Self Drive Mandurah BBQ Boat Hire

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;


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.

BBQ Boat Hire 3-6 people

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BBQ Boat Hire 7-10 people

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Six-seater Mandurah BBQ Boats: 1.5 hour hire plus a 20 minute safety briefing
  • 10-seater Mandurah BBQ Boats: 2 hour hire plus a 20 minute safety briefing

The 10-seater boats have a greater battery capacity, hence they have a longer hire time. If you'd like to spend longer on the water, we recommend hiring a 10-seater BBQ Boat.

Yes, our BBQ Boats need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance, and preferably sooner to avoid missing out. Weekends, holidays and sunny days are popular, so please book ahead to enjoy a leisurely cruise aboard a Mandurah BBQ Boat.

Our boats carry a maximum of six or 10 passengers including children, depending which BBQ Boat you book. This is also the maximum legal passenger number by maritime authorities.

We have four BBQ Boats in total. Two x six passenger BBQ Boats and two x 10 passenger BBQ Boats. All up, we can accommodate a maximum 32 passengers across four BBQ Boats. If you’d like to book for a larger party, why not take a scenic dolphin cruise on one of our six premier vessels?

Yes, lifejackets are provided in the BBQ Boat hire. Children under 10 are required to wear their lifejackets, so please let us know how many children are in your party when you book.

There’s a good chance you’ll see our beautiful bottlenose dolphins, but we can’t guarantee it, as they’re wild animals.

Yes, you can. You can bring a picnic or barbecue ingredients – we’ll provide plates, cutlery and cooking utensils. If you're planning a BBQ, be sure to book the BBQ as an optional extra. Bring your drinks in a cool bag or esky.

Yes, trust our chefs to prepare a delicious grazing platter packed with superb cheeses, smallgoods, olives, crackers, dips and fruit. Platters need to be ordered at least 24 hours in advance; please book your platter when you book your BBQ Boat.

Yes, you can have a drink on the BBQ Boats. There is room for a 50 litre esky on our six-person BBQ Boats, and room for a 70 litre esky on our 10-person BBQ Boats.

Like driving a car, the skipper is responsible for the safety of the boat and its passengers, and therefore we recommend the skipper sticks to soft drinks. The skipper can have a maximum blood alcohol level of 0.05. Please drink responsibly.

Bring the essentials for a playful time on the river; a hat, sunscreen, drinks, bathers and towel if you fancy a swim. Bring a jacket or jumper – it can be cool when the sea breeze comes in, even in summer.

Bring drinks and a BBQ picnic or pre-order a delicious grazing platter.

The hirer and skipper need to bring valid photo ID and a credit card for the credit card authorisation for the security bond.

We have a large umbrella shading the boat which we can use when safe, but sometimes the sun comes in at the sides, or we have to take the umbrella down due to high wind. Therefore we recommend wearing sunscreen and hats, and bringing long sleeves.

Of course, BBQ Boats are best with a group. Gather your friends, family or workmates for a fantastic BBQ Boats experience, or team it with our Waterbikes for the ultimate day out. Call us on (08) 9544 6507 or email reservations@mandurahcruises.com.au to organise your group booking.

BBQs are best on beautiful days. Weather can be unpredictable, and we really want you to have a great experience on our BBQ Boats. So if we deem it unsafe to cruise, we will reschedule your booking with no extra charges or we will offer you a full refund – your call. Winter weather is variable, so check the forecast, book a boat, and if the weather changes we’ll reschedule for your cruising pleasure.

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Additional Cruise Details

Lunch Options
What to Bring
Access
Departure
COVID Safety
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Lunch Options

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.

What to Bring

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

Access

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.

Departure

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.

COVID Safety

The health and safety of our guests and staff are 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.

  • A COVID-19 safety plan is in place.
  • All our staff have completed the Australian Hotels’ Association Hospitality & Tourism COVID-19 Hygiene Course.
  • A hygiene officer is present on all our cruise activities.
  • All other measures, as required by the Western Australian Government during this recovery period, are strictly followed.

Please contact us if you have any concerns or questions regarding our COVID policy. For further information on Western Australia’s COVID safety requirements, visit WA.gov.au.

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