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Adelaide 2-hour BBQ Boat Hire for 2 People
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Adelaide 2-hour BBQ Boat Hire for 2 People

By BBQ Buoys
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Duration: 2h
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  • Use of the BBQ Buoy for a 2hrs session,
  • 2 Passengers (kids over the age of 12 months count as individual passengers)
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Esky and ice for drinks
  • Cutlery, plates, cups
  • Barbecue grill (excl. food) Inform BBQ Buoys if you need a table top instead
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified


Start:
  • Pinky Flat, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
    Comin from CBD walk across footbridge towards Adelaide Oval and you'll see the BBQ Buoys pop-up station and boats to your left.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 73193P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Children over 12 months of age count as individual passengers
    • Minimum age to hire the Buoys is 21 years
    • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
    • A maximum of 2 people per booking
    • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or 50% full refund
    • Life jackets are provided for each passenger
    • Children under the age of 12 yrs must wear their life jacket at all times on board
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 73193P3

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    • BBQ Buoys
      102
      Australia
      Joined in February 2017
    • JayneAdelaide
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A fun way to enjoy Adelaide!
      We were a family of 8 adults and 2 kids celebrating our Pisces birthday month. It was such fun and the boat seating allowed great interaction between all. We had a deluxe/premium drink package that was fairly priced and brought our own platters. The instruction to steer etc was professional and life jackets supplied for the kiddies. We had such fun and it was so good to see our beautiful city via the Torrens.
      Written March 17, 2024
    • K2270UZerins
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Birthday cruise
      A great way to celebrate a birthday. The engine is a bit noisy and has fumes, so it is nice to switch it off while relaxing over a bbq lunch. Very enjoyable and would recommend it.
      Written November 11, 2023
    • mariag2016
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BBQ Boat experience Adelaide
      We enjoyed the relaxing time, cruising along the Torrens River, we were celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Jamie and Kelly were very good with explaining the workings of the boat, very friendly staff.
      Written September 24, 2023
    • KathrynE_11
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BBQ BOUYS BRILLIANT!
      This was such fun! We had six family members on board, four from OS, and we loved our experience! Gently cruising along the Torrens with magnificent views of Adelaide from a different perspective. The providers were friendly and safety conscious. We ordered drinks to share on board and all requirements were covered by the team; right down to a complimentary bottle opener. We brought platters; would recommend this as opposed to BBQing as full attention can be given to the surroundings and experience. Make sure to look out for the flying foxes past KW Bridge near the zoo. Highly recommend this activity to anyone. Thanks BBQ BOUYS!
      Written February 25, 2023
    • Greg F
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      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Buyer beware
      I booked the BBQ buoy for a work team lunch with some interstate travellers as I wanted to showcase our beautiful city, support a local tourism operator, and have some fun. The forecast 24 hours out from our event suggested a low chance of rain (so we didn’t take advantage of the free cancellation) but unfortunately on the day when we arrived for our trip, the rain was coming in sideways, the boat chairs, BBQ and settings were all saturated, and our team made the decision it would neither be fun or safe to head out. The site based staff member agreed that the rain was likely to continue for at least the first part of our trip based on the grey clouds and outlook. More unfortunate was the fact that we were unable to get any form of refund – as the owner (who was not onsite) was convinced the rain would soon stop and we could simply head out in the rain and still have fun! There was no flexibility to even receive a partial refund so that her staff costs were covered – it was simply a matter of heading out in the pouring rain and get wet – or forfeit the entire cost of the trip ($300). This seems neither reasonable nor fair – but as their owner was very quick to point out, it is covered in their T&Cs – so it is a matter of buyer beware. I have no doubt the attraction is a fun way to spend a few hours on a nice day which we were looking forward to – but please be aware of the fine print and inflexible nature of the operator before you book – and if there is ANY chance of rain or high winds on the horizon, I would recommend you consider an alternative local attraction.
      Written February 20, 2023
    • L5330YDmanuelad
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A day in the ☀️
      A fun activity to do in Adelaide, highly recommend! Staff were lovely and checked in every so often. Great fun 🙂
      Written January 3, 2023
    • Mozzey
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BBQ Buoys boat experience
      We had the picnic option for 10 today, being 10th Dec. Was a nice day and afternoon, very professional I thought with the training before to drive the boat. Enough food and drink. Reasonably priced nice afternoon with friends
      Written December 9, 2022
    • Carmen8765
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very enjoyable activity and beautiful scenery
      We had a birthday party for our 13 year old with her friends. It was a fun party - teenagers enjoying bbq food and listening to the music while chatting away …. . I was driving the boat, no experience needed. It was a very relaxing ride . But I am glad I brought my elder daughter along so she can look after the BBQ while I focus on driving the boat . The scenery along the river is great, and with ducks / birds in the river, it was actually a very enjoyable ride. The staffs there on the day were extremely helpful. I think I will definitely do that again.
      Written February 24, 2022
    • leahjanetee
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Adelaide river from a different perspective
      What a blast!! A perfect way to spend time with family or friends. The night booking was perfect as we got to see the river and the banks from a different perspective. The lights reflecting on the river was just beautiful. We did the BBQ, but next time i would just do the picky platter.
      Written February 11, 2022
    • Rachel B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant booking for 38 people
      We had a great afternoon with BBQ Buoys catering for our group of 38. Everyone had a great afternoon, the buoys were very clean and well catered for and when we needed to swap out some of the drinks from our drink package mid way through our booking, that was no problem. So much fun, laughter and food. Definately be back with our families
      Written November 17, 2021
    • Extraordinary245346
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      We did the 2 hour BBQ cruise with 3 other couples, total of 8 of us. Very comfortable sitting in the boat and easy with the bbq in the middle. Our drinks were pre ordered and all organized for when we arrived. Staff were friendly and quickly ran through all the details for steering, safety etc. We all really enjoyed the cruise. A great way to do something different and get out about and enjoy beautiful Adelaide. Would highly recommend to friends to do.
      Written May 5, 2021
    • Swift2222
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      LOVELY EXPERIENCE
      The whole experience was great. The girl that greeted us was friendly and very helpful. The food was good and the wine. The setting was beautiful we were followed by swans and ducks one duck even flew on the boat. It was a lovely relaxing fun day. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
      Written March 18, 2021
    • 183debraf
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must do
      After having to put our original booking on hold due to bad weather in February, we had no issues re organising another night. Had the perfect night out, 7pm - 9pm.. we opted to take a roast chook and salads on our night out, we ordered a few drinks, on arrival everything was clean and ready to go departure was quick and easy , staff were friendly and helpful. What a relaxing beautiful way to see the city lights, do your self a favour grab some freinds and book a BBQ Bouy. 5 ***** from us
      Written March 6, 2021
    • leahjanetee
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sunset on the River
      What could be better than a 2 hour, sunset cruise along the River Torrens during Mad March? My family and I had the best night being tourists in our own backyard. We experienced the River from a view we had never seen before. Perfect weather, pefect views, the city lights reflected in the River, tunes on the Bluetooth speakers, a few bevvies and a BBQ. Thoroughly enjoyable experience that i would recommend to both tourists to our city and to us locals. The staff were friendly and the whole booking process was easy. Thanks BBQ Bouys.
      Written March 4, 2021
    • heathermE8673JU
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous fun
      Had a fabulous time cruising the Torrens. Excellent service. Fabulous platter. Easy to order drinks etc beforehand. Would definitely do again. Great fun
      Written February 20, 2021
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    Chol F
    26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022
    Our trip was mildly horrific for the kind staff of BBQ Buoys. Their patience and professionalism was tested beyond their wildest dreams (nightmares). First of all, this is an excellent experience. It is good value, the river is beautiful, the Adelaide riverbank is exquisite, the buoys are clean and the service is so professional. A friend and I had always wanted to sail around in one of these, and she kindly bought me the experience as a birthday present. It is very, very important to state that NO ONE was drinking before, after, or during this event. However it emerged that neither one of us was capable of understanding how to steer the device. The poor staff kept towing us back to shore; teaching us again and again; getting the dinghy out to rescue us from reeds... eventually a rather aggressive kayaker sailed into the back of the buoy, and everyone agreed that we would be better off eating our (delightful) food in our buoy, moored by a reed bank. Then in a fit of ill-placed confidence we headed out for open waters. This demonstrated a lack of judgment on my behalf, and eventually the staff came and rescued us again. During this time, every other buoy user seemed to be floating idly past, waving and looking competent. I guess the moral of the story is that even if you can't steer it, the staff will rescue you over and over again with good humour.
    Written April 30, 2022
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    Hi there! Don't stress, you aren't the first and surely not the last but thankfully we are here to help and maybe suggest you idling and enjoying the scenery. I can confirm, no nightmares came from our experience with you and we are so glad you enjoyed yourself even with a few hiccups along the way. We look forward to rescuing you again in the future ;)
    Written May 5, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Greg S
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Couples
    What a fantastic attraction for Adelaide. My wife and I were given this 2 hour bbq boat hire by our daughter as a Christmas gift,and used it on Valentine’s Day.

    The people that run it are happy, keen to explain your adventure and most of all nice and polite. We ordered drinks with them and received what we asked for in a esky and with ice.

    Guarantee this attraction 100% for relaxation and total enjoyment.

    Thankyou BBQ buoy for a great time

    Greg and Kelly
    Written February 14, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Hi Greg, thanks heaps for your great feedback! It was a pleasure to have you and Kelly on board and see how much you enjoyed the time on the Buoys. We hope to see you back in the near future for another adventure (and more donut spins) on the Torrens! ;-)
    Written March 4, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    906chas1953
    Adelaide, Australia31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2020
    A thoroughly relaxing 2 hours spent along the Torrens. Beautiful scenery which you cannot see from the banks. The boat was easy to manage with procedures and requirements explained. We enjoyed a bottle of wine and took food for ourselves. I absolutely recommend this to others. We hope to do it again with the BBQ option and a larger group in the future.
    Written November 12, 2020
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    Bill
    Adelaide, Australia11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022
    It was so relaxing and peaceful going at your own pace, stopping wherever, and taking in the great sights along the way. The reflections off the water were magnificent. The staff were so helpful and friendly. We couldn't have wished for better weather.
    Written February 6, 2022
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    Colin M
    Sydney, Australia47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I saw this earlier in the year and thought that we would like to try it when we return
    We book it in as we returned in November. We booked the two person with the BBQ in the middle for a lunchtime outing and booked some wine to go with it. We brought our own meat and salad and the BBQ Bouy guys provided all the plates cutlery napkins etc. Even a Bluetooth speaker. They explained the operation and safety briefing and we had two hours out on the river. It's not difficult to use at all and we took our time, had a BBQ and cruised up and down the river sipping on some lovely beverages. It was a great 2 hours with a lot of fun and something different to do when in Adelaide. Would highly recommend this activity you will have a great afternoon/evening. Thank you guys we had a great experience.
    Written November 24, 2019
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    Many thanks for your feedback and the friendly conversation we had when you came and visited us! Hope to see you back on of your next trips to Adelaide! Cheers Martin
    Written February 7, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Cherie H
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia29 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Overall we really enjoyed the time we had on the buoy. Staff are friendly and responsive. Our buoy crapped itself but we were saved by staff who came out and fixed it fairly quickly. I recommend this a definitely something you should do in Adelaide. The buoys themselves are a little in the scruffy side....wear and tear I suppose
    Written February 26, 2019
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    Lauren F
    Sydney, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2019 • Friends
    I couldn't figure out how to drive it but the staff were so helpful and accommodating to make us feel comfortable. Great way to spend an afternoon
    Written April 28, 2019
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    Darryl & Trish
    Adelaide, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    Awesome evening. Sunset & city lights after a peaceful trip up the river. Enjoyed a nice platter we took ourselves with a beautiful bottle of The Lane Sav Blanc.
    Written June 2, 2024
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    Troy H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Couples
    To be able to relax for two hours.
    Nikki and Ben were super helpful and made the experience even more enjoyable.
    Written March 7, 2022
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    Thanks Troy! We are glad yo hear the staff were friendly and you had a relaxing experience! We look forward to seeing you next time.
    Written March 10, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Amii O
    Woodcroft, Australia3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2021 • Couples
    Such a great experience! We had a lovely, relaxing and enjoyable time cruising the River Torrens. The BBQ Buoy team were very friendly and very helpful and happy to assist when needed.
    Written February 14, 2021
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