VAGABOND STAR – MOTOR CRUISER

Guests: 200

Cocktails: 180

Dining: 140

Buffet: 160

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Client Reviews

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

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

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

Amazing service, wonderful staff, easy communication.Thank you for a great evening!

Elyse Beyer

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

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

(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

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

We hired the boat for a Christmas party - we had the best time, awesome . boat and crew. Definitely recommend

Simon McDonald

Great experience and amazing staff. will definitely recommend to anyone.

May Lee

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awesome day--lovely boat, friendly staff and crew and very helpful with all the planning and info for the day. Highly recommended!

Travis Jamieson

Thank you for a perfect Xmas Party aboard the Adelina, we were absolutely delighted with the staff and crew.

Lisa Kidd

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

Great service, lucky I found these guys, will be cruising again for sure.

Felipe Sandoval

Amazing staff and great experience. Justine and Marc were so helpful and made our boat party unbelievable. Highly recommended.

Julie Dejean

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

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

Amazing experience on the Pearl Catamaran! Highly recommend booking through this company! Lovely team and had such an amazing boat skipper !

Georgina Johnston

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

The day could not have gone better.The staff were great, on time and made sure everyone was having fun.

Jason Dooley

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

excellent experience. easy communication. money worth!!! looking forward to next year Christmas Party.

Natalie Benova

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fantastic night and fantastic service, great experience had by all aboard.

Nadia Camacho

Big boat, perfect for a staff party, great service. great day!

Harriet Smelt

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

Excellent service! The boat was clean and the crew was really friendly.

Ivory Group

Everyone loved the boat experience, definitely received a standing ovation for organisation from start to finish! Thank you to Justine at Smart Cruises for all her hard work and for answering every question under the sun!Billy and the boys from Hoochie Mumma were great hosts. Nothing was too troublesome for them. A quote from one of my co-workers "Food cooked to perfection by Billy". The karaoke was a hit as well!I will definitely be recommending your services to all my friends and family.

Jenny Alvarez

Great service - very happy with everything they arranged.

Nick Bell

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

We had an amazing time - highly recommended!

Richard Chatterton

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

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

Exceptional service! Made my 21st an enjoyable experience.

VICTOR LI

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

Just a quick note to stay thank you for a wonderful experience! The crew were fabulous in making sure everything ran smoothly!

Marlene Haggar

100% Satisfaction. Great communication, brilliant crew, comfortable boat, lovely food. Highly recommended!

Romana Garajová

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

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

Easy booking and great quality experience. It's always good when the pictures match the reality.

Jamarr Mills

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

Easy, fast, reliable and professional service. The experience on the boat was wonderful! Thank you!

Olivier Masson

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

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

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

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

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

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

We had an amazing experience on Cruise Cat. Awesome/FUN captains!Thank you Smart Cruiser - We will be back!Kyora Landscapes

Matilda Shearer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 and the team were extremely helpful and responsive. An amazing Day had on the harbor by all. Highly recommend.

Charles Canning-Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

great service and looking forward to work with you guys again

Ma Adam

One of the easiest companies to deal with - everything went well on the day and staff were very accommodating. Highly recommended!

Kathleen T

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Jier Qiu

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

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

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

Justine was wonderful to deal with, told her what we wanted for our new year cruise and she organised effortlessly.

Maxine Downes

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 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

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

Awesome service! Marc has been so helpful the whole time. From the time of enquiry until the day of the event, he's so accommodating and very kind. Tim, the skipper, he is also the best! We all had a wonderful experience and looking forward to book our next event with them.

Gemma Carandang

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.

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The Boat:

The Vagabond Star accommodate up to 200 guests for cocktail functions. This party boat has has a fully licensed bars and parquet dance floors. Every table is by the window and the alfresco observation decks make the most of the breathtaking views. The fleet is equipped with a CD Stacker with i-pod plug in, PA system ideal for giving presentations and speeches and can also be used for playing music. The vessels have carpeted interiors over two levels, lovely timber interiors along with male and female rest rooms.

We Love:

Good value boat with generous menus
Large outdoor top deck to enjoy the views
Party boat with dance floor and all you need for a fun night

Other features:

Alfresco upper and lower decks
Carpeted upper and lower dining areas
Fully licensed bar
Parquet dance floor with dance floor lighting
Natural Tasmanian oak interior and warm surroundings
PA system with cordless microphone and CD Stacker
Male / Female Rest rooms

Rates

Price on demand.

Menus

Catering

Vagabond Buffet Menu

Vagabond Buffet

Appetisers on arrival

Platters of fresh vegetable crudités with middle-eastern babaganouge and homemade guacamole

Baskets of corn crackers with a spicy Mexican tomato and herb salsa

Buffet Selection

Select one of the following delicious carveries

Mouth watering Mediterranean style Roast Beef served with assorted condiments

Traditional roast pork with crackling and apple sauce

Select one of the following delicious white meat varieties

Crispy BBQ Chicken Pieces

Freshly cooked tandoori style chicken drumsticks with a yoghurt and mint sauce

Please select one from the Pasta Variety

Creamy penne with ham, mushroom and a burst of fresh Italian Herbs

Spinach & Cheese Ravioli in a tasty Napolitana sauce

Freshly baked homemade Beef or Vegetarian Lasagne

Penne Carciofi with grilled artichokes, black olives & red capsicum in Napolitana sauce

Also at the buffet

Platters of continental cured meats

Baby Potatoes oven baked, with oregano & olive oil, served with sour crème

Fresh Mesclun leaf salad

Penne with pesto & roasted pine nuts

Home made Greek salad

Original Coleslaw salad

Champignon & Rocket salad with shallots & balsamic vinegar

Italian dinner rolls

Sweet Stuff – served with freshly percolated coffee and tea

Select two of the following delightful desserts

Boutique Australian & Continental cheeses with a selection of dried fruits, nuts & water crackers

Platters of freshly sliced seasonal fruits

Devilish chocolate cake

Delicious New York cheesecake

Captain’s Buffet

Appetisers on arrival

Platters of fresh vegetable crudités with middle-eastern babaganouge and homemade guacamole

Baskets of corn crackers with a spicy Mexican tomato and herb salsa

Crispy Vietnamese spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce

Entrée served to your table

Select one of these delicious entrees

Tasmanian smoked salmon on light rye with cream cheese, avocado, fresh mesculin, capers and a lemon wedge

Sautee chicken and mushrooms in delicious creamy sauce served in a crispy Vol-Au-Vent and sprinkled with parmesan cheese

Buffet Selection

Select one of the following delicious carveries

Mouth watering Mediterranean style Roast Beef with a delicious red win jus

Traditional roast pork with crackling and apple sauce

Slowly rosted garlic and rosemary lamb with a delicious red wine jus

Select one of the following delicious white meat varieties

Crispy BBQ Chicken Pieces

Freshly cooked tandoori style chicken drumsticks with a yoghurt and mint sauce

Please select one from the Pasta Variety

Creamy penne with ham, mushroom and a burst of fresh Italian Herbs

Spinach & Cheese Ravioli in a tasty Napolitana sauce

Freshly baked homemade Beef or Vegetarian Lasagne

Penne Carciofi with grilled artichokes, black olives & red capsicum in Napolitana sauce

Also at the buffet

Platters of continental cured meats

Baby Potatoes oven baked, with oregano & olive oil, served with sour crème

Fresh Mesclun leaf salad

Penne with pesto & roasted pine nuts

Home made Greek salad

Original Coleslaw salad

Champignon & Rocket salad with shallots & balsamic vinegar

Italian dinner rolls

Sweet Stuff

Select two of the following delightful desserts – served with freshly percolated coffee and tea

Boutique Australian & Continental cheeses with a selection of dried fruits, nuts & water crackers

Platters of freshly sliced seasonal fruits

Devilish chocolate cake

Delicious New York cheesecake

Vagabond Seafood Buffet

Appetisers on arrival

Platters of fresh vegetable crudités with middle-eastern babaganouge and homemade guacamole

Baskets of corn crackers with a spicy Mexican tomato and herb salsa

Spiced Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Buffet Selection

Select one of the following delicious carveries

Mouth watering Mediterranean style Roast Beef with a delicious red win jus

Traditional roast pork with crackling and apple sauce

Select one of the following delicious white meat varieties

Crispy BBQ Chicken Pieces

Freshly cooked tandoori style chicken drumsticks with a yoghurt and mint sauce

Fresh seafood selection

Fresh king prawns with thousand-island dressing and lemon wedges

Chilled Sydney rock oysters served with sea salt and lemon wedges

Whole baked salmon sprinkled with aromatic Mediterrannean herbs, served with tartare sauce and lemon wedges

Also at the buffet

Platters of continental cured meats

Baby Potatoes oven baked, with oregano & olive oil, served with sour crème

Fresh Mesclun leaf salad

Penne with pesto & roasted pine nuts

Home made Greek salad

Original Coleslaw salad

Champignon & Rocket salad with shallots & balsamic vinegar

Italian dinner rolls

Sweet Stuff

Select two of the following delightful desserts – served with freshly percolated coffee and tea

Boutique Australian & Continental cheeses with a selection of dried fruits, nuts & water crackers

Platters of freshly sliced seasonal fruits

Devilish chocolate cake

Delicious New York cheesecake

Indicative Menu Only

Items may be subject to change without notice

Captain’s Seafood Buffet

Appetisers on arrival

Platters of fresh vegetable crudités with middle-eastern babaganouge and homemade guacamole

Baskets of corn crackers with a spicy Mexican tomato and herb salsa

Spiced Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Enticing beef balls with basil served with traditional bbq dipping sauce

Buffet Selection

Select two of the following delicious carveries

Mouth watering Mediterranean style Roast Beef with a delicious red win jus

Traditional roast pork with crackling and apple sauce

Slowly roasted garlic and rosemary lamb with delicious red wine jus

Select one of the following delicious white meat varieties

Crispy BBQ Chicken Pieces

Freshly cooked tandoori style chicken drumsticks with a yoghurt and mint sauce

Fresh seafood selection

Fresh king prawns with thousand-island dressing and lemon wedges

Chilled Sydney rock oysters served with sea salt and lemon wedges

Whole baked salmon sprinkled with aromatic Mediterrannean herbs, served with tartare sauce and lemon wedges

Platters of smoked Tasmanian salmon with Spanish onion, fresh mesculin, capers and lemon wedges

Also at the buffet

Baby Potatoes oven baked, with oregano & olive oil, served with sour crème

Fresh Mesclun leaf salad

Penne al dente with mixed seafood and a delicious dressing

Home made Greek salad

Original Coleslaw salad

Champignon & Rocket salad with shallots & balsamic vinegar

Italian dinner rolls

Sweet Stuff

Select two of the following delightful desserts – served with freshly percolated coffee and tea

Boutique Australian & Continental cheeses with a selection of dried fruits, nuts & water crackers

Platters of freshly sliced seasonal fruits

Devilish chocolate cake

Delicious New York cheesecake

Indicative Menu Only

Items may be subject to change without notice

Vagabond Set Menu

Vagabond Set Menu

Appetisers on arrival

Traditional Greek Spanakopites – delicious spinach and ricotta cheese pastries

Crispy Vietnamese spring rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Entrée

Select 2 of the following delicious options – served alternately

Tasmanian Smoked Salmon on rye bread with cream cheese, fresh rocket salad, capers and lemon wedge

Sauteed chicken and mushrooms in delicious creamy sauce served in a crispy Vol-Au-Vent and sprinkled with parmesan cheese

Home-baked, traditional beef or vegetarian lasagne

Main

Select 2 of the following delicious options – served alternately

Roasted rosemary and garlic rack of lamb with baby potatoes, butter vegetables and rice pilaf

Golden roasted chicken kiev with baby potatoes, butter vegetables and rice pilaf

Spinach and ricotta cheese ravioli in a napolitana sauce with wilted spinach and parmagiano

Also at your table

Freshly baked dinner rolls

Fresh Greek salad

Sweet Stuff – Served with freshly percolated coffee and tea

Please select one of the following

Chocolate profiteroles served with freshly whipped cream and chocolate sauce

Rich Chocolate Mud Cake served with freshly whipped cream

Fresh Fruit Platters

Indicative Menu Only

Items may be subject to change without notice

Vagabond Canapé Menu

Vagabond Cocktail

On arrival

Platters of fresh vegetable crudités with middle-eastern babaganouge and homemade guacamole

Baskets of corn crackers with a spicy Mexican tomato and herb salsa

Enticing beef balls with basil served with traditional bbq dipping sauce

Delicious Finger Food

Select 6 of the following selection of fine finger foods

Mini middle-eastern falafel bites served with hommus

Baked curried pumpkin balls with babaganouge

Traditional vegetarian Indian samosas with a yummy dipping sauce

Crispy Vietnamese spring rolls with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Traditional Greek Spanakopites – delicious spinach and ricotta cheese pastries

Selection of quiche Lorraine and quiche Florentine

Crispy baked Italian pizzetas

Spiced Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Hot roasted chicken drumettes

Enticing beef balls with basil served with traditional bbq dipping sauce

Skewered marinated chicken pieces served with tzatziki

Chunky potato wedges served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream

Traditional mini beef pies and sausage rolls

Roma-tomato and basil bruschetta

Followed by

Freshly percolated coffee and tea

Platters of freshly sliced seasonal fruits

Indicative Menu Only

Items may be subject to change without notice

Captain’s Cocktail

On arrival

Platters of fresh vegetable crudités with middle-eastern babaganouge and homemade guacamole

Baskets of corn crackers with a spicy Mexican tomato and herb salsa

Enticing beef balls with basil served with traditional bbq dipping sauce

Delicious Finger Food

Select 8 of the following selection of fine finger foods

A selection of fine Italian antipasto served with crispy crackers

Tasmanian smoked salmon on light rye with cream cheese, avocado, fresh mesculin and capers

Skewered marinated chicken pieces served with tzatziki

Tender roasted garlic and rosemary lamb cutlets served with a delicious dipping sauce

Golden prawn cutlets served with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Chinese Pork dim sim with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Thai style beef satay with a peanut sauce

Roma-tomato and basil bruschetta

Mini middle-eastern falafel bites served with hommus

Crispy fish fillets with tartare sauce and lemon wedges

Rare roast beef with horseradish on light rye

Spiced Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce

Traditional Greek Spanakopites – delicious spinach and ricotta cheese pastries

Followed by

Freshly percolated coffee and tea

Vagabond Chocolates

Platters of freshly sliced seasonal fruits

Drinks

Menus on request

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Vagabond Buffet Menu

Vagabond Set Menu

Vagabond Canapé Menu

Drinks

or call us on 0452 664 646

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