Hire a boat in Noosa and spend the day on the river your way. Our self-drive BBQ pontoons and bowriders leave from our jetty on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, and you don’t need a boat licence for groups of up to 12 people.
Terrace Marina has hired boats on the Noosa River since 1938, when Tom and Audrey Salta started Terrace Boat Hire. You might also know us as T Boat Hire. More than 85 years on, we’re still on Gympie Terrace, with eight boats to choose from for anything from a quiet morning of fishing to a birthday BBQ for 25.
Noosa Boat Hire on the Noosa River
The Noosa River is one of the calmest and prettiest waterways on the Sunshine Coast, and a hire boat is the easiest way to see it. Cruise past the riverfront homes of Noosaville and Noosa Sound, pull up on a sandbank for a swim, throw a line in, or fire up the BBQ for lunch on the water.
Boat hire runs from 7:30am to 6:00pm every day. You can hire a bowrider from one hour and a BBQ pontoon from two hours, right up to a full day on the water.
BBQ Pontoon Hire in Noosa
Our BBQ pontoons are made for long, lazy days on the river. Each one has shade, comfortable seating and a BBQ on board, so you can cook lunch while you cruise or once you’ve anchored up.
- 8 Person BBQ Pontoon, great for small groups and families
- 8 Person Luxury Pontoon, a newer boat with upgraded comfort
- 10 Person Luxury Pontoon, plenty of room for two families
- 12 Person Luxury Pontoon, space for a bigger group and a long lunch
- 12 Person Platinum Pontoon, the most stylish boat in our fleet, with lounge seating and a stainless steel BBQ
- 25 Person BBQ Pontoon, our party boat for birthdays, celebrations and work functions
Bowrider Boat Hire for Fishing and Cruising
If you want to fish, explore or just get around the river a bit quicker, a bowrider is the boat for you. They’re easy to drive and you can hire one for as little as an hour.
- 6 Person Bowrider, ideal for a couple, a small family or a fishing trip
- 10 Person Bowrider, room for a bigger group who want to fish, swim and explore
Ask at the booking desk for complimentary fishing rods and an esky. The Noosa River is known for bream, whiting and flathead.
Which Boat Is Right for You?
| Boat | People | BBQ | Hire from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Person Bowrider | 6 | No | 1 hour | Fishing, couples and small families |
| 10 Person Bowrider | 10 | No | 1 hour | Fishing and exploring with a group |
| 8 Person BBQ Pontoon | 8 | Yes | 2 hours | Small groups and families |
| 8 Person Luxury Pontoon | 8 | Yes | 2 hours | Small groups who want extra comfort |
| 10 Person Luxury Pontoon | 10 | Yes | 2 hours | Two families or a group of friends |
| 12 Person Luxury Pontoon | 12 | Yes | 2 hours | Bigger groups and long lunches |
| 12 Person Platinum Pontoon | 12 | Yes | 2 hours | Special occasions in style |
| 25 Person BBQ Pontoon | 25 | Yes | 2 hours | Parties, birthdays and work events |
Every person on board counts, kids included. You’ll find the prices for each boat further down the page.
No Boat Licence Needed
You don’t need a boat licence to hire any of our bowriders or pontoons for groups of up to 12 people. The driver just needs to be 18 or older. If you’re taking more than 12 people out on the 25 Person BBQ Pontoon, the driver will need a current boat licence.
Never driven a boat before? That’s fine. Before you leave the jetty, our team will show you how to drive the boat, run through the safety gear and explain where you can and can’t go on the river.
Where to Go on the Noosa River
From our jetty in Noosaville you can cruise the river at your own pace. A favourite way to spend the day is finding a quiet sandbank to pull up on, then swimming, fishing and having a BBQ lunch while the kids play in the shallows.
Keep an eye out for pelicans, sea birds and the odd turtle or dolphin along the way. If you’re not sure where to head, just ask. Our team knows the river well and is happy to point you to good picnic, swimming and fishing spots for the conditions on the day.
What to Bring and What’s Included
Every boat comes with life jackets and the safety gear you need. Just bring swimwear, a hat and whatever you’d like to cook on the BBQ.
- Life jackets for everyone on board
- Complimentary fishing rods and eskies on request
- Portable speaker hire at the booking desk
- Dogs welcome on board
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks and hot and cold drinks for sale
Grab a coffee and breakfast at our riverside cafe before you head out, and please arrive 15 minutes before your booking so there’s time to check in.
Book Your Noosa Boat Hire Today
Weekends and school holidays are our busiest times, so it’s worth booking ahead. Choose your boat from the options below, check the prices and book online.
Need Something Different?
We also offer jet ski hire and guided jet ski tours, kayak hire and stand up paddle board hire, all from the same jetty in Noosaville.
