Dinghy Hire

Whether you want to fish, snorkel, or simply soak up the views, you can charter a dinghy via the Hamilton Island Tour Desk. Spend the day at a secluded sandy cove, or explore some of the lesser-visited spots around Hamilton Island.

What you’ll love about Hamilton Island Dinghy Hire:

Explore the Whitsundays at your own pace. Go as fast, or as slow, as you choose - and decide where and when you want to go.
Spend your time doing what you please. Snorkel, go diving, fish, or simply relax and enjoy the view. No licence or experience required.
Convenient and easy to organise. Motorised dinghy hire is available at the Hamilton Island Marina, where you’ll also find fuel for your dinghy, and other fishing essentials.

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Opening hours

Daily
Half Day (3 hours on water): 8.15am to 12:00pm or 12:15pm to 4:00pm
Full Day (7 hours on water): 8.15am to 4:00pm

Pricing

Standard Dinghy
Half Day: $149.00 / Full Day: $239.00
Premium Dinghy
Half Day: $179.00 / Full Day: $269.00

Maximum total of 450kg, up to 6 people per dinghy

Fishing and snorkelling equipment available to hire for additional cost at Dinghy Hire.

Sights and highlights

Explore the beautiful waters between Dent and Hamilton Islands by hiring your own dinghy.

Get up close to seasonal wildlife, including turtles, whales and birds.

Choose your type of standard dinghy with pull start and tiller steering or premium with key start and steering wheel. All dinghies have a bimini cover for shade.

Cruise the local waters, swim on Henning Island Beach, or go for a fish. The choice is yours.

View Dingy Hire map here.

Sample itinerary

Cruise the local waters, picnic and swim on Henning Island Beach, or drop a line and sit back and relax! The choice is yours. There are both half-day and full-day rentals available.

What to bring

Mobile phone
Swimmers
Sunscreen
Drinks
Towels

A credit card is required as deposit.

Booking information

Bookings are essential. Please complete online booking request, call the Tour Desk on 07 4946 8305 or visit the Tour Desk located in the Resort Centre and Reef View Hotel.

How to get there

Dinghy Hire is located in the Hamilton Island Marina Village at C Arm, opposite the Marina Tavern

Terms and Conditions

Minimum Driver age is 18 years.
Minimum Passenger age is 1 year and must fit lifejacket.
Please be aware, for your own safety, the area you may access with the boat is restricted due to tidal and reef conditions. Please check with Dinghy Hire or the Tour Desk first before booking.
Vessels may not travel to Catseye Beach or Whitsunday Island.

Cancellation policy

If your booking is cancelled less than 24 hours notice, 50% of the ticket price will be forfeited.
If your booking is a no show or cancelled less than 4 hours notice, 100% of the ticket price will be forfeited.

The information above should be used as a guide only. Activity/tour details, prices and timings are subject to change at any time.

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