MV Empress | Luxurious Yacht Charter
2 TO 36 GUESTS
Introducing Empress, our newest luxury yacht designed for up to 36 guests. This elegant vessel combines modern design with ultimate comfort, featuring zero-speed stabilizers, air-conditioning, and a premium audio-visual system. The sleek interior showcases marble finishes, hand-crafted parquet flooring, and panoramic windows for stunning views.
Below deck, Empress offers four luxurious cabins, each with private ensuites and rainfall showers. The master cabin includes a BOSE surround sound system and a walk-in wardrobe. Perfect for both day cruises and extended voyages, Empress is maintained to the highest standards, offering an unmatched cruising experience.
From AUD$5,000 / 4 to 8 hours
2 to 36 guests

Features
Low Season Pricing (April – October)
Minimum hire: 4 Hours
Hourly rate: $1250
High Season Pricing (November – March)
Minimum hire: 4 Hours
Hourly rate: $1450
Wharf information
$50 per visit
$200 per visit to Manly Wharf & Middle Harbour
Christmas Day and Boxing Day – 2024
On request
Minimum Hire: 5 Hours
50% surcharge on waitstaff and all food and beverages orders
New Years Day and Australia Day – 2024
$1900 per hour
Minimum Hire: 5 Hours
50% surcharge on waitstaff and all food and beverages orders
New Years Eve – 2024
7 hours 6PM-1AM, up to 40 guests: on request
7 hours 6PM-1AM, up to 40 guests: on request
Public holidays
A 20% surcharge applies to all charges on public holidays
Waitstaff
$300 for 4 hours, $60 per hour thereafter
1 waitstaff required for up to 10 guests
2 waitstaff required for 10-25 guests
3 waitstaff required for 26-36 guests
100% surcharge on waitstaff on public holidays
BYO Food and Beverages
BYO Food: $10 per person ($250 minimum charge)
Includes use of cooking facilities and equipment
BYO Beverages: $20 per person
Includes ice, glassware and cool storage
Please note: BYO charters are by application only in December
Pre-access for drop-off food and beverages:
$100 for charters with beverage package and/or catering
$200 for BYO-charters
- BYO: Yes
- Food Catering: Yes
- Drinks Catering: Yes
On request
In the event the weather on the day of your experience is deemed unfit by the operator you will be given the option to reschedule your experience free of charge for another time, or you may request for the full amount to be transferred onto a SLC Gift Voucher. SLC Gift vouchers are valid for three years from date of issue. Sydney Luxury Cruise does not offer cancellations and/or refunds on issued Gift Vouchers. Sydney Luxury Cruise does not offer refunds on Private Charters that have been cancelled or rescheduled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.