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Australia's Top Boats & Private Charter Venues 2025

Think outside the box for your next meeting or team building event with Boats & Private Charters in Australia and make your meeting a constructive and memorable day. Boats & Private Charters in Australia are ideal for a unique night out or even consider hiring the entire boat for your next party or wedding reception. Send one event enquiry to all of your favourites or feel free to reach out to our team who can personally recommend suitable function spaces and contact them for pricing and availability on your behalf.
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Sydney Princess Cruises

Pyrmont, NSW

Jerry Bailey vessel on Sydney Harbour

We are committed to providing you with the best attention to detail, from your first point of contact right through until the completion of your fantastic lunch or dinner cruise in Sydney. For over 20 years, our vessels have been cruising the Sydney Harbour, providing our clients with the most memorable experiences.

Our committed and professional Sydney Harbour cruises team stands at your disposal to guide you through this trip and provide the service you deserve. Sydney Princess Cruises is available for a range of tours, events and functions, be they private or corporate. Come and join us on a boutique and speciality cruise on Sydney Harbour!

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Circa Luxury Cruises

Main beach, QLD

Circa Luxury cruises

Our vessel, MV Circa Spirit, is a fully appointed, luxury cruise boat with the capacity to carry up to 72 guests. 
MV Circa Spirit can be hired for all types of cruise events. Located on the Gold Coast at Marina Mirage, you are only a stones throw away from feeling as though you are sailing through paradise aboard this magnificent motor yacht!
Unlike most charter vessels MV Circa Spirit has a large galley in which all the food is prepared by our onboard chef, and a fully licensed bar, a large cold room so you are sure to not run out of beverages. Her key features are the large upper and lower decks.

She boasts prestige high class and grand elegance, a rare beauty that is a must to experience, making her the ultimate entertaining cruise vessel on the Gold Coast!

Giving your clients and colleagues an experience that is second to none, is the foundation to a successful corporate function. A cruise onboard Circa Spirit provides a venue that is dynamic, fun and above all, different.

The day you’ve always dreamed of starts with your very own waterfront wedding. Embrace your loved one, invite your friends and family and cruise along the riverbanks of Brisbane or the Gold Coast waterways on board MV Circa Spirit.

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MV Pearl

Brighton, VIC

MV Pearl at Docklands Melbourne

The MV Pearl is a magnificent 80ft Motor Yacht with three levels of designer luxury. Expansive outdoor entertaining areas and alfresco dining spaces provide a stunning and unique function venue. MV Pearl has the abilty to hold a cocktail party for 47 people or a sit down dinner for 24, ideal for a wedding reception with a difference.

Venue Information

The Sky Deck boasts 360 degree views and sophisticated yet relaxed dècor. Facilities include an oak dining table for 10, cocktail bar, day beds, lounges and flat screen TV. Temperature control and surround sound complete this area for first class entertaining.

The Saloon is furnished with quality textiles and designer fittings. This chic and spacious area will provide an indoor dining room or cocktail lounge. State of the art audio visual and Bose sound system will compliment all event types.

The commercially appointed Galley allows catering to service a variety of events from breakfasts or sit down dining to cocktail parties for up to 47. With over 25 years experience in hospitality, the team behind MV Pearl will ensure your event is a success.

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MV Enterprise Charters Sydney Harbour

Woolloomooloo, NSW

Enterprise boat cruising

MV Enterprise is a luxurious 65ft motor vessel, providing a whole new level of elite entertaining on Sydney Harbour. Offering personalized itineraries and tailored catering services to suit your every desire, this is the perfect way to experience the very best of Sydney’s world renowned Harbour.

MV Enterprise provides the most impressive setting for corporate entertaining, exclusive celebrations, special events and luxury outings. Catering for up to 30 guests, the luxury vessel has hosted a range of unforgettable occasions, complimented by superb cuisine and personalized service delivered by a professional crew.

A day on the harbour is ideal for entertaining international guests, rewarding valued clients and team members or spoiling a special group of close friends. Corporate charters take executive entertaining to new heights, hosting VIP luncheons, informal meetings, intimate media events & launches in spectacular style.

Private Charters are also popular for social events such as intimate wedding celebrations, engagements & anniversaries, hens day out and milestone birthdays. You and your guests can enjoy a different side of spectacular harbour sites, stop over at beaches, or simply set sail enjoying champagne, scenery and the understated elegance of the vessel.

The MV Enterprise team have designed catering packages to suit a range of events and are happy to discuss your specific requirements and tailor something special for you.

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Tangalooma Island Resort

Moreton Island, QLD

Tangalooma Island Resort

Tangalooma Island Resort presents another world away, only a 75 minute catamaran cruise from Brisbane is the perfect choice for work or play. This superb island location with it's newest function venue on absolute beach beachfront and offering a huge array of fun activities is the ideal beachside retreat for incentives, conferences and team building retreats. The island paradise is the perfect location for a beach wedding ceremony followed by a perfect wedding reception on the beachfront.

Tangalooma Island Resort is located on Moreton Island - just over an hour from Brisbane. This island resort is renowned for its idyllic ambience and peaceful surroundings. Featuring a huge array of adventurous land and water based activities, seven different accommodation types, four conference venues and perfect beachside locations for stunning out door event and dining options, Tangalooma is the perfect place to come work and play.

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Vagabond Cruises

Pyrmont, NSW

We can custom any event to your individual requirements

Over 30 years experience makes Vagabond Cruises one of Sydney Harbour's longest established boutique cruise companies!

As a family run business, we deliver everything from explosive live entertainment lunch and dinner cruises, to private functions for any personal or formal occasion such as Weddings, corporate events, harbour transfers, school formals, uni parties, birthdays, hens/bucks and much more! Accommodating 20 - 350 guests day & night!!

With 3 different vessels to choose from, we are equipped to host events of all styles and offer a tailored service taking into account your individual requirements and budget to fully realise a successful event.

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An Island Hideaway

South Stradbroke Island, QLD

Hold your event on an Island Hideaway an Island Venue


Exclusivity is our main focal point and no matter what size your event or function is you are guaranteed unprecedented privacy and the exclusive use of our entire acreage. With a choice of delicious menus, a wide range of theme options and a diverse selection of live entertainment. Our unique all-weather venue consists of four acres of landscaped tropical gardens accompanied by a large indoor function room, a huge outdoor entertaining area and two fully licensed bars.

Our award winning venue is ideal for Promotions, Launches, Team Building days, Special day &/or evening Events. We provide tailored packages to suit all types of budgets. Take a step out of the square we live in. Experience an event with a difference when you arrive at An Island Hideaway's private jetty and enter our four acre piece of paradise; Experience the magic An Island Hideaway has to offer.

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Lady Cutler

Docklands, VIC

Lady Cutler Night

If you are looking for a unique space for your next function then you have found it! Lady Cutler - Melbourne Showboat is Melbourne's finest vessel and water entertainment experience, offering breathtaking views of Melbourne from the water and the ability to seat 120 on the upper deck.

We provide a unique hospitality, entertainment and cruising experience with the stunning backdrop of Melbourne's waterways.

Melbourne Showboat comprises an upper deck capable of seating up to 120 people, ideal for theatre style presentations, mini-seminars and banquets. The main deck area contains the best floating bar in Melbourne, Club Lounge with leather lounge suites and European ash dance floor. These areas make great breakout spaces. We also have large covered outdoor areas both on the main and upper decks.

Enjoy your seminar, conference, wedding or birthday event aboard the Lady Cutler, whether joining one of our fabulous Burlesque show cruises, Champagne Seafood Brunches or exclusive hire of the Lady Cutler for your special occasion or corporate function.

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Kookaburra Showboat Cruises

Brisbane, QLD

Wedding on internal deck

Give your clients an event to remember by hosting your function aboard Brisbane icons, and authentic paddlewheelers, the Kookaburra River Queens. Made entirely of Australian timbers, be taken back to a bygone era and choose from multiple decks and a variety of catering/beverage options. Both vessels have been undergoing extensive renovations and the new management has been implementing a number of exciting improvements.

Features include:

* 700 person capacity (350 persons per vessel)
* Multiple deck and viewing areas
* Extensive catering and beverage options
* Private 'Boardroom' available for exclusive hire
* Decks can be formatted to any configuration*

We cater for groups of all sizes and our experienced functions co-ordinators can assist you with your every need.

For smaller groups, join one of our scheduled lunch or dinner cruises (1. 5 or 2 hours in duration; seafood and/or carvery buffet. Entertainment on selected cruises.

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Nedlands Yacht Club

Nedlands, WA

Nedlands Yacht Club outdoors overlooking water and city

Here at Nedlands Yacht Club, we invite you to experience some of the best facilities and waterfront views that Perth has to offer. We give you the freedom to work with a blank canvas and create exactly what you have envisioned for your celebrations.

The choice of catering, decorating and styling is up to you! No matter what the occasion we pride ourselves in delivering the best service for you and your guests, making sure that your event will be remembered, enjoyed, and talked about for years to come!

Nedlands Yacht Club is the ideal setting to hold your next corporate lunch, meeting, seminar, or conference. From Christmas functions to product launches let us take care of everything while you relax and enjoy the serenity of the Esplanade foreshore with your colleagues and clients.

Nedlands Yacht Club prides itself on the ability to host spectacular waterfront weddings at the best possible price. Let Nedlands Yacht Club take care of everything while you relax and enjoy your special day. Our expert staff are ready to cater to all of your needs in order to create a magical experience!

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