Boat Hire in Moreton Bay

There's a lot of things to do in Moreton Bay, but don’t rush. The pace is chilled, the seafood is fresh and the natural environment is breathtakingly beautiful.

Hugging the South East Queensland coastline, the Moreton Bay area is home to beloved weekend and holiday spots like the Redcliffe Peninsula, Bribie Island and Caboolture, with Moreton Island just a hop, skip and splash across the bay.

Boat Hire in Moreton Bay for any budget, for any occasion

Sailing Moreton Bay with Floatspace boat charters gives you the flexibility to experience this magnificent part of the world your way. All Floatspace boats have captain, crew and fuel included, so you can just sit back with family, friends or colleagues and enjoy the scenery. Choose a fully catered food and drink package in advance, book a BBQ boat or BYO - it's all up to you.

Floatspace's Moreton Bay hire boats are available for all kinds of events, including family day trips, birthday parties, hens parties, bucks parties, corporate functions, engagements and weddings. You might want a luxury catamaran with spacious decks for cocktail functions, a sun-kissed sailing yacht for Moreton Island's turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, or perhaps a power catamaran for a team building day from Brisbane to Redcliffe and the Bayside Region. It's all possible with Floatspace.

To give you an idea of the cost of Moreton Bay boat hire, it's more affordable and flexible than you may expect. For example, a power catamaran like Moreton Magic starts from $325 per hour for up to 12 guests. With four double cabins and 360-degree views in both the saloon and outdoor spaces, it's a great-value choice for any intimate group occasion.

For a group of up to 24 guests, with room for 10 guests for overnight stays, Moreton Maiden also starts from $325 an hour. If you've got an adventurous streak, Crystal Blue Express is a fast luxury motor boat that'll take you to the private spots for fishing or whale watching - from $590 an hour for up to 21 guests.

If you're planning a celebration with a larger group size, consider a luxury boat hire option like Pure Adrenalin. This luxury wave-piercing catamaran is perfect for Christmas parties, cocktail events, weddings and milestone birthdays. With room for up to 76 guests, it's from $1320 an hour.

Things to do in Moreton Bay by boat

Let’s start with Redcliffe and the Bayside Region. Walk along the Redcliffe Jetty, go shore fishing or kayaking at Scarborough Beach (previous winner of Queensland’s Friendliest Beach) or have a dip at family-friendly swimming spots like Settlement Cove Lagoon, Suttons Beach and Margate Beach. The Woody Point Jetty offers a vantage point for a sunset that’s rare to see on the Australian east coast.

Just a 25-minute drive from Redcliffe is Bribie Island, the only Queensland island connected to the mainland by a bridge. Sail the stunningly clear waters of Pumicestone Passage, a 35km channel that touches Bribie Island, Caloundra and Deception Bay. It’s here you’ll see dolphins, dugongs and turtles, and plenty of bird life. Fishing is also popular on Bribie Island - anglers, just make sure you know the 'green zones' for fishing before you go.

Moreton Island is another island gem of the Moreton Bay Marine Park. It's the third largest sand island in the world, with long stretches of beach and bush, and a beautiful array of native wildlife. It's well-known for its snorkelling and diving sites like the Tangalooma Wrecks (pictured at the top of this page), a truly epic artificial reef that's teeming with marine life.

In Southern Moreton Bay, North Stradbroke Island (or "Straddie") is another beloved weekend and holiday spot for its surf beaches, camping spots, freshwater lakes and sleepy villages that make you feel far from the rest of the world.

Whale watching in Moreton Bay is some of the best in the world. For a spectacular sight, visit from June to October to see humpback whales migrating up to the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

And finally, while you're here, enjoy the world-class seafood. Our pick? Moreton Bay Bugs, of course! Eat them on board your private charter and have a "cheers" while you're at it.

Images: Tourism and Events Queensland/Floatspace

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