Boat Hire in Forster

Yes, we strongly recommend booking in advance — especially during school holidays, long weekends and summer. The best way is to use the Check Availability button on any product page to see real-time dates and pricing, then book online in a few minutes. If you have a specific question or cannot find what you need online, call us on 0488 879 818 — but please check availability first so we know which dates you are looking at. We want to get you on the water, not playing phone tag.

For boat hire and BBQ boats: more than 7 days before your booking, cancellations are accepted minus a 10% fee. Within 3–7 days, a 20% fee applies. Less than 3 days, the booking is non-refundable. During peak periods (school holidays, long weekends), if the boat cannot be rehired for the same slot the full amount is forfeited. Rescheduling is available for a fee subject to availability. For houseboat hire, cancellations 60+ days before departure incur a 20% fee; less than 60 days, cancellations are only granted if the houseboat can be rehired. A $250 rebooking fee applies. See our Terms page for full details.

If conditions are genuinely unsafe — heavy rain, strong winds, storms or small craft warnings — we will offer you a complimentary reschedule or a full credit toward a future booking. Safety comes first, full stop. But a bit of cloud or a light shower does not make conditions unsafe, and boating in mild weather is still perfectly safe and enjoyable. In that case, standard cancellation terms apply. During peak periods, if you choose not to go ahead due to mild weather and the boat cannot be rehired, the booking is forfeited. If you are unsure, call us — we are happy to talk it through and give you honest advice about what it actually looks like on the water.

You can book well in advance through our online booking system — we recommend booking early for peak periods such as January, Easter, school holidays and long weekends. Checking availability online is the quickest way to see what dates and times are open. If you cannot work out which boat or package is right for your group, call us after checking availability so we can help you choose.

Same-day bookings may be available. Please check availability online first to see what is open today, then call us on 0488 879 818 if you need help confirming your booking or working out which option suits your group.