RUM RUNNER IX – 47ft Sailing Catamaran
Guests: 45
Cocktails: 45
Dining: 10
Buffet: 45
Client Reviews
This is second time Marc organized a harbour cruise for me and my guests, and after a great first experience couple of years ago for a corporate event, this one was for a personal occasion (birthday) and the team at Smart Cruiser once again overdelivered. Competitive prices, flexibility, responsiveness, clear communication... everything was done to take the pressure off my back and as the organizer of this event, I couldn't have asked for better advice or better service. Already looking forward to my 3rd experience with Marc and his team ! Highly recommended.
Thomas Dexmier
Had a very successful event for 200+ people on The Eclipse. Planning, organisation, staff and catering were all fantastic. Thanks to all involved.
Louise Parker
Was organising an office event and needed a boat in two weeks' time! Having spoken to Marc, one could see that he was super passionate about what he does. He was super helpful throughout the entire process, right till the last minute. Would highly recommend Smart Cruiser for anyone looking for an efficient service.
Gisty Issac
Jier Qiu
We had a great time on Sydney harbour, the booking was made easy, answered all my questions. I highly recommend using their service, would definitely use Smart cruiser sydney again.
Opal Bhradmeung
They were a pleasure to deal with ! Made everything so easy and the boat was fantastic!!!! Staff were so friendly and helpful I can’t wait to organise another boat party it was such a blast 😃😃😃
bonnie donovan
Had an awesome NYE night out on the Karisma for 50 people. Justine and Marc were very professional and accomodating. Special thanks to Melissa/Keira and Crew. They really took care of us for the night.
Nick and Jacqui Ong
Thanks guys for making our Xmas party amazing! you are always fully recommended for anyone who can have a great time through the Syd harbour waters
Pedro Pablo Munoz Del Valle
Great experience when hosting a client boat party. Hired a catamaran for 20-30 people for a corporate event in Nov 2019 and had an amazing time. Thanks for the great customer service from Marc, Cyril and Augustina. The boat was beautiful, bbq and drinks were great. You made sure we thought of everything and we even got a great team picture with the harbour bridge in view.
rosina francis
Great experience friendly staff boat was big and spacious and price was good too. Thanks guys
CINDY'S ASMR EATS
Organised a cruise for my 21st through Justine who was extremely helpful. Crew on the day were fantastic and overall was an unforgettable experience.
Andrew Lee
We had the best time on the boat, and I cannot stress that enough. From the booking process right through to being on the boat, we had the most amazing experience and I will 100% be booking again/referring friends to smart cruiser. During our cruise the Skipper and staff were patient, professional and seriously fun. Handled a group of 30, 20 year golds really well and weren't fun sponges! 10/10 cant wait to book again.
Ella Kotlowski
Thanks again for your help organising last minute! It was a great day out and the owners of the boat were outstanding on the day. We had a blast thanks again for all your help would use you guys to organise any future events!
Christopher Cheung
We hired the Catamaran for 20 people for a 4 hour cruise for my birthday - was absolutely awesome (even when it rained) - really impressed with the boat, crew and also booking it with Marc was super easy! Highly recommend these guys if you're looking for a cool harbour cruise! Only issue was it wasn't long enough! 😛
Mark Taylor
Was a brilliant day out once again. Thank you for arranging and for making it a smooth day. No issues what so ever! Crew were amazing, and really great with not just getting us around on the harbour but also never saw an empty bowl of chips or platter of food as they just kept on top of it all!
Brett Clemenson
Can't recommend enough . Justine is so easy to work with and very accommodating. Our team of 38 had a blast during our annual holiday party on Rum Runner. Clear communication during the entire process and great value for money.
Krn Rgms
I booked the beautiful catamaran, Varuna through Smart Cruiser Sydney for my 40th birthday and it was the best day I could've asked for.From the start Marc was great with helping me decide on a package for the day with food and drink options and ongoing information on the process and plans for the day.On my actual sail day, the crew on-board were very attentive and accommodating to requests. All my guest had a such a good day, with enough room on board for 34 people to move around freely. The lily pad was awesome! Everyone got in the water! Thanks again Smart Cruiser Sydney for helping me start my 40's with a bang!
Dionne Hunter
We had a wonderful Private Bucks party over the weekend. The organisation and inclusions were amazing. We were never left without a reply, given the best available rates in comparison to other cruises in Sydney. Very flexible with payment too. Had an awesome time!
Sahan Attanayake
Big thanks to Marc for organising our day. The process was completely seamless - great customer service. Our driver Bruce was fantastic too and the boat was equipped with everything that we needed.Would recommend and 100% would use again.
Jessica Minter
We hired the boat for a Christmas party - we had the best time, awesome . boat and crew. Definitely recommend
Simon McDonald
Marc was fantastic at finding us a boat for a family day on the harbour. Happy to use them again!
Mel Wilson
Have used Smart Cruiser for my work Christmas parties for two years now and it's been amazing both times. Friendly, accommodating staff - definitely recommend!
Jamiel Virata
Such a great company to deal with, so many options to choose from. Skipper of the boat was fantastic, you cant go wrong with Smart Cruiser Sydney. We will definitely use again.
Nikki Saxelby
Easy booking and great quality experience. It's always good when the pictures match the reality.
Jamarr Mills
Marc from Smart Cruiser was fantastic from the first-time I spoke with him over the phone. He helped me organise two yachts for my family, One World and the Element for NYE. He was always available to answer questions, gave accurate quotes and was such a pleasure to deal with! I would highly recommend Smart Cruiser as it connects with you some of the nicest, most professional yachts on Sydney harbour!
Valerie Boyer
I was in a bit of a panic in case we weren't able to find the right catamaran for our party but Justine from Smart cruiser was able to get back to me on the exact vessel I wanted. She was very responsive and attended to every question I had. The crew of the One Ocean catamaran were exceptional on the day too! So friendly and very good with the bbq. Highly recommend both this company and the cat.
Joanna Shin
Justine offers fantastic service. Every question was answered quickly and nothing was too much trouble. We had a great day on the water and would not hesitate to recommend this company.
Melanie Robertson
Marc was amazing to deal with. On such short notice he was attentive and found us the perfect option that met our needs and budget. Would recommend.
Alexandra Jones
The team here are very helpful and were kind bearing with us through multiple requests and changes. We had an amazing day out on the Wavelength boat, with the boat owner and crew making sure we had a good time but were still safe and responsible. Definitely recommend.
Dominique McDermott
Excellent service! The boat was clean and the crew was really friendly.
Ivory Group
Had an amazing experience booking the 'Catalpa' boat. Super easy and efficient communication when booking it, and lovely and welcoming team on the boat. Thank you, we had a great time!
Bec Williams
Just a quick note to stay thank you for a wonderful experience! The crew were fabulous in making sure everything ran smoothly!
Marlene Haggar
From beginning to end everything was smooth and the communication was great! Marc always replied to all my emails very quickly. Our boat crew was lovely as well and very helpful! Highly recommend!
Jessica Filipe
Justine is awesome. She listened to all my requirements and got all the things correctly.Easy communication / Boat is on time / friendly skipper :)My team had a great timeHighly recommended.
Sai Vigneswaran S
We had an amazing time celebrating our 30th with Smart Cruiser Sydney. The process from beginning to end was so smooth, and easy and the service on the day was fantastic! I will definitely be recommending to friends.
Nyree Avedissian
Amazing service and an awesome time. Our international corporate guests were extremely pleased and had loads of fun. Glad it was BYO. Will use again
M Kaur
Celebrated by husband's 40th in Feb 2020.This was indeed the best 40th ever...had an amazing experience!! Totally loved it! Cyril and Margo were friendly, professional and helpful which enabled us to relax and thoroughly enjoy ourselves. The boat was super neat and clean, the music system was excellent, all the food was managed so well by Cyril and Margo. My guests were so excited and kept telling me it is the best B’day party they have ever attended. Have already recommended you guys to two of my friends. They should call you soon😊. Looking forward to coming onboard again in Summer!
Neha Sarabhai
Awesome day--lovely boat, friendly staff and crew and very helpful with all the planning and info for the day. Highly recommended!
Travis Jamieson
Having a great time on the water in Sydney Harbour with the gorgeous weather, iconic city backdrop, unbelievable choice of vessels, and amazing food & drink is the easy bit. Finding the right charter company to work with, made even all of the hard work organising this, just as easy and pleasurable. Justine and her team were immaculate and I look forward to working with them again in the future.
Robert Colegate
Excellent customer service. Staff friendly and super professional. We used 'Spectre' for senior clients during an event, an amazing boat which fitted all our client needs, with a fantastic Captain (Justin) and First Mate (Elodie). Would highly recommend.
Tom Womersley
Perfect day out, easy to organise and sort out. Amazing crew and the boat was a beauty! would love to go again!
Sonja Popovic
We had a wonderful time on the boat and even swim around the boat when parked. The boat was very beautiful, the crew were great and the food as well. I would recommend Smart Cruiser Sydney to anyone looking for a great experience at Darling Harbour and Sydney Harbour
Will Shih
Thank you, Justine!You were so wonderful to work with, I really appreciate your speedy action and turn around time to ensure my team had a fantastic celebration. We had such a great day on the harbour, despite the awful smoke that continues to hang around, everyone loved the day. The drop off in Manly was perfect!Again, really appreciate you helping me to set this up.
Kaitlin Stoddard
Hosted my Birthday on the State of the Art yacht and had an amazing experience. Marc was very responsive and easy to communicate with, making the whole booking aspect a breeze. Adam the skipper was a great host along with the crew. All my guests were very pleased with the cruise and had the best Birthday ever. Would highly recommend
Paolo Llave
Awesome experience 100% worth it!
Carlos Agreda
A few nights ago I had my 40th on board the Element. My expectations were very high and I never thought they would be exceeded but they were! That night will go down as one of the greatest in my life. My friends and I had the most amazing evening. The food was incredible, the service was second to none. I couldn’t fault it one bit. Dealing with Marc and Debbie was amazing they always made sure I was happy with everything. Cooper was an AMAZING Captain my friends and I had so much fun with him and the crew like he was part of the celebrations! Thank you guys for a birthday I will never forget.
David Aridi
We would like to thank Smart Cruisers for their professional and exceptional service with coordinating the vessels on our wedding day.Mon Cheri was just beyond words - Rodney was a great skipper who ensured that we were delivered to the jetty on time in a safe and enjoyable manner. Nothing was a problem for him and the vessel itself was in immaculate condition.Coast catamaran was the perfect vessel for the cocktails and Harbour cruise. They were extremely attentive, diligent and ensured all guests embarked and disembarked safely. The skipper also made sure the vessel was travelling at an enjoyable speed so it wasn't too turbulent and Kate (owner) was the perfect host on the vessel ensuring that all waiters looked after all the guests. Once again – thank you for the enjoyable experience and we look forward to using Smart Cruisers next time we are back in Sydney for any other events.
Michael Rossi
I organised a boat for my partners birthday and from start to finish it went very smoothly thanks to Justine! We had an amazing time. Exceptional service and a great boat. Thanks guys!
Rikke Harker
Massive thanks to Sara and her team for a great afternoon on Yarranabbe! They were all exceptional from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble. The boat was amazing, plenty of room too! The pictures online don’t do it justice! Justine at Smart Cruiser made the booking process so easy and seamless. Highly recommended!
Marc Gunston
We used Smart Sydney Cruiser to book a boat for a transfer to our wedding in March. They were absolutely amazing! The customer service was some of the best I have had in a while. Marc was really wonderful at getting back to me quickly and was really helpful in finding the right boat for us. we chose the Sun Seeker boat which was perfect for us. The Crew were really lovely and happy to help. I highly recommend their services and will definitely use them for our next boating adventure.
Louise Poole
The Boat:
Perfect for any special occasion, Rum Runner is a spacious, fully renovated 47 foot sailing catamaran built for small to medium sized groups wanting to have a unique private cruise on Sydney Harbour. With a large BBQ/hot plate and sound system, it is perfectly appointed for a tailored experience.
Rum Runner’s spacious deck with large shaded and sun-filled areas enables comfort no matter what temperature. Swimming in small bays and beaches is a real highlight that few people get to experience while visiting Sydney.
We Love:
- Large front deck, ideal for enjoying a day in the sun
- Great staff, very customer focused that will look after you
- Great value and delicious BBQ/catering menus available
Other features:
- Great layout for maximum guests interaction
- Tables inside the cabin
- Huge BBQ availalble
- BYO Alcohol & Food is fine
- Catering and even soft drinks can be provided by the boat
- Sound System
- Sun baking
- Swimming
Rates
Rates details:
* Boat hire: $650/h
* BYO food & drinks: $200
* BBQ menu from $32
* Wharf fee is $100
Sample quotation:
A 4H exclusive event with full BYO for 45 guests is $3,080 inc gst
Menus
Catering
BBQ Menu 1 $32.00 per person
Homemade Beef Burgers
Marinated Chicken Burgers
BBQ Beef Sausages on Roll
Two salads (Garden Salad & Salad of the Day)
All condiments included
Cocktail Menu 1 $49 per person
Choice of 2 items of this menu plus 2 items Seafood menu:
BBQ Chorizo ( chicken & pork)
Dipping sauces
BBQ Satay chicken skiers
Dipping sauces
BBQ Grilled Haloumi
Lemons & parsley
Brochette
Tomatoes, basil, red onions, balsamic vinegar & served French toast.
BBQ Pork Rib
Marinated spicy sauce.
Seafood Cocktail Menu 2 $59.00 per person
Choice of 3 items of this menu plus 3 items Cocktail menu above:
Smoked Salmon
French sticks, onions Red, cappers, horse relish, lettuce. Parsley
Peeled fresh prawns
Cocktail Sauce, lemons & garnish (parsley.) Green Chutney mayonnaise
Salmon Thai fish cakes
Sweet chilli Sauce
BBQ Squid or Octopus
Marinated and cooked olive oil & lemon dressing.
BBQ Moroccan Salmon cubs.
Atlantic Salmon marinated & BBq to perfection
Main Course Menu to be added to both above menus please choose two items
Steak ( Sirloin )
Chicken Tandoori
Pork Rib
Moroccan Salmon Steaks
Barramundi Portions
Menu will include
Two salads
Bread Rolls
Fruit Platter
Drinks
Soft drink & Water package all inclusive throughout Cruise
$2.5 per hour per person
Please advise if there is anything not listed and we will do our best to cater for your needs
or call us on 0452 664 646
RUM RUNNER IX – 47ft Sailing Catamaran
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