Events with GoBoat

Yes. GoBoat is a great option for birthday parties and small celebrations, especially if you want something more memorable than a traditional restaurant or venue booking. 
A standard GoBoat can accommodate up to eight people, with seating around a central picnic table so your group can eat, drink, chat and enjoy the cruise together. 
For groups of more than eight guests, you can hire multiple GoBoats and sail out together, subject to availability. For groups of 16 people or more, please contact our team or visit the Group & Corporate Bookings page so we can help coordinate multiple boats, departure times, staffing and any additional safety requirements. 
You are welcome to bring your own food, birthday cake, simple decorations and drinks in accordance with GoBoat’s alcohol policy. You can also add extras such as an esky with ice for $25 and, at participating locations, portable speaker hire for $25. 

Yes. GoBoat is a great option for a date because you get your own private boat and can spend time together cruising, eating, and enjoying the scenery at your own pace. 
You can bring your own picnic, takeaway, snacks, and drinks, making it easy to create anything from a relaxed daytime date to a special anniversary or celebration. 
Because GoBoat is self-drive, you also have the fun of taking the helm yourselves, with no boat licence or previous boating experience required. 
For something extra, you can bring simple decorations, a cake, or your own music, and some locations also offer add-ons such as esky and speaker hire. 
If you are planning a proposal, anniversary, or another special date, feel free to contact your GoBoat location beforehand and the team may be able to help with the details. 

Yes. GoBoat is a great option for anniversaries because it gives you a private, relaxed experience on the water that you can personalise to suit the occasion. 
You can bring your own picnic, takeaway, cake, flowers, decorations, and drinks within GoBoat’s alcohol policy, making it easy to create a special celebration without needing to book a traditional venue. 
Because the boat is private to your group, you can enjoy the experience at your own pace, take photos, play music, and spend quality time together while cruising. 
If you are planning something extra special for an anniversary, feel free to contact your GoBoat location before booking and our team may be able to help with suggestions or arrangements. 

Yes. GoBoat can be a memorable setting for a proposal, giving you a private boat and relaxed time on the water with your partner. 
You can bring flowers, simple decorations, a picnic, cake, and drinks within GoBoat’s alcohol policy to help personalise the experience. You are also welcome to bring your own music, or hire a portable speaker for $25 at participating locations. 
If you are planning a proposal, we recommend contacting your chosen GoBoat location before booking. Our team may be able to help with timing, suitable booking durations, or other small arrangements to make the moment run smoothly. 
Just keep in mind that decorations and any special setup must remain safe, secure, and clear of the driver’s area and safety equipment. 

Yes. GoBoat is a fun option for hens parties and small group celebrations, particularly if you are looking for a private activity where everyone can relax, eat, drink, and spend time together on the water. 
A standard GoBoat can accommodate up to 8 people, and you are welcome to bring your own food, decorations, music, and drinks within GoBoat’s alcohol policy. Guests may bring up to 2 standard drinks per person, while the designated driver must remain at 0.00% blood alcohol concentration. 
You can also add extras such as an esky with ice for $25 and, at participating locations, portable speaker hire for $25. 
For groups of 16 people or more, we recommend contacting our team or visiting the Group & Corporate Bookings page so we can help coordinate multiple boats, staffing, and additional safety requirements. 

 
Yes. GoBoat is a great option for corporate events, team outings, client entertainment, and relaxed staff celebrations. It gives teams a private, social experience on the water that feels more informal and interactive than a traditional meeting room or function venue. 
A standard GoBoat can accommodate up to 8 people, and larger corporate groups can book multiple boats so teams can cruise together. 
For groups of 16 people or more, we recommend using our Group & Corporate Bookings page or contacting our team directly. Larger bookings may have inbound group rates to help cover the additional staffing, coordination, and safety requirements involved in managing multiple boats at the same time. 
You can also bring your own food and drinks within GoBoat’s policies, and selected extras may be available depending on the location. 

Yes. GoBoat is a great team-building activity because it gives colleagues a relaxed, social environment where they can spend time together outside the usual workplace setting. 
Each standard GoBoat can accommodate up to 8 people, making it easy to divide larger teams across multiple boats and create a shared experience on the water. 
Teams can cruise, chat, enjoy food and drinks, and take turns at the helm, with no boat licence or previous boating experience required. 
For groups of 16 people or more, we recommend contacting our team or visiting the Group & Corporate Bookings page. Larger bookings may have inbound group rates to help cover the additional staffing, coordination, and safety requirements involved in managing multiple boats together. 

Yes. GoBoat is a great option for family celebrations, including birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and other special occasions. 
A standard GoBoat can accommodate up to 8 people, with seating around a central picnic table so your family can eat, drink, chat, and enjoy the waterways together. 
You are welcome to bring your own food, cake, simple decorations, and drinks within GoBoat’s policies, and children are welcome onboard. All children aged 12 and under must wear a life jacket, which GoBoat provides at no extra charge, including infant sizes. 
For larger family groups, multiple boats can be booked subject to availability. For groups of 16 people or more, contact our team or visit the Group & Corporate Bookings page so we can help coordinate the experience. 

Yes. GoBoat is a great activity for tourists who want to experience a city from the water at their own pace. You do not need a boat licence or previous boating experience, so it is easy to add to a holiday, weekend away, or day of sightseeing. 
GoBoat operates in multiple Australian destinations and gives visitors a different perspective of the local waterways, with the freedom to cruise, take photos, enjoy a picnic, and spend time with friends or family on your own private boat. 
A standard GoBoat can accommodate up to 8 people, making it suitable for couples, families, and small groups travelling together. 
If you are visiting from interstate or overseas and are unsure which location, hire duration, or route will suit your plans best, contact the local GoBoat team and they can help you choose the right option. 

Yes. GoBoat is a great option for couples who want a private, relaxed experience on the water. Whether you are planning a casual date, anniversary, proposal, or simply something different to do together, you can enjoy your own boat at your own pace. 
You are welcome to bring your own picnic, takeaway, snacks, and drinks within GoBoat’s policies, and you can also bring music, flowers, or simple decorations to personalise the experience. 
Because GoBoat is self-drive, you get the fun of taking the helm yourselves, with no boat licence or previous boating experience required. 
If you are planning something special, feel free to contact your chosen GoBoat location before booking and our team may be able to help with timing, add-ons, or other arrangements. 

Yes. GoBoat is a great option for groups of friends who want a private, relaxed activity they can enjoy together on the water. 
A standard GoBoat can accommodate up to 8 people, with seating around a central picnic table so everyone can chat, eat, drink, and enjoy the cruise together. 
You can bring your own food, snacks, music, and drinks within GoBoat’s policies, making it easy to turn the experience into a casual catch-up, birthday, weekend activity, or celebration. 
For larger groups, multiple boats can be booked subject to availability. For groups of 16 people or more, contact our team or visit the Group & Corporate Bookings page so we can help coordinate your booking. 

Yes. GoBoat can be a great option for seniors who want a relaxed, low-speed experience on the water with family or friends. 
The boats are designed for calm cruising rather than high-speed boating, with seating arranged around a central picnic table so guests can sit comfortably, socialise, and enjoy the scenery. 
No boat licence or previous boating experience is required, and our team provides a full safety and operating briefing before departure. 
If anyone in your group has limited mobility, balance concerns, or specific accessibility needs, we recommend contacting your chosen GoBoat location before booking. Our team can explain the boarding setup and help you work out whether the experience will be suitable and comfortable for your group. 

Yes. GoBoat is specifically designed to be easy and enjoyable for people who have never driven a boat before. You do not need a boat licence or previous boating experience to take the helm. 
Before departure, the GoBoat team will give you a full safety and operating briefing, including how to steer, slow down, stop, navigate the approved cruising area, and use the onboard safety equipment. 
GoBoats travel at a relaxed speed of around 4 knots, or approximately 6–7 km/h, which makes the experience feel calm and manageable for beginners. 
If you are nervous about driving for the first time, let the team know when you arrive. They can spend a little extra time explaining the controls and help you feel confident before you leave the dock. 

GoBoat is suitable for a wide range of occasions, from casual catch-ups to birthdays, dates, anniversaries, family outings, hens parties, bucks parties, team events, and corporate functions. 
Because each standard GoBoat accommodates up to 8 people and is hired privately by your group, you can shape the experience around what you are celebrating. Bring your own food, drinks within GoBoat’s policies, music, cake, or simple decorations and enjoy the waterways at your own pace. 
GoBoat is also a great option when you are not celebrating anything specific and simply want a different activity to enjoy with friends, family, colleagues, or your partner. 
For groups of 16 people or more, contact our team or visit the Group & Corporate Bookings page so we can help coordinate multiple boats, staffing, and additional safety requirements.