Hire an 8-person pontoon boat on Cairns' Trinity Inlet for fishing, sightseeing and even crocodile spotting.
Days
- Up to 8 hours
Group size
- Your own group, up to 8
Start / finish
- Cairns / Cairns
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Hired pontoon boat for up to 8 people
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Trinity Inlet — fishing among the mangroves
- Admiralty Island — a day on the water around the island
- Crocodile spotting
- Birdwatching — pelicans, egrets and eagles
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 13 reviews
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AI summary of 13 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the ease of operating the pontoon regardless of prior boating experience, and the flexibility of the offering with add-ons such as fishing gear, barbecues and ice. What stands out most often is the quality of the family experience, with reviewers noting that even children and teenagers found the outings engaging, and the spotless condition and ease of use of the boats themselves. The most common caveat is that a half-day hire, whilst enjoyable, limits exploration of the full inlet and surrounding areas including Admiralty Island and the mangroves, with several travellers noting they would extend to a full day on a future visit.
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We hired a barbecue boat and had the best family day, even our two teenage boys got excited. The boat was spotless and easy to drive, we cooked lunch on the built-in barbecue while cruising, and the staff's clear instructions made it stress-free.
The six of us hired a pontoon and added the barbecue and fishing rods. Really reasonable and a great experience, and Steve-o and Phillip were great.
A group of us, all Cairns locals, took a pontoon around the inlet for four hours and had a blast, passing small shipwrecks and seeing a crab, jellyfish and lots of birds. My favourite part was the narrowing creeks deep into the mangroves, and next time we'll take the full day to get around Admiralty Island. Easy to drive, felt safe and very good value.
An amazing day on a pontoon with my friends, catching lots of fish and seeing some beautiful places up the river. Thanks for the friendly service.
We booked a pontoon for half a day with bait and ice, and as there were only three of us they gave us a smaller one. Clear instructions and a great folder, and the travel times to each spot were accurate. A full day would let you see the whole inlet, next time we'd add the barbecue, and bring plenty of water.
We hired a pontoon for half a day's fishing and it was very easy to drive. The staff were genuine, helpful and knew the area well. A great day out on the inlet.
