The capacity for cocktail styled exclusive events is 200 guests, however the capacity can be extended up to 250-300 guests at additional fees.

The Island is moored at either Farm Cove (in front of Mrs Macquarie’s Chair) or Athol Bay (outside Taronga Zoo). Locations are dependent on event logistics (decided by the captain for safety), Maritime and other events in Sydney harbour at the time of the event. These locations are never guaranteed and will only be decided on the day of the event.

Guests are transported to The Island via our very own private water taxi’s which is on call for the duration of your event. The dedicated water taxi has a capacity of 48 guests. Transfers are from Man O War Steps (directly behind the Opera House) for events Monday to Friday, which is in the heart of the CBD and allows for short transfer times to get your guests on in a timely manner. If you require transfers from other locations this can be explored at an additional cost. You and your guests are welcome to arrive via private tender and external water taxis, however must be approved by management to ensure safe transportation.

We operate with a fixed priced minimum spend.  This means you simply pay for beverages on consumption.  You can decide what beverages are included in your bat tab.  Drinks packages can be requested for corporate events and must meet the minimum spend.

We work with several preferred suppliers, which are all very familiar with the venue. External caterers will be considered at managements discretion and with a $500 fee which is charged for bump in via water taxi and use of the facilities. Menus must be confirmed via management to ensure RSA requirements are met.

The Island is distinctly fresh and bright. With rustic elements and neutral grey tones are intended to make you feel like you are stepping onto a beach in Tulum, therefore, minimal decorations are required. However, we are always open to different themes that suit the nature of your event. Please note that we do hold two sessions daily. This will restrict how much time is allowed for bump in and bump out. We work with one hour before and one hour after your event.

Included in the hire fee is 2 x Pioneer CDJ 2000s, 1 x Pioneer DJM mixer and 2 x wireless microphones. Any additional AV requirements can be explored with preferred suppliers.

DJ hire is an additional cost for your event. We have access to Sydney’s best DJ’s and can book them accordingly to meet your requirements. Alternatively, you are welcome to source your own DJ. Bands / Live Music are not permitted, unless negotiated with The Island management. Due to The Island being such an open venue we have restrictions with bands / live music due to noise pollution on The Harbour. This means no amplified instruments and live music must be finished by 9pm. No additional speakers are permitted due to these noise restrictions.

Bumping-in/out decorations and equipment is slightly challenging as we are on the water, please bear this in mind when planning an event. ALL bump-in/out is done via our water taxi, we do not have the luxury to bump-in/out at dock. The event we have on before or after your event, will determine when you can have access to the venue to start set up. All decorations/equipment must be bumped out the day/night of your event as we have no storage at the venue.

No, we do not. We have very little storage on The Island and the little storage we have we save for beverages. Please advise your guests accordingly. We do not have room behind the bar for bags and take no responsibility for anything left on board. Please note that The Island stays in the Harbour when there are back to back events and picking up any lost property will have to fit in with the event schedules.

Yes!! We have our own swimming pool in the harbour. If your guests which to swim they will need to bring their own swimmers and towels. If they don’t have swimmers they will not be allowed to swim.

A 50% deposit of the total hire fee (vessel hire and minimum beverage spend) is required to secure your booking. Final payment must be made 28 days before the event date. Credit Card details are required as security if an extended beverage tab is required on the day of the event.