Father's Day Boat Hire Melbourne

A private BBQ boat outing Dad can enjoy with the whole family

Plan a Father’s Day Lunch on the Water

Make Father’s Day more than another restaurant booking with a private boat from Docklands. Choose an Aquadonut for up to 10 guests and a social table in Victoria Harbour, or a Aquadonut for up to 12 guests and an approved Yarra River cruise. Bring Dad’s favourite food and drinks, or pre-book the optional BBQ pack.

Choose the Best Boat for Dad and the Family

Aquadonut — Up to 10 Guests

Private circular social seating
BYO food and drinks
Optional BBQ equipment when pre-booked
Self-drive options with no licence required
Victoria Harbour and Docklands operating area

Aquadonut — Up to 12 Guests

Comfortable private pontoon layout
Bluetooth music capability
BYO food and drinks
Optional BBQ equipment where offered
Yarra River cruising from Docklands

Both options keep the group together in a private setting. Match the boat to passenger numbers, preferred route, session length and whether the family wants to cook on board.

Why Father’s Day Boat Hire Works

Spend Time Together on the Water

Bring Dad’s Favourite Food

Choose a Simple Self-Drive Session

Your private boat, safety equipment, briefing and Docklands support are included. Add the BBQ pack during booking if it is available for the chosen session.

What to Organise for Dad’s Boat Day

Exclusive use of the selected boat
Safety equipment and pre-departure briefing
Simple controls for eligible self-drive sessions
BYO food and drinks within booking rules

Optional BBQ equipment where offered
Docklands departure from Melbourne City Marina
Local support before departure and on return
Current route and weather guidance

Father’s Day is the first Sunday in September and popular sessions can fill early. Confirm the guest count before choosing the boat and time.

Three Steps for a Stress-Free Father’s Day

Choose the Boat by Group Size

Pre-Book the Boat and BBQ

Pack Lunch and Warm Layers

Family, BBQ, fishing-charter and departure questions answered

Father's Day Boat Hire Melbourne FAQs

Do Aqua Donut provide fishing charters? No. These boats are designed for private cruising, BBQs and social outings, not fishing charters.

Can children and grandparents join? Yes. Both boat styles suit family groups, subject to passenger limits and safety requirements. Tell the team how many children under 10 will attend.

Can we cook a Father’s Day lunch on board? Optional BBQ equipment may be available when pre-booked. Bring your own food and drinks within the booking rules.

Does Dad need a boat licence? No licence is required for approved self-drive sessions after the nominated driver completes the safety briefing.

Where does Father’s Day boat hire depart? Check in at Melbourne City Marina, 84 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands.

Check Father’s Day availability early

Choose Dad’s Father’s Day Boat

Choose an Aquadonut for a relaxed Victoria Harbour BBQ or a Aquadonut for a family Yarra River cruise with up to 12 guests.

Book Father’s Day Boat Hire in Melbourne

Confirm the family guest count, select Dad’s preferred route and add the BBQ pack before the most popular September sessions fill.

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Aquadonut Melbourne

Self-drive Aquadonut BBQ boats from Docklands for private Victoria Harbour and Docklands experiences.

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0423 593 810
84 NewQuay Promenade, Docklands VIC
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