Luna vintage timber cruiser profile on Sydney Harbour with Opera House and Harbour Bridge

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A 30m classic timber cruiser originally built in 1970 as the Magnetic Island Ferry, lovingly refurbished in 2023 and updated again in 2026 under new management. Spacious open-top deck, bow lounge, licensed bar and Sydney's only wood-fire pizza oven on a boat — up to 193 guests.

Up to 193 guests, seated and standing
30m / 98ft classic timber cruiser
Wood-fire pizza oven
Flexible boarding points

On board

Space for every kind of celebration

Luna is laid out so guests can move between decks, lounge in the sun, shelter in the saloon and gather around the bar — all while the harbour drifts past. The large open-top deck and accessible bow are perfect for soaking up the views, while the indoor saloon and lounge keep the party comfortable in any weather.

  • 30m classic timber ferry, originally built in 1970 as the Magnetic Island Ferry
  • Refurbished in 2023 and updated again in 2026 under new management — ongoing refurbishments as we speak
  • Fully enclosed lower deck plus a covered deck on level two — the whole guest capacity can be under cover
  • Spacious open-air rooftop with a large, accessible bow area
  • Large saloon space with comfortable lounge seating
  • Wood-fired oven with an award-winning chef on board
  • Fully equipped licensed bar
  • Multiple fridges and sound system
  • Duckboard swim platform and tender for small-group beach pick-up
  • Pre-charter set-up access for custom styling
  • Flexible boarding points across Sydney Harbour
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Covered deck aboard Luna CruisesGuests enjoying the open-air rooftop deck on Luna Cruises
Bow lounge area on Luna Cruises with Sydney city skylineClassic timber bar interior on Luna Cruises

Hire details

What's included & how it works

Every private charter comes with an experienced skipper and crew, so you can focus on your guests while we handle the boat. A four-hour minimum hire gives you time to cruise, eat, drink and celebrate without feeling rushed.

  • Hire includes experienced skipper and crew
  • Guest capacity: 193, seated and standing
  • Minimum hire: 4 hours
  • Operating 365 days a year, including public holidays and New Year's Eve
  • Pricing on enquiry — pick-up and drop-off wharf fees apply
  • Staffing, security and public-holiday surcharges may apply
  • Under-21st and bucks-party restrictions apply

Catering & drinks

Keep it simple with our wood-fire pizza and drinks packages, or talk to us about BYO food and drinks for your event.

  • BYO drinks and BYO food options available (amenity fee applies; mandatory vessel inspection required)
  • Food catering menus available on request
  • Drinks packages available on request

Add-ons

  • Floating lily pad — enquire for pricing
  • Clay pigeon shooting — enquire for pricing

Photo gallery

Have a look around

Luna vintage timber cruiser profile on Sydney Harbour with Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Luna on Sydney Harbour
Wood-fire pizza oven on board Luna Cruises with fresh pizzas and harbour views
Wood-fire pizza oven
Covered deck aboard Luna Cruises
Covered deck
Guests enjoying the open-air rooftop deck on Luna Cruises
Open-air rooftop
Bow lounge area on Luna Cruises with Sydney city skyline
Bow lounge
Classic timber bar interior on Luna Cruises
Onboard bar

Like what you see? Enquire

Tell us your date, guest numbers and the occasion and we'll come back with availability and a quote.