FORSTER BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Aboard the Kracken: Forster’s Luxury BBQ Pontoon for Slow-Water Days
Private hire of The Kracken in Forster — a wheelchair‑accessible luxury BBQ pontoon available for 2, 4 or 8‑hour hires; this guide explains the vessel’s features, capacity and practical planning details.
Aboard the Kracken: Forster’s Luxury BBQ Pontoon for Slow-Water Days.
Cruise the pristine waters of Forster aboard The Kracken, a luxury BBQ pontoon from Forster Houseboat Hire that pairs a comfortable, social layout with practical cruising features. The vessel comes equipped with a Webber BBQ, Bluetooth stereo, swim ladder, Bimini cover and luxury leather seating; the price includes fuel and gas, and the boat is wheelchair accessible with a boarding ramp and ample room for guests.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Comfort and Conveniences on Deck
The Kracken is fitted with luxury leather seating, a Bimini cover for shade, an onboard Webber BBQ and Bluetooth stereo — a setup built for relaxed social cruising and on‑water meals.
Designed to Be Accessible
This vessel includes a boarding ramp and generous onboard space, making it wheelchair accessible so a wider range of guests can join the outing.
Private Hire for Small Groups
Available as private hire for groups, The Kracken accommodates up to 11 people (children under 1 year not counted) with hire options of 2, 4 or 8 hours; fuel and gas costs are included in the price.
What the day feels like
What it Feels Like
Onboard The Kracken a day on the water scales toward easy conviviality: spread out across leather seating under the Bimini, fire up the Webber for a barbecue, cue the Bluetooth stereo and slip into the water from the swim ladder when a cool dip is wanted. The boat’s layout and included fuel make it a straightforward choice for a private half‑day or full‑day cruise of Forster’s waterways.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and when it might not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hires are offered as Twilight (2 hours), Half day (4 hours) or Full Day (8 hours).
The Kracken is equipped with a Webber BBQ, Bluetooth stereo, swim ladder, Bimini cover and luxury leather seating; the hire price includes fuel and gas.
Maximum occupancy is 11 people (children under 1 year are not counted); the vessel includes a boarding ramp and ample room for wheelchair access.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people can the Kracken carry?
Maximum 11 people; infants under 1 year are not counted toward this total.
What hire durations are available?
Twilight hire (2 hours), Half day (4 hours) and Full day (8 hours).
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the vessel is wheelchair accessible and includes a boarding ramp and ample onboard room.
What amenities are provided on board?
The Kracken includes a Webber BBQ, Bluetooth stereo, swim ladder, Bimini cover and luxury leather seating.
Are fuel and gas included in the hire price?
Yes — the price includes fuel and gas.