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Empress

Experience Luxury Charters with Empress – Sydney’s Newest 23.5m Majesty

Empress, Sydney’s latest luxury vessel, is now available for charter, offering an unmatched blend of elegance, modern design, and comfort. This 23.5-meter Gulfcraft Majesty yacht is perfect for both day charters and extended overnight stays, accommodating up to 36 guests during the day and 8 guests overnight. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, a special celebration, or a weekend escape, Empress ensures that every moment is unforgettable.

Modern, Spacious, and Luxurious Design

The Empress redefines luxury with its spacious and modern layout. Every corner of the vessel is designed to offer sophistication and comfort. From the hand-crafted parquet flooring to the marble bench tops, no detail has been overlooked. The high-gloss timber finishes add a touch of class, while the expansive saloon windows provide a 360-degree view of Sydney’s stunning waters, ensuring that you feel connected to your surroundings without compromising your privacy.

Whether you’re enjoying a scenic day trip or an extended voyage, Empress provides an atmosphere of exclusivity. The state-of-the-art zero-speed stabilizers ensure a smooth ride even when anchored, making it ideal for guests prone to seasickness. Air conditioning throughout the vessel ensures that guests are always comfortable, regardless of the weather.

High-End Audio Visual System

Entertainment is at the heart of the Empress experience. The vessel is equipped with a premium audio-visual system that allows guests to enjoy music, movies, and presentations in style. Whether you’re hosting a party with 36 guests or relaxing with a more intimate group, the superior sound system ensures that the ambiance is always perfect.

For those who appreciate the finer things in life, the Empress offers a high-tech entertainment experience that matches its luxurious interior. Enjoy your favorite playlist with crystal-clear sound or relax in the saloon while watching your favorite movie on a large screen.

Luxury Accommodation for Up to 8 Guests

The Empress boasts a four-cabin layout, each with private ensuite bathrooms. These luxurious cabins feature rainfall showers and high-quality audio-visual installations, ensuring that every guest enjoys a five-star experience.

The master cabin is the crown jewel of Empress. Spacious and equipped with BOSE surround sound audio, it offers guests a private retreat where they can relax in style. The cabin also features a walk-in robe and a mini-bar, making it the perfect hideaway for extended voyages.

In addition to the master cabin, Empress offers a Forward VIP berth that is equally spacious and filled with natural light. This cabin is perfect for guests who want to enjoy privacy while still being immersed in the luxurious surroundings of the vessel.

For larger groups, there are twin cabins located to port and starboard. These cabins are beautifully appointed, offering comfort and privacy for guests staying overnight.

Crew accommodation is thoughtfully located in a separate area of the yacht, ensuring that guests’ privacy is respected at all times. This feature is ideal for longer charters where guests want to enjoy the full amenities of the yacht without interruptions.

Day and Overnight Charter Options

Whether you’re looking for a day charter to explore Sydney’s iconic harbor or planning an extended voyage along the coast, Empress is the perfect choice. With a maximum capacity of 36 guests for day charters, it’s ideal for corporate events, weddings, or social gatherings. For overnight charters, the yacht accommodates up to 8 guests in unparalleled comfort, making it the ideal vessel for luxury getaways or special occasions.

Imagine waking up to a beautiful sunrise over Sydney’s harbor, followed by a day of exploring hidden coves and enjoying water activities. On Empress, every day is a new adventure, and every moment is filled with luxury.

Impeccable Service and Exclusive Experiences

With Empress, you don’t just get a yacht; you get a complete luxury experience. The highly trained crew is dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of your charter is perfect. Whether you need gourmet catering, a custom itinerary, or special entertainment, the crew will go above and beyond to meet your needs.

From the moment you step aboard Empress, you’ll be treated like royalty. The crew is discreet and professional, ensuring that your time on board is private and exclusive.

Book Your Luxury Charter Today

Experience the height of luxury on Sydney’s waters with Empress. This brand-new vessel is immaculate, never before chartered, and offers an unparalleled level of sophistication and comfort. Whether you’re planning a lavish day trip with friends or a serene overnight escape, Empress promises an experience like no other.

Don’t miss the chance to be among the first to charter this stunning vessel. Contact us today to book your unforgettable journey on Empress and enjoy the finest luxury Sydney has to offer.

Pricing

Empress Rates
April – October
Per Hour $1,250
Minimum 4 hours $5,000
November – March
Per Hour $1,450
Minimum 4 hours $5,800
Staff Fees
Wait Staff $300 per 4 hours, $60 per additional hour
1-10 guests 1 x wait staff
11-25 guests 2 x wait staff
26-36 guests 3 x wait staff
BYO Fees
BYO Beverages (subject to approval) $20 per person
Includes ice, glassware and cool storage
BYO Catering (subject to approval) $10 per person
$250 minimum charge
Includes use of cooking facilities and equipment
Preload for BYO charters (required) $200 per hour
BYO charters in December are by application only
Additional Fees
Pick up and drop off wharf fees apply
Preload for Catered charters $100 per hour
Standup Paddleboards $50 each
Lilypad included for all charters
Public Holidays & Special Events
NYE (7 hour BYO for up to 36 guests) $45,000
NYE (7 hour all-inclusive for up to 36 guests $49,500
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Australia Day (minimum 5 hours) $1,900 per hour + 50% surcharge on staff fees
Harbourlife Festival 20% surcharge
All other public holidays 20% surcharge on all fees including catering

Amenities

  • Air Con
    Air Con
  • Alcohol Bar
    Alcohol Bar
  • Bluetooth Connectivity
    Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Buffet Dining
    Buffet Dining
  • Dining Table
    Dining Table
  • Full Galley
    Full Galley
  • Fully Licenced
    Fully Licenced
  • Toilet
    Toilet

Catering

Empress Canapé Menu

  • A minimum order of 10 guests is required. For orders with less than 20 guests, a surcharge of $100 applies.
  • A 25% surcharge applies to all catering orders on public holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, where custom menus are required.
  • Platters ordered without other menus require a minimum spend of $1000 and incur a delivery fee of $150
  • Dietary Abbreviations: GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan

Canapé Menu One: $70 per person

(Includes 5 Canapés, 2 Substantial Items, 1 Dessert)

CANAPÉS

  • Traditional & prawn Vietnamese rice paper roll with hoisin & peanut sauce (GF, VG)
  • Smoked almond frittata with kale, broccoli & Woodside goat’s curd (GF, V)
  • Peking duck pancake with hoisin, cucumber & shallot (DF)
  • Thai chicken satay with peanut sauce (GF)
  • Slow-cooked lamb shanks, rosemary & preserved lemon miniature pie

SUBSTANTIAL ITEMS

  • Hickory smoked Wagyu beef burger with American cheese, onion jam, pickles & truffle mayonnaise
  • Gnocchi with roasted cherry tomato sauce, burrata, basil & pecorino (V, VG option)

DESSERTS

  • Assorted macarons (GF)
  • Chocolate & salted caramel crunch tart

Canapé Menu Two: $90 per person

(Includes 2 Grazing Boards, 5 Canapés, 2 Substantials, 2 Desserts)

GRAZING

  • Warrnambool cheddar, Udder Delights brie, Heysen blue, Friuli Venezia, Kakadu apple & plum relish, dried mixed nuts, grapes & rosemary lavoche (GF)
  • Assorted charcuterie meats, hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, chutney, chilli & rosemary marinated olives (GF)

CANAPÉS

  • Seared salmon, sesame seeds & wasabi avocado (DF, GF)
  • Baby spinach & Parmesan slice with spring vegetable brick pastry (V)
  • Poached lobster & shrimp tartlet with chervil mayonnaise & black caviar
  • Miniature hickory smoked Wagyu beef burger, American cheese, onion jam, pickles & truffle mayonnaise
  • Thai chicken satay with peanut sauce (GF)

SUBSTANTIAL ITEMS

  • Pan-seared Atlantic salmon, truffle oil mash, asparagus, yuzu & tarragon beurre blanc (GF)
  • Ravioli ‘Quattro Formaggi’ with Parmesan, feta, ricotta, pecorino & chives (V)

DESSERTS

  • Assorted macarons (GF)
  • Mini mandarin cheesecake

Canapé Add Ons

Cold Canapés – $6 each

  • Alaskan snow crab roulade, Japanese mayo
  • Smoked duck breast, raisin & walnut baguette, orange gel, balsamic red cabbage (DF)
  • Sustainable king prawns, yuzu aioli (DF, GF)
  • Wagyu beef tataki, mushroom, crispy sushi rice (DF, GF)
  • Natural Sydney rock oysters, seasonal citrus (DF, GF)

Hot Canapés – $6 each

  • Caramelized onion, Gorgonzola tartlet, truffle oil (V)
  • Coconut tiger prawns, Sriracha aioli (DF, GF)
  • Charcoal crumbed king prawns, Sriracha aioli (DF)
  • Korean fried chicken, honey butter
  • Lamb kofta, garlic sauce (DF, GF)
  • Roasted pumpkin, feta, caramelized onion miniature pizza (V)
  • Homemade vegetable curry puff, chilli & coriander dip (DF, VG)

Vegan Canapés – $6 each

  • Pumpkin kibbeh, burghul, minted coconut (DF, VG)
  • Mushroom pan-fried gyoza, light soy & coriander dipping sauce (DF, VG)
  • BBQ oyster mushroom skewers, avocado & lime emulsion (GF, VG)

Substantial Canapés – $15 each

  • Egyptian spiced chicken tagine, couscous, almond & apricots (GF)
  • Ravioli ‘Quattro formaggi’, Parmesan, feta, ricotta, pecorino, chives (V)
  • Milk-fed veal shavings, creamy porcini mushroom sauce, homemade saffron spaetzle (GF option)
  • Pan-seared Atlantic salmon, truffle oil mash, asparagus, yuzu & tarragon beurre blanc (GF)
  • Mediterranean chicken & macaroni salad with celery, capsicum, heirloom tomatoes, olives, and fine herbs
  • Szechuan prawn & soba noodle salad, cucumber, peas, pepper & black vinegar dressing (GF)
  • Portuguese chicken slider, chilli, ginger, Habanero pepper mayo

Dessert Canapés – $7.50 each

  • Chai latte crème brûlée (GF)
  • Chocolate espresso tart
  • Ruby opera cake
  • Caramel chocolate cookie

Empress Buffet Menu

  • A minimum order of 10 guests is required. For orders with less than 20 guests, a surcharge of $100 applies.
  • A 25% surcharge applies to all catering orders on public holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, where custom menus are required.
  • Platters ordered without other menus require a minimum spend of $1000 and incur a delivery fee of $150
  • Dietary Abbreviations: GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan

Cold Buffet One: $70 per person
(Includes 2 Canapés, 4 Mains, 3 Salads, 1 Dessert)

CANAPÉS

  • Miniature hickory smoked Wagyu beef burger, American cheese, onion jam, pickles & truffle mayonnaise
  • Peking duck pancake, hoisin, cucumber & shallot (DF)

MAIN BUFFET

  • Angus beef sirloin, pickled jalapeños, lime crema, garlic herb sauce (GF)
  • Lemongrass chicken, carrots, daikon, snow peas & nam jim dressing (DF, GF)
  • Smoked salmon, avocado cream, pickled onions & finger lime (DF, GF)

VEGETARIAN

  • Grilled asparagus, feta, grapefruit & apple cider vinaigrette (GF, V)

SALADS

  • Charred carrot, wild rice & lemon myrtle dressing (GF, VG)
  • Cobb salad with cos lettuce, bacon, avocado, tomatoes & eggs (GF)
  • Austrian potato salad with gherkins & egg tartare (GF, V)

BREADS

  • Sonoma sourdough breads & Pepe Saya butter

DESSERT

  • Dark Belgian chocolate crème brûlée with Frangelico & hazelnut praline (GF)

Warm Buffet Two: $90 per person
(Includes 3 Canapés, 4 Mains, 2 Sides, 2 Salads, 2 Desserts)

CANAPÉS

  • Seared salmon, sesame seeds & wasabi avocado (DF, GF)
  • Miniature hickory smoked Wagyu beef burger, American cheese, onion jam, pickles & truffle mayonnaise
  • Twice-baked cheese soufflé, sage butter (GF, V)

MAIN BUFFET

  • Chicken cacciatore with roasted mushrooms & parsley (GF)
  • Pan-seared Atlantic salmon, garlicky yogurt, tabouli & pomegranates (GF)
  • Roasted beef rump, salsa verde (GF)

VEGETARIAN

  • Vegetarian moussaka (GF, V)

SIDES

  • Saffron herbed rice (GF, VG)
  • Chargrilled broccolini & zucchini, maple & lemon dressing (GF, VG)

SALADS

  • Radicchio, baby cos, Parmesan, almonds & palm sugar vinaigrette (GF, V)
  • Spiced pumpkin, baby spinach, Persian feta & pomegranates (GF, V)

BREADS

  • Sonoma sourdough bread & Pepe Saya butter

DESSERTS

  • Traditional Italian ricotta, honey & pistachio cannoli
  • Raspberry Bakewell tart (GF)

Empress Platters Menu

  • A minimum order of 10 guests is required. For orders with less than 20 guests, a surcharge of $100 applies.
  • A 25% surcharge applies to all catering orders on public holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, where custom menus are required.
  • Platters ordered without other menus require a minimum spend of $1000 and incur a delivery fee of $150
  • Dietary Abbreviations: GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan

Platters & Stations Menu

Cheese Platter – $250 each

Warrnambool Cheddar, Udder Delights brie, Udder Delights Heysen blue, Friuli Venezia, Quince paste, Kakadu apple & plum relish, dried apricot, mixed nuts, grapes & lavoche


Charcuterie Platter – $300 each

Air dried beef, Soppressata, double smoked Bangalow ham, Jamon Serrano, Mortadella, Coppa & chorizo, pickles, bush tomato chutney, Sonoma sourdough breads, Pepe Saya butter


Antipasto Platter – $190 each

Hummus, tzatziki, babaghannoush, falafel, dolmades, chargrilled eggplant, zucchini, semi-dried tomatoes, chilli & rosemary marinated olives, marinated artichokes, marinated feta, fire roast capsicum (V, GF)


Fruit Platter – $140 each

Seasonal cut fruit


Seafood Platter 
Small – $270

Medium – $420

Sydney Rock oysters (2|3 dozen), peeled King prawns (20|40 pieces), lemons/limes, cocktail sauce


Seafood Deluxe Platter
Small – $440

Medium – $720

Sydney Rock oysters (2|3 dozen), peeled King prawns (20|40 pieces), Salmon sashimi (20|40 pieces), Moreton Bay bugs crème fraiche tarragon mayonnaise (10|20 pieces), lemons/limes, cocktail sauce, mignonette, wasabi


Grazing Table: $40 per person

Cheese, charcuterie & antipasto platters 

Leek & forest mushroom tartlet, onion jam, smoked truffle aioli (V) 

Cured salmon, dill yoghurt, horseradish crème fraiche (GF) 

Sonoma sourdough breads, bread sticks & Pepe Saya butter

Empress - Fine Dining Menu

  • A minimum order of 10 guests is required. For orders with less than 20 guests, a surcharge of $100 applies.
  • A 25% surcharge applies to all catering orders on public holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, where custom menus are required.
  • Platters ordered without other menus require a minimum spend of $1000 and incur a delivery fee of $150
  • Dietary Abbreviations: GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan

Fine Dining Menu – $165 per person
Minimum of 15 guests

Canapés

  • Blue swimmer crab & cucumber sandwich
  • Betel leaf, smoked duck, & Thai dressing (DF, GF)
  • Duck toast with beetroot jam & glazed cherries
  • Kingfish tataki with lemonade, white soy, & finger lime (DF, GF)

Mains

  • Smoked & glazed chicken breast with avocado purée & samphire (DF, GF)
  • Mixed mushroom tart with ricotta, greens & parmesan (V)
  • Roasted beef rump with salsa verde (GF)
  • Caramelized sweet potato, beetroot hummus, fennel & herb salad, & pomegranates (GF, VG)

Seafood Selection (Choose 3)

  • Moreton Bay bugs with crème fraîche & tarragon mayonnaise (GF)
  • Harvey Bay scallops (GF)
  • Sashimi: Tasmanian salmon, yellowfin tuna, kingfish (DF, GF)
  • Mexican-style roasted split prawns (DF, GF)
  • Pacific oysters with finger lime mignonette (DF, GF)

Salads

  • Butter lettuce, samphire, avocado, cherry tomato, parmesan, & lemon vinaigrette (GF, V)
  • Roasted root vegetable salad with sweet potatoes, beets, pumpkin, horseradish & Dijon dressing (DF, GF, VG)

Breads

  • Sonoma sourdough breads with Pepe Saya butter

Desserts

  • Mandarin cheesecake with raspberry
  • Chocolate espresso tart

Empress Kids Menu

Kids Menu: $32 per person
Main – Select One:

Chicken schnitzel, Napolitano sauce & tasty cheese, seasonal vegetables

Spaghetti Bolognese

Baked macaroni & cheese, fresh tomatoes

Chicken, capsicum & cheese quesadilla

Rainbow pizza (Red & yellow tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, spinach)

Ham & cheese sliders

 

Dessert – Select One:

Banana, hazelnut & Nutella muffin (GF)

Chocolate & raspberry brownie, chocolate sauce

Seasonal fruit cups

Empress - Beverages

Beverage Package $20 per person per hour

Sparkling

  • Chandon NV

White Wine

  • Petaluma White Label Chardonnay
  • Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine

  • Little Yering Pinot Noir
  • Pepperjack Shiraz

Rosé

  • Yering Station Dry Rosé

Beer

  • Corona
  • Asahi
  • Cascade Premium Light

Spirits Add-On $5 per person per hour

(Vodka, Gin, Whisky, Bourbon, Rum)
No shots allowed. Includes a mixer.


Champagne & Spirits Add-On $10 per person per hour

Veuve Clicquot Brut NV*
(Vodka, Gin, Whisky, Bourbon, Rum)
No shots allowed. Includes a mixer.


Soft Drinks / Kids $8 per person per hour

(Coca-Cola, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Tonic, Sunkist, Juice, Still & Sparkling Water)

Soft drinks and water are included in all packages. Champagne and wine selections are subject to availability.


Consumption Bar

Minimum spend: $40 per person

Champagne

  • Veuve Clicquot Brut NV | $150
  • Chandon NV | $70
    Vintage champagnes available upon request | POA

Wines

  • Petaluma White Label Chardonnay | $65
  • Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc | $65
  • Little Yering Dry Rosé | $65
  • Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir | $65
  • Pepperjack Shiraz | $65
    Vintage wines available upon request | POA

Beers

  • Asahi | $10
  • Corona | $10
  • Cascade Light | $10

Spirits

Mixers included. No shots allowed.

  • Grey Goose / Tanqueray / Chivas Regal / Sailor Jerry Rum / Maker’s Mark | $12 each

Non-Alcoholic

  • Soft Drinks / Juice | $4
  • Sparkling Water (750ml) | $8
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