Cairns: Dinghie (tinny) Boat Hire

Hire a boat today and explore the waters of Cairns’ Trinity Inlet, with its mangrove forests and tributaries, perfect for fishing, wildlife watching and enjoying the scenery.

Explore the wild side of the Cairns waterfront – hire a boat and journey into Trinity Inlet, with its mangrove forests, numerous tributaries, saltwater crocodiles and more. This fascinating marine ecosystem is fantastic for fishing and sightseeing, and you can do both on a Cairns boat hire with us.

Fishing – Trinity Inlet is a popular fishing spot for locals and is home to Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Golden Snapper, Barred Grunter, Bream, Spotted Estuary Cod, Flathead and more. If you don’t have your own rods, no worries, you can hire those too – we also have bait, ice, eskys and BBQs.

Sightseeing – This beautiful estuary has something for everyone. It’s so close to the city, but as you travel away from Marlin Marina and into its calm waters, you feel a world away. The backdrop is rainforest mountains, including the iconic Walshs Pyramid in Gordonvale, the soundtrack is your boat and the pops and clicks of the mangroves, and its thousands of tiny crabs.

Our tinny boats are shaded and have two bench seats, with pillows provided. Driving and navigation is made easy thanks to the central console driving system. The tinny boats are perfect for mates, couples or small families. Your destination, the beautiful Trinity Inlet which offers sightseeing and fishing opportunities. If you don’t have your own rods, hire ours – other optional extras include bait, ice and an esky – you just bring your yourselves and your smiles.

You do not need a marine licence to drive, but you must be at least 18 years of age – or you can hire one of our skippers to drive for you.