Be your own captain when you hire a Mandurah BBQ Boat
Hire a Self Drive Mandurah BBQ Boat for a fantastic outing with family or friends, one where you can experience Mandurah’s natural beauty at your own pace. Revel in 360-degree water views as you sip and sizzle in beautiful sunshine, enjoying a unique dining experience.
You don’t need a skipper’s ticket to captain these cool boats; just bring your valid photo ID and we’ll provide onboarding, safety instructions, and a map for your scenic cruise.
Electric BBQ Boats are the cleaner, quieter option, better for Mandurah’s wildlife and waterways, and so silent wildlife approach you! With a cruisy maximum speed of 5 knots an hour, you’ll be as chilled as the champagne in your esky.
Cruise past Mandurah’s thriving waterfront, glamorous yachts and through the Venetian Canals. Find a nice spot to anchor for lunch, taking in the magnificent view. Ask us about our favourite places to dine in spectacular views.
Bring your own picnic or barbecue lunch (please book a BBQ as an optional extra) or order a grazing platter made fresh for your arrival. We’ll provide cutlery, crockery and cooking implements to make your life easier.
Your BBQ Boat hire includes;
- 2-3 hours of BBQ Boat rental including 20 mins safety instruction
- Use of a charcoal barbecue (if booked as an optional extra)
- Eco-friendly tableware (porcelain plates, stainless steel cutlery, napkins, tongs, plastic cups)
- Bluetooth speakers
Optional Extras;
- Charcoal BBQ hire
- Grazing platter prepared by our chefs
- Mandurah Waterbike Hire – see our BBQ Boat and Waterbike Packages
Quality BBQ

A charcoal BBQ designed by Heston Blumenthal
Everything provided

We provide reusable plates, cups and cutlery – no plastic waste
BYO or trust our chefs

Bring your own food or relax with a delicious grazing platter
Departs
We depart from Dolphin Quay, in the Mandurah Ocean Marina, where we will meet you at the appointed time to set you off safely. CLICK HERE for directions.
If you need any other help, our booking office can be found at 73 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah 6210.
Please arrive on time to ensure ample time for your cruise, and to complete a mandatory safety briefing at the start of the hire.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Mandurah BBQ Boat Hire? 1.5 or 2 hours?
Are bookings required for the BBQ Boats?
How many passengers can cruise in the BBQ Boats?
How many boats do you have and how many passengers can you take?
Are lifejackets included?
Will I see dolphins on a Mandurah BBQ Boats cruise?
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Can we order a picnic lunch?
Can we drink alcohol on the BBQ Boat?
What do I need to bring for my BBQ Boat adventure?
Is there sun protection on the Mandurah BBQ Boats?
Do you offer Private Group Bookings?
What if it’s raining on the day of our booking?
What are the Terms and Conditions?
Additional Cruise Details
Cook a barbecue or bring a picnic
BBQ Boats are the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing lunch on the water. You can bring all the ingredients for a barbecue and cook it on our deluxe chargrill barbecue – be sure to select a BBQ as an optional extra when you place your booking. Alternatively, you can bring a simple picnic lunch and save cooking.
Book a grazing platter
Or relax and allow our chefs to prepare a deluxe grazing platter – simply select it as an optional extra when you book your BBQ Boat.
We recommend bringing;
- camera
- sunhat
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- warm top (it can get cool on the water)
- food and drinks in a cool bag or esky
The hirer and skipper need to bring valid photo ID and a credit card for the credit card authorisation for the security bond
BBQ Boats are not wheelchair accessible, but several of our Mandurah Cruises fleet have wheelchair / walking frame access and are available for tours or hire.
Please call Mandurah Cruises booking office on 9581 1242 to discuss which vessel suits your requirements.
We depart from Dolphin Quay, in the Mandurah Ocean Marina, where we will meet you at the appointed time to set you off safely. CLICK HERE for directions.
If you need any other help, our booking office can be found at 73, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah 6210.
Please arrive on time to ensure ample time for your cruise, and to complete a mandatory safety briefing at the start of the hire.
The health and safety of our guests and staff is our absolute priority. We are taking extra measures to ensure we are operating at the highest of health and safety standards to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All staff have completed the ‘AHA Hospitality & Tourism COVID-19 Hygiene Course’, a COVID-19 safety plan has been implemented and hygiene officer present each day, as required by the Western Australian Government to operate during this recovery period.