BUMBLEBEE 4 Private Charter

A legacy like no other, this maxi yacht has had years of exceptional achievement being the fastest racing yacht in the world. Winning line honours THREE times in the Sydney to Hobart and also winning the world maxi championships.

Now retired from racing, this 24m yacht has had a beautiful refit to cater for the private charter market in Australia. She boasts all the modern day charter comforts such as a traditional teak fit out but presents a twist of past racing excellence with old school racing equipment on its spacious deck.

Bumblebee 4 is perfect for your next:

- Private charter

- Corporate charity regatta race

- Corporate team building day out

Bumblebee 4 features:

Minimum Captain and two crew
BYO food and drinks - Free of Charge
Aqua Lily Pad - Free of Charge
Personalised bespoke harbour tour and commentary
Anchoring in secluded bay for swimming
Extra large bunny pad on bow
Seating and cushions in the cockpit
JBL outdoor speakers
Large ergonomic swimming ladder
2 x heads (bathroom)
Spacious seating and downstairs area, dining table and lounge
Spacious galley / bar area for food and drink prep
Refrigeration, crockery and cutlery
Sun / rain awning
Gas stove top
All cutlery and crockery included for up to 49 guests
Champagne glasses, tumblers and wine glasses for up to 49 guests

PRICING

Private Charter Fee

Private charter (Max 49 guests) $800 per hour

(Includes crew, BYO and wharf fees)

Christmas Day, Australia Day, Boxing Day, $1600 per hour

Easter, New Year’s Day

Racing Charter (Club / Corporate / Charity) Fee

Charter (full race crew of 8 and racing sails incl.) $8,000

Maximum of 20 guests for racing

Corporate Sailing Lesson (Team Building) Fee

Sailing lesson for groups up to 20 guests $4,000

Bespoke 5 hour team-building activity, offering a unique blend of physical activity, leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration. Activities are tailored to a variety of team experience levels. Internationally certified training scheme on Sydney Harbour.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Special staffing Fee per hour

Chef $125

Additional Toys (4 hours)

Tender Chase Boat (waterskiing, tubing, transfers) $1000
Aqua Golf $1,500
2 x kayaks $200

CATERING OPTIONS

See our Food & Drinks section for options!

NEW YEARS EVE 2026

Location for Fireworks will be in the "Superyacht" area of the harbour just south of Bradleys Head and directly in line with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Timing is from 7pm - 1am; subject to wharf booking confirmations as they are not available for a few weeks.

Maximum passengers for NYE is 35 persons.

Captain and three crew will be hosting this event aboard Bumblebee 4.

Pick up and drop off from Rushcutters Bay. We are open to making a bespoke arrangement for clients.

Premium Hospitality

Our staff will need to observe RSA and serve drinks and your food from the bar area below, this includes BYO food and drinks. Our staff will provide premium service and clean up during the evening.

Our Premium Catering Package option shown below includes extra staff / chef aboard.

NYE Bumblebee 4 Bring Your Own food and drinks

NYE price (BYO) is $35,000.

Clients need to bring the food and drinks to the yacht in the morning and store all below. We will supply fridge space, ice, tubs, crockery and cutlery.

NYE Bumblebee 4 with Catering

NYE price for catering option is $220 per person.

Our Classic Catering Package includes: Charcuterie Board: Cured Meats- Sopressa, prosciutto, Danish salami, pastrami, Brie & Gorgonzola, dried fruit, marinated olives, pickles & fig relish, brownies, seasonal fruit salad. Sushi Platter: mixed sushi platter. Seafood Cold Classic: Sydney Rock oysters, King prawns, confit salmon, smoked Ocean Trout, Tuna sashimi, seaweed salad with sauce, assorted breads. Drinks Package: French Champagne on arrival, quality white wines, sparkling wines, rose, beer, sodas and mineral waters.

We may be able to change the menu above, depending on your requests, please call to discuss.

HISTORY

Bumblebee 4 Racing History

Bumblebee 4, also known as Ragamuffin; is a three time winner of the Sydney to Hobart Race (line honours). Bumblebee 4, also won the Newport to Bermuda Race USA, The Clipper Cup in Hawaii, The Middle Sea Race in Malta & World Maxi Championships in Sardinia.

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Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Bumblebee 4 has been awarded the John H. Illingworth Cup three times for being the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race line honours winner. She won the year she launched in 1979 as "Bumblebee 4", in 1988 as "Ragamuffin" and in 1990 as "Ragamuffin".

Bumblebee 4 also placed second once and third twice.

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Private Skippered Charter

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Private Twilight Sail with Champagne

This 2 hour intimate twilight charter is the perfect way to end the day, complete with harbour commentary from a local skipper and a bottle of French champagne!

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Private Morning Sail with Mimosas

For all the morning people, you'll find this 2 hour intimate morning charter is the perfect way to start the day, complete with harbour commentary and mimosas for all!

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Bareboat Yacht Charter

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BUMBLEBEE 4 Private Charter

SPECIFICATIONS

Profile

Dimensions

Design

Performance

PRICING

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

NEW YEARS EVE 2026

HISTORY

Bumblebee 4 Racing History

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

John H. Illingworth Cup

CALL +61 447 645 321 or +61 401 860 605 to BOOK NOW

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