Cairns: Pontoon Boat Hire with Optional BBQ and Fishing Hire Half Day Afternoon Option

Hire a pontoon boat in Cairns and cruise Trinity Inlet at your own pace. Perfect for sightseeing or fishing, with optional BBQ and fishing gear to complete your day on the water.
Explore Cairns from the water with a self-drive pontoon boat hire (8 people maximum). Cruise the calm waterways of Trinity Inlet at your own pace and relax on a comfortable boat with a shaded canopy—perfect for sightseeing, fishing, or enjoying time with family and friends.

Collect your boat from Berth A1, Marlin Marina and begin your adventure. No marine license is required to drive; however, the driver must be 18 years or older and hold a valid driver’s license. Available of a half-day or full-day hire (Required to select option at the time of booking).

Before departure, the crew will provide a full safety briefing and tips on the best fishing spots based on the tides and time of day.

Enhance your experience with optional extras. Hire fishing rods and bait to try your luck in one of Cairns’ favourite local fishing locations or add a BBQ to cook up your own lunch while soaking in the stunning scenery of the Trinity Inlet. You can also pre-order a BBQ lunch pack (Minimum 24 hours’ notice required).

The pontoon boats are suitable for all ages and designed for a relaxed day on the water. Fuel and life jackets are included in the hire price, and children aged 8 and under must wear a life jacket at all times.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.