Rent a boat in Paddington

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Private boat rental in Paddington from only £85

Enjoy a leisurely GoBoat ride along the famous Regent's Canal.

Experience London from an entirely new perspective in a GoBoat. With each boat fitting 8 people, you'll enjoy a unique social sailing experience with friends, family or colleagues. You are your own captain when renting our fully-electric boats - no license or prior boating knowledge required!

Enjoy the hidden side of London from this historic canal in the capital. You're in for a totally new experience seeing these sights with loved ones from the water:

  • Paddington Basin
  • Little Venice
  • Maida Hill Tunnel
  • Regent's Park
  • London Zoo
  • Camden Lock

Renting a boat in Paddington

We have 1-hour (£85-£105), 2-hour (£125-£145) and 3-hour (£165-£185) trips available, however, we do recommend booking online and showing up 15 minutes before your booked time at our Paddington kiosk.

Sometimes we may have walk-up availability, however we recommend booking in advance online. In the summer holidays we often sell out.

We'll teach you how to steer the boat and teach you the rules of the water. No license is required. Have a look at how sailing a GoBoat works.

Rules and information about renting a GoBoat in Paddington:

  • Paddington is an alcohol-free location. If you wish to enjoy a drink during your journey, please book for one of our other locations.
  • In Paddington, you can rent heated seats for your sail during the cold months. Find out more here
  • Each boat seats up to 8 people. No license or prior experience needed.
  • The lead booker and the captain (driver of the boat) must be aged 18 or older
  • A GoBoat's speed is about 3 knots (3.5 mph) so you can fully appreciate the experience and enjoy spending time with each other on the water
  • You can reschedule or make amendments to your booking up to 48 hours before departure
  • View the map of the route here

London from the water

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Navigate the lengths of Maida Hill Tunnel in your GoBoat

Navigate the lengths of Maida Hill Tunnel in your GoBoat

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Pass the beautiful Feng Shang Princess floating restaurant

Pass the beautiful Feng Shang Princess floating restaurant

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There's room for the whole family (even the dog!) aboard your GoBoat

There's room for the whole family (even the dog!) aboard your GoBoat

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The tranquillity of a GoBoat trip is the perfect date activity

The tranquillity of a GoBoat trip is the perfect date activity

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Our friendly crew will give you a full tutorial before you set off

Our friendly crew will give you a full tutorial before you set off

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Boat rental in London - Where to find GoBoat Paddington

  • Our address is: Merchant Square, Paddington, W2 1AS
  • Opening time: We are open every day from 9.30am until sunset. Check the booking system for specific opening hours.
  • Public transport: The closest tube stations are Edgware Road and Paddington. Mainline rail services operate from Paddington. Find us on Google Maps here.