BENNELONG – 80’ Timber Motor Boat

Up to 130 Guests

customer reviews

Marc and the team at Smart Cruiser were terrific! So helpful and accommodating and no request a problem. Thank you for a fabulous day on the water. The boats and arrangements were perfect.

Fiona H.

★★★★★

Thank you so much for all your patience with us and helping us fulfill our requests. Your responsiveness and helpfulness really made our lives easier. Please feel free to use us as a reference. We will definitely be using you for future events and look forward to it!

Austin Nichols, Director of Sales @ Cisco

★★★★★

Perfect! Would definitely book Smart Cruiser Sydney again and recommend.

Fiona Murray, Director’s PA @ BACARDI LION

★★★★★

Our experience on board Dreamtime completely exceeded our expectations! Smart Cruiser Sydney have provided an incredibly thorough service from beginning to end and created an amazing day for my guests with beautiful décor, amazing food and personalised service from staff on board. We will be keeping Smart Cruiser Sydney’s details on file and be booking them for another “money can’t buy” experience on Sydney Harbour!”

Brian Walsh, Executive Direction of Television @ FOXTEL

★★★★★

The Boat

A truly timeless craft, the MV Bennelong has the charm and elegance that only an all-timber vessel can offer. At over 80 feet in length, she has large viewing decks for the ultimate in 360 degree views. With its open rear deck flowing through into the cabin, the MV Bennelong offers a rare versatility for large groups in either cocktail format or seated formal dining – accommodating 130 and 80 guests respectively. In addition, there’s also an expansive upper deck offering open air cruising for guests who want uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour’s landmarks.

Other Features

  • Sit down formal dinner – up to 80 guests
  • Lots of space and comfort inside and out
  • Good range of substansial menus
  • Great sound system throughout the boat
  • Dance floor
  • Fully licensed bar
  • Lily pad free to use
  • No BBQ onboard but commercial oven

We love

  • Charming old style timber vessel
  • Good amount of outdoor space on the top deck and at the bow

Rates details

Vessel hire is $3,800 for 3H ;  $4,500 for 4h charter.

Additional fee : 
BYO food & drinks – Free for up to 50 guests ; from 50 guests, add $22/pers BYO fee (Max 100 guests)
Client to bring own linen, table cloths, plates, napkins, cutlery, utensils, platters, cling wrap/foil, garbage bags ,glasses, cups, straws, ice, eskies/tubs.
Galley fee $500 (if use of the kitchen is required – oven, microwave etc)
White Linen hire $250 to cover laundering – table cloths and seat covers.
Pre-access to the boat to set up is $250

Catering – Canapes menus from $38.50/pers ; buffet menus from $55/pers

Cash bar on consumption or by individual purchase. No drinks package.
1 staff required at $300/staff per 30 guests

Wharf fee $100

Sample quotation : 
A 4H exclusive hire fully BYO for 60  guests is $6,520

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