

Important Info:
- Driver must be 18+ years of age with a valid car licence
- Each person, regardless of age, is counted as 1 whole person this includes kids. Maximum 12 people on this boat.
- No dogs allowed on hire boats.
- Please be here and ready at least 15min BEFORE your booking time. Send the Captain to check in while the rest of the group gets all the gear out of the Cars etc.
- Late returns will attract an additional fee.
- In the interest of health and comfort of all clients as well as or staff we request that you do not smoke whilst aboard the pontoon boat.
By this boat you agree to our disclaimer & Barefoot Boats Terms and Conditions:
- BOOKINGS: CANCELLATIONS & WEATHER POLICIES
- A non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking
- Payment in full is required prior to departure.
- Booking times can be rescheduled by the customer up to 48 hours prior to the departure time at no cost.
*All Cancelations (Refunds) are subject to a $100 fee unless due to weather or mechanical issues. - In the event of rain, boat hire does still go ahead, unless heavy rain or high winds or dangerous conditions are expected on the day.
- If Barefoot boats cancels a boat hire due to bad weather we will reschedule. If this is not possible we will offer a credit or refund.
- In the event of inclement weather, mechanical issue or external safety concerns Barefoot Boats may be forced to cancel the hire.
- In the event of cancellation, Barefoot Boats will endeavour to give all passengers as much notice as possible. Refund or rescheduling of hire will be offered to all passengers affected by cancellation.
BOAT HIRE
- Must check in and be ready to board the vessel at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time. Late arrivals may not be given additional time due to high demand on the day.
- Each person, regardless of age, is counted as 1 whole person.
- All persons 12 years or under must wear a lifejacket at all times.
- A safety briefing will be delivered before departure with hire boat. Person in charge must be present for boat briefing and is required to enforce all rules explained and listed within booking sheet given on the day.
- Pets are NOT permitted on hire boats.
- Your creditcard will be held on file as security for any loss or damages suffered by the company as a result of any breach by you of the booking conditions and/or any damage caused to the pontoon boat or its contents, or to third party property and/or contents during the period of your hire.
- Boats will be given boundaries according to boat size, weather, and drivers competency. Failure to abide by such boundaries may result in loss of bond (see maps below for general area of operation). Exceptions may be made to the area of operation for special requests only with prior notice given and to be determined by Barefoot boats management, based on weather conditions, vessel hired, duration of hire and skipper competency. Please notify us by phone at time of booking if you wish to take the boat out of area.
- Boats must be returned in a reasonable clean state. Additional cleaning fees applied for boats not returned in a reasonable condition.
- In the event of inclement weather, mechanical issue, or external safety concerns, Barefoot Boats may be forced to cancel the hire.
- In the event of cancellation Barefoot Boats will endeavour to give hirers as much notice as possible. Refund or rescheduling of hire will be offered to all passengers affected by cancellation
BOAT LICENCE
- Boat licence not required for pontoon boats.
PEAK TIMES
For the purpose of discounts and special prices that apply outside of peak times:- Peak times are: November till end of February. Peak times also include the following: School holidays, Easter long weekend, June long weekend, October long weekend and all public holidays.
- Booking Fees include: Credit card surcharge, admin fees, basic cleaning fees & online agent