RUM RUNNER IX – 47ft Sailing Catamaran
Guests: 45
Cocktails: 45
Dining: 10
Buffet: 45
Client Reviews
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
It has been a great pleasure to deal with Marc from Smart cruiser Sydney. It was ensured that everything that was requested was done right away and smoothly. Thanks heaps
elle elle
The team at Smart Cruiser Sydney are Fantastic ! The booking team were exceptionally helpful. The crew on board were professional and super friendly. The boat itself - amazing and perfect for our team of 12. Highly recommend this company for a brilliant experience !
Liz Bowland
We had a great time on our cruise. Chris, the skipper, was fantastic. He was just the right amount involved and was very very helpful and hospitable. The boat was also perfect for our group. We had a perfect day!
Jillian Jones
I am so glad we found Marc and his team at Smart Cruiser. If it wasn't for him, my CEO would not have named this Christmas Party the best one he has ever had in the 20+ years our company has been trading. Everything went super well, the weather was beautiful, lovely views and excellent boat decor. All staff enjoyed tremendously and are still raving about how amazing the party was. This wasn't possible without Marc's fantastic customer service and prompt responses to all the concerns I had. He made it easy for me and not once did I stress in the process of planning. I highly recommend these services, I promise they will not disappoint. Thank you so much again, Marc and your team... you guys are awesome!
Glenyse Tabios
We hired the Inception boat through Smart Cruiser! It couldn't have been a better experience. Marc at SC was fantastic organising everything for us so seamlessly and was very accomodating in the process. The boat was absolutely perfect - fully equipped, great skipper Chris, Clean, Luxurious and a tremendous amount of fun. I would highly recommend SC and the Inception boat!!!
Marley Merton
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
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
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
Easy, Accurate, Friendly, helpful and so much more!!! Our Christmas party cruise was sensational, thanks to Justine. From the beginning Justine was very prompt in responding to my queries, very accommodating and helpful.Santa Cruz was well presented, roomy and true to form as to how it was presented to us at the time of the booking.Food was plenty, both John and Steve were very helpful and friendly.Most definitely will book again, thanks for a great day out!
Violet Boudaher
One of the easiest companies to deal with - everything went well on the day and staff were very accommodating. Highly recommended!
Kathleen T
Fabulous day on the harbour for my 30th! The crew ensured I also got to enjoy myself and the food and drink was always flowing. Thanks so much Marc and the Smart Cruiser Team! I will definitely be back! 🙂
Bugz
Thank you so much for your assistance with organising the proposal. Everthing was perfect from the timing, logistics and the crew were especially helpful. I will definitely be using your services in the future. Thank you again, and ofcourse she said yes !
antonious taouk
Just a quick note to stay thank you for a wonderful experience! The crew were fabulous in making sure everything ran smoothly!
Marlene Haggar
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
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
First time cruising on Saturday and was a great experience. Had a lot of fun and great service & communication. Will definitely be back.
Anita Young
Amazing staff and great experience. Justine and Marc were so helpful and made our boat party unbelievable. Highly recommended.
Julie Dejean
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
What a great afternoon/night My Hubby & I had on Aqualuxe, Boat was so beautiful, cruising the Harbour Brilliant..And Chris our Skipper was unreal. Antipasto platter was delish.We will definitely be back. Also a huge thanks to Marc for putting us onto Pier 1 Hotel where the Boat picked Us up from You went above and beyond for Us, Great Great Customer Service..Hubby said it was the best Birthday Present.
Margaret Cove
We hired the Hiilani for our Christmas Party.We had the most amazing time! Everybody was completely blown away, the food was excellent and the crew on the boat were so helpful, friendly and attentive.
Arowana Cyfe
We hired the boat for a Christmas party - we had the best time, awesome . boat and crew. Definitely recommend
Simon McDonald
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
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
I have booked a boat party with Marc twice and he was amazing both times! Very responsive and keen to help. We had a great time for our office Christmas Party earlier this week, it was perfect!
Anne-Sophie Herinckx
Thank you for a perfect Xmas Party aboard the Adelina, we were absolutely delighted with the staff and crew.
Lisa Kidd
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
Amazing service from booking, answering questions, to being on the boat. We had a great day boat was great, one of my friends even left their phone on the boat and the Boat driver popped it in an uber for us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We will be booking our next boat with these guys
Maddie Knight
We hired the John Oxley Boat and were blown away by the quality of the experience. Very easy to work with. Justine always responded quickly during the booking process, helped us plan all the details and then when we joined the cruise it was fantatsic. The crew were so helpful and the boat itself was above expectations. I fully recommend.
Oliver Ridgwell
Had a great experience on their colonial boat "Southern Swan" in late August. Justine was great to work with, being very flexible and accommodating when organising the boat. 3 hours of fun for a group of 40 in a corporate event, with mast climbing and laser clay shooting. Everyone had a good time and crew were friendly and served food and alcohol as well. Will definitely recommend to all!
Suan Yeo
Smart Cruiser Sydney great experience, everyone loved it.Crew were amazing especially Tony who worked his magic and butt off the whole afternoon.We could not be happier and will recommend them to everyone.Thankyou Smart Cruiser Sydney!
St George Basketball
Booking with Smart Cruiser was very straightforward - communication and payment was all very easy. Marc was easy to contact and responded very quickly to all of my questions! I have already recommended Smart Cruiser to a number of friends. Our boat was the Cabaret and I cannot recommend that highly enough - the staff were excellent, very attentive and efficient. I will definitely use both Smart Cruiser and Cabaret for future events. Thank you Marc and the Cabaret team!
Beth Adams
Awesome day--lovely boat, friendly staff and crew and very helpful with all the planning and info for the day. Highly recommended!
Travis Jamieson
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
Everything went tremendously well.The boat arrived on time. Immaculate conditions, both inside and on deck. The two gentleman in charge were very friendly and always accommodating to our requests, such as places to visit and how to use the sound systems etc. A very pleasant experience and I will definitely be using you again. I have just recommended your company to a work colleague and as such, provided your details over as they are interested in renting a boat in the coming months. THANK YOU SMART CRUISER SYDNEY!
Sally Allport
Marc and the team at Smart Cruiser arranged a 40th birthday party for us - we had a fabulous afternoon and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Smart Cruiser to organise an event! Every detail was attended to - from the food /drinks and our entertainment requests - we were looked after from start to finish. Thanks Marc!
Vanessa Morton
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
Thanks SmartCruiser for our last cruise !! The boat was amazing, and the french food was delicious !! Very happy to deal with you SmartCruiser Sydney team 🙂
pier Xxmj
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
We had an amazing time - highly recommended!
Richard Chatterton
Hired a boat for my friends bucks party. Was a fantastic time and everyone was super helpful to make sure we had a great time. Would highly recommend.
Liam Chang
Organised a boat through Marc for my fiance's visit last week. Was fantastic to show her family the view of the harbour from the water. Brilliant, relaxed staff who assisted wherever they could. Competitively priced too so if the need arises again I definitely be contacting Marc again to arrange another booking.
Alister Coote
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 from smart cruiser was very attentive to our booking and finding the right boat for our post fundraiser cruise. Our booking was a bit last minute but that did not faze them. The boat we had, the Jerry Bailey was lovely and comfortable, and skipper and staff very helpful. Would definitely go with Smart Cruiser again.
Nancy Mugridge
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
Amazing service from start to finish. The boat was beautiful, the crew fantastic and the food was just brilliant. A truly unique gift my father and family will remember forever.
Michael Swift
Me and my friends had a great time on the boat, that was a wonderful experience. I am much appreciate for your service, it’s professional and with patient. The skipper is friendly and taking good care of us.
Joe Chang
Fantastic night and fantastic service, great experience had by all aboard.
Nadia Camacho
I had a great experience with Smart Cruiser recently. Organised a bucks party for 60 guests and the crew and boat were fantastic - very accomodating and ensured are group had a great time taking in Sydney Harbour. Would definitely recommend!
Ben Cividin
Marc and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with to organise our charter. My party had a really really good time. I would use Smart Cruiser Sydney again; and I'd definitely recommend to others.
Michael Liffen
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
Amazing service, wonderful staff, easy communication.Thank you for a great evening!
Elyse Beyer
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
Fantastic family time for 50th birthday. Kids paddle boarded, caught fish and even saw Vivid. Thank you Marc and Chris, can’t wait to do it again!
Michael Jenkins
Organised a school social with this company, such wonderful and friendly staff, captain was also very nice and the night ran so smoothlyThe boat is very nice, clean and spacious I have nothing bad to say about smart cruiser Sydney will definitely look through them again
chloe taouk
Great experience and amazing staff. will definitely recommend to anyone.
May Lee
We hired The Pearl from Marc's company and I'd like to thank him for his great organisational skills, his prompt responses to our emails and the attention to detail and flexibility he showed to make the event a tremendous success. The boat was fantastic, the food plentiful and delicious, and the crew marvellous. Should we have another great occasion to celebrate, Marc's company will be our first choice. I'd recommend his company to anyone interested in hiring a boat for a special event:)
Susan Marcus
(Translated by Google) Marc was very professional, easy and fast to communicate with. I would highly recommend this company. Sydney and its harbor cruises are real gems !!!Marc was very professional, as well as easy and fast in communication during all the negotiation via email. I highly recommend this company. This kind of Sydney Harbor cruises are really not to be missed!(Original)Marc was very professional, easy and fast to communicate with. I would highly recommend you this company. Sydney and its harbour cruises are real gems!!! Marc était très professionnel, ainsi que facile et rapide en communication pendant toute la négociation via email. Je vous recommande vivement cette entreprise. Ce genre de croisières du port de Sydney sont vraiment à ne pas manquer!
Priscilla Teppe
Marc was incredibly helpful in prompt in getting me information for hiring a boat to celebrate my 50th birthday. The day went without a hitch and both my guests and I had a wonderful time on the John Oxley on a sunny day. I would highly recommend Marc and Smart Cruisers if you are looking to have that quintessential Sydney Harbour experience!
Dominic Johnson
We used Smart Cruiser for our team Xmas party and we had an amazing time! The staff took great care of us and everything from inquiring about the boat offers to booking and getting on the boat went super smoothly thanks to their great communication. I highly recommend Smart Cruiser to anyone who wants to book a boat trip in the harbour whether be for a company or a private function.
amaysim Australia Ltd
The cruise I booked with Marc and Smart Cruiser Sydney was a huge success, mostly due to Marc's assistance. He was prompt in responding to my queries, professional to work with and knew exactly what we needed after our first conversation. The cruise was the highlight of their trip to Sydney and if I were ever needing to book a cruise in Sydney again, I would have no hesitation in giving Marc a call. Thanks a lot Marc!Linda Cain, PGG Wrightson, Christchurch, New Zealand
Linda Cain
We had an amazing experience on Cruise Cat. Awesome/FUN captains!Thank you Smart Cruiser - We will be back!Kyora Landscapes
Matilda Shearer
Marc and the team were extremely helpful and responsive. An amazing Day had on the harbor by all. Highly recommend.
Charles Canning-Smith
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
We had a fantastic time on an amazing boat! Organising it was easy and the staff super friendly and helpful. The crew on the day were great and attentive and made sure all our guests had a great time. We will definitely be booking through Smart cruiser Sydney again!
Thomas Denehy
The day could not have gone better.The staff were great, on time and made sure everyone was having fun.
Jason Dooley
I have hired boats from Marc at Smart Cruisers 3 times now and the service from him and also the team on board the boats has been 100% every time. We went on board the Rum Runner in December and had the best time, I would highly recommend them!
Bianca Montane Lakeside Retreat Miller
Thank so much Justine, we had the best day! The boat was gorgeous, the staff friendly and accommodating and everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Annabelle Davidson
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Marc for arranging Aussie Venture for our engagement party. The packaged you recommended worked a treat, the boat was fantastic I loved how we could fit everyone outside but also everyone inside. Angela the DJ was great! she played whatever we wanted and she was also an amazing photographer for us and took some great group shots of everyone. The staff on board were professional and the food was greatCan't praise how the party went any more, my only complaint is I wish we booked it for longer!and thank you Marc for all your help and answering my many questions, you were so professional and helpful 🙂
Michelle Brindle
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
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
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
Thank you for a great experience and day out on the Sydney Harbour! We all had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the experience. Mark was a great host and we will definitely use your company again. From start to finish the company and staff were extremely easy to deal with and very accommodating! Thank you again 🙂
Kara Dennis
Perfect day out, easy to organise and sort out. Amazing crew and the boat was a beauty! would love to go again!
Sonja Popovic
100% Satisfaction. Great communication, brilliant crew, comfortable boat, lovely food. Highly recommended!
Romana Garajová
Excellent cruise in the evening on a smaller boat. All nicely organised.My daughter and her group of about 12 friends thoroughly enjoyed it !Best fun ever !
Marc Henry
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
Has been a great experience dealing with these guys... Justine took care of everything for us and kept us well and truly in the loop of where we needed to be and when as we all came up from Melbourne for the cruise. Can highly recommend this company.
Lachlan Thompson
Easy, fast, reliable and professional service. The experience on the boat was wonderful! Thank you!
Olivier Masson
Big boat, perfect for a staff party, great service. great day!
Harriet Smelt
We had an amazing full day on a catamaran booked for a work event. The guys at smart cruiser were very helpful and always available for advise on how to plan the event and which boat was most suitable. Would definitely book again with these guys!
Jeroen Willems
Our event went so unbelievably well, it exceeded our expectations! The food was amazing, the staff were really friendly and helpful, the Captain was fabulous and everyone had such a great time! Our guests are still talking about the function! Couldn't ask for better. Thank you so much! We will definitely be back!
Lana Shelest
Easy booking and great quality experience. It's always good when the pictures match the reality.
Jamarr Mills
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
Great service - very happy with everything they arranged.
Nick Bell
The boat Santa Cruz was fantastic! The crew Craig & Steve made sure our experience was nothing but fun and very accommodating to what we requested all whilst keeping us safe! We had a fantastic time on our work Christmas Party on the harbour! Thanks Smart Cruiser!!
Isabelle Myers
Fantastic service from the office and the crew on the night of our event. They were super helpful answering all my questions on the lead up to the event. Everyone had a great night. Would use their services again in the future!
OLIVIA ZARB
We just had our Christmas Party, everyone said it's best Christmas Party ever. This is first time we throw a party on boat, and I've had zero experience to deal with any cruise agent. Justine Espagne from Smart Cruise Sydney have been very responsive for all the questions I sent over, I think I "spam" her more than 30 emails on all sorts of enquiries. She is responsive and patient and thoroughly explained every single one. The boat is spacious and clean. Skipper and Chef are professional and friendly. If I am going to throw another party on boat, I will definitely choose Smart Cruise Sydney.
Samantha XINJIE ZHANG
We hired the Sydneysider for the afternoon. The crew were fantastic and took care of everything which made my job of hosting 45 people a lot easier. Very prompt communication to arrange the booking. Would definitely recommend.
Sean Hall
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
Excellent service! The boat was clean and the crew was really friendly.
Ivory Group
Amazing service, helped me with everything I needed and made it a great day out
Jesse Gagro
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
Shi AAIXINJUE
Such an efficient and quick booking system, with highly professional and friendly customer service and boat staff. First time ever booking a boat for any function, so were VERY glad we came across Smart Cruiser first. Thanks Marc and Ron for a worry-free first experience!
Shanice Tran
Marc and his team had that relaxed professionalism with the attention to detail you want when organising and hosting a party. No request was too much in the lead up, which carried through to the day on the harbour with the crew who made sure every minute was memorable. We were on board Adelina, a stunning and roomy boat that we'd book again in a heartbeat. What a way to celebrate turning 30! Thank you.
Melissa Shedden
Smart cruiser hands down is the best company to book any boat hire! Marc went above and beyond to ensure I find the perfect vessel for my event! I had celebrated my 25th on the Enigma vessel and not only was the boat absolutely stunning but the crew itself (David) were so amazing and accommodating! I will surely be going through Smart Cruiser to book any private boat hire in the future! I have already recommended this company and also the Enigma boat to all my friends and family. Thank you so much Marc for ensuring my event went off without a hitch! Cannot fault!! 100/10 !!! - Florence
Florence
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
Amazing service, and extremely helpful staff. Justine provided me with a thorough guide to the possible boats that would fit my requirements, and was in constant communication with me regarding my many questions. She was happy to provide any information I needed, and was extremely accomodating. The boat was a perfect way to celebrate my 21st, and I will definitely be using Smart Cruiser in the future.
Tavishi Arora
I used Smart Cruiser Sydney to book a boat for the scattering of my Mum's ashes in Sydney Harbour according to her wishes. I was excellently served by Marc and he found a great boat for this memorial event. I can highly recommend this service. Great experience.
Attila Brockman
We had a great Christmas party - staff were friendly, everything went smoothly, the food was ready as we boarded and the drinks were cold on arrival.
Baku Australia
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
Sensational! The night was a huge hit for everyone, and the process of putting everything couldn't have been easier! An absolute pleasure dealing with the polite and helpful staff.
Sarah Fahey
I contacted Marc in a last minute attempt to organise my daughter's 16th bday party. I had contacted a few others beforehand but frustratingly they just never got back to me. With only a few days left I thought it was going to be almost impossible to organise a party with teenagers and carry it off. Marc was fantastic!! He was calm and experienced enough to know that it could be done. We were put on the Bennelong and everything went off without a hitch (although a little bit more cruise time and a little less stationery time would have made it better, but that was in no way a discredit to Marc). I will definitely without a doubt recommend Marc to anyone who is looking to hire a boat without any hassles.
A Kim
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
Amazing experience on the Pearl Catamaran! Highly recommend booking through this company! Lovely team and had such an amazing boat skipper !
Georgina Johnston
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
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
A massive thanks to Marc from Smart Cruiser who helped facilitate the event and made it extremely easy for us to organise, and to the crew from the Rum Runner for what turned out to be a fantastic experience. The crew made us feel very welcome in spite of our running a little late and causing a bit of stress around the wharf. They kept the boat clean throughout the trip and made sure that we were safe and looked after without ruining any of the fun. We can’t recommend them highly enough. The business had a brilliant time and really enjoyed our Christmas party.
ASTIA Customer Engagement Centre
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
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
Marc from Smart Cruiser has helped me out twice now, once for a work event and the other time for my wedding when I tried to source a James Bond boat as a surprise for my husband. Both times I found him extremely helpful and the events went without a hitch. Marc was always quick to get back to me when I had a million questions and even helped me organise catering for my husband and his groomsmen the day before the wedding. Both of the boats I charted were very different, to suits different budgets and events but Marc explained everything really well, not over selling to me. The boats were even better than our expectations. Both were in great condition with knowledgable crew and on time! I would definately recommend Smart Cruiser to anyone who asks.Leanne
Leanne Panzera
Justine was wonderful to deal with, told her what we wanted for our new year cruise and she organised effortlessly.
Maxine Downes
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
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
Exceptional service! Made my 21st an enjoyable experience.
VICTOR LI
Went out of their way to ensure our boat party went as smoothly as possible , no ridiculous fees or hidden costs would highly recommend
JJ Fortune
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
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
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
Lovely company and very helpful.Hired the Walsh Bay boat, amazing party. Nigel, the boat owner was incredible, one of the nicest guys you will meet.
Ellie Light
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
excellent experience. easy communication. money worth!!! looking forward to next year Christmas Party.
Natalie Benova
It was such a breeze dealing with Justine from Smart Cruiser to organise our company's Christmas Party. From the minute I showed any interest in any of the charters I received a detailed quote from Justine with a list of boats that she thought would best suit our requirements (large amount of people etc). From there on I had Justine take care of everything which was awesome for me not ever booking a boat party before. The boat itself was incredible and the staff were lovely. We would recommend using Smart Cruiser to anyone thinking of going down the same path with a Christmas Party or any kind of boat charter! Many thanks guys 🙂
Tayla Carter
Great service, lucky I found these guys, will be cruising again for sure.
Felipe Sandoval
Jier Qiu
great service and looking forward to work with you guys again
Ma Adam
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: $700/h
* BYO food & drinks: $200
* BBQ menu from $27
* Wharf fee is $80
Sample quotation:
A 4H exclusive event with full BYO for 45 guests is $3,080 inc gst
Menus
Catering
BBQ Menu 1 $27.00 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 $48 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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