Love Boats Canberra
ProHighlights
- Electric boats you steer yourself seat up to 10 guests each and need no boat licence, so one of your group can take the wheel.
- A pink party boat with a scalloped canopy is a popular pick for a bride-to-be and her crew.
- Bring your own food, beer, wine or premixes, with a fridge on board and a Bluetooth stereo for your playlist.
About Love Boats Canberra
Love Boats Canberra runs electric boats you steer yourself from a jetty at Trevillian Quay on the Kingston Foreshore. Each canopied boat carries up to 10 people, and no boat licence is needed, so a friend can play captain while everyone else settles in. The pink party boat is aimed at celebrations, and the operator invites groups toasting a bride-to-be to take it out. Owner Charles Chatain also mentions birthdays, anniversaries, proposals and corporate packages, and boats can be decorated for a special occasion when arranged ahead. The boats move at a gentle top speed of about 5 knots, which leaves plenty of time to take in the parks, galleries and museums along the shore. Before you leave the jetty, the crew runs a safety briefing and hands over a map with a suggested route for the length of your hire. Groups bring their own food and drinks, and each boat has a fridge, a Bluetooth stereo and life jackets for every passenger. Bigger parties can book up to four boats that travel together, and the operator also charters a heritage ferry and a larger function boat for private events.
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How many people fit on one boat?
Each electric boat is rated for 10 people, with a combined weight limit of 815 kilograms that is strictly applied. Up to four boats can be booked together for groups of about 40.
Do we need a boat licence to drive?
No licence or boating experience is required. The designated captain must be at least 21, show a valid driver's licence on arrival and sign off on the hire terms and safety checklist.
Can we bring food and alcohol on board?
Yes. Groups bring their own food, beer, wine and premixes, and each boat has a fridge with ice available on request. Glassware is not allowed, and red wine spills may attract a cleaning fee.
Can children come along?
All ages are welcome as passengers, and life jackets sized for younger children are supplied. Children under 13 keep a life jacket on throughout, both on the jetty and aboard.
What happens if the weather turns?
The boats have window enclosures, so hires go ahead in cooler weather and light rain. If high winds, heavy rain or hail make it unsafe, the booking is cancelled with a full refund or moved to another date.
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Sabrina Hains
2 weeks ago
I had a lovely experience booking Reliance for a 21st- Charles was very helpful when I first contacted him and kindly gave me a tour prior to booking. I could not recommend Reliance enough for a party with around 20 gue…
Tanya Tanya
2 weeks ago
Fantastic experience on Love Boats Canberra! Lots of space/seating, great connecting to blue tooth for own music, shade for everyone, perfect little fridge and tables for food & drinks. Our 12 & 14 yr olds were so excite…
Shayne Smith
a month ago
We had the absolute best time with Love Boats Canberra, Charles the owner is so lovely. The boats are so easy to handle, so spacious and clean. This experience was well worth the money, we will be back!
Jason Scifleet
a month ago
Just a quick thank you for such a fantastic experience with Love Boats Canberra. The boat was exceptional, and the owner Charle’s friendly, personal approach, made the experience even more enjoyable for my family and I.…
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