Boat Hire in Australia

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

Showing 181–200 of 1,177

Northern District · Takes quote requests

Port Of Echuca

By appointment only · Echuca · VIC 3564

Discover the bustling Port of Echuca and explore one of Australia's finest heritage icons. The Port of Echuca is a living monument to the 1870’s when it was Australia’s largest inland port and indeed…

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Townsville · Takes quote requests

Croc & Crab Tours Karumba

By appointment only · Karumba · QLD 4891

Qantilda Quarters, situated in Winton, Queensland, provides budget accommodation suited to traveling workers. Each motel room is air conditioned and equipped with a flat screen TV.

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Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Tow And Go Boat Hire

By appointment only · Maroochydore · QLD 4558

Boat for hire is a Quintrex Freedom Sport 530 Bowrider (5.3metres) with 115 hp Yamaha outboard. Can take up to 6 people in smooth waters,5 in partially smooth and 4 in open waters. Take the family…

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Western District · Takes quote requests

Mildura Houseboats

By appointment only · Mildura · VIC 3500

Mildura houseboat hire up to 5 Star luxury, all with spa. 2-12 berths. Mildura holiday packages available. Murray River houseboats and accommodation. We have been involved in the tourism industry for…

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Central NSW · Takes quote requests

Thunder Jet

By appointment only · The Rocks · NSW 2000

Experience what high speed jet boats are all about! Hold on tight in your custom bucket seats as the Thunder Jet Boat opens up! We'll take you past the Opera House, Harbour Islands and Watson's Bay…

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Adelaide · Takes quote requests

Freedom Boat Hire

By appointment only · Murray Bridge · SA 5253

Freedom only uses top of the line boats which are highly maintained to make for a hassle free holiday on the water. Boats can come fully equipped with skis, wake board, Tube, Knee boards and PFDs.

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Mini Dredgers

By appointment only · Seaford · VIC 3198

Mini-Dredgers build and operates a range of floating dredges designed to suit a range of dredging jobs such as de-sludging ponds, lagoons, sedimentation ponds, tailings dams and contained waterways.

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North Coast · Takes quote requests

Luxury Houseboat Hire

By appointment only · Bulahdelah · NSW 2423

Hi all, my name is Sandra from Luxury Houseboat Hire. I would like to invite you to call in and inspect our houseboats at any time. We pride ourselves on their presentation and cleanliness and know…

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Beaudesert District · Takes quote requests

Hervey Bay Party Pontoons

By appointment only · Cedar Grove · QLD 4285

Cruise or fish in style on the Great Sandy Straight's at Hervey Bay. No licence is required, A toilet is fitted, live bait tank for the keen fishermen, CD player with Ipod connection, all safety…

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Northern Territory · Takes quote requests

Dundee Beach Fishing Charters

By appointment only · Dundee Beach · NT 0840

Dundee Beach Fishing Charters have over 20 years’ experience fishing at Dundee Beach and organising Darwin fishing charters in the Northern Territory. Our experienced crew take pride in delivering a…

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Perth · Takes quote requests

BlueSun2 Pty Ltd

By appointment only · Applecross · WA 6153

Blue Sun 2 is the premier Perth boat hire service organization in the whole of Western Australia, which caters to a large diversity of travelers and adventure seekers, providing range of facilities,…

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East Coast · Takes quote requests

Gippsland Ports: Bairnsdale

By appointment only · Bairnsdale · VIC 3875

Gippsland Ports is a Committee of Management established in 1996 to manage the State Government™ Ports and Harbours functions for the five designated local ports of Gippsland. Gippsland Ports is the…

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Bunbury and South West · Takes quote requests

Port Bouvard Marina

By appointment only · Wannanup · WA 6210

Port Bouvard Marina offers a relaxed community atmosphere that caters to experienced cruisers, live-aboards, and weekend boaties alike. Located on the Dawesville Channel, only minutes from Mandurah,…

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Perth · Takes quote requests

Jazz Charters

By appointment only · Padbury · WA 6025

Jazz Charters was established in Perth in 1993. Since then, we have hosted hundreds of corporate and private functions, fishing charters and major celebrations on Perth’s beautiful waters.

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Geelong · Takes quote requests

Hygeia Party Boat

By appointment only · Barwon Heads · VIC 3227

Hi we are Hygeia Party Boat, we are Geelong's original Party Boat cruise company, we create fun and friendly functions on board our amazing vessel that will leave you and your guests with an…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Melbourne Kayak Hire

By appointment only · Abbotsford · VIC 3067

We charge a flat rate of $50 per day. Hire is available from 9am to 8pm during summer. A $100 cash deposit and a scan of your drivers license is required. Hire includes: Tanadam kayak, 2 oars, 2 life…

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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.