Birthdays
Eight of your favourite people, a cake in the esky, the Bridge in the background.
Self-drive boat hire on Sydney Harbour — no licence needed.
3 hours · 8 people · from $360
Be 18, bring a car licence or passport, and give us half an hour at the wharf.
Instant confirmationFree reschedule if it’s too windy
Who can drive
No Australian boat licence? You do a 30-minute induction at the wharf first. Only the drivers you nominate take the helm, and whoever’s driving stays under 0.05.
How it works
- Today
Book online
Pay by card. Your confirmation lands by text and email with the wharf pin and the induction video.
- The day before
We text you the plan
Where to park on Maliyawul St, what to bring, and the Rozelle Bay wind forecast.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Le Montage wharf. We check driver ID and fit the kids’ lifejackets. Waiting time is $1 a minute.
30-minute induction
Starting, steering, the speed zones on your map, mooring, and what to do if someone goes in. Licensed drivers get a briefing and the keys.
Your three hours
Under the Bridge, past the Opera House, then a swim on the way back.
Extend or come home
Another hour is $100 from the water, if the boat is free.
What’s included
On board before you arrive.
- Fuel — TBCStill being confirmed with the owner.
- Lifejackets, all sizesTell us the kids’ ages when you book.
- Induction and safety briefingBefore your time starts.
- A 35-litre esky, icedRoom for one more if you bring it.
- Bluetooth soundFusion twin towers, 400 watts.
- Marine blanketsFor the run home.
- A harbour mapToilets, speed zones and swim spots marked.
- Phone chargerTwelve volts at the helm.
Not on board
- No BBQThey make a mess of a deck.
- No toilet on boardToilets are marked on your map.
- No fishingThe bait smell outlasts any clean.
- No shoes on deckLeave them at the wharf.
- No smokingEight people, one open deck.
- No towingShe tops out under 10 knots.
- No night hireDaylight hours, first departure 7am.
The boat, briefly
Trampoline sunbed
Lie flat, dangle your feet, dry off in the sun.Catamaran-style mesh, bow 
Full-shade canopy
Sun when you want it, not when you don't.Italian Gozzo-style Sunbrella, full deck 
Fusion 400 W sound
Loud enough for the harbour, clear enough for the conversation.400 W, Bluetooth, twin towers Long rear couch
Everyone faces the view.Seats 8, marine blankets
Where you can go
Capri's hire area runs from Gladesville Bridge to Bradleys Head and Point Piper — the Bridge, the Opera House and Kirribilli House are all inside it.
The icons
≈ 3 hours
Out of Iron Cove, past the Balmain wharves and around Goat Island, then under the Harbour Bridge with the music up. Swing past the Opera House for the photo from the water, turn at Kirribilli and come home with the city behind you. Circular Quay itself is outside the hire area.
First-timers who want the Bridge and the Opera House in the photos.
- Le Montage wharf
- Iron Cove
- Balmain
- Goat Island
- Harbour Bridge
- Opera House
- Kirribilli
- Le Montage wharf
What it costs
One price for the whole boat, three hours, up to eight people.
$360
for the whole boat, 3 hours
Extra hours $100. Add them on the water.
| Add-on | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Extra hour | Added from the water, if the boat is free. | $100 |
| Catering | Sushi, ice and prosecco, delivered to the wharf.Pre-book 48 hours ahead | From $TBC |
| Boat-licence practical | About two hours towards your NSW licence. | $149 |
| Creator Hour | Post about your day and the fourth hour is free — worth $100. | $0 |
Weather and changes
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Good days to book
The same three hours, planned four different ways.
Hens & girls' days
Matching hats optional. Prosecco add-on recommended.
Visiting Sydney
No Australian licence needed. The Opera House from the water, on your own schedule.
Family days
Lifejackets for the kids, shade for the grandparents, a swim for everyone.
What people say after.
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Questions, answered
Do I need a boat licence to drive Capri?
No. Capri is under 7.5 m and runs under 10 knots, so NSW doesn’t require one. Be 18, bring photo ID, and unless you’re already licensed, do a 30-minute induction at the wharf.
What ID do I need?
A current driver licence or passport for everyone who will drive. We check it at the wharf, so bring the real thing.
Can kids come?
Yes. Kids under 12 wear a lifejacket at all times — tell us ages when you book so the right sizes are on board.
Is there a toilet on board?
No. There’s a toilet by the pontoon before you leave, and the ones on the harbour are marked on your map (list TBC).
Can we drink alcohol?
Yes, for everyone except the driver, who stays under 0.05. Drug and alcohol laws apply on the water the same as on the road.
Can we bring food and drink?
Yes. Keep it light and finger-friendly. Our 35 L esky is iced and on board, with room for one more.
What happens if it’s windy?
We check the Rozelle Bay forecast at 7am on your day. Over 25 km/h, a BOM warning, or under 15 °C and we call it off — reschedule free or take a full refund.
What if we’re late back?
Twice the hourly rate. Text us if you’re running long — an extra hour is $100 if the boat is free.