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What to Ask Before Booking a Boat

Brisbane boat parties split between the river and the bay. On the Brisbane River, double-deck party boats and catamarans cruise past the CBD, the Story Bridge and riverside suburbs with a bar, music and room to dance. On Moreton Bay, smaller vessels head for island beaches with swimming stops.

Matching the boat to the group:

  • Up to 24 guests: a flybridge cruiser with captain and crew, at $750 per hour, minimum 3-hour charter
  • 10 to 60 guests: a river party catamaran with a lounge, a bow deck and a rooftop for three-hour cruises
  • Up to 70 guests: a party boat over two levels, with its own bar, dance floor and lasers
  • Up to 130 guests: double-deck river boats hired whole, with catering and a sound system
  • 80 guests and more on weekdays: a three-deck catamaran with a bar on every level
  • A day on the bay: a sailing catamaran out of Cleveland with paddleboards and boom netting

Charters suit birthdays, work functions, weddings and hens or bucks groups. For dry land options, see venues across the city.

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Questions for the charter operator

  • Where do guests board, and is there parking or public transport nearby
  • Is catering included, available as a package, or BYO
  • Is there a licensed bar, or can you bring your own drinks
  • What is the minimum group size on Friday and Saturday nights
  • Can you bring a DJ or play your own music

Weather on the water

  • Ask what happens if a storm hits, and whether the boat has covered decks
  • Summer afternoons can bring storms, so an earlier cruise is safer
  • Bay trips depend on wind, so confirm the backup plan before booking

River or bay

  • River cruises keep the city in view and the water calm, suiting a party with dancing
  • Bay trips trade city views for swimming and island stops
  • Full-day bay charters can reach the wrecks off Tangalooma for snorkelling

Everything You Need to Know About Boat Hire

How many guests fit on a Brisbane party boat?

Charters range from 24 guests on a private cruiser to 130 on double-deck river boats, and several hundred on a three-deck catamaran hired on weekdays.

What does a private boat charter cost in Brisbane?

A flybridge cruiser for up to 24 is $750 per hour, minimum 3-hour charter. Larger party boats quote per group, so ask for a package price.

Can we bring our own food and drinks on a Brisbane cruise?

Some boats allow BYO, including the private cruiser, while others run a licensed bar and offer catering packages. Check before you book.

Do Brisbane boat charters go ahead in the rain?

Many river boats have covered decks, and one large catamaran has a retractable awning. Operators decide on storms and wind on the day.

Can we sail on Moreton Bay rather than the river?

Yes. A sailing catamaran departs Cleveland for bay cruises, and a cruiser runs full-day trips across to the island wrecks for swimming.