NARRABEEN BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Skimming Narrabeen Lagoon: Self‑Guided Large Boat Hire on a Smartwave
Self-guided Smartwave boat hire on Narrabeen Lagoon for up to five people; choose 2‑ or 4‑hour or full‑day bookings and follow the age and safety rules.
Skimming Narrabeen Lagoon: Self‑Guided Large Boat Hire on a Smartwave.
Narrabeen’s calm lagoon is a short‑bowled stage for a small but potent kind of freedom: a user‑friendly Smartwave with a Yamaha outboard and room for up to five people. Large Boat Hire from Narrabeen Boat Hire is a self‑guided option that lets you take friends out for a few hours or the whole day without a General Boat Driving Licence, and you can add fishing or picnic packages to tailor the outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Smartwave simplicity
The hire package centres on the Smartwave: a compact, easy‑to‑handle craft with a Yamaha motor designed for straightforward operation and short outings with up to five people aboard.
Self‑guided cruising on Narrabeen Lagoon
Narrabeen Lagoon provides sheltered water for relaxed cruising and sunlit passages — an accessible setting for groups wanting autonomy on the water without complex navigation.
Fishing and picnic add‑ons
To stretch the day into a proper outing, operator packages offer fishing or picnic options; contact Narrabeen Boat Hire for details and to add them to your booking.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You step aboard a small, stable Smartwave, briefed on simple controls of the Yamaha motor, and steer a self‑guided loop on sheltered water with up to five people. The format runs from compact two‑hour sorties to four‑hour windows or a full‑day hire — all intended for relaxed, easygoing time on the water enhanced by optional fishing or picnic packages.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should take extra care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hire windows are available in 2‑hour, 4‑hour and full‑day blocks.
Photo ID, hat, sunscreen and water are recommended; bring a credit card to cover the bond.
A photo ID and a credit card for the security bond are required at check‑in.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a boat licence to hire the Smartwave?
No General Boat Driving Licence is required for this hire; however the driver must be aged 16 years or older.
What is the maximum number of people on board?
The Smartwave hire accommodates up to five people.
Are there age or safety requirements for children?
All persons aged 12 years and younger must always wear a lifejacket while on the boat.
What hire durations are available?
You can book 2‑hour, 4‑hour or full‑day hire periods.
Can I add fishing or a picnic to the hire?
Yes — the operator offers fishing and picnic packages; contact Narrabeen Boat Hire by phone or email for details and to add them to your booking.
What should I bring with me to check in?
Bring photo ID, sun protection (hat and sunscreen), water and a credit card for the bond.