All the fun without the expense and hassle of owning a boat! Self Drive Hire If you have practical experience in power boating and hold a Boat Course and VHF certificate – ALL GOOD – you can skipper yourself in the bay! Skippered Hire If you’re a bit short of experience or don’t want the responsibility of managing the boat or navigation – NO WORRIES - our tourism certified skippers have the knowledge to guide you around the bay to ensure you get the very most from your trip. Hiring a boat couldn’t be simpler with Bay of Islands Boat Hire, just book a day and we’ll meet you at the ramp, launch the boat and off you go! Whether you want to hire a boat just to cruise around the bay stopping at a beach for a BBQ / picnic or want to go fishing, diving or snorkelling, the choice is yours. You don’t even have to wash the boat down at the end of the day!