
5 steps to start planning a Hens Party
5 steps to start planning a Hens Party! We’ve created a checklist to help you with that, so you can be confident that will be perfect.
If the Bride has chosen you as her maid of honour is because she trusts you. Don’t panic! We are here to help.
Let’s start with the basics of planning a hens party
5 steps to start planning a Hens Party:
What are the Bride’s dreams?
First things first. The most important character at this party is the bride, so if you’re organising the Hens party you need to know what her wishes are.
Does she have an idea of what she wants?
Maybe she always dreamed about that day and has a specific image in her mind (maybe a Hens Party Cruise?!), or perhaps she wants a surprise! Make sure you check in with the bride to be first and see what information you get!
After talking with her, you’re going to have a better idea of what is coming next.
Who is on the guest list?
This is one of the most important questions to ask the bride, so it’s time to get in contact with the B2B.
Remember that every bride is different, some just want to have fun and are all about the friends and want something more fun, but lots of them just want to have a good time with the more intimate and important people, including the bride’s mother and grandmothers.
Let’s create an experience that suits all the special guests for the bride too.
Create and maintain a communication channel with the group, it could be a Facebook or WhatsApp group, they’ll be crucial to everything going smoothly and perfect.
Now you know how big your group is and what the bride’s wishes are you can start to plan the special day in more detail.
Where is it going to be?
Now that you start to have an idea of who the main characters are in this play, you can think about where the celebration can be.
If the bride didn’t choose the place, you will need to ask yourself a few questions.
Will it be overseas? Or in another city? (Sydney is the perfect spot for it!)
Are you going to spend the weekend? Or just a day?
What the bride wants always leads to this question!!
Always start from the biggest to the smallest. Choose the country, then City, then the venue(s)!
Later you’re going to be more specific with hotels and finer details, but to start that’s what you will need to know.
When does it need to be?
It normally depends on when is the wedding and, as with everything else, the bride’s wishes.
Just remember to allow some time, 6 to 8 weeks, between the two parties to recover!
It’s important that none of you feels overwhelmed from the tasks for each party and a little break between them time helps a lot!
Is it going to be summer or winter? Day or night?
With all of this in mind, create a list of possible dates and share it with the guests to see what is better for them too.
Just remember that sometimes it is impossible to please everyone, so focus on the bride! Always!
How much can you spend?
That’s an important part of the plan.
Who is paying for it? And how much is your budget?
The communication channel with the guests you’ve chosen will help you to define it.
The budget determines all your choices from now on. Define a budget and stick to it.
That’s everything you’ll need to start planning the perfect hens party for your special hen.
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5 steps to start planning a Hens Party! We’ve created a checklist to help you with that, so you can be confident that it will be perfect. These steps will give you the basics and confidence to define and decide everything else.
Make sure you check out our Pinterest for hens party ideas.
Want help planning the perfect hens party cruise? Get in touch with our ever-helpful team at Hens Party Cruises today.

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Themed Packages are hosted on Silver Spirit and include all food, drinks, boat hire, crew and wharf fees
Some packages include extras like welcome signs, cocktail on arrival, and themed decorations.

Pretty in Pink
1-15 guests $3600 flat rate
15-19 $235pp
20-24 $225pp
25-29 $215pp
30-34 $210pp
35-40 $205pp,
Step into your pink paradise, with everything pink themed!
Includes balloons, decor, welcome cocktails and sign
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Premium menu, your choice of mains
- Open bar of wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
- Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
- 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)
Upgrade options: spirits, cocktails for the duration, topless waiter.

Mamma Mia!
1-15 guests $3450 flat rate
15-19 $230pp
20-24 $220pp
25-29 $215pp
30-40 $210pp
All the features of Silver Spirit’s Platinum Package with a Mamma Mia theme and Greek menu
Includes Mamma Mia theme balloons, flowers and welcome sign
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Greek theme menu
- Open bar of wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
- Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
- 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)
Upgrade options: Welcome cocktails, spirits
Free cocktail on arrival for each guest for groups of 20 or more.

Amalfi Dreams
1-15 guests $3600 flat rate
15-19 $235pp
20-24 $225pp
25-29 $215pp
30-34 $210pp
35-40 $205pp,
Bring La Dolce Vita and the Amalfi coast to Sydney
Includes balloons, decor, antipasto platter, welcome Limoncello Spritz and sign
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Premium menu, your choice of mains
- Open bar of wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
- Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
- 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)
Upgrade options: spirits, cocktails for the duration, games.

Something Blue
1-15 guests $3600 flat rate
15-19 $235pp
20-24 $225pp
25-29 $215pp
30-34 $210pp
35-40 $205pp,
Something Blue before I do, a BLUE themed hens
Includes balloons, decor, welcome cocktails and sign
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Premium menu, your choice of mains
- Open bar of wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
- Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
- 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)
Upgrade options: spirits, cocktails for the duration, topless waiter.

Bubbles & GRaze
1-15 guests $3500 flat rate
15-19 $230pp
20-24 $220pp
25-29 $215pp
30-34 $210pp
35-40 $205pp
Designed for those who want to sip, snack, and soak up the harbour atmosphere on Silver Spirit.
Best for pre-post lunch fun with luxe touches.
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Stunning grazing platters
- Includes a welcome cocktail on arrival
- Open bar of wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
- Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, or 3-6pm
- Includes a Custom welcome sign
Upgrade options: spirits, cocktails for the duration, decorations.

Mexican Last Fiesta
1-15 guests $3300 flat rate
15-19 $220pp
20-24 $215pp
25-29 $210pp
30-40 $205pp
All the features of Silver Spirit’s Platinum Package with a Mexican twist! Build your own burritos with 12 hour slow-cooked pulled beef + all the yummy extras.
Best for creating your own colourful Mexican theme!
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Mexican burrito menu
- Open bar of wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
- Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
- 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)
Upgrade options: Welcome margaritas, spirits, decorations.
Free cocktail on arrival for each guest for groups of 20 or more.

Beach Club
1-15 guests $3975 flat rate
16-19 $260pp
20-24 $250pp
25-29 $240pp
30-34 $230pp
35-40 $220pp,
Float, swim, or simply lounge on a giant pool!
Includes balloons, decor, welcome cocktails, sign, giant pool and towel hire.
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Premium menu, your choice of mains
- Open bar of wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
- Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm.
Upgrade options: spirits, cocktails for the duration, topless waiter.
Each of these Packages are on different boats:

Platinum hens Package
1-12 guests $3000 flat rate
13 guests $235pp
14 guests $220pp
15-19 $210pp
20-24 $200pp
25-29 $195pp
30-34 $190pp
35-40 $185pp
Silver Spirit is a luxury 60ft motor yacht. Over 3 levels, open-top deck with lounges, main saloon with bar, bow with additional seating.
Best for premium boat and inclusions.
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Premium menu, your choice of mains
- Open bar of wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
- Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
- 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)
Upgrade options: Cocktail on arrival, spirits, decorations.
Free cocktail on arrival for each guest for groups of 20 or more.

Gold
1-15 guests $3,895 flat rate
16-19 $245pp
20-24 $225pp
25-29 $205pp
30-40 $185pp
40+ $165pp
Spacious motor cat, multiple entertaining areas, dancefloor
3 hours large groups
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Grazing platter menu
- Open bar spirits, wines, soft drinks
- Times: 11-2/12-3/1-4pm or 5-8/6-9/7-10pm

High Tea
1-6 guests $1980
7 guests $315pp
8 guests $315pp
9 guests $275pp
10 guests $255pp
11 guests $240pp
12 guests $230pp
Luxury motor cruiser,
3 hours small groups
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- High Tea Menu
- BYO drinks
- Times: 10-1, 11-2,1 2-3pm

Emerald Package
1-11pax $2400 flat rate,
12-13 pax $205pp
14-15 pax $190pp,
16-17pax $180pp
18-20 pax $170pp
This 34ft motor catamaran is ideal for smaller groups. Single level, spacious interior, aft deck and bow areas.
Best small group all-inclusive
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Basic BBQ menu
- Open bar, wines, beers, soft drinks
- Times: 11-2/12-3/1-4pm or 5-8/6-9/7-10pm

Opal
1-20 guests $4200 flat rate
21-24 $205pp
25-29 $200pp
30-34 $195pp
35-46 $185pp
Spacious motor cat, multiple entertaining areas, dancefloor
3 hours large groups
- 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
- Buffet menu
- Open bar, wines, soft drinks
- Times: 12-3pm, 3.30-6.30pm, 7-10pm
Upgrade options: spirits, DJ, inflatables.
Our prices are subject to change, quotes are valid for 7 days.