8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Fancy being captain for a day? Set sail from Cairns on-board your very own pontoon, on this private self-drive tour with space for up to 8 people. Spend a whole or half day cruising along the Trinity Inlet, try your hand at fishing or crabbing, or just sit back and enjoy the views from deck. Along the way, keep a look out for wildlife like pelicans, eagles and even crocodiles!

Full or half day self-drive pontoon boat hire from Cairns
Sail your own private pontoon along the Trinity Inlet
Get up close to native wildlife and birds as you cruise through the estuary
Rent extra equipment like fishing tackle, crab pots or BBQs (extra cost)
Private self-guided tour for up to 8 people

What's Included

Boat hire
Fuel

Food and drinks
Driver
Fishing Equipment

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cairns Marlin Marina
1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Berth A1, Marlin Marina

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your own way to Marlin Marina in Cairns to collect your private pontoon, then set sail on your half or full day adventure. Cruise through the Trinity Inlet, an estuary fringed by forested mountains and just a short distance from the city. Glide through the glistening waters and mangrove forests, keeping an eye out for local wildlife like pelicans, egrets and eagles. You might even spot the odd crocodile lounging on the banks!

Your day is yours to spend as you wish, so perhaps enjoy fishing or crabbing along the inlet, stop for a barbecue lunch on the waterfront or cruise out to explore the mangrove swamps around Admiralty Island. Or you could simply relax on deck and soak up the scenery.

Please note: No boat license is required to drive the pontoons, but the driver must be over 18 years. Fuel is included and fishing tackle, bait, crab pots and BBQs can be hired on the day.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
As this is self-drive, boat driver must be over 18 and hold a current road drivers license

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great experience but not everything that we booked

Phil_W, Apr 2024

Fishing was great and the family had so much fun. Unfortunately what we booked and paid for wasn’t what we got. We booked an 8hr pontoon bbq boat and arrived to find we were booked on a 4hr 4man tinny when we had 5 people. The tour operator was awesome and was able to supply a pontoon boat but we were only able to have it for 4 hours which wasn’t enough time. They also have us 2 fishing rods and the bbq as they were supposed to be included but weren't. I even emailed Viator to find out what was on the bbq boat and got a reply which was accurate but just not what was booked when we arrived. So a bit disappointing but still a wonderful experience.

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