Tours/Adelaide/Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire
Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire
4.8(23)Adelaide2 hours
VIATOR3.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(21)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$92 / person
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 23 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
BBQ Buoys
Meeting point
From CBD coming, walk across Footbridge towards Adelaide Oval. You'll see the pop-up station and boats to your left in the Pinky Flat park.
Description
Imagine it’s a sunny day and you + favorite crew are having wonderful time on a donut-shaped boat. You skipper along the picturesque Riverbank of the Torrens while enjoying an aussie barbecue or one of our amazing cheese and meat grazers combined with a local glass of wine! Maxin' Relaxin'
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 21+)
$92
Child (ages 3–20)
$14
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $170.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 7:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:39 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 65 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Centrepiece for boat -Tabletop
Tabletop (no food)
Centrepiece for boat -BBQ
BBQ (no food)
What's included
Included
Esky and ice for drinks
Use of the BBQ Buoy for a 2hrs session,
Cutlery, plates, cups
Table or barbecue grill (excl. food)
Bluetooth speakers
10 Passengers (kids over the age of 12 months count as individual passengers)
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
23 reviews
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How it compares in Adelaide
Starting price $92 is 55% above the typical $60 for tours of similar length in Adelaide
Excurgo comparison of 353 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children over 12 months of age count as individual passengers
Minimum age to hire the Buoys is 21 years
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or 50% full refund
Life jackets are provided for each passenger
Children under the age of 12 yrs must wear their life jacket at all times on board
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire take?
Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire cost?
Prices start at $92 per person for this Adelaide experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $170. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.
How much does Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire cost for children?
Children aged 3–20 pay from $14, adults from $92.
Does Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire sell out?
It can: 65 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is From CBD coming, walk across Footbridge towards Adelaide Oval. You'll see the pop-up station and boats to your left in the Pinky Flat park. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Adelaide River Torrens 2-Hour BBQ Boat Hire offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(23)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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PaulaH123456
December 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Staff Christmas Cruise
We booked 3x BBQ Buoys for our staff Christmas Cruise Party and they did not disappoint. Our crew took to the high seas *river* at 4pm after our captains received their instructions from the very friendly and obliging BBQ Buoys Boys. We boarded with our bags of snacks that we had brought with us and our eskies were expertly packed with the beverages we had selected and off we went. We didn't take advantage of the food offerings as we had lunch earlier in the day. It's a great way to relax, have a laugh, crank the tunes and have a drink or 3. Highly recommend.
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JayneAdelaide
March 17, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A fun way to enjoy Adelaide!
We were a family of 8 adults and 2 kids celebrating our Pisces birthday month. It was such fun and the boat seating allowed great interaction between all. We had a deluxe/premium drink package that was fairly priced and brought our own platters. The instruction to steer etc was professional and life jackets supplied for the kiddies. We had such fun and it was so good to see our beautiful city via the Torrens.
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Sharon_G
February 26, 2024 · via Viator
Best way to spend a morning in Adelaide
Jazz kept in touch with me. Ethan assisted on the day. Great morning with friends - cheese / meat platter and good wines with music as we moved up and down the river. Enjoyed by all.
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Mozzey
December 10, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
BBQ Buoys boat experience
We had the picnic option for 10 today, being 10th Dec. Was a nice day and afternoon, very professional I thought with the training before to drive the boat. Enough food and drink. Reasonably priced nice afternoon with friends
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Kathy_T
December 5, 2022 · via Viator
Really very angry!!!!!
We had this booked for months and the bbq buoys cancelled it because of weather conditions which was fine. Now I’ve sent 4 emails and 2 unanswered phone calls asking for my refund and I’ve had no response. I can’t contact anyone and no one is contacting me back. I’m about to go to an ombudsman because I’ve had enough. It shouldn’t be this hard.
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Carmen8765
February 24, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Very enjoyable activity and beautiful scenery
We had a birthday party for our 13 year old with her friends. It was a fun party - teenagers enjoying bbq food and listening to the music while chatting away …. . I was driving the boat, no experience needed. It was a very relaxing ride . But I am glad I brought my elder daughter along so she can look after the BBQ while I focus on driving the boat . The scenery along the river is great, and with ducks / birds in the river, it was actually a very enjoyable ride. The staffs there on the day were extremely helpful. I think I will definitely do that again.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Hi Carmen,
We are so glad you had a great time and found it so easy to drive! We can't wait to see you next time :)
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Rachel B
November 18, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Brilliant booking for 38 people
We had a great afternoon with BBQ Buoys catering for our group of 38. Everyone had a great afternoon, the buoys were very clean and well catered for and when we needed to swap out some of the drinks from our drink package mid way through our booking, that was no problem. So much fun, laughter and food. Definately be back with our families
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Extraordinary245346
May 5, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience
We did the 2 hour BBQ cruise with 3 other couples, total of 8 of us. Very comfortable sitting in the boat and easy with the bbq in the middle. Our drinks were pre ordered and all organized for when we arrived. Staff were friendly and quickly ran through all the details for steering, safety etc. We all really enjoyed the cruise. A great way to do something different and get out about and enjoy beautiful Adelaide. Would highly recommend to friends to do.
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heathermE8673JU
February 21, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Fabulous fun
Had a fabulous time cruising the Torrens. Excellent service. Fabulous platter. Easy to order drinks etc beforehand. Would definitely do again. Great fun
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201barkhac
December 17, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Good
It was great fun and the beauty of the waters is very enticing. For anyone who wants to chill around with a group, this is a great activity.
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