What you'll do:

Cruise through the Washington Channel on your very own electric GoBoat and see DC from a totally different perspective. You’ll captain the boat yourself — no boating license or experience needed — while floating past iconic waterfront sights like The Wharf Boardwalk, the Titanic Memorial, and the Francis Case Bridge. Bring your favorite drinks, snacks, and playlist for the ultimate laid-back day on the water with your crew. With quiet electric motors and a slow “hygge”-style pace, this is all about relaxing, sightseeing, and soaking up the vibes.

Why we love it for your party:

• You get to be your own captain — no boating license required

• BYOB-friendly, so you can pack your favorite drinks and picnic snacks

• Quiet electric boats make the experience peaceful, social, and easy to enjoy

• Perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, family outings, team events, or casual hangs

• Flexible rental options from 1–3 hours depending on your party vibe

About this experience partner:

GoBoat USA is owned in a joint venture by Danish GoBoat and Lavert Phillips, the African American entrepreneur, who started Float DC that is now known as GoBoat, The Wharf.

The first GoBoat location opened at Islands Brygge in Copenhagen in 2014. Starting with just 8 boats in 2014, GoBoat now manages around 60 boats in Denmark. Globally, GoBoat operates approximately 220 rental boats across Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Italy, England, the USA, Colombia, and Australia. Learn more about all our locations here.

Starting with 3 employees, today GoBoat Denmark in a typical year employs about 60 people, including 12 full-time employees. Internationally, the GoBoat Group employs about 200 people every year.

GoBoat works closely together with local authorities (harbor, police, etc.), municipalities as well as several NGOs. GoBoat's approach in each location is to fit in locally and partner with relevant business and neighbors.

Additional information:

• Each boat seats up to 8 guests

• Available daily from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

• Rentals available in 1-hour, 2-hour, or 3-hour options

• Starting pricing:

  • 1 Hour: From $150

  • 2 Hours: From $300

  • 3 Hours: From $400

• Must be at least 21 years old to rent a boat

• No boating experience or license required

• Boats travel at a relaxed speed of approximately 3 knots

• Safety instructions and life jackets provided before departure

• Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and boating instructions

• Maximum total passenger weight per boat is 1,550 pounds