Broken Bay Yacht Charter –
Skippered Catamaran Experiences
Broken Bay Yacht Charter offers private skippered yacht charters from Palm Beach and Newport, exploring Pittwater, Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River.
Operating aboard a spacious sailing catamaran designed for both small and larger groups, this is one of the few charter options in the region with access beyond sheltered waters.
With generous deck space, excellent stability, and a professional crew, the vessel is well suited to families, corporate groups, and private celebrations, offering a relaxed but refined way to experience the best of the area.
Fleet & Capacity
Comfortable for a couple - Accommodates groups of 56
Two large sailing catamarans, each accommodating up to 28 guests.
Suitable for single-vessel charters of 2–28 guests, or up to 56 guests across both vessels.
These catamarans are excellent for couples but also spacious enough for larger groups.
Prices based on group size and charter length.
Charter Uses
Charter Price Format
Pricing is tiered based on guest numbers:
1-6 guests — $550 per hour
7-12 guests — $650 per hour
13-28 guests — $750 per hour
All charters are aboard either of our Seawind 1160s. These are 38ft catamarans designed for world sailing and chartering.
Signature Day Charter
Full Day- 5.5 hours Experience
A longer private charter with time to cruise beyond Pittwater into Broken Bay, Cowan Creek or the Hawkesbury River system.
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1–6 guests — $3,025
7–12 guests — $3,575
13–28 guests — $4,125 -
• Private skippered charter on a high-capacity sailing catamaran
• Professional crew
• Spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining areas
• Fridges and eskies with ice
• Plates, cutlery, cups and serving basics
• Bluetooth speaker so you can connect your own playlist
• Floating platforms for swimming
• Dinghy available to take guests ashore where suitable -
A full day charter gives you time to move beyond Pittwater and Broken Bay and explore deeper into Cowan Creek and the Hawkesbury River system.
This is your boat for the day. It is not a fixed sightseeing cruise, and it is not a hardcore sailing day. The charter is private to your group and shaped around what suits you best.
Family groups may want calm water, swimming, beaches and time to relax. Hens groups often want music, drinks, sun and a beautiful anchorage. Corporate groups may prefer something more polished and easy, with space to talk, eat and unwind away from the office.
The captain and crew know how to read the group and shape the day accordingly. Most charters involve a relaxed cruise under motor or sail before anchoring somewhere sheltered, often in the national park waterways around Cowan Creek. From there, the day usually becomes about swimming, eating, music, talking and enjoying the boat.
Afternoon Escape Charter
Half Day- 3-4 hour Experience
A shorter private charter suited to relaxed celebrations, scenic cruising and time at anchor without committing to a full day.
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1–6 guests — $1,650
7–12 guests — $1,950
13–28 guests — $2,250
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• Private skippered charter on a high-capacity sailing catamaran
• Professional crew
• Spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining areas
• Fridges and eskies with ice
• Plates, cutlery, cups and serving basics
• Bluetooth speaker so you can connect your own playlist
• Floating platforms for swimming
• Dinghy available to take guests ashore where suitable -
An afternoon charter is a shorter private cruise, usually starting around 2pm and returning in the late afternoon or around sunset. It is well suited to groups who want time on the water before dinner, a relaxed celebration, or an easy afternoon escape without committing to a full day.
This is still your boat for the afternoon. The route is shaped around your group, the conditions and the time available, rather than following a fixed cruise format.
Family groups may want a calm cruise, a swim and somewhere sheltered to relax. Hens groups often want music, drinks, sun and a beautiful setting. Corporate groups may prefer a polished, low-effort afternoon with space to talk, eat and unwind.
The captain and crew will choose a route that makes the best use of the afternoon, whether that means cruising, anchoring for a swim, enjoying food and drinks on board, or returning as the light drops over the water.
Hens - Bucks & Birthdays
Typically- 3 - 4.5 hours
Hens, bucks and birthday parties are our specialty. Our catamarans are absolutely perfect for these sorts of events with high capacity and open space.
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1–6 guests — $1,650
7–12 guests — $1,950
13–28 guests — $2,250
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• Private skippered charter on a high-capacity sailing catamaran
• Professional crew
• Spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining areas
• Fridges and eskies with ice
• Plates, cutlery, cups and serving basics
• Bluetooth speaker so you can connect your own playlist
• Floating platforms for swimming
• Dinghy available to take guests ashore where suitable -
An afternoon charter is a shorter private cruise, usually starting around 2pm and returning in the late afternoon or around sunset. It is well suited to groups who want time on the water before dinner, a relaxed celebration, or an easy afternoon escape without committing to a full day.
This is still your boat for the afternoon. The route is shaped around your group, the conditions and the time available, rather than following a fixed cruise format.
Family groups may want a calm cruise, a swim and somewhere sheltered to relax. Hens groups often want music, drinks, sun and a beautiful setting. Corporate groups may prefer a polished, low-effort afternoon with space to talk, eat and unwind.
The captain and crew will choose a route that makes the best use of the afternoon, whether that means cruising, anchoring for a swim, enjoying food and drinks on board, or returning as the light drops over the water.
Offshore Whale Watching
Seasonal
A private offshore whale watching charter from Palm Beach aboard Tabasco, planned around the day’s weather and sea conditions.
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1–6 guests — $2,200
7–10 guests — $2,600
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• Private skippered charter with a max offshore capacity of 10 guests.
• Professional crew
• Spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining areas
• Fridges and eskies with ice
• Plates, cutlery, cups and serving basics
• Bluetooth speaker so you can connect your own playlist -
Whale watching charters run during the annual humpback migration, usually from June to November, departing Palm Beach and heading past Barrenjoey into Broken Bay and offshore when conditions allow.
This is a private whale watching experience rather than a crowded public cruise. Your group has the boat to itself, with the captain and crew shaping the day around the weather, sea conditions and where the whales are likely to be moving.
Tabasco is licensed to operate offshore and can take up to 10 guests for whale watching. The charter is the same price as a private boat charter, but with the offshore guest limit capped at 10 people.
The aim is to spend time offshore watching for migrating whales, but the route is always guided by conditions. On suitable days, the charter may combine whale watching outside Broken Bay with calmer cruising through Pittwater, Broken Bay or nearby sheltered waters. If the sea state is not suitable, the charter can be rescheduled.
The experience works well for families, private groups, corporate outings and special occasions. Some groups want the focus entirely on the whales, while others prefer a broader afternoon or day on the water, with offshore whale watching included when conditions line up.
Private whole-boat charters are the main option. Individual ticket places may also be available on selected dates at $380 per person, depending on availability and whether there are other singles, couples or small groups looking to join the same trip.
Charter Questions
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The full-day charter allows more time to explore beyond Pittwater into Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River. Afternoon charters are suited to shorter, more relaxed outings.
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Yes. All charters are planned around the group, conditions and timing on the day, with flexibility to adjust throughout.
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Both. The vessel is capable under sail and engine, with the approach depending on conditions and the style of the charter.
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Yes. Swimming stops are standard in suitable anchorages and conditions.
