Private skippered yacht charters on Pittwater, departing Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Cruise, sail and relax aboard a spacious catamaran.
Couples, families and groups of up to 28 guests per boat are welcome. Choose a private day charter or sunset cruise, with your captain tailoring the route to conditions.
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Guests are met at Palm Beach Wharf and transferred by tender to the catamaran. From there, cruise through Pittwater as the afternoon light softens, with time to sail, relax on deck or anchor in a secluded bay for a swim.
Bring your own food and drinks, or let us arrange catering for the occasion. Enjoy the evening aboard before watching the sun go down over the water and returning to Palm Beach.
To find out more, see our Daylight Savings Sunset Cruises page.
Featured Experience: Daylight Saving Sunset Cruises
Private Charters
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Pittwater offers sheltered cruising with calm anchorages, beaches, and quiet bays within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Broken Bay opens to wider water and coastal scenery, with the option to move between Pittwater, the Hawkesbury River, and offshore headlands depending on conditions.
The Hawkesbury River and Cowan Creek provides a more expansive experience, with longer passages, remote anchorages, and a different pace as the landscape opens up inland.
Every charter is private to your group with our company having unique access to take large groups into these regions outside of Pittwater.
The Vessels - Tabasco & Salsa
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Their layouts prioritises space, stability, and ease of movement, making her well-suited to longer days on the water and relaxed cruising in protected conditions.
Tabasco is licensed to operate beyond Pittwater, allowing access to destinations and waterways unavailable to many local charter vessels.
Capacity of each vessel is 28 guests however they are just as comfortable for a couple or smaller group.
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Guests are met at Palm Beach Wharf-A dedicated point of contact oversees arrival to Palm Beach. From there, a tender service will transfer guests to the vessel. Captain and crew will be waiting aboard to help you settle in.
Planned around your needs- Each itinerary is planned around the conditions on the day, the length of the charter, and the nature of the group.
Routes and anchorages are selected to suit weather, timing, and preference, with flexibility to adjust throughout the day.
Families, corporate, whale watching, hens/bucks and work functions. Tabasco is well-suited to large groups with a capacity of 28 guests. Even with a full boat, the space feels large and usable.
The Experience
Time on the water takes different shapes.
Charter Pricing
Broken Bay Yacht Charter is a premium private charter experience. Our Signature Day Charter is 5.5 hours, with shorter 4.5- and 3.5-hour alternatives available.
Price for our primary vessel ‘Tabasco’ starts from $600* per hour.
Final pricing depends on duration and guest numbers and is confirmed prior to booking. Explore the experiences and pricing on our Available Charters page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pricing is based on the number of guests and the charter duration:
1–6 guests — $600 per hour
7–12 guests — $700 per hour
13–28 guests — $750 per hourA private three-hour charter starts from $1,800, while our 5.5-hour Signature Day starts from $3,300.
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Each catamaran can accommodate up to 28 guests. For larger events, two vessels may be available for combined groups of up to 56 guests.
Offshore whale-watching charters are limited to 10 guests per vessel.
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Every charter includes private use of the vessel, a qualified captain and professional crew.
The catamarans have spacious indoor and outdoor areas, bathrooms, a galley, fridges and eskies, plates and serving basics, a Bluetooth sound system and swimming platforms.
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Our primary departure point is Palm Beach Wharf. Guests are met at the wharf and transferred by tender to the catamaran.
Newport and other nearby pickup locations may be available by prior arrangement.
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Yes. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks aboard, with no corkage fee.
Catering can also be arranged in advance, from simple grazing options through to more substantial meals for private celebrations and corporate events.
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Typically the Captain has good ideas on where to go based on the group type and conditions of the day but, Yes. You can let us know if you have a particular destination in mind.
Depending on the charter length, possible destinations include Pittwater, Broken Bay, Cowan Creek, the Hawkesbury River and secluded bays within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
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Charters are planned around the conditions on the day. Routes and timing can be adjusted to maintain a comfortable experience. If conditions are unsuitable then rescheduling is an option.
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Yes. The vessel is well suited to corporate groups, team events and client hosting, as well as private celebrations such as birthdays and hens or bucks gatherings.
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Afternoon charters are available for Yes. Private three-hour sunset cruises operate throughout the NSW daylight-saving season.
Departure times are adjusted throughout the season so the charter makes the most of the evening light and sunset over Pittwater.
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All charters are fully skippered, with experienced crew managing the vessel and itinerary throughout the day.
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Both. The catamarans can operate under sail or engine.
The approach depends on the wind, conditions, timing and what your group would most enjoy. Some charters focus on sailing, while others prioritise swimming, sightseeing or time relaxing at anchor.
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Yes. Swimming stops are a popular part of our private charters when conditions allow.
The tender may also be used to take guests ashore at suitable beaches, walking tracks and national park locations.
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Yes. Private charters work particularly well for families because the pace, route and activities can be adjusted around the group.
Let us know the children’s ages when enquiring so we can help plan the most suitable experience.
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Yes. The spacious catamaran layout is well suited to hens and bucks parties, birthdays, family gatherings, corporate events and Christmas parties.
Your group has private use of the vessel, with plenty of room for music, food, drinks, swimming and time together.
Enquire about a charter
Every charter begins with a conversation.
Whether you already have a date in mind or are simply exploring ideas, we'd be happy to discuss your plans and recommend the most suitable experience for your group. Please contact us directly using the details below.
Email
bookings@brokenbayyachtcharter.com.au
Phone
Peter White (bookings)
0449 009 740
Nicholas Baillie-Jackson (Operations Manager)
Private charters are tailored to each booking. If possible, please include your preferred date, approximate group size, and any special occasion or requirements when you get in touch.