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Self-Drive Boat Hire · Sydney Harbour

Take the helm.

Self-Drive Boat Hire on Sydney Harbour

Captain your own day on Sydney Harbour aboard Revelation — a 38-foot luxury power cruiser for those who'd rather steer their own course. From $1,200 per boat, up to 12 guests, never shared.

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★★★★★ Loved by Sydney locals⚓ Departs Pirrama Park Wharf🌊 Offshore-capable to 30NM👥 Up to 12 guests, sleeps 6📅 Instant online booking
The Freedom of the Open Helm

No skipper. No schedule.
Just you and the harbour.

Hold an Australian boat licence? Then the day is yours to write. Drop anchor in a hidden bay for a swim, cruise beneath the Harbour Bridge, raft up for a floating lunch, or push beyond the heads to the open coast. Revelation gives you the run of Sydney's most beautiful waterways — in a level of comfort most self-drive boats can't touch.

Self-drive boat hire in Sydney is priced per boat, not per person, so 12 guests costs the same as two. Not sure where to point the bow? See where you can go on Sydney Harbour, or compare skippered charter boat hire in Sydney if nobody aboard holds a licence.

38ft
Power Cruiser
12
Guests
6
Berths Overnight
30+
Knots
30NM
Offshore Range
5 Star
Rated
Aboard Revelation

A cruiser, fully equipped.

With 540hp at your fingertips — via Twin Diesel Volvo Penta D4 DPI Duoprop Sterndrives with Joystick docking — Revelation is as easy to handle as she is quick! Below deck, two queen size cabins, a full kitchen and a proper bathroom turns an ordinary day out on the water into a memorable getaway — and an overnight stay into something truly special.

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Revelation at dusk
Everything On Board

Comfort, in every detail.

⚓

540hp Volvo Penta Power

Super fuel-efficient 4 cylinder diesel engines. 30+ knot cruising with effortless joystick docking — confidence for every skill level.

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Dinette Converts to a Double Bed

Stay out overnight under the stars. Two queen size cabins sleep six in comfort.

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Climate Control

Air conditioning or heating for absolute comfort in any season.

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Full Kitchen

85L fridge, microwave, 2 burner induction cooktop, Breville coffee machine and a large Magma Gas BBQ on the AFT deck.

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Infinity Sound System

Four 8" speakers plus a 10" sub. Bluetooth your Spotify and set the mood.

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Toys On Request

Seabobs, snorkel gear, a 5.5m floating lilypad and inflatable water park.

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2 Smart TVs + 5G Wi-Fi

Stay connected, or don't. Entertainment in the galley and master cabin.

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Modern Head & Hot Shower

Generous shower and basin, plus warm-water transom shower.

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Garmin Fish Finder

1kw transducer ready for a session out wide. (NSW fishing licence required.)

Simple From Start To Stern

How self-drive works.

01

Pick Your Date

Pick your date and duration. Instant confirmation — a deposit and refundable bond secures the boat.

02

Meet at Wharf

Arrive at Pirrama Park Wharf. We'll run a full handover, show you the ropes and provide a safety briefing.

03

Take the Helm

Sydney Harbour — or the coast beyond — is yours for the day, or night.

04

Return

Bring her home at your agreed time with 100% fuel. Bond returned, simple as that.

Your Cruising Grounds

Where will you
drop anchor?

From sheltered swim spots to the open ocean, here's how to spend a day aboard Revelation.

i.

Swim & Snorkel Spots

Sheltered, crystal bays for anchoring, swimming and lazy afternoons on the floating lilypad.

Athol BayTaylors BayChowder BayCamp CoveFarm CoveShark IslandQueens Beach
ii.

The Sydney Icons

Get the views the postcards can't — right from the water, at your own pace.

Harbour BridgeOpera HouseFort DenisonCockatoo IslandTaronga Zoo
iii.

Waterfront Dining

Tie up and step ashore for lunch, or order in and dine on deck at anchor.

BarangarooDarling HarbourWatsons BayBirkenhead Point
Only on Revelation
iv.

Beyond the Heads

Unlike most self-drive boats — confined inside the harbour — Revelation is offshore-capable to 30NM. Chase the coastline or run south to Botany Bay for a fish.

Open CoastlineBotany Bay FishingNorthern Beaches
Plan Your Day

What's included.

On board & ready

  • ⚓Full safety equipment & life jackets (all sizes)
  • ⚓Comprehensive handover & safety briefing
  • ⚓Bluetooth Infinity sound system
  • ⚓Fully fitted kitchen & BBQ
  • ⚓Air conditioning & hot shower
  • ⚓On-call support throughout your hire

What to bring

  • ⚓Your valid Australian boat licence
  • ⚓Food, drinks & an esky with ice
  • ⚓Sunscreen, hats & towels
  • ⚓Swimmers & flat, non-slip shoes
  • ⚓NSW fishing licence (if you plan to fish)
  • ⚓A sense of adventure
Hire Rates

From $1,200.

The longer you stay, the better the rate. Prices below are total for the whole boat — split between 12, it's remarkable value for a private luxury cruiser.

DurationTotal (whole boat)Per person ÷12
2 Hours $1,200$100 ppBook
3 Hours $1,620$135 ppBook
4 Hours ★ POPULAR$1,920$160 ppBook
6 Hours $2,520$210 ppBook
8 Hours $2,880$240 ppBook
Overnight (10am – 8am) $3,960$330 ppBook
2 Hours
$1,200$100 pp
Book
3 Hours
$1,620$135 pp
Book
4 Hours ★ POPULAR
$1,920$160 pp
Book
6 Hours
$2,520$210 pp
Book
8 Hours
$2,880$240 pp
Book
Overnight (10am – 8am)
$3,960$330 pp
Book

+ $2,000 fully refundable bond. Depart/return Darling Harbour. Return fuelled to 100% or a refuel fee applies.

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Good To Know

Frequently asked.

Self-drive boat hire on Sydney Harbour starts at $1,200 for 2 hours aboard Revelation, and the price is per boat, not per person. 3 hours is $1,620, 4 hours $1,920, 6 hours $2,520, 8 hours $2,880, and an overnight hire (10am to 8am) is $3,960. Up to 12 guests are included at every duration, so a full day split between friends works out at a fraction of a per-head charter ticket.

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