Swan Boat Hire

Swan Boat Hire

Swan Boat Hire
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Gear RentalsBoat RentalsStand Up PaddleboardingKayaking & Canoeing
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About
We know the Maroochy River better than anyone else and have been providing memorable water based experiences for our clients for 29 years. For fun on the water come and see us at the Swan Boat Hire Van and try our fleet of quality, clean, comfortable and safe boats and paddle craft. We aim to provide our clients with the best customer service possible while creating a memorable experience on the beautiful Maroochy River. We have a fleet of 30 boats boats – 3-6 seater tinnies, 5 seater smartwaves, 5- 7 polycraft side console, centre console, cuddy cabin and bow riders, BBQ cruisers for 8-10 and pontoon BBQ/pizza boats with toilets for up to 12 people. When it comes to paddle craft we have over 50 available, these include 1-2 person sit on top kayaks, 3 person canoes and stand up paddle boards.
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia

Awards
Travelers' Choice
2024

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5.0 of 5 bubbles210 reviews
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Alison
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
We hired an 8 seater BBQ boat for just 3 people and had a great time relaxing on a gorgeous sunny day. Our 5 year old caught 3 fish when his dad caught nothing. I would highly recommend Swan as they made the process from booking to taking boat out a pleasure. Matt gave an in-depth run down on where to go and how to make the best of our time. The young lad who assisted us was also great and took the time to ensure we were happy with how to operate boat and bbq. He actually showed pride in his work and had a kind nature which was appreciated. We will certainly use Swan again and have already recommended to family and friends

Thanks guys at Swan
Written February 13, 2023
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Hi JackOliver2, thanks for your 5 star rating and for recommending Swan Boat Hire on the Mighty Maroochy River. The team at Swan Boat Hire are young, enthusiastic, well trained and always try to go the extra mile with our loyal customers. We are always happy to hear of your memorable experience of an excellent time on our barbeque boats, in such a beautiful natural environment. We will love to see you back soon for another hire and we will definitely look after your needs. Thanks, from Matt and the crew at Swan Boat Hire.
Written February 23, 2023
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Markandchris
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
We hired a 6 person tinny for one hour. The on line booking process was simple. Being able to include some fishing gear and bait was also very helpful. The check in was friendly and easy as was the guy who assisted us onto the boat. When the one hour was all but up, with one phone call we were able to extend our hire to 2 hours and we received the same friendly service upon returning the boat. Areas for improvement relate only to the power of the motor which at 8hp was pretty minimal. We only had two adults and one small child aboard so it would have struggled with 6 adults for sure. The cost for short hires is also up there so maybe better value for longer hires.
Written December 28, 2022
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Hey Marky and Chrissy, thank you for your considerate review. Our experienced staff are always keen to help our customers and we thank you for the support you have given our business. In order to cater to all of our customers, and as per the hire and drive standard, our boats are limited to a speed of ten knots, which ensures that our hirers do not need a boat license. We hope to see you back again soon for another great experience. Cheers, Riley and the crew from Swan Boat Hire.
Written January 8, 2023
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ipjd2018
Brisbane, Australia3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Had a great experience hiring a BBQ boat from Swan. Service was terrific, they called the day before our trip to suggest we leave earlier because of the forecast weather, then shuffled our booking around to accomodate a shorter trip on a better boat, without any etra costs or hassles. Boat attendants were super helpful and cheery, the boat itself was exactly what we needed and we had a great day out.
Written November 28, 2021
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Lisa P
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
Easy booking process. I had bought a gift card for my husband's birthday and he just chose the boat and length of rental time to suit him. The guy that gave the instructions was so lovely and positive. He even came to rescue us when the anchor got caught on a rock. Great spot for fishing and enjoying the gorgeous Qld sunshine.
Written April 25, 2023
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Hi Lisandlac, Thankyou so much for your 5 star review. Gift cards are definitely a great way to gift a boat hire to a loved one and like you stated, the process of hiring is effortless and hassle free. Your instructor on the day Sam is one of our longest serving members of Swan Boat Hire and with his keenness for all things fishing and boating, he likes to make sure our customers share that same passion. Some days it does seem as though there is no better place to be then the Mighty Maroochy River and we hope to see you on it again soon. Regards, The Swan Boat Hire Team.
Written May 4, 2023
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Catherine C
Caboolture, Australia23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Family
We had a wonderful family 2 hour trip on a 6 seater tinnie. Original booked 2 double kayaks but when we arrived we saw the tinnie was the same cost and we didn't need a boat licence. Also thought it would be safer with the little ones. The guy in the booth was really understanding and organised the swap. It was so easy and hassle free and great value for money. Thank you so much.
Written January 8, 2023
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Hey Catherine, thanks for your 5-star review. Our experienced staff are always eager to help our valued customers, such as yourself, to have the best hire possible, and we are happy to hear of your excellent experience! Cheers, Riley and the team from Swan Boat Hire.
Written January 10, 2023
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Peppernsalt
Brisbane40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Friends
I definitely recommend. Staff are helpful on the phone, great in person and very understanding of older peoples limitations getting in and out of a boat.
We hired the 6 seater for 4 of us. Large enough for some food and drinks. My father in law and his friend felt safe and didn't fall over or out of the boat.
Despite not catching any fish we could eat, it was a very pleasant time with plenty of laughter. No boat licence required so the boat was not very powerful however 4 hrs was perfect. We were very jealous on arriving back that another group had a few large fish.
Written October 31, 2022
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Hi Cheryl, thanks for your helpful review. Our staff are very experienced and are always eager to accommodate for everyone with their exceptional service. We are overjoyed that the boat met expectations and that you and your family had a fantastic time. We hope to see you again soon on the Mighty Maroochy River. Cheers, Riley and the team from Swan Boat Hire
Written December 18, 2022
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suzanne r
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
The employees were so helpful and genuinely happy to be there…they were so helpful, easy going and patient!
It was a great 6 hour day for 4 couples…we fished a bit (no luck), enjoyed a BBQ lunch, swam, had beach time and a LOT of laughs. The boat is great with lots of room (we hired a 12-seater for 8 of us and was glad we did). The boat has tables, BBQ, esky (add on) and even a toilet! So fun, highly recommend!
Written February 22, 2023
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Hi W2464FHsuzanner, thanks for your 5 star rating and for recommending Swan Boat Hire on the Mighty Maroochy River. The team at Swan Boat Hire are young, enthusiastic, well trained and always try to go the extra mile with our loyal customers. We are always happy to hear of your memorable experience of an excellent time on our barbeque boats, in such a beautiful natural environment. Its great that our experienced staff were friendly and helpful. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable hire and we thank you for the fantastic support you have shown our business! Thanks, Matt and the crew from Swan Boat Hire.
Written February 23, 2023
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Tessa V
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Great experience! We booked the 12 seater pontoon boat and we had 6 people on board, one 6 month old and three dogs. It was perfect, lots of space, clean and comfortable. Looking forward to our next trip :)
Written March 16, 2022
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Hi tesval91, thanks for the Great Day Out! review. We love to see our loyal customers have a good experience on the Mighty Maroochy River. Our team do their best to assist and look after you.. So we hope to see you back soon. Regards Mark and the Team at Swan Boat Hire
Written December 20, 2022
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jeweller48
Brisbane, Australia13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Six adults and 4 children (from 7 to 71) spent 4 hours travelling and playing between Bli Bli and Cotton Tree. We were very pleased with the service we received from Swan Boat Hire. Booking online was simple and straight forward. Preliminary explanations were well done and the boat had everything we needed. We began the hire at 8am and were very pleased we chose the morning as parking was easy (during the Christmas period) and the weather was great.
Written January 3, 2020
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Thank you for your comprehensive review of our business from booking online, parking in the area and hiring with us. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards Mark, Matt and the Swan Boat Hire crew.
Written January 14, 2020
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Conway B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
Really enjoyable. Boat was simple to operate but I would recommend that you make yourself familiar with water rules, markers, etc. It makes you more of a considerate boater. We had a licenced boat operator aboard and he provided some good tips on operating a boat on a river with other boats and jet skis and navigating the channels. This sort of stuff you can look up online before you go. All in all a fun day!
Written June 26, 2023
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Hi conwayb2022, we appreciate you leaving a 5 star review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed yourself out on the waterways and yes, although not compulsory to have a licence and/or knowledge of the boat/river, it definitely gives you an advantage when the driver or even one of the passengers has at least a basic understanding of the boating lifestyle. Thanks once again for hiring and we hope to see you again on the Mighty Maroochy River. Regards, The Swan Boat Hire Team
Written June 28, 2023
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