Pelican Boat Hire Noosa

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Pricing: From $140 per groupCategory: Water SportsLocation: 180 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566

Highlights

Self-drive BBQ pontoons seating 8, 12, 16 or 21 guests, each with a barbecue on board for lunch on the Noosa River
The 21-seat pontoon includes fuel, fishing gear and safety equipment in its price, and a skipper can be requested
A family-owned hire base on the Noosaville foreshore beside The Big Pelican, with a kiosk and fuel dock on site

About Pelican Boat Hire Noosa

Pelican Boat Hire Noosa works from the Noosa River foreshore in Noosaville, right beside The Big Pelican. The family-owned business grew out of Noosa Marine Services, which began hiring small tinnies from the same spot back in 1957. Today it also runs a slipway, a fuel dock and a riverside kiosk alongside the hire fleet. For groups, the main attraction is the fleet of BBQ pontoons. They range from the eight-seat Partikraft through several 12-seat models and a 16-seat boat to the 21-seat Huge pontoon, which the operator describes as a party boat for families, groups of friends and pre-wedding gatherings. Every pontoon carries a barbecue, so the group can cruise for a while, find a calm spot and cook lunch on the water. The 21-seat pontoon's price covers fuel, fishing gear and the required safety equipment, and a skipper can be requested for it. Pontoon hirers must be at least 25 and hold a driver licence, and a recreational boat licence is needed once more than 12 passengers are aboard. Runabouts, bowriders, kayaks and stand up paddle boards round out the fleet for anyone who wants to head off separately.

Inclusions & amenities

Activity type

Water Sports

Setting

Outdoor

Pricing

Pontoon hire is priced by length of hire. The eight-seat Partikraft is $140 for one hour, $230 for two, $320 for three and $410 for four.

The 12-seat Luxury pontoon is $170 for one hour and $440 for four, the 16-seat pontoon runs from $200 for one hour to $500 for four, and the 21-seat pontoon from $240 for one hour to $630 for four.

Food

Every pontoon has a barbecue on board for the group to cook its own lunch. The Big Pelican Riverside Cafe and Kiosk sits next to the jetty.

Beverages

The riverside kiosk serves coffee from 7.30am, next to where the boats leave.

Availability

Open seven days a week all year round. Boat hire runs from 8am to 5pm, and a four-hour minimum may apply on weekends and in peak periods.

What's Included

Each pontoon comes with a barbecue and the required safety equipment. Fishing gear and eskies can be borrowed, and the 21-seat pontoon's price includes fuel.

Frequently asked questions

How many people fit on the BBQ pontoons?

The pontoons come in several sizes: the eight-seat Partikraft, a number of 12-seat models, a 16-seat pontoon and the 21-seat Huge pontoon, which is the largest boat in the self-drive fleet.

What does a pontoon cost?

Pontoons are priced by hire length. The Partikraft is $140 for one hour or $410 for four, the 16-seat pontoon is $200 for one hour or $500 for four, and the 21-seat pontoon is $240 for one hour or $630 for four.

Who can drive a hire pontoon?

Pontoon hirers need to be at least 25 years old and hold a driver licence. On the 21-seat pontoon, a recreational boat licence is also required whenever more than 12 passengers are on board.

Is there a minimum hire length?

A four-hour minimum may apply to pontoon bookings on weekends and during peak periods, so it is worth checking the hire length for your date when booking.

Can we fish from the pontoon?

Yes. Fishing gear and eskies can be borrowed from the hire base, and the 21-seat pontoon's price already includes fuel, fishing gear and the required safety equipment.