Electric Picnic Boat For 2 Hours - Brisbane
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September 2026
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We had a wonderful time on GoBoat.
Two hours was the perfect amount of time to putt up the river and grab a coffee before heading back down. Would highly recommend for either couples or families for an outing.
Took my partner out for her birthday, done the 3 hour trip with the platter for 4.
Food was amazing, the experience of it all was fantastic. Docked into the power house and took our pup for a walk and a toilet break before grabing a coffee and just relaxed on the boat before it was time to head back. It was a 10/10 experience, i would do it again
What you can expect
Skipper your own electric picnic boat and admire Brisbane from a whole new perspective! Setting sail from the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct in Newstead, these eco-friendly electric picnic boats are a wonderful way to explore the city with friends and family - and yes, pets are welcome to join you out on the water.
Suitable for up to eight passengers, you’ll be stepping up your picnic game with picturesque views along the Brisbane River. These boats are fitted with timber picnic tables, cup holders, and canopies for a comfortable and stylish ride - perfect for couples, families, or groups of friends.
Simply book online, gather your crew, and pack the picnic!
Location
What you need to know
- $20 surcharge applies on weekends and public holidays
- Private boat hire (price shown is for up to 8 passengers per boat)
- All safety equipment
- Safety briefing and demonstration
- Map of area including local landmarks
- Tour guide
- Food and drinks (BYO available)
- $200 hire bond for security (released at end of booking following correct protocol)
- Souvenir Captain’s Hat and Stubby Coolers available to purchase onsite
- Explore the Brisbane River on your own private boat
- No licence or experience needed, be your own captain!
- Bring your own picnic to enjoy on the water
- See the historic Woolstores buildings
- Keep an eye out for the WWII Submarine Base
- Sail past the Brisbane Power House and New Farm Park
- Boats depart exactly at the scheduled time and return after 2 hours
- Please allow 2 hours for this experience
- Meeting point: Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct 194 Breakfast Creek Road Newstead, QLD 4006
- Please be ready 15 minutes prior to departure
- A security bond of $200 is required. This will be taken as a pre-authorisation from a valid debit card and will be cancelled once the boat is returned without damage. Alternatively, if you choose to use a credit card, the pre-authorisation amount will be $1
- The nominated skipper must be 18 years of age or older
- A form of photo ID must be provided, preferably belonging to the individual who made the booking
- Guests may consume up to two alcoholic beverages per person, but the skipper must maintain a 0.00 BAC
- Fishing is not permitted on our boats
- Guests are not permitted to dock the boat at another location; they must remain on the water for the duration of their booking
- Change your booking up to 72 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 72 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking
- Mobile vouchers are accepted
- For your information, complete tour operator details, including contact information, are provided on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking; however, it is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
- We strongly recommend reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of booking and before making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
We had a very disappointing experience.
We arrived on time for our booking which is 2:00 PM, only to be told that there were only seven boats available that day despite thirteen bookings being scheduled. At around 3:00 PM, staff assured us that we would be on a boat before 4:00 PM. By 4:30 PM, we were still waiting with no clear update. The manager told us that we would receive a phone call when a boat became available, so we left briefly to walk around nearby while waiting. As time passed, it became increasingly clear that we might not get on a boat at all. Near closing time, we returned and asked for a refund. The business did process a refund and also offered us a 3-hour voucher, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the biggest issue was not the delay itself, but the way we were treated by the manager, Adam. Throughout the interaction, he appeared dismissive and annoyed, as though providing a refund and voucher should have ended the conversation. Rather than acknowledging the inconvenience caused by several hours of waiting, his attitude made us feel unwelcome. What was especially concerning was that he repeatedly told us to “go away” because he wanted to finish work, and he used profanity during the conversation. This was completely unprofessional and made us feel uncomfortable. Delays and operational issues can happen, and we understand that. However, customers deserve honest communication, timely updates, and respectful treatment. If there were not enough boats available to accommodate existing bookings, this should have been communicated much earlier rather than leaving customers waiting for hours with uncertain expectations. We left feeling that our time was not respected and that our concerns were dismissed. Based on this experience, we would not return.
Our Mother’s Day with GoBoat was absolutely perfect!
From start to finish, the experience was seamless and enjoyable. The boats were easy to navigate, and the setup was cozy and comfortable for our family gathering. Cruising along the water, surrounded by serene views, created such a special and relaxing atmosphere. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and made sure we had everything we needed. It was a unique and memorable way to celebrate the day, and we can’t wait to book with GoBoat again. Highly recommend it for any special occasion!
Jason and the team were fantastic and had us smiling from 'Hello'.
The boat was perfect, and the safety briefing, demo and support provided was excellent. I felt even more confident knowing the boat was being tracked by GPS. We received an SMS Alert to let us know we were a little too close to the shore so we were able to easily correct this ASAP. The day was enjoyed by adults and kids alike and I loved we could take our own catering. Thanks Jason! We will be back soon :-)
