• Bookings are essential at least 24 hours in advance and must include a contact mobile number
• Should Cairns Boat Hire need to contact you regarding your reservation, they will do so via the email/phone number you have supplied upon making your booking
• Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

• From 2 days before your chosen date, onwards - Non-refundable
• Up to 7 days after purchase (and at least 2 days before your chosen date) - 100%
• Cancellations within 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fee applies
• Cancellations within 48 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking

48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• BYO drinks and snacks, rods and bait, ice and esky are permitted

Every day

Availability:

• Available every day:
  • Half-day hire package timings: 8.30am–12.30pm or 12.30pm–4.30pm
  • Full-day hire package timings: 8.30am–4.30pm
• Check-in/Drop-off point: Berth A1, The Marlin Marina in Cairns. See Google Maps location here
• Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
• Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer

Important:

• Exclusions: Meals, drinks and hotel transfers
• Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to Cairns Boat Hire
• No marine licence is required to drive the boat, but the driver/hirer must be 18+ and cannot consume alcohol
• BYO soft drinks and snacks are allowed. BBQ-packed lunches are available for purchase for full-day boat hires only (own expense)
• Rods, bait, ice and eskies are also welcome aboard. You can hire these from the host at a hire package price (own expense)
• Wheelchair accessible options are available. Please contact Cairns Boat Hire directly to arrange

Terms & Conditions:

• Note: Swimming off the boat is not permitted. Trinity Inlet is a very active saltwater crocodile environment and marine stingers may also be present. It is dangerous to swim here
• Infants aged 0–1 may ride for free if seated on a parents’ lap. Children aged 2 years old and upwards must have their own seat. Children aged 12 years and under must wear a life jacket at all times when on the vessel
• At least one person must have a mobile phone on board, in case you need to contact Cairns Boat Hire
• Vessel must only be operated within the designated area of operation, in Cairns’ Trinity Inlet. At check-in, you will be provided a briefing and map of this area
• Vessel must be returned to hire point in the same condition as provided at time of check-in. Fees apply for any damages and/or cleaning services required

Please Note:

• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Cairns Boat Hire

Explore Trinity Inlet with Cairns Boat Hire, offering eight-person pontoon boats and four-person tinny boats for hire. As part of Cairns Adventure Group, they’re dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences on North Queensland’s waterways.

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