Revelation Membership · Sydney Harbour
Don't buy a boat, invest in one.
Own part of a near-new luxury cruiser berthed at Darling Harbour, guaranteed days on the water, zero running costs — and a share of charter profit.
The model
The only boat membership that pays you back.
Buying a boat is a money pit. Renting a nice one is almost impossible to find. Joining a boat syndicate ties up all your capital whilst billing you thousands every month just to keep it afloat!
Revelation flips the model. Because she works as a premium charter vessel, the charters cover every running cost. As a member you get the boat without the burden — and a share of the profit she makes. The boat that earns her keep, and yours.
How it works
Four steps to a boat that works for you.
Step 01
Choose your share
Take a 5%, 10% or 15% share in Revelation's calendar. The bigger your share, the more days on the water — and the larger your payback.
Step 02
We keep her earning
Revelation runs as a luxury charter vessel. Those charters pay for berthing, servicing, insurance and cleaning — every running cost, handled.
Step 03
Cruise your days
Enjoy your guaranteed days each month, plus unlimited standby at 50% off whenever she's free. Just top up the fuel you use.
Step 04
Get paid back
Each month you receive your share of the charter profits. No other membership on the harbour gives you a single dollar in return.
Member days — 13
Charter days — 17
Up to 13 days a month (45%) are reserved for members across all shares. The remaining 55% stays in charter — and that's the engine that pays you back. The split flexes with demand: quieter charter months simply mean more standby days for you.
Memberships
Choose your share in Revelation.
Annual memberships, billed monthly. Every share includes a free 4-hour skipper training session, unlimited standby days at 50% off, and your slice of the charter profit.
The Voyager
5%
1–9 shares
You save $34,560 / year
$76,560 value
- ◆1 × overnight / month
10am pick-up to 8am return - ◆1 × 4-hour session / month — morning, arvo or evening
- ◆2 trips / month — 24 days on the water each year
- ◆5% of charter profit — paid back
- ◆Unlimited standby days — 50% off
- ◆Free 4-hr skipper induction — helm, anchor, docking
- ◆$6,000 in included fuel — 100L free per trip
The Navigator
10%
1–4 shares
You save $68,640 / year
$152,640 value
- ◆3 × overnight / month
10am pick-up to 8am return - ◆3 trips / month — 36 days on the water each year
- ◆10% of charter profit — paid back
- ◆Unlimited standby days — 50% off
- ◆Free 4-hr skipper induction — helm, anchor, berth & best spots
- ◆$9,000 in included fuel — 100L free per trip
The Admiral
15%
1–3 shares
You save $103,200 / year
$229,200 value
- ◆4 × overnight / month
10am pick-up to 8am return - ◆1 × 4-hour session / month — morning, afternoon or evening
- ◆5 trips / month — 60 days on the water each year
- ◆15% of charter profit — paid back
- ◆Unlimited standby days — 50% off
- ◆Free 4-hr skipper induction — helm, anchor, berth & best spots
- ◆$15,000 in included fuel — 100L free per trip
What's included
No upkeep. No surprise bills. Free fuel included.
Most syndicates charge thousands every month in maintenance, servicing, berthing and fuel — on top of the share you had to buy outright! We don't. Because Revelation earns her keep through charters, the business carries all the running costs. Plus every trip includes up to 100L of fuel, on us.
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Berthing & marina fees
Her premium Sydney Harbour berth — covered.
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Servicing & engine maintenance
Full manufacturer servicing on the twin Volvos.
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Insurance & compliance
You're covered by commercial insurance — liability limited to the excess.
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Detailing & cleaning
Cleaned and presented after every single trip.
Included with every trip
Free fuel — up to 100L per trip.
Step aboard fuelled and ready to go. Every trip includes up to 100L of fuel — enough for a full day or overnight on the harbour. No refuelling stops, no bill when you return. Just cast off and go.
Free 4-hour skipper induction — included with every membership. Learn to helm, anchor and berth with confidence, plus the best spots to visit around Sydney Harbour. One of our qualified skippers has you ready before you take her solo.
The comparison
Boat hire vs syndicate vs membership.
Three ways onto the water. Only one gives you a beautiful boat, no running costs, and money back.
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| RevelationThe smarter way | Boat HireOne-off | Boat SyndicateShared ownership | Boat ClubShared fleet access | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The boat | One near-new 38ft luxury cruiser — yours on guaranteed days | Limited options, rarely anything special | Often premium | Shared fleet of older stock — you compete for the same boats |
| Access | Guaranteed monthly days + unlimited standby at 50% off | One-off, book & pay each time | A few days a month + standby | Credit system — 24 days/yr min, peak weekends not guaranteed |
| Upfront capital | None — just a monthly fee | None | High — buy a share outright | $1,500 joining fee |
| Monthly cost | From $3,500/mo — one fixed fee, nothing else | High day rates, pay each time | $1,300+ maintenance on top of share cost | From $2,650 - $3,670/mo |
| Fuel | Free — up to 100L included per trip | Baked into a high hourly rate | Yours to carry | You pay all fuel used |
| Money back | Yes — a share of charter profit, every month | None | None until you sell your share | None |
| Location | Sydney Wharf Marina — right on Darling Harbour | Varies | Varies | Rozelle Bay or Church Point |
| Commitment | Simple 12-month membership | None | Typically 3 years | 12–36 months |
| Service | Walk-on, walk-off + free skipper induction | Pay-per-use, no frills | Walk-on, walk-off | Walk-on, walk-off |
Boat Club figures reflect typical current market terms for shared-fleet membership in Sydney and are indicative only. Syndicate figures reflect typical shared luxury-boat ownership terms.
Spontaneous freedom
50% off
Standby days, half price — as often as you like.
The best harbour days are the ones you didn't plan. Whenever Revelation isn't booked within 48 hours, members can take her on standby at half the member rate — unlimited, all season long. It's the closest thing to owning her, without the bill.
The vessel
Meet her
Revelation — 38ft of effortless luxury.
- ●540hp twin Volvo DPI
- ●30+ knots cruising
- ●12 guests aboard
- ●Sleeps 6 2 cabins
- ●Joystick docking
- ●Offshore capable
- ●Aircon BBQ · galley
- ●Infinity sound system
Twin smart TVs, Breville coffee, transom shower, 5G Wi-Fi and a Magma BBQ — plus Seabobs and floating water toys on request. Berthed at Sydney Wharf Marina, Darling Harbour — the best address in Sydney to step on a boat.
Where you'll find her
Sydney Wharf Marina — the best address in Sydney to step on a boat.
Most marinas have you driving to the outskirts of the city. Revelation is berthed at Sydney Wharf Marina, right on the edge of Darling Harbour — one of Sydney's most iconic waterfront precincts. Walk off the street and onto a 38ft cruiser in minutes.
From here, the full harbour is at your feet — the Bridge and Opera House in one direction, the Heads and open ocean in the other. Middle Harbour, the Hawkesbury, secret coves and waterfront restaurants all within easy reach. There is no better place to leave from.
The payback
Your share, paid back.
Every membership carries a matching slice of charter profit — 5%, 10% or 15%. As Revelation earns through the season, your share is calculated and returned to you. You enjoy the boat on your own terms, and the charter book quietly works in your favour the rest of the time.
Paybacks are a share of net charter profit and vary month to month with demand and seasonality, so returns aren't fixed or guaranteed. What is certain: no other membership or syndicate on Sydney Harbour returns you a cent. Final profit-share terms are confirmed in your membership agreement.
Good to know
Membership questions.
Yes — memberships run for 12 months and are billed monthly. At renewal you can keep your share, move up a tier, or step away.
Member days are capped at 45% of the calendar so the boat stays genuinely available to you. That works out to a handful of shares per tier — 5% (1–9 available), 10% (1–4) and 15% (1–3). Once they're gone for the season, they're gone.
Stack unlimited standby days at 50% off whenever she's free, or hold a larger share. Many members find standby alone gives them far more harbour time than their guaranteed days.
Your payback is pro-rata to your share of Revelation's net charter profit and is reconciled and paid on a regular cycle. Exact timing and terms are set out in your membership agreement.
Every trip includes up to 100L of fuel — enough for a comfortable full day or overnight on the harbour. You're also covered by our commercial insurance, with your liability limited to the insurance excess in the event of an incident.
Yes — a valid Australian boat licence is required to take her out self-drive. Your free 4-hour skipper induction covers helming, anchoring and berthing, plus the top spots to visit around the harbour — so you step aboard confident from day one.
Revelation is berthed at Sydney Wharf Marina — right in the heart of Darling Harbour, with easy access from the CBD, free nearby parking and some of Sydney's best waterfront dining steps away. She's offshore-capable and cleared to roam the full harbour and beyond, with up to 12 guests aboard.
Limited shares per boat
The only boat membership that makes you money.
Register your interest and we'll walk you through the share that fits — and how much of Revelation you could be cruising this season.
Only a handful of shares remain