Boat Hire in Australia

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

Showing 141–160 of 1,177

Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Bill's Boat Hire

2 Esplanade · Golden Beach · QLD 4551

No Boat Licence required to hire and drive your BBQ Pontoon Boat, anchoring in the Pumicestone Passage near Bribie Island National Park, to fish, explore, and

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Central Coast · Takes quote requests

Aquatic Campers

6 Brigade St · Wyee Point · NSW 2259

Aquatic Campers allow you to enjoy a relaxing day on Lake Macquarie. They can be used as a day hire BBQ Boat or similiar to a houseboat they may be hired overnight. If you like camping but hate all…

North Coast · Takes quote requests

Coffs Coast Sport Fishing

By appointment only · Brierfield · NSW 2454

Enjoy a day out fishing the picturesque Coffs Coastline or estuary systems with Coffs Coast Sports Fishing. Specialising in blue water game and sports fishing, guided estuary fishing and eco-tours.

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Hobart · Takes quote requests

Deep South Yacht Charter

By appointment only · Lindisfarne · TAS 7015

Situated in Hobart, southern Tasmania, Deep South Yacht Charter, gives you the opportunity to sail the beautiful waters of the Derwent River and D�Entrecasteaux Channel. See why experts say this area…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Charter World

By appointment only · Hampton · VIC 3188

Bareboat and crewed yacht charters in Croatia, Greece, Turkey and the Mediterranean. Established 1985, Australia's original yacht charter holiday specialists.

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East Coast · Takes quote requests

Metung Cruisers

By appointment only · Paynesville · VIC 3880

Dayboat hire operator at Paynesville on the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, renting boats that need no licence for lake cruising and fishing.

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Hobart · Takes quote requests

Mr Flathead

By appointment only · Dodges Ferry · TAS 7173

Mr Flathead Tasmania fishing charter in waters near Hobart. Fishing charters daily, beautiful boat tours in safe fishing waters. Hobart, Tasmania.

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Bunbury and South West · Takes quote requests

Silver Star Cruises

By appointment only · Albany · WA 6330

Albany's best Whale Watching (June -October) and Scenic Cruises with Albany Ocean Adventures. Spend more time with Whales in comfort.

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Rockhampton · Takes quote requests

Billabong Boat Cruises

By appointment only · Longreach · QLD 4730

With Outback Pioneers in Longreach, you’ll step into pioneer shoes and experience the awe-inspiring Queensland outback. This is a place of vast horizons, of

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Kimberley Cruise Centre

By appointment only · Cronulla · NSW 2230

Kimberley Cruises visit remote pristine wilderness coastlines, see huge tides and stunning waterfalls and visit ancient rock art sites, while travelling in ...

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Gold Coast · Takes quote requests

Champagne Sailing Cruises

By appointment only · Main Beach · QLD 4217

Runs sailing cruises on the Gold Coast Broadwater from Main Beach, including sunset, lunch and dinner cruises and private charters.

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Rockhampton · Takes quote requests

Rob Benn Holdings

By appointment only · Gladstone · QLD 4680

Maritime service provider in Gladstone, Queensland, offering charters on the vessel Iron Joy for fishing and reef trips, along with a range of marine industry services.

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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.