Ash Scattering on Sydney Harbour
A private 45-minute ash scattering service allowing families more time on Sydney Harbour and access to a wider choice of peaceful locations for a personal farewell.
More time for a peaceful farewell
Our 45-minute private ash scattering service is $340 for 1–4 passengers.
Additional passengers are $20 per person.
A little more time together on the harbour
For some families, a longer journey provides a more relaxed setting for the farewell and allows the vessel to travel to locations further from the central harbour.
The 45-minute service gives your group additional time aboard while keeping the ceremony private and personal.
When you reach the selected area, the skipper can slow or stop the vessel where safe and practical, explain the best position at the stern and allow your family the time needed for the ceremony.
- Private vessel for family and guests
- 45 minutes aboard Sydney Harbour
- Access to additional harbour areas
- Private stern area for the ceremony
- Bluetooth music available onboard
- Flowers and personal tributes welcome
- Suitable for different cultural and religious traditions
- Experienced skipper assistance
More Sydney Harbour locations to choose from
The additional time gives us more flexibility to travel to eastern and lower-harbour areas, depending on where your family boards and the operating conditions on the day.
Rose Bay
A peaceful harbour setting with open water and views across the eastern suburbs and Sydney Harbour.
Watsons Bay
A scenic eastern-harbour location closer to the harbour entrance, with open views and a more expansive waterfront setting.
Chowder Bay
A sheltered area surrounded by natural shoreline and harbour scenery, offering a quieter setting for a private farewell.
Typical ash scattering areas on Sydney Harbour
This custom map shows the areas typically accessible during our 45-minute service and helps illustrate the additional range available compared with the shorter inner-harbour option.
Time for the journey as well as the ceremony
The journey itself can form part of the farewell.
Some families prefer to spend a few quiet minutes travelling together before reaching the chosen location. Others use the additional time for music, memories, photographs or simply taking in Sydney Harbour.
There is no requirement to follow a formal ceremony. The service can be as simple or as personal as your family would like.
Use the time in a way that feels right for your family
A 45-minute private service gives families enough time to travel to a selected harbour area, pause for the ceremony and share a few moments together on the water.
You may choose to keep the service very quiet or include meaningful elements from the person’s life.
See what an ash scattering service looks like from the water
Our video gives families a better idea of the vessel and harbour environment before arranging their service.
Every farewell is private and different. The video is intended to show the general experience rather than a fixed ceremony or exact route.
Request a QuoteA balance between travel time and a private ceremony
Travel farther
The additional time opens up more harbour areas than the shorter 30-minute service.
Less rushed
Families have more time aboard for the journey, ceremony and a quiet moment afterwards.
More location choice
Depending on pickup point, locations such as Rose Bay, Watsons Bay and Chowder Bay may be suitable.
Personalise the service
Use the additional time for music, readings, prayers, flowers or other family traditions.
Compare our Sydney Harbour farewell options
Choose the duration that best suits the location and type of farewell your family would like.
30 Minute Ash Scattering
A shorter private service suited to inner-harbour areas such as Farm Cove, Neutral Bay and Athol Bay.
Enquire About 30 Minutes45 Minute Ash Scattering
More time aboard with a wider choice of harbour locations including eastern and lower-harbour areas.
Enquire About 45 Minutes60 Minute Ash Scattering
A longer private journey for families wishing to hold their farewell near Sydney Heads and the harbour entrance.
Enquire About Sydney HeadsFrequently asked questions
How much is the 45-minute ash scattering service?
The private 45-minute Sydney Harbour ash scattering service is $340 for 1–4 passengers. Additional passengers are $20 each.
Where can the 45-minute service go?
Depending on your pickup location and conditions, typical areas may include Rose Bay, Watsons Bay, Chowder Bay and other suitable eastern-harbour locations.
Why choose 45 minutes instead of 30 minutes?
The additional time gives the vessel more flexibility to travel farther and provides your family with more time aboard for the ceremony.
Is the vessel private for our family?
Yes. Your family and invited guests have the vessel privately for the ash scattering service.
Can we choose the location?
You are welcome to tell us your preferred location. The skipper will confirm what is practical based on your pickup point, weather, harbour conditions and the booked time.
Can we bring music, flowers or readings?
Yes. The service can include appropriate music, flowers, readings, prayers or other personal elements that are meaningful to your family.
Can we bring food or drinks?
Food and drinks may be brought aboard private services, subject to normal vessel safety requirements and responsible passenger behaviour.
What if we want to scatter ashes at Sydney Heads?
For Sydney Heads, choose our 60-minute service. It allows the additional travel time required to reach the harbour entrance area.
How do we enquire?
Click any enquiry button on this page. Your email application will open with the 45-minute service already selected and the information we need listed for you to complete.
Arrange your 45-minute ash scattering service
$340 for 1–4 passengers, then $20 for each additional passenger. Send us your preferred date, time, pickup location and passenger numbers and we can help arrange the service with your family.