12 Person BBQ Boat Hire

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Berger Houseboats runs this 12-person boat setup on the Gold Coast — it's a straightforward hire where you get the vessel, the BBQ, and the waterway to yourselves. You're not on a tour or a crowded party boat; you're in charge of your own floating afternoon or evening. It's built for groups who want to cook, eat, and hang out without anyone else's schedule getting in the way.

What you actually do is grill your own food on the boat's BBQ while the Gold Coast water moves around you. Bring your crew — mates, family, whoever makes up your twelve — and set the pace. You might drift and chat, or anchor and swim, or just watch the light change across the water while someone works the grill. It suits people who'd rather cook than be cooked for, groups that want privacy over performance, and anyone who reckons a boat and some good food beats a crowded venue.

There's a real ease to it. No faffing with restaurant bookings or waiting for tables; no fighting for space on a packed cruise. The Gold Coast light on the water has a particular clarity in the late afternoon — golden, not glaring — and that's when this kind of thing just works. You're self-contained, you've got what you need to eat well, and you're on your own terms. For a group looking to do something together without the usual rigmarole, it's worth the setup.

📍 View on map Updated 19 Jul 2026

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