Spirit Fleet
Spirit Fleet
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Welcome aboard! Spirit Fleet owns and operate Silver Spirit. A luxury motor yachts on Sydney harbour. Silver Spirit is a 60ft luxury cruiser; the ideal vessel to experience the best Sydney offers. Whether you are celebrating an event, hosting a corporate function or just having a great day out, Silver Spirit is the perfect venue. With a licensed bar and catering options, we can easily host up to 40 guests. Silver Spirit is available for private boat hire and ticket events such as New Years Eve, Boxing Day and Australia Day.
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SimonGreen2014
Plymouth, UK33 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We joined Thomasin on Silver Spirit for the evening NYE celebrations. Thomasin kept us updated with planning information ahead of the night brilliantly.
We were collected absolutely on time from King Street Wharf, ready for the evening ahead. We were served from a little bar on board - unlimited champagne, beer and wine. There were about 38 other guests, but no one took advantage of the “free” bar and the atmosphere on board was friendly and excited. Canapé style hot food was bought around for about 4 hours of the cruise. There was a mix of fish, meat and vegetarian food and it was tasty!
We sailed under the bridge for the air display (not that exciting!) and back again for the children’s fireworks, which were delayed due to strong winds. Thomasin communicated this delay to us. We then joined in the Parade of Lights which was fun and during this time we got to see different areas and different parties going on - outside the Opera House, private parties on balconies etc.
When the midnight fireworks went off we were further away from the bridge than I’d anticipated - other boats were nearer and from photos I’ve since seen, looked to be about parallel with the Opera House, so that was a little disappointing.
It was an expensive night, but this was a once in a lifetime experience for us and to avoid queuing and waiting in the sun for hours on end it was a winner. The unlimited drinks were of a good quality and the crew all worked very hard to deliver to our expectations.
We were collected absolutely on time from King Street Wharf, ready for the evening ahead. We were served from a little bar on board - unlimited champagne, beer and wine. There were about 38 other guests, but no one took advantage of the “free” bar and the atmosphere on board was friendly and excited. Canapé style hot food was bought around for about 4 hours of the cruise. There was a mix of fish, meat and vegetarian food and it was tasty!
We sailed under the bridge for the air display (not that exciting!) and back again for the children’s fireworks, which were delayed due to strong winds. Thomasin communicated this delay to us. We then joined in the Parade of Lights which was fun and during this time we got to see different areas and different parties going on - outside the Opera House, private parties on balconies etc.
When the midnight fireworks went off we were further away from the bridge than I’d anticipated - other boats were nearer and from photos I’ve since seen, looked to be about parallel with the Opera House, so that was a little disappointing.
It was an expensive night, but this was a once in a lifetime experience for us and to avoid queuing and waiting in the sun for hours on end it was a winner. The unlimited drinks were of a good quality and the crew all worked very hard to deliver to our expectations.
Written 12 January 2020
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RJC
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Jan 2020 • Friends
We had the best time, thank you Thomasin & Brad. We chartered ‘Free Spirit’ to host overseas friends on Sydney Harbour New Years Day 2020. The lunch grazing board with vegan options was sumptuous, the cruise around very comfy & Brad anchored in a protected bay so we could have a swim. A fantastic experience.Highly recommended. ( also supplied glass flutes, not plastic, for champagne 🥂👍)
Written 31 January 2020
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Ellen R
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Jan 2022
The two skippers of Highlander, Tom and Matt were very helpful. The Highlander has a "swim platform" which is a feature that was very important for our specific event. I will highly recommend Spirit Fleet to cater to your specific needs for water related events.
Written 31 January 2022
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Mary S
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Jan 2024 • Solo
Went on Silver Muse, but they are all the same. Silver Seas is definitely for older couples and if you are single, you are treated like a second class citizen. Plus you pay a big premium for traveling solo. I have traveled solo before, but this was the worst. Also, for a company that prides themselves on good service, they really fall short. The crew couldn’t even get the time change right and delivered my breakfasts an hour early and then tried to sound like I was wrong until the front desk admitted that room service made a mistake. The food was not good and the selection was very limited with very slow service. One evening I waited so long for my dinner in the main dining room that I got up and left. They have different dining options, but you can never get a reservation, so you are forced to eat in the same restaurants every night. Also, I paid for an upper category suite which was not in good condition and was not cleaned properly. I went on every land tour that I could because even though they were overpriced there is virtually nothing to do on board. They also spent a lot of days on locations that were not interesting and then sped to the next port and stayed offshore for long periods of time. I flew half way around the world and it was a big waste. You will get a lot of nap time, but I could have stayed home and saved thousands of dollars for that.
Written 25 January 2024
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LindaCA
San Anselmo22 contributions
Dec 2022
We took the New Year's Eve cruise on the Silver Spirit. It was absolutely fantastic! We've had this on our bucket list for years and am so glad we booked this cruise. The ship is not a big, party-type boat, but instead a more intimate and custom feel. The captain was fun, professional, and informative. The staff was attentive and the food/drink were great! It was fun to be part of the lighted boat parade. But, our front of the harbor location for the fireworks was beyond spectacular. I would book this again in a heartbeat!
Written 4 January 2023
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Thank you so much for the lovely review. Bradley and I are so pleased you enjoyed your NYE on Silver Spirit. It was a great night. Wishing you all the best for 2023 - Thomasin :)
Written 6 January 2023
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Lars R
Dresden, Germany5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
A New Year's Eve cruise with peace and quiet, good food, plenty of space and the best possible view, at 11:45 p.m. located directly in front of the opera with a clear view of the Harbour Bridge.
The crew is in a good mood and always tries hard. The food is of excellent quality and very tasty and there is a good selection of drinks. The boat is not overcrowded with people, there is plenty of space and the opportunity to enjoy some peace and quiet.
If you want a real New Year's Eve party cruise, you should choose a different boat.
The crew is in a good mood and always tries hard. The food is of excellent quality and very tasty and there is a good selection of drinks. The boat is not overcrowded with people, there is plenty of space and the opportunity to enjoy some peace and quiet.
If you want a real New Year's Eve party cruise, you should choose a different boat.
Written 6 January 2024
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Thank you for leaving your review, Brad and I are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience on Silver Spirit! Your review has summarised our cruise perfectly, Silver Spirit is for guests wanting a cruise that is not a party boat and can enjoy the personal service. We can recommend other boats for guests seeking a party/dancefloor vibe!
Happy New Year! - Thomasin
Written 9 January 2024
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Jodyroo
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
My husband and I had the pleasure of enjoying Boxing Day this year spent on Silver Spirit, seeing the launch of the Sydney - Hobart yacht race.
The service & welcome was warm & genuine, and information provided was all very clear. I also noticed the boat was impeccably clean inside. Thomason did a great job managing the food & drinks as well.
Brad & Thomasin seem a very good team who work well together to provide a fantastic experience.
We had a lovely time, thankyou !
The service & welcome was warm & genuine, and information provided was all very clear. I also noticed the boat was impeccably clean inside. Thomason did a great job managing the food & drinks as well.
Brad & Thomasin seem a very good team who work well together to provide a fantastic experience.
We had a lovely time, thankyou !
Written 27 December 2021
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Nybor777
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Jan 2020 • Friends
We went on cruise last year as being a smaller boat it suited us. Everything was good and d service was amazing.
Sadly we were very disappointed with the food. They supposedly served canapes. I wouldn't call party pies quiche samosas spring rolls can't remember rest of food it was so forgettable. For dessert we were given an iceblock!! For ,$199 think we did did not get our money's worth.
They have an open bar but our group don't drink much. Never again there are better cheaper cruises around.
Sadly we were very disappointed with the food. They supposedly served canapes. I wouldn't call party pies quiche samosas spring rolls can't remember rest of food it was so forgettable. For dessert we were given an iceblock!! For ,$199 think we did did not get our money's worth.
They have an open bar but our group don't drink much. Never again there are better cheaper cruises around.
Written 26 January 2020
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Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback and shall take it onboard. Our Australia Day cruise is unique and designed to be fun, celebrating all things Australian. A meat pie with tomato sauce is as Aussie as they come, as is an ice block; an iconic refreshment on a hot summers day. I apologise if our tongue and cheek humour was lost in translation.
We are not the cheapest cruise. You are paying to share a boat with only 20 guests compared to a couple of hundred +, along with our participation in the parade allowing for excellent views, something the larger boats with cheaper tickets cannot offer.
I am sorry you feel you didn't get your moneys worth but remember all profits from our AusDay2020 cruise are donated to equally to NSW RFS, WIRES and The Salvation Army, as a thank you to those fighting, protecting and rebuilding Australia from the ongoing fires.
Written 28 January 2020
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Hayley H
Nottingham, UK4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Perfect size boat with a cosy family feel and plenty of room on board.
Excellent day, food and wine delicious and served with care.
As for the exhilarating chase as the race got going....wow just wow
This is a top 10 life experience, if you are lucky enough to get on board, you will not regret it!
Excellent day, food and wine delicious and served with care.
As for the exhilarating chase as the race got going....wow just wow
This is a top 10 life experience, if you are lucky enough to get on board, you will not regret it!
Written 27 December 2022
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Thank you for the review, Hayley!
Brad and I are so pleased to hear you had a great experience with us. Wishing you all the best for 2023 - Thomasin
Written 29 December 2022
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Tamara I
2 contributions
Jan 2020
Thank you very much for our amazing day on the Free Spirit last week. Our Swedish guests were spoilt with the fantastic up close views of Sydney Harbour and all it has to offer. We were blessed with the weather and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere you created for us. We will definitely be back for another adventure in the future!
Written 16 January 2020
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