fbpx

Pontoon Australia Day Boat Hire

Self-Drive Pontoon Australia Day Boat Hire

Our luxury Sweetwater hire and drive pontoon boats are designed with central driving console, ideal for novice drivers and fitted with comfortable lounge style seating for up to 7 passengers, bimini shade cover, change room/ toilet, BBQ and stereo.

You can avoid the crowds of the scheduled harbour cruises and choose your own voyage of discovery. With Pontoon Boat Sydney Cruise under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House and impressive foreshore homes. Stop off to take pictures along route or to do some fishing. Visit a harbour beach for a swim or just to enjoy a relaxing BBQ picnic.

Considered to be one of the most affordable in Sydney, boat hire on Ali B is a great option for events. She is able to fit a maximum capacity of 45 guests, which makes her perfect for any occasion. Ali B features; a large outdoor entertainment area, spacious saloon, and access to the flybridge, so she is a charter that won’t disappoint.

Boat hire on Ali is suitable for; birthday party cruises, Christmas cruises, Boxing Day boat hire, and many more.

 

Amenities

  • Alcohol Bar
    Alcohol Bar
  • Bathroom
    Bathroom
  • BBQ
    BBQ
  • Entertainment area
    Entertainment area
  • Fully Licenced
    Fully Licenced
  • Galley
    Galley
  • Ipod / Ipad / Smart Phone connectivity
    Ipod / Ipad / Smart Phone connectivity
  • Outdoor entertainment area
    Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor Speaker
    Outdoor Speaker
  • Sunbaking
    Sunbaking
  • Toilets
    Toilets

Catering

Ali B Catering Menu

Minimum order: 8 sandwiches

Sandwich – 1 per person: $12
Baguette or Wrap – 1 per person: $15

Sandwich fillings include:
Double smoked ham, Swiss cheese, tomato, mixed leaves and mayonnaise
Poached chicken breast, avocado, mayonnaise and mixed leaves
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, capers and Spanish onion
Chargrilled vegetables, pesto, ricotta and baby spinach
Corned beef, tomato pickles, tasty cheese and mayonnaise
Portuguese chicken breast, mayonnaise, chilli jam and mixed leaves
Tuna, lemon mayo, cucumber, pickled onion and mixed leaves
Salad sandwich with avocado, tomato, cucumber, carrot, onion and Swiss cheese

Sandwiches are made on wholewheat, quinoa and soy organic sourdough.
Baguettes are made on white, crispy fresh baked bread.
All sandwiches, baguettes and wraps are cut into quarters and presented in quality craft window boxes.


BBQ Options (served with rocket & parmesan salad and fresh bread rolls):

Gourmet sausages (BBQ) – $15 per person
(Vegetarian, vegan and GF options available)

Homemade Wagyu beef burgers (BBQ) – $20 per person
(Chicken, vegetarian, vegan and GF options available)

Mixture of burgers and sausages – $25 per person


Cold finger food (minimum 12 per item) – $4 each
Roast pumpkin, goat’s cheese and tomato frittata
Cocktail spanakopita (feta and spinach filo triangles)
Cocktail smoked salmon and dill quiche


Gourmet sliders (mini milk buns):
Slow cooked beef brisket (min 24) – $5.50 each
Chicken schnitzel (min 12) – $5.50 each
Roast vegetable & goat’s curd (min 12) – $5.50 each
Smoked salmon & cream cheese (min 12) – $5.50 each


Buffet meats:
Free range marinated roasted chicken (min 2) – $27 each
Rare roast beef (min 2kg) – $80 per kg
Maple glazed free range ham (min 2kg) – $60 per kg

Fresh bread rolls – $1.50 per person


Salads – $85 per platter (serves 25)
Half platter available – $50

Wild rice salad
Wild rocket, roasted pumpkin & pine nut salad
Israeli couscous salad
Quinoa & roasted cauliflower salad


Sushi platters (serve 20):
Assorted bite-size sushi rolls – $70
Cooked & fresh salmon platter – $85


Antipasto platter (serves 20): $150

Cheese platters (serve 20):
4–5 cheeses – $110
5–6 cheeses – $140
7–8 cheeses – $170

Smoked salmon gravlax platter (serves 20): $140


Fruit platters (seasonal selection):
Small (12–15) – $90
Medium (15–25) – $120
Large (25+) – $150


Whole tray cakes (30 x 40cm, portioned) – $160
Orange & almond (GF, DF)
Flourless chocolate & raspberry (GF)
Chocolate & walnut brownie (GF)
Blueberry & lime baked cheesecake
Apple & rhubarb crumble
Carrot & walnut cake


Buffet Option 1 – $50 per person
Cheese platter
Fresh prawns
Leg of ham
BBQ chicken
Creamy potato salad
Rocket & parmesan salad
Bread rolls
Fresh fruit platter


BBQ Buffet Option 2 – $60 per person
Cheese platter
Gourmet sausages
Chicken skewers
Lamb kofta
Creamy potato salad
Rocket & parmesan salad
Fresh bread rolls
Fresh fruit platter

Add prawn platter – $10 per person


Platter Buffet Option 3 – $45 per person
Cheese platter
Antipasto platter
Assorted wrap platter
Fresh fruit platter
Fresh bread rolls

Add prawn platter – $10 per person

Ali B Beverage Packages

A $250 bar staff fee is applicable when any beverage package is purchased.

Beverage Package One: $15 per person, per hour
2 x premium beers – Peroni & James Boags
Light Beer
Sparkling wine
Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio
Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz
Soft drinks

Beverage Package Two: $18 per person, per hour
2 x premium beers – Peroni & James Boags
Light Beer
Sparkling wine
Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio
Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz
House spirits – vodka, gin, rum, whiskey
Soft drinks

Beverage Package Three: $22 per person, per hour
2 x premium beers – Peroni & James Boags
Light Beer
Premix gin & soda
Premix alcoholic seltzers
Sparkling wine
Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio
Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz
House spirits – vodka, gin, rum, whiskey
Soft drinks

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package: $5 per person, per hour
A range of soft drinks, juice and sparkling water


ADD-ONS & UPGRADES

Add Cocktails to any package – $30 per person
Maximum 2 cocktails, per person, per charter
Choice of Piña Colada, Margarita, Cosmopolitan or Espresso Martini
Ali B use Sophisticated Cocktail Co. ready to drink cocktails – created with premium spirits and
ingredients, shaken, stirred and ready to drink, freshly poured and served onboard on ice.

Additional Beer or Cider – $3 per person, per hour
Add an additional beer or cider to any package.
Beer options: Corona, 150 lashes, Coopers Pale Ale, Pure Blonde, Great Northern
Cider options: Somersbys Apple or Somersby Pear Cider

French Champagne Upgrade – $30 per person, per hour
Upgrade to Veuve Clicquot/Moet/Mumm NV Brut

Pricing Guide

Ali B Rates
Saturdays & all of December
Up to 30 guests$650 per hour
31-45 guests$750 per hour
Minimum 4 hours
January – November
Up to 30 guests$600 per hour
31-45 guests$700 per hour
Minimum 3 hours
Additional Fees
BYO Fee$150
Includes the use of all onboard equipment, BBQ, eskies, disposable eating and drinkware, and rubbish removal
Bag/s of ice$6 per bag
Lilypad$50
2 x Standup Paddleboards$50
Pick up and drop off fees apply
Public Holidays & Special Events
Public Holidays & Special Events (up to 30 guests)$3,420
Public Holidays & Special Events (31 – 45 guests)$3,900
Rates are for a 4 hour booking, additional hours can be added at Saturday rate with 20% surcharge
NYE (7.5 hour BYO)$15,000

Optional Extras

Enquire on booking
  • Icon
    Esky with Ice
  • Icon
    Catering
  • Icon
    Florist
  • Icon
    DJ's
  • Icon
    Laser Clay Shooting
  • Icon
    Magicians
  • Icon
    Clowns
  • Icon
    Exotic Dancers
  • Icon
    Topless waiters/waitresses

Make an enquiry

We hire our boats every day of the week. Get in touch with us today and our friendly staff will get in touch with you shortly.
  • Please enter a number from 0 to 900.
  • Hidden
  • DD slash MM slash YYYY
  • Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

This price is only an estimate, different rates will apply on certain holidays, more information via booking.