NOOSAVILLE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Noosa’s Luxury BBQ Pontoon: A Private, Eight-Person Cruise Along the River
Private pontoon hire on the Noosa River for up to eight people with an onboard BBQ and hire windows from two to nine hours.
Noosa’s Luxury BBQ Pontoon: A Private, Eight-Person Cruise Along the River.
Glide the placid channels of the Noosa River aboard a purpose-built luxury pontoon: a roomy, eight-person craft fitted with a barbecue that turns a simple cruise into a social day on the water. It’s designed for private groups and families who want to stretch a two-hour outing into a half- or full-day escape while taking in the river’s scenery and comforts.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Room for Eight with Onboard BBQ
The pontoon is built for private groups and families, seating up to eight people and equipped for barbecue cooking; operators provide BBQ tongs on request and offer a cooler-bag BBQ hire pack for $20 that includes utensils, ice and serving items.
Scenic Cruising on the Noosa River
The experience is centred on cruising the Noosa River waterways to take in the riverine scenery and spend private time on the water with friends or family.
Flexible Hires and Onboard Essentials
Hires run from short two-hour stints up to full-day bookings; operators also sell bait, ice, snacks and drinks, and request that parties arrive at the marina at least 15 minutes before their booking.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
This is a relaxed, social outing: cast off from the marina, cruise the river at a gentle pace, and pause to prepare food on the onboard barbecue while the group spreads out across the pontoon’s seating. The setup is deliberately simple — comfortable seating, shade and a BBQ — so the focus stays on company and the Noosa River’s calm scenery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is best for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hires are available from two to nine hours, so you can book anything from a short cruise to a full-day outing. Note that school-holiday rates may differ.
You can bring your own food and drinks; the operator also sells bait, ice, ice creams and drinks. BBQ tongs are available on request and a BBQ cooler-bag hire pack (cooler, ice, utensils, cups and serving items) is available for $20.
Meet at Terrace Marina (290 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville) and arrive at least 15 minutes before your booking. The boat holds a maximum of eight people and the nominated boat driver must be aged 18 or over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I hire the pontoon?
Hires run from 2 up to 9 hours.
How many people can be on board?
The pontoon holds up to eight people; each person, regardless of age, counts as one whole person toward that maximum.
Do I need a boat licence to hire and drive the pontoon?
No boat licence is required to hire the pontoon, but any person driving the boat must be at least 18 years old.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes — boats are pet friendly.
What BBQ equipment and supplies are provided?
BBQ tongs are available on request; the operator offers a $20 BBQ cooler-bag hire pack that includes a cooler bag, ice, tongs, spatula, cups, trays, cutlery, napkins and a pot of oil. The operator also sells ice, bait, ice creams and drinks.
Where do we meet for the booking?
You meet at 290 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville (Terrace Marina). Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your booking time.