SUSSEX INLET BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Half Shade, Full Sun: A Day Aboard the Happy Dayz Pontoon in Sussex Inlet
Half- and full-day pontoon hire for up to six people—ideal for fishing, cruising, BBQs and relaxed days on the water.
Half Shade, Full Sun: A Day Aboard the Happy Dayz Pontoon in Sussex Inlet.
Happy Dayz is a spacious fishing and cruising pontoon offered by Sussex Inlet Pontoons, set up for a day on the water with room for up to six people and outfitted with a BBQ, Bluetooth stereo and dog-friendly access.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Everything you need for a day afloat
The pontoon comes with a BBQ, an esky and ice supplied, a Bluetooth stereo and fuel included—so the basics are handled and you can focus on fishing, cruising or relaxing.
Easy access and inclusive design
Happy Dayz is wheelchair accessible and dog friendly, letting guests with mobility needs and pet owners join the outing without extra logistics.
Simple, clear safety and capacity rules
Hire covers up to six people (infants under one year do not count toward the limit), alcohol is permitted aboard provided the driver maintains a 0% blood-alcohol level, and boating experience is required unless you book a captain.
What the day feels like
What a day on Happy Dayz feels like
Board, stow your food and drinks, and push off for a relaxed half- or full-day on Sussex Inlet—fish from the roomy deck, anchor for a BBQ and a swim, or simply cruise the estuary listening to your own playlist on the pontoon’s Bluetooth stereo.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Half-day hires run either 8:30am or 1pm (4 hours); full-day hires start at 9am.
Meet at Nielson Lane Boat Ramp, 3 Nielson Ln, Sussex Inlet NSW 2540 for boarding.
Bring BYO food and drinks (none are sold on board). An additional esky is recommended even though an esky and ice are provided; bring sun protection and any fishing gear you prefer.
Half-day hire is $350 and full-day hire is $550; hires start with a $200 deposit plus booking fee today, with the remainder paid on arrival and no booking fee then.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can the pontoon hold?
Maximum capacity is six people (infants under one year old are not counted toward this limit).
When do hires start?
Half-day hires start at 8:30am or 1pm (4 hours); full-day hires start at 9am.
Can I bring food, drinks and alcohol?
Yes—this is BYO only. Alcohol is permitted but the driver must remain at 0% BAC.
Do I need a boat licence to hire Happy Dayz?
No boat licence is required, but boating experience is essential; if you lack experience you can hire one of the operator’s captains at checkout.
Are pets and accessibility supported?
Yes—pontoons are dog friendly and wheelchair accessible.
What equipment is provided on board?
The hire includes a BBQ, an esky and ice, a Bluetooth stereo system and fuel.