Copenhagen: Electric Boat Rental (No License Required)

About This Experience

GoBoat rents silent electric boats that you drive yourself, no licence needed, for up to 8 people per boat. You pick them up at Islands Brygge 10, get a short lesson and a safety chat, then choose your own route for 1, 2 or 3 hours. On the dates we checked in October 2026 it cost $90 per boat for one hour.

You navigate the harbour and canals with a paper map or the digital map on your phone, and a QR code on the table opens city facts and a quiz. Some areas are off limits: Nyhavn is a no-entry zone for GoBoats, some canals are one-way, and the boats move at 3 to 4 knots.

It suits families, groups of friends and dog owners who want a picnic on the water at their own pace. Split between eight people, the price per head is low, and you can bring your own food. GoBoat opens daily from 11:00 until sunset, with blankets on board for cooler days.

There is no guide, so you learn little about what you pass unless you read up. The skipper must be 18 or over and stay sober, alcohol is limited to two units each of beer, wine or ready-to-drink, and spirits are confiscated. Swimming and jumping off the boat are not allowed.

Highlights

• Steering the boat yourself after a short lesson at Islands Brygge
• Your own route through the harbour and canals within GoBoat's sailing area
• Landmarks and historic buildings seen from water level
• A picnic on board with food you bring
• The QR-code city guide and quiz on the boat table

What's Included

• ✓ Self-drive electric boat for up to 8 people
• ✓ Driving lesson and safety briefing before you set off
• ✓ Life vests
• ✓ Blankets
• ✓ Paper map, plus a digital map and quiz via QR code
• ✓ Rental of 1, 2 or 3 hours

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Transport to Islands Brygge
• A guide or commentary
• Quiz game with drinks and chips (paid option)

What to Bring

• Passport or ID card
• Credit card
• Your own picnic
• A warm layer for later in the day

Good to Know & Caveats

• The price is per boat, not per person: $90 for one hour for up to 8 people on the date we checked.
• The skipper must be 18 or over and stay sober; each guest may have at most two units of beer, wine or ready-to-drink, and spirits are confiscated.
• Nyhavn is a no-entry zone for GoBoats, and swimming or jumping off the boat is not allowed.
• Open daily from 11:00 until sunset; opening hours are subject to change.
• Dogs are welcome on board; portable speakers are not allowed.
• You are liable for damage up to DKK 4,000.

Meeting Point

GoBoat, Islands Brygge 10, on the harbourfront south of the city centre.