Thank you for booking your Rockfish III – Sydney Harbour Private Charter. Below is a summary of your booking, payment requirements, and important information to help you prepare for your day on the water. Please read carefully and share this information with everyone in your group.

Your Vessel – Rockfish III

Rockfish III is purpose-built for private charters on Sydney Harbour and is guided by our fun, energetic, and experienced skippers and deckhands. With generous deck space, undercover seating, and front nets, it’s ideal for social groups, celebrations, and relaxed harbour cruising. Rockfish operates 365 days a year, including Public Holidays.

Payment Status & Next Steps

If you have paid in full:
Our team will be in touch prior to your charter to share your skipper and crew contact details and to reconfirm your collection time and wharf pickup location.

If you have paid a deposit only:
Your final payment is due 14 days prior to your charter date. Failure to make payment by this time will result in automatic cancellation of your booking by our booking system, with the deposit forfeited in accordance with our Booking Terms & Conditions.

You will receive an automated payment reminder approximately 3 weeks prior to your charter, including a secure payment link. Please check your spam or junk folder if you have not received this email.

Tentative bookings:
Tentative bookings are held for 72 hours only. A 50% deposit is required within this time to secure your charter. If the deposit is not received, the booking will be automatically cancelled.

Charter Inclusions

• Experienced skipper and deckhand
• Private cruise on Sydney Harbour
• One pickup and one dropoff
• BYO food, drinks, and ice
• BBQ packages available at per-person rates
• Swimming stops at a harbour beach or cove (conditions dependent)

Vessel Features

• Gas BBQ on board
• Two eskies (ice not included unless booked with a food package)
• Undercover table and seating
• Front nets and seating
• One bathroom onboard

Vessel Capacity (Strict)

Rockfish III has a maximum capacity of 43 guests, including children. This limit is strictly enforced. Additional guests cannot be accommodated and will be denied boarding. Charters may be cancelled without refund if capacity limits are exceeded.

Pickup & Arrival

Please refer to your booking confirmation for your confirmed wharf pickup and dropoff locations. You are required to be at the wharf at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time to prepare for boarding. Public wharf access on Sydney Harbour is managed by Transport for NSW and short pickup windows apply. Our crew must adhere to these time limits and cannot wait for late arrivals.

On the Day – Skipper Contact

We will provide your skipper’s name and contact number prior to your cruise. Please only contact the skipper on the day of the charter if you are having trouble locating the vessel at the wharf.

Weather Conditions

Your charter will proceed in most weather conditions unless wind, thunder, or storms are deemed unsafe by the skipper on the day of departure. If we are required to reschedule your charter due to unsafe conditions, no refund will be offered; however, we will move your booking to your next preferred date, subject to availability. Decisions regarding unsafe departure rescheduling are made within 24 hours of departure.

Booking Terms & Conditions

All Rockfish charters are subject to our Booking Terms & Conditions, available here:
https://rockfish.com.au/booking-terms-and-conditions/

Conditions of Boarding, Safety Disclaimer & Waiver

All guests must read and accept the Rockfish – Conditions of Boarding, Safety Disclaimer & Waiver as a condition of boarding.

The waiver is available here and is also attached to this email:

https://rockfish.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Rockfish-Conditions-Of-Boarding-Safety-Disclaimer-Waiver.pdf

Guests will acknowledge and sign the waiver once on board. The Lead Hirer is responsible for sharing this waiver with all guests prior to the charter date.

What Happens Next

Once your booking is fully paid, our team will be in touch prior to departure to reconfirm your skipper details, pickup time, and wharf location.

We look forward to welcoming you on board Rockfish III and showing you the best of Sydney Harbour.