UNDERSTANDING THE COSTS OF YACHT HIRE

The Price of Yacht Hire In Sydney: What Quiet Luxury Really Means

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There’s a moment, just before sunset, when Sydney Harbour turns to gold. The waves hush. The city fades. And it’s just you, a glass of champagne, and the quiet hum of a 90-foot superyacht beneath your feet. No noise. No crowds. Just space to exhale.

This is what Orraia offers. Not flash. Not hype. Just quiet luxury — the kind that whispers rather than shouts.

And yet, the question lingers: What does it actually cost to charter this kind of experience?

In this guide, we break down the true price of hiring a private yacht on Sydney Harbour — and why, for some, it’s worth every cent.

What You’re Really Paying For When You Hire a Private Yacht

Let’s get something straight: you’re not paying for a boat ride. You’re investing in an entirely private, floating sanctuary — one that’s designed for taste, tailored for comfort, and run with precision.

Here’s where your money really goes:

🗹 The Vessel

Orraia isn’t just a yacht. It’s a 90-foot, custom-built Horizon masterpiece — designed by Dutch marine architect Cor D. Rover. Think five staterooms with private en suites, indoor and outdoor dining lounges, and the kind of interior styling you’d expect in a $20 million waterfront penthouse.

🗹 The Crew

Every voyage includes a professional, discreet team: captain, stewards, deckhands — all trained in delivering high-touch, invisible service. You won’t be babysitting logistics. You’ll be too busy sipping Veuve on the foredeck.

🗹 The Dining

Orraia partners with Justine Schofield — a name any food-lover will know from MasterChef Australia. Whether it’s a $1,925-per-head dinner or a relaxed breakfast on the deck, this isn’t onboard catering. It’s restaurant-level cuisine, plated and paired with intention.

🗹 The Extras

From onboard Jacuzzis to jet skis, paddleboards, and sea bobs — this isn’t luxury in name only. Want a private chauffeur to get you from the city to the marina in a black town car? Done. Want a sunset violinist on deck? That too.

🗹 The Privacy

No shared spaces. No strangers. Just you and the people you choose. On Sydney’s busiest harbour, that’s not a small luxury — it’s a rare one.

Day Charters vs Overnight Escapes: How Packages Shift the Price

Luxury, by nature, is flexible, and Orraia’s pricing reflects that. Whether you're after a swift two-hour cruise or a multi-day retreat on the water, the cost adapts to the occasion, the experience, and the expectations.

Day Charters: Short, Sharp, and Spectacular

  • 2-Hour Cruise: from $8,800

  • Half-Day (4 hours): from $15,000

  • Full-Day (8 hours): from $28,000

What you get:

  • Access to the full vessel — not a “sectioned off” experience

  • Professional crew on standby, attending to every request

  • Option to add curated menus, drinks packages, or water toys

  • Picture-perfect anchor spots like Athol Bay, Milk Beach, or beneath the Harbour Bridge

Best suited for:

  • Celebrations with impact (anniversaries, milestone birthdays)

  • Executive off-sites that don't feel like off-sites

  • Couples looking to surprise without overstating

Overnight Charters: The True Test of Quiet Luxury

  • 1 Night: from $32,000

  • 3 Nights: from $82,000

  • 5 Nights: from $122,000

  • 7 Nights: from $152,000

What’s included:

  • Five impeccably styled bedrooms with private en-suites

  • All meals are curated and prepared onboard

  • Your own itinerary — no two trips are ever identical

  • The chance to wake up anchored in a secluded bay with the harbour entirely to yourself

Who it’s for:

  • Travellers who see luxury as space and time, not just things

  • Couples seeking a private honeymoon without boarding a plane

  • Hosts planning the most unforgettable group experience money can buy

The Dining Experience: More Than a Meal, It’s the Moment

In most charters, dining is a checklist. On Orraia, it’s the centrepiece. Every menu, every plate, every pairing is deliberately crafted to reflect not just flavour, but place, occasion, and mood.

At the helm of Orraia’s culinary program is Justine Schofield, one of Australia’s most recognised modern chefs. Her approach? Elegant Australian cuisine that celebrates native ingredients without overcomplication.

🗹 Sample Pricing:

  • Private Lunch Cruise: from $1,750 per person

  • Private Dinner Cruise: from $1,925 per person

🗹 What You’re Getting:

  • Menus tailored to your preferences, dietary needs, and event styling

  • Sourced ingredients from boutique local producers

  • Premium beverage pairing (with or without sommelier guidance)

  • The option for Justine herself to be present on select voyages

🗹 More Than Food — It's Atmosphere

  • Alfresco dining on the upper deck with Opera House views

  • Sunrise breakfasts with fresh pastries and tropical fruits

  • Five-course dinners beneath starlit skies — no restaurant ceiling, just moonlight

Orraia doesn’t just serve food. It stages memories — plated with finesse.

Your Harbour. Your Terms. Your Quiet Luxury.

Quiet luxury is never accidental. It’s carefully curated, respectfully crafted, and deeply personal.

Orraia is for those who understand the difference between high price and high value — and choose the latter, every time.

It’s for the ones who appreciate stillness, beauty, and the kind of experience that doesn’t need to be broadcasted to feel extraordinary.

You’re not just hiring a yacht. You’re claiming a piece of Sydney that no hotel, no penthouse, and no five-star experience can replicate.

Enquire today and begin crafting an experience aboard Orraia that reflects who you are, what you value, and where you want to be.

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