RUM RUNNER IX – 47ft Sailing Catamaran
Guests: 45
Cocktails: 45
Dining: 10
Buffet: 45
Client Reviews
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
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
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
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
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
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
Just a quick note to stay thank you for a wonderful experience! The crew were fabulous in making sure everything ran smoothly!
Marlene Haggar
After endless inquiries and trying to find the perfect boat, I stumbled upon Smart Cruiser, and couldn’t be happier!I requested for a quote from the website and received an email, I spoke with Marc directly about possible options, Marc has been so helpful throughout the whole process - one message away and I received prompt replies about any queries I had.We had an incredible experience overall and will definitely book with Smart Cruiser for future events again!
Calen Vinoya
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
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
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
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
Marc is an absolute asset to this industry. He went above and beyond to ensure all our requests were adhered to. Our clients had a fantastic day on board Prometheus and have been raving about it since. I could not speak more highly of Marc, his attention to detail, responsiveness to our requests and smoothness of the transaction leading up to, and on the day itself. Looking forward to another booking next year 🙂
Edward Symonds
Initial Enquiry I was impressed with all communication & follow up from Smart Cruiser Sydney. Marc was friendly and professional and dealt with all my enquiries promptly.The vessel - John Oxley was great clean and spacious and the staff were wonderful.Great day out was had by everyone.Definitely will be a Company I reach out to for future events both corporate and personal.
Robyn Obeyah
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
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
Booked Cosmos II last weekend for a birthday party. Marc was so professional and efficient from the start in organising the event and would answer all your questions even on the weekends!!. The staff on the boat were amazing high quality 5 star service and to top it off the fireworks were just great. This has exceeded my expectations as well as all the guests on board.
Brendan Wong
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
Excellent service! The boat was clean and the crew was really friendly.
Ivory Group
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
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
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 had a wonderful trip – our skipper was great and we all had a lovely time. Nothing to improve except the sunshine! The skipper suggested a little cove out of the wind to do the barbeque, which was perfect. Loved the views and we got some lovely pictures of the team in front of all the landmarks.Booking with Marc could not have been easier. Really responsive - email replies are almost instantaneous!
Ashley Brown
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
Jier Qiu
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
Awesome experience 100% worth it!
Carlos Agreda
Marc was fantastic to deal with from start to finish. Our cruise on the day was amazing and the boat crew looked after us really well made our time more enjoyable. Highly recommend booking through Smart Cruiser.
Linton Farlow
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
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
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
From the moment I first enquired until we stepped off the boat, everything was an absolute breeze.Marc was great to liaise with in terms of choosing which vessel suited our groups needs etc. It’s a tricky time during COVID but great to be able to still plan a great event like this.We were greeted by the friendly boat staff as soon as we arrived at the wharf, and cruised for three hours during sunset. The staff cooked all our food for us and made sure we had a great time.Couldn’t fault any moment. Would 100% recommend to anyone who wants a memorable trip on the water!
Teasion Morgan
Easy booking and great quality experience. It's always good when the pictures match the reality.
Jamarr Mills
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
Marc was fantastic at finding us a boat for a family day on the harbour. Happy to use them again!
Mel Wilson
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
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
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
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
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
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
Great experience friendly staff boat was big and spacious and price was good too. Thanks guys
CINDY'S ASMR EATS
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
Great service, Marc did a superb job keeping up the comms and working through suggestions. Helped me pick the exact boat I needed and then followed through with a great experience, highly recommended
Michael Sonand
We booked Pearl through Marc and thoroughly recommend Smart Cruiser. Marc was really helpful right from the start, provided us with a great selection of boats to meet our requirements at a range of prices. We picked Pearl because of it's layout and capacity, and were very happy with that. The crew were fantastic and really helped make our day. Our guests, 19 of my daughter's friends, had a great day out and all smiles the whole afternoon!
Manu Sivaraj
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
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
We hired the boat for a Christmas party - we had the best time, awesome . boat and crew. Definitely recommend
Simon McDonald
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
Perfect day out, easy to organise and sort out. Amazing crew and the boat was a beauty! would love to go again!
Sonja Popovic
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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