Melbourne Electric Picnic Boat Hire

Be your own captain on a private electric picnic boat in the heart of Melbourne. Departing from GoBoat Melbourne at 2 Banana Alley, these self-drive boats let you explore the city from the water at your own pace, with up to eight people on board. No boat licence is needed: after a short safety orientation, and with a map in hand, the nominated skipper takes the wheel. The skipper must be 18 or over and stay completely alcohol-free. The electric boats are easy to drive and run with virtually no noise and no fumes, so you can chat, relax and enjoy the views. Each boat has a built-in recycled timber picnic table, so bring your own picnic and drinks, or buy extra food and drinks at the venue; other passengers may drink alcohol, with up to two drinks per person taken on board. Choose a 1-hour, 2-hour or 3-hour rental, priced per boat rather than per person. Adult life jackets are on board, and life jackets for children and babies are available on request. The boats are dog-friendly too, so the whole crew can come along. It is a relaxed, beginner-friendly way to see Melbourne, ideal for couples, families and groups of friends.