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Curious George

From $473 per hour • Up to 33 guests • 12m • Cougar Cat • Catamaran • Refit 2022 • 2 crew • 17 kts cruise • 25 kts max • 1 bathroom • Sydney Harbour , New South Wales , Australia

From $473 Up to 33 guests • 12m • Cougar Cat

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Curious George is a 12-metre Cougar Cat with a 5.5-metre beam, so she’s very spacious. Her wide-open deck has a tropical feel, with artificial grass flooring, green furnishings, ivy and a large rain cover for showery days. Two 12-inch powered PA speakers deliver great sound for a DJ or your own playlist. The rear deck has a BBQ for sizzling the snags, two XL eskies, and plates, cups, cutlery, bowls and platters for your group. Inside, a galley has a fridge and sink, and there’s a toilet. Huge rear swim steps give you easy water access, and an XL Lilypad is included. She fits up to 33 guests, and your captain and crew handle the details, so you just turn up and enjoy the harbour.

Good to know: Charters run 4 to 6 hours, any time between 9am and 1am, all year round.

What guests say ★ 4.9 from 55 Google reviews

"We went out on the gloomiest day, torrential rain and Mette and Issac were just legends and enabled us to have the best time! … Such a fun boat as well! Love the decorations!" – Veronica, Hens party, Google

"…none had crew that were as accommodating and helpful as Rob and George! Our BBQ food was perfectly cooked ;) And the boat was great looking and comfy…" – Josué, Google

"Hosted my mates bucks party through this company… They were super helpful and friendly and we had a blast!" – Tristan, Bucks party, Google

Why choose Sea Monkey Sailing

Built for a Full Summer Setup

Step onboard and you’re in the tropics. Curious George has artificial grass underfoot, green furnishings and ivy, and a 5.5-metre beam with a wide-open deck that gives you room to dance, lounge and spread out the BBQ without feeling crowded.

Sound That Gets the Party Moving

Mixer amplifier, 6 3 way speakers, 15" powered subwoofer, suit a DJ set or a playlist from your phone. Bring your DJ decks at no extra charge, and the speakers are already on board.

Water Toys for the Whole Group

Huge rear swim steps make it easy to get in and out of the water, and the 6m Bullfrog XL Lilypad and SUP are included. It’s the perfect break between dancing and drinks.

Crew That Looks After You

Our crew are there to make the day effortless, from the moment you board to the last wave goodbye. They know the harbour, they know how to host, and they’re there to keep your group safe and happy.

Ready for Sydney’s Weather

Sydney summers can change fast, so we plan every charter around it. A large rain cover over the open deck keeps the party going on showery days, and we’ll keep you informed if anything affects your booking.

Bigger groups, bigger party. For larger celebrations, Curious George can be booked alongside our other boats. Ask us about combined charters.

Highlights

DJ-ready at no extra charge: bring your decks, we supply the speakers
XL Lilypad and huge rear swim steps
Spacious 5.5-metre beam with a wide-open deck
Tropical fit-out: artificial grass, green furnishings and ivy
Large rain cover over the open deck
BBQ, two XL eskies and a galley with fridge and sink
12m Cougar Cat for up to 33 guests
Captain and crew included

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Amenities

Lifejackets
Toilet
Sound system
Indoor area
Swimming allowed
Refrigeration or eskies
BBQ

What's included on Curious George

Two 12-inch powered PA speakers with Bluetooth
XL Lilypad
Huge rear swim steps
BBQ and two XL eskies
Galley with fridge and sink
Toilet
Large rain cover over the open deck
Artificial grass flooring, green furnishings and tropical fit-out
Plates, cups, cutlery, bowls and platters

What's not included on Curious George

Wharf fee: A$50 each way (A$100 per charter)
BYO: A$150
Catering: from the Sea Monkey menu (20% surcharge on public holidays)
Ice: bring your own (about 6 bags for 30 guests)
Upgrades: air lounger A$150, early boarding A$100 (45 min) or A$125 (1 hr), Manly pickup A$150

Available Add-ons and Packages

Food

Antipasto & Nibbles (add to any menu) (AUD $10.50 per per person)
BBQ Chicken Lunch - Chargrill Charlies BBQ chickens, Fresh Bread Rolls & delicious Salads. (AUD $36.75 per per person)
BYO Food & Drinks - BYO fee for food and drinks, applies to all charters. (AUD $157.50 per per charter)
DIY Burgers - Burgers cooked on the BBQ, bread rolls and all the classic toppings to construct your own burger. Vegetarian burgers available on request. (AUD $42.00 per per person)
DIY Chicken Souvlaki Kit - Chicken souvlaki skewers cooked on the BBQ, flat breads, Greek salad, hummus, tzatziki! (AUD $42.00 per per person)
Gourmet BBQ - Gourmet BBQ consisting of Sausages, Fresh Bread Rolls & a variety of delicious salads. Vegetarian burgers available on request. (AUD $36.75 per per person)
Gourmet Christmas Party Menu - Gourmet Christmas party menu with antipasto platters, baked whole Tasmanian salmon with quinoa, green peas and feta crust (GF), whole roasted Italian-seasoned rolled pork belly (GF), pumpkin and goat's cheese quiche, a variety of salads and fresh bread rolls. (AUD $73.50 per per person)
The Classic Sausage Sizzle - Sometimes simple is the best. Snags, onions, bread rolls & sauces. Perfect for a day on the water. Vegetarian sausages available on request. (AUD $23.10 per per person)

Entertainment

Bring Your Own DJ (No Charge) - Our boats are DJ ready with nightclub-quality speakers. DJs only need to bring their decks - no speakers or generators required. (AUD $0.00 per charter)

Watersports

Air Lounger - Inflatable air lounger for relaxing on the water during swim stops. Optional upgrade. (AUD $157.50 per lounger)

Additional Services

Manly Pickup - Pickup from Manly. Additional charge applies. (AUD $157.50 per charter)
Pre-access (1 hour) - Board 1 hour before your charter starts to set up decorations, food and drinks. (AUD $131.25 per charter)
Pre-access (45 minutes) - Board 45 minutes before your charter starts to set up decorations, food and drinks. (AUD $105.00 per charter)

Packages

Other options

Includes:

Mini sausage rolls or party pies with old fashioned tomato sauce (20 pieces)
Mini Vegetarian Frittata fingers with Caramelised Onion (30 pieces)
Tasmanian Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Canapes (30 canapes)
Cheese Box
Seasonal fruit salad box
Sushi Party Tray (Large)
Sushi Party Tray (Medium)
Sushi Party Tray (Small)

These add-ons and packages can be selected during the booking process.

Pick Up and Drop Off Points

This boat can pick up and drop off guests from the points on the map below. Please note that multiple stops may incur additional costs.

What you should bring to Curious George

Swimmers and towels if you plan to swim
Hats and sunscreen
Sensible shoes, or none at all. Shoes are fine on board, but bare feet are best on a boat.
Your playlists: connect by Bluetooth and play your own music
DJ decks if you’re bringing a DJ (speakers are supplied)
Food: if you’re bringing alcohol, you must also bring a substantial meal, not just nibbles, to meet our RSA requirements
Ice: about 6 bags for the eskies
Bottled water if you like
Already on board: plates, cups, cutlery, bowls and platters, a BBQ, and eskies for your drinks.

Boat-specific Terms & Conditions

All charters are a minimum of 4 hours.
Prices are for a maximum of 33 guests.
A $100 wharf booking fee and a $150 BYO fee apply to all charters.
Off-peak (March–October): Sunday–Friday $450/hour (up to 10 guests), $530/hour (11–20 guests), $600/hour (21+ guests); Saturday $650/hour.
Peak (November–February): Sunday–Friday $490/hour (up to 10 guests), $570/hour (11–20 guests), $650/hour (21+ guests); Saturday $700/hour.
Public holidays (including Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Australia Day): $840/hour plus BYO and wharf fees.
Christmas Day: contact us for a quote and availability.
New Year’s Eve 2026: 7-hour BYO charter from 6pm–1am for up to 30 guests – $22,000.
Public holidays: catering incurs a 20% additional charge.
Substantial food must be brought on board when alcohol is consumed (RSA).

Cancellation Policy

The Floatspace cancellation policy can be found here. Please familiarise yourself with these terms prior to confirming your booking.

Please note that bookings will proceed in rainy or windy weather, unless the conditions are deemed unsafe for boating by the captain of your vessel.

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Qantas Points Terms & Conditions

You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and use Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply.

*Earn points: To earn Qantas Points you must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member. Members will earn 2 Qantas Points per A$1 spent on Australian boat bookings, day charters, boat charters and transfers on Ahoy Club, Ahoy Days and Floatspace. Members will earn 1 Qantas Point per A$1 equivalent spent on international boat bookings, day charters, boat charters and transfers with Ahoy Club, Ahoy Days and Floatspace. Members will also earn Qantas Points (at the same respective rates) on food and beverage packages added to all bookings. For term (multi-day) charters, no Qantas Points are earned on the Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), security deposit, taxes (including GST and VAT) or relocation charges, including any added when a booking is amended, and these amounts are excluded from the total used to calculate points. For eligible bookings paid in foreign currency, Qantas Points are calculated based on the eligible booking price converted to Australian dollars using the exchange rate determined by Ahoy Club at the time of payment. Any Qantas Points displayed during the booking process are estimates only and are calculated using the exchange rate at the date of booking. To earn Qantas Points, a member must add their Qantas Frequent Flyer details to their booking at time of booking. Members won’t earn points if a booking is cancelled prior to departure. If a booking is amended, points will be awarded based on the final eligible value of the transaction.

Use points: To use Qantas Points on a booking, members must use a minimum of 4,000 Qantas Points and book the charter via Ahoy Club, Ahoy Days or Floatspace. You must provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer number at the point of booking. Alternatively, if you are making a booking over the phone after providing the Ahoy booking agent your Qantas Frequent Flyer number and surname. You will then be prompted to select how many Qantas Points you would like to use by clicking on the Qantas Frequent Flyer card in the Qantas App. A member can choose to use Qantas Points to cover the entire value of a booking product or, choose to use a portion of Qantas Points via Points Plus Pay, where the remaining balance can be paid using an accepted form of payment. Members who want to use Qantas Points to cover some or all of their booking total and want to pay a deposit when booking more than 45 days in advance, need to contact Ahoy Club. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions.