcome to Opal Escape Private Charters, offering luxury private Sydney Harbour boat charters designed for couples, families, and small groups seeking a relaxed, personalised experience on the water. This is not a shared cruise or ticketed tour — it’s an exclusive private boat charter, reserved entirely for you and your guests. 

About the Experience

Step aboard Opal with Opal Escape Private Charters, and experience Sydney Harbour at your own pace aboard our beautifully maintained Sea Ray 395. With a maximum of 4 guests, each charter is calm, comfortable, and tailored around what you want to do — whether that’s cruising past iconic landmarks, anchoring in a quiet bay, swimming, or simply relaxing on deck with a drink.

Our private charters are ideal for:

  • Romantic escapes

  • Family days on the water

  • Special celebrations

  • Visiting guests wanting a premium harbour experience

No crowds. No rushing. Just your own private boat and Sydney Harbour.

What to Expect

All Opal Escape Private Charters blend scenic harbour cruising with time to slow down and enjoy the water.

We don’t race from bay to bay. Instead, we take a relaxed cruise past Sydney’s most recognisable sights — including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge — before anchoring in a sheltered bay where you can:

  • Swim or paddleboard

  • Fire up the BBQ

  • Enjoy lunch or drinks onboard

  • Relax and take in the surroundings

It’s about quality time on the water, not distance covered.

Explore what we offer

Harbour Discovery ( 2 hours)

A$950

A relaxed private Sydney Harbour charter ideal for sightseeing and first-time visitors. Scenic cruise past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge & skyline views

View from a boat showing the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a sunny day.
View from a yacht with a beige interior, looking out over the water at sunset with a city skyline and bridge in the distance.

Sunset Escape Private Charter ( 3 hours)

A$1350

Cruise & anchor for sunset drinks

Harbour Leisure (4 hours)

A$1590

Unhurried time on Sydney Harbour to relax, swim, dine, or explore a favourite bay. Enjoy a mix of cruising icons like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, then anchor for a laid-back afternoon with BBQ, drinks, and music.

Book your private Sydney Harbour charter today and experience the harbour in comfort, privacy, and style with Opal Escape Private Charters.

View from a boat on the water showing a forested shoreline with trees and blue sky.

Day on the Water (6 hours)

A$2450

Visit one or two bays, swim, BBQ, and enjoy the harbour all day

On a boat with white seating and a tan wooden deck, overlooking a water body with trees and rocky hills in the background.
Private Sydney Harbour boat charter aboard the Sea Ray 395 “Opal”, anchored in calm water with a natural bushland shoreline

The Boat

Opal is a Sea Ray 395 designed for comfort and space, featuring:

  • Large cockpit and seating areas

  • Shaded and open-air options

  • Swim platform for easy water access

  • BBQ and onboard amenities

  • Smooth, comfortable cruising

She’s professionally maintained and perfectly suited to intimate private charters.

Private by Design

Our charters are intentionally limited to a maximum of 4 guests to ensure:

  • A relaxed, uncrowded experience

  • Personal attention and flexibility

  • Easy boarding and movement around the boat

  • A premium, exclusive feel

If you’re looking for large group bookings, party boats, or shared cruises, we may not be the right fit — and that’s by design.

Onboard Comforts & Amenities

  • Bluetooth sound system

  • Inflatable paddleboard

  • Splash pond

  • Air-conditioned cabin with shower, toilet, and towels

  • BBQ, fridge, microwave, stove

  • Sun protection canopy and plenty of lounging space

Food & Drinks

  • BYO welcome! Bring your own food and drinks.

  • Onboard BBQ available for relaxed lunches at anchor.

  • Microwave, fridge & freezer onboard to keep meals fresh and drinks cold.

What to Bring

  • Your favourite food & drinks

  • Swimwear, sunscreen, and a hat

  • A good playlist (or I’ll have one ready!)

Transform any water setting into a zone of fun with the Splash Pond
View from a boat at sunset with orange, pink, and purple sky. Calm water reflecting the sky. Silhouettes of distant boats and trees on the horizon. A small airplane flying in the distance.

Pickup & Drop-off Options

We offer two easy pickup options: Pirrama Park Wharf and Cabarita Wharf.

If you choose to start and finish at Cabarita Wharf, we’ll include an extra hour of cruising time at no additional cost. This gives you around 30 minutes each way of relaxed, scenic cruising along the Parramatta River to and from the harbour — a lovely way to ease into the day and wind down at the end.

If you have different requirements or a preferred pickup point, just let us know — we’re always happy to chat and see what we can work out.