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Pontoon Boat Hire - Half Day for up to 8 people - Cairns
Enjoy a half day with friends and family out on Trinity Inlet. Rich with wildlife this is a fantastic and half day out!
What people are saying
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- emergencyCustomers loved the friendly and helpful staff, making the experience enjoyable (5 people said this).
- emergencyThe pontoon boat was easy to maneuver, even for beginners, which made it accessible for everyone (3 people said this).
- emergencyMany enjoyed the opportunity to have a BBQ on the boat while cruising, adding to the fun (4 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall experience was described as a great family outing, with plenty of fun on the water (5 people said this).
- emergencyClean and well-equipped boats were frequently praised, enhancing the overall enjoyment (3 people said this).
- star_shineConsider bringing your own food for a picnic or BBQ.<br/>Plan to spend the full half day to make the most of your time on the water.
Enjoy a half day with friends and family out on Trinity Inlet. Rich with wildlife this is a fantastic and half day out!
Highlights
- You might catch a fish!!
- You might see a crocodile
An ideal self-guided fishing trip in Cairns!
Explore the huge 90km calm-water wilderness that is Trinity Inlet. Home to mud crabs, crocodiles, birdlife and fish species. You'll get a chance to see crocodiles and bird life as well as having the chance to catch a wide range of tropical fish and mud crab. Set crab pots, drop a line, have a few beers, BBQ lunch and cruise for half a day. You will have time to circumnavigate the Inlet in this time, right around Admiralty Island.
These are very safe boats and can seat up to 8 people. Boat license is not required, neither is a fishing license however your driver does need to be over 18 and have ID available at check-in. No boating experience is necessary.
Available for hire: Fishing rods and gear, crab pots, bait, ice, BBQ + gas.
What to bring: Insect repellent, mobile phone (fully-charged), camera, drinks and food.
We supply: Fuel, Trinity Inlet chart, safety equipment, esky. Price is for the boat, not per person.
Hire start time:
1/2 day Morning 8:00am - 12:00pm (check-in 7:45am)
1/2 day Afternoon 12:30pm - 4:30pm (check-in 12:15pm)
Comfortably seats up to 8 people. Price is for the whole boat hire, which holds up to 8 people maximum.
Location: Marlin Marina, Cairns
All prices are shown inAUD ($)
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- Per Boat$191.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$265.00
- Per Boat$160.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$148.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$148.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$191.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$148.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$265.00
- Per Boat$201.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$191.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$186.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$191.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$212.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$265.00
- Per Boat$265.00
- Per Boat$201.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$191.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$186.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$191.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Boat$212.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyCustomers loved the friendly and helpful staff, making the experience enjoyable (5 people said this).
- emergencyThe pontoon boat was easy to maneuver, even for beginners, which made it accessible for everyone (3 people said this).
- emergencyMany enjoyed the opportunity to have a BBQ on the boat while cruising, adding to the fun (4 people said this).
- emergencyThe overall experience was described as a great family outing, with plenty of fun on the water (5 people said this).
- emergencyClean and well-equipped boats were frequently praised, enhancing the overall enjoyment (3 people said this).
- star_shineConsider bringing your own food for a picnic or BBQ.
Plan to spend the full half day to make the most of your time on the water.
Showing all 59 authenticated Bookme reviews
Terri Thompson from Australia wrote on 19 March 2026
Great teip
Great service, fun day on the water
barbarat4 from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2025
Great fun, highly recommend
Great fun for the whole family. Friendly staff who give clear instructions. Takes about 2 hours to go around the island so stop and have a picnic lunch,bbq on the boat or a spot of fishing. (small bbq on the back of the pontoon). Saw large white jellyfish along the route but unfortunately no crocodiles.
Poovendhran Kannayah from Singapore wrote on 25 December 2024
Cruising and BBQ on Trinity Inlet
We had a wonderful time as a family cruising down the Trinity inlet and having a BBQ on the beautiful waters. The staff at Cairns Boat Hire offered great service and had all the add-ons ready and prepared for our arrival. The pontoon boat was certainly easy to maneuver for boating novices and anyone with a regular driving license should be able to manage. We rented it for half a day and before we knew it, it was time to head back. We didn't get much of wildlife sightings except for a couple of birds. Hopefully one day someone can consider plotting out the known areas to visit on the maps apart from just the restricted areas to avoid. Nonetheless, overall it was a wonderful excursion for the entire family
kawisrose from Australia wrote on 20 November 2024
Awesome
I love thier service, so friendly.
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Mosbias from Australia wrote on 01 April 2026
Great experience
It was a really nice spacious boat, it was a nice experience to get out and just experience a different part of the water in cairns.