Boat Hire in Australia

1,177 boat hire businesses across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

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T Boat Hire
Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

T Boat Hire

226 Gympie Tce · Noosaville · QLD 4566

At T Boat Hire Noosa, we offer Boat Hire, Jet Skis, Pontoon Boats, Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards. We're located right on the Noosa River. Come and see use on your next Noosa Holiday. On the Noosa…

pontoon cruisersBBQ pontoon boatsjet skiskayaks and stand up paddleboards.
Charter Yachts Australia
Rockhampton · Takes quote requests

Charter Yachts Australia

By appointment only · Airlie Beach · QLD 4802

Discover true freedom when you skipper your own boat around the 74 Whitsunday Islands. No licence is required to charter, just some basic boat handling experience or a willingness to learn. Get your…

Ideal for couples
Luxury Afloat
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Luxury Afloat

Pacific Hwy, Kangaroo Point Cruise Terminal · Brooklyn · NSW 2083

Discover the Hawkesbury River aboard one of our luxury houseboats. This amazing destination is only an hour from Sydney's CBD, but feels like you are on another world. If you want to relax in the…

to the clearest swimming holes
Skipper a Clipper
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Skipper a Clipper

By appointment only · Mona Vale · NSW 2103

Welcome aboard Sydney�s preferred boat hire company! Skipper a Clipper has been provides luxury yachts, sailing boats, party boat hire and catamaran hire to a devoted customer base in Mona Vale and…

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Audley Boatshed
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Audley Boatshed

6 Farnell Ave, Audley Royal National Park · Audley · NSW 2232

Audley Boatshed was first established 1893. Situated in the beautiful Royal National Park.We hire row boats, kayaks, canoes, aqua bikes and mountain bikes. We are open 7 days a week 365 days of the…

Groups small or largeschools are a specialty.
Cumberland Charter Yachts
Rockhampton · Takes quote requests

Cumberland Charter Yachts

By appointment only · Airlie Beach · QLD 4802

Sailing and power catamarans, whitsunday yacht charter and flybridge motor cruisers in a range of sizes available for bareboat charter in Airlie Beach, QLD. Bareboat yacht charter in the Whitsundays…

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Rainbow Beach Houseboats
Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Rainbow Beach Houseboats

By appointment only · Rainbow Beach · QLD 4581

Cruise the Great Sandy Strait of World Heritage Fraser Island aboard your own 45ft houseboat. Suitable for a couple 2/3 couples family groups. No license required. The only company with exclusive…

Exclusive Mooring BouysExclusive GPS colour chartplottersClosest departure to Fraser IslandClean well maintained houseboats
Queenscliff Harbour
Geelong · Takes quote requests

Queenscliff Harbour

1 Harbour St · Queenscliff · VIC 3225

Queenscliff Boat Hire offers you the latest performance hire boats on Port Phillip today. Our modern air rider hulls boast the latest Honda 4 stroke technology & are highly equipped to get you out on…

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Sydney Harbour Escapes
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Sydney Harbour Escapes

By appointment only · Rose Bay · NSW 2029

Sydney Harbour Escapes is a reputable boat chartering company offering quality Sydney Harbour cruises aboard their diverse fleet of charter boats. Specialising in private boat hire, corporate…

Christmas party cruisesharbour dinner and lunch cruisesNew Years Eve partiesand just about any celebration parties!
Australia Blue Charters
Perth · Takes quote requests

Australia Blue Charters

By appointment only · Fremantle · WA 6160

From November til May, the 53ft 'Australia Blue' boat is available for cruises along the Swan River as well as trips to Rottnest. We charter for every type of function and can provide full…

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Premier Marine
Sydney · Takes quote requests

Premier Marine

5 Wunulla Rd · Point Piper · NSW 2027

Premier Marine is the only authorised NSW agent for Chris Craft and Regal Boats, two of the finest prestige and luxury brands in the world. We live and breathe all that is boating and it is our dream…

Boat SalesNew and used boatsChris Craft BoatsRegal Boats
Babinda Kayak Hire
Cairns · Takes quote requests

Babinda Kayak Hire

By appointment only · Babinda · QLD 4861

Kayak down the gently flowing waters of Babinda Creek. A pristine, crystal clear mountain stream teaming with fish, turles and the elusive platypus. We hire out kayaks at $35 for half day and $50 for…

Just hire
Supercat Cruises
North East · Takes quote requests

Supercat Cruises

Wharf Rd · Toronto · NSW 2283

We take you cruising' on Lake Macquqrie for functions, parties and special events such as Australia Day and Melbourne Cup Day! We travel to such places as Toronto, Wangi Wangi, Belmont and Murray's…

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Exclusive Charters: Perth
Perth · Takes quote requests

Exclusive Charters: Perth

By appointment only · Perth · WA 6000

Planning an event for 2 or 200 guests? Exclusive Charters has over a 15 years experience in coordinating cruises for the Swan River, Rottnest & Carnac Island and the North West. We commit ourselves…

Corporate CruisesHens partiesBirthday cruisesSwan River Cruises
888 Jet Ski Pty Ltd
Perth · Takes quote requests

888 Jet Ski Pty Ltd

By appointment only · Perth · WA 6000

888 Jet Ski Pty Ltd offers Fully Escorted and Guided Tours along the beautiful, scenery of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. That means that you will see a side of Swan River that others…

Not for faint-heartedyou will get wet.
5 Islands Marine
South Coast · Takes quote requests

5 Islands Marine

By appointment only · Yallah · NSW 2530

5 Islands Marine are distributors for Savage, Horizon and Allison boats, Dunbier Trailers and Suzuki and Minn kota motors, we also carry an extensive range of quality secondhand boats and motors.

Horizon and Allison boats.
WetSpot Charters
Perth · Takes quote requests

WetSpot Charters

By appointment only · Northbridge · WA 6003

Wet-Spot Charters specialises in Boat parties for Hens, Bucks, Birthday and work function cruises. From 4hrs to all day major events, from river cruises to Rottnest Island and all points in between.…

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Boat Hire by region

User guide to Boat Hire

Private sea vessels are one of the most expensive modes of transportation to keep and maintain. However, these can also be hired for recreational purposes. These vessels can be categorized into three types: unpowered, which requires oars; sailing boats, which are propelled solely by means of sails; and, motorboats, which are propelled by engines.

There are a number of companies that provide boat hiring services. These boat companies lease sea worthy boats for affordable prices compared to buying one for you. It offers visitors a unique boating experience and relaxation and the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends in activities such as swimming and fishing.

In Australia, each State and Territory has different laws regarding the licensing of commercial and recreational boats. Each State and Territory has different requirements that a boat operator needs to meet in order get the boat into the water and sail safely around the Australian coast.

Boat licenses are an important requirement before a person can sail in Australia's open waters. It is for the safety of the owner, the crew, the passengers, other boaters and the boat itself. It is best to obtain the proper boat licenses regardless of the vessel's size and attending a course and license.
Customers can also check the websites of boat hire companies to check for quotes for comparison with other companies. Usually, these websites have information about their boats, the services they provide, and other details that customers find important.

Advantages of hiring a boat

  • There is no need to worry about the maintenance of the boat because all boats are taken care of by the boat hire company. However, the client will have to pay for damages if and when damages have been done onto the boat.
  • There are no insurance costs.
  • There are no storage problems when hiring a boat. Storage of the boat is the concern of the boat hire company.

Tips when hiring a boat

  • Check that the boat has all the safety equipment that goes with it including foul-weather gear and lifejackets.
  • Take as much as you can, you might stop at places where there are no cash machines.
  • Have a good idea of the proposed itinerary and be clear about where you are heading on a chart.
  • Have an alternative plan in case the weather does not cooperate.
  • Bring medication in case you suffer from seasickness.
  • Sensitive electronic equipment and gadgets do not mix well with sea water.

Recreational boating tips

  • Bring all the necessary items you need for your trip. You will be away from land for a time and there are no stores available lest you forget something.
  • Always bring life jackets for you and your family and friends safety aboard.
  • When anchoring, consider the sea bed where you'll drop anchor. Sand is the most ideal while rocks should be avoided. Think about other factors such as the wind and the tide when anchoring overnight.