Electric picnic boats, BBQ pontoons and tinnies you drive yourself on the harbour and rivers. Under 10 knots, no licence.
No Crew Dibs fee during launch — you pay the venue's price only.
Two 12-person pontoons with a gas BBQ, sink, toilet and a big shade roof. Cruise the river to Como or up to Lugarno. No licence needed.
Three electric picnic boats for up to 8. Silent motor, big table, esky and speaker on board. You drive at walking pace around Rose Bay and Shark Island. No licence.
8- and 12-person BBQ boats plus a 4-person Polycraft from Manly Cove. No licence. Sold through resellers; own site shows no prices.
No. These boats are limited to under 10 knots, which NSW lets anyone drive. You get a quick run-through at the dock.
Picnic boats take 8, BBQ pontoons 10–12. A bigger group takes two boats and we price that for you.
Most operators hold $200–$500 on a card and release it when the boat comes back in one piece. It's on each boat's page.
Operators call it off for safety and move you or refund you. Their exact rule is on the page.