What we do
You drive, we don’t
We hire out four boats on Sydney Harbour and you take them yourself. There’s no skipper standing over you, no set route, and no schedule to keep. You decide where to go, where to stop, how long to stay, and whether today is a swimming day or a long-lunch day.
Three of the four need no licence at all — no test, no paperwork, no prior experience. The fourth, our sports cruiser, is for licensed drivers, or we can put a skipper on board if nobody in your group holds one.
Why
Because the harbour rewards it
Sydney Harbour isn’t just something to look at from a ferry. It’s hidden beaches, sheltered coves you can anchor in all afternoon, and a skyline that changes every hour of the day. You see almost none of that on a fixed route with forty other people.
Thirty years of being out here means we know which bays stay calm when the northeasterly comes in, where the good swimming spots are, and which corners are worth the run. We hand that over with the keys — a map, a briefing and the honest advice about where to go today, not just where looks good on a chart.
Who you meet
Stefan
Stefan looks after the boats and runs the briefings. He’ll be the one at the wharf when you arrive, walking you through the controls, the harbour map and the no-go zones — and he doesn’t send anyone off until they’re comfortable.
He’s also on the phone the whole time you’re out, so if you’re unsure about anything on the water there’s always someone to ask.
How we work
What you can expect
- No upselling — you get the boat and the price you asked about
- Straight answers about which boat actually suits your group
- Local advice on where to go, not a generic map
- A proper briefing, however long it takes
- Someone on the phone while you’re out
- A free reschedule if the weather turns against you
Where we are
Barangaroo, Mosman and Double Bay
Our office is at 25 Hickson Road, Barangaroo. The boats live where they operate from — the Day Boat and Sports Cruiser at Mosman near the Spit Bridge, Marlow and Frankie at Double Bay. You go straight to the boat, never to the office. Full directions here.
Good to know
Common questions
How long have you been doing this?
Three decades on Sydney Harbour. It started as a family thing and never really stopped being one.
Do I need any boating experience?
No. Three of our four boats need no licence and no experience — we brief you properly before you go and stay until you’re comfortable.
Who will I actually deal with?
Stefan handles the boats and the briefings. You’ll meet him at the wharf.
What makes you different from a charter?
You drive. There’s no skipper on board, no set route and no schedule — the day is yours to plan as you go.
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