Rent an electric boat in Copenhagen with GoBoat

Take the helm of a classic GoBoat and decide how you want to explore Copenhagen Harbor. The blue picnic boats are electric and have room for up to eight people. You do not need a boating license or any previous experience. Before you leave, the GoBoat crew gives you a thorough introduction, shows you how to steer and explains the different routes you can take.

Your trip starts at Islands Brygge 10 and finishes at the same place. There is no fixed itinerary or guide on board. You are your own captains, choosing where to go within GoBoat’s sailing area. This gives your group the freedom to build a trip around the views and waterways you would most like to see, with time to enjoy each other’s company along the way.

You could explore the main harbor channel, head toward Sydhavnen, pass the Opera House or cruise through Frederiksholms Canal. Another option is Christianshavn Canal, where houseboats line the quays. Along the way, you pass beneath some of the harbor’s many bridges and see Copenhagen from a different perspective than you would on foot. The crew explains the route options before departure to help you get started.

A printed map is provided in the boat, and you can also access a digital sailing map on your phone. Use them to find your way and stay within the sailing area. The trip is a chance to explore at your own pace: you choose the direction while the waterfront buildings, bridges and life along the quays give you plenty to look at.

The electric motor is almost silent, so conversation can continue without anyone having to shout over an engine. The boat travels at around three knots, or roughly 5–7 km/h. This gentle pace puts the views and your time together at the center of the experience. There is no gasoline smell from the motor, and your group can chat while one of you takes the helm.

The picnic table brings everyone together on board. Pack a picnic from home and share something to eat as the city glides by. You can also order food, snacks and drinks when booking online, ready for you when you arrive. You may enjoy beer or wine on board, with a maximum of two alcoholic drinks per guest.

Book a trip lasting 1–4 hours. Classic has no canopy, so dress for the weather. You can borrow blankets for free and buy a poncho if it rains.

Each boat can carry a maximum of eight people, including children and babies. Life jackets are included and stored on board. For younger children, the crew supplies the correct size on land. Dogs are welcome too. If there are more than eight of you, book several boats and cruise together. For a company event, send an inquiry through our page for businesses and groups.

Planning a bachelor or bachelorette party? Choose GoBoat Cruise with your own captain. The captain handles the sailing while you enjoy the trip together.

GoBoat is open every day of the week. For a late departure, the crew provides lights for the boat and a short additional briefing. As you head back to Islands Brygge, you have seen the city from the water and spent time together around the picnic table. You return to the same place you set off from.