Be Your Own Captain!
Discover the quiet and restful beauty of the Venetian Lagoon. Escape the crowds while enjoying Venice from a whole new perspective - at your own pace. You are your own captain. Discover the islands Certosa, Burano, Mazzorbo, Vignole and Sant'Erasmo when you rent our electric boats. Enjoy a unique social boating experience with friends, family or colleagues from La Certosa. Buy drinks and snacks when booking or bring your own. Sailing in Venetian Canals is not allowed
Seats up to 8 people
No license required
Swimming allowed!
Silent, electric motor
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Photo: Simon Padovani
Rent a boat in La Certosa near Venice
Renting a boat in Venice with GoBoat is easy. Book online and arrive at La Certosa 15 minutes before your sailing time begins.
Everyone can sail a GoBoat. We will teach you how, the rules of sailing in the lagoon and show you how to navigate. Have a look at how sailing a GoBoat works.
Rules and information
- Opening hours: 10.30 am to sunset.
- The person renting must be 18 years old.
- Swimming is allowed - ask our crew where to swim on your route on the day.
- 8 people per boat. No license or prior experience needed.
- 2 items of alcohol permitted per person - none for the captain.
- A GoBoat's speed is about 3 knots (5-7 km/h).
- As the Venetian Canals are very busy, GoBoats are not allowed to sail in them. Instead we focus on the beautiful Venetian Lagoon.
- Online rebooking until 24 hours before departure. Refund available before 72 hours before departure.
Pricing for GoBoat Venice
Choose the number of hours that suits your trip. Each boat can accommodate up to 8 people. Keep an eye on the booking system to see the actual price for your date and time. The below are examples.
Flamingo and bird watching
Sail by bird sanctuaries, artichoke gardens, historical sites and flamingos
- Barena
- Sant'Erasmo
- Lazzaretto Nuovo
- Flamingo watching
- Enjoy a picnic at BAReNa (2 hours)
- Swimming allowed (follow crew instructions)
Picnic at Sant'Erasmo
Picnic break at Sant'Erasmo and enjoy bird sanctuaries, artichoke gardens & historical sites
- Barena
- Lazzaretto Nuovo
- Sant'Erasmo
- 45 min picnic on Sant'Erasmo
- Swimming allowed (follow crew instructions)
Burano or San Francesco del Deserto
Sail around Burano OR explore the monastery of San Francesco del Deserto, enjoy bird sanctuaries, artichoke gardens and historical sites
- Barena
- Lazzaretto Nuovo
- Sant'Erasmo
- Burano
- Moor at and visit the Monastery of San Francesco del Deserto
- Swimming allowed (follow crew instructions)
GoBoat in Venice
Sailing area in the Lagoon of Venice
Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon with our map. Take a look at the sailing area to prepare yourself for a great trip on the water. You set sail from La Certosa and sail through the lagoon. Sailing in the Venetian Canals is not allowed. You'll also have access to the digital map in the boat.
Things to see:
- Certosa
- Mazzorbo
- Vignole
- Sant' Erasmo
- Burrano
Find GoBoat in Venice
- Our address is: Isola della Certosa, 30141 Venezia.
- Check the booking system for specific opening hours.
- Public transportation: The public water bus line 4.1 and 4.2 stop a few minutes from GoBoat. the waterbus stop on Certosa in on request! When you are on board, you must ask the water bus driver to stop in Certosa.
- Find us on Google Maps here.
Venice from the water
Enjoy the beautiful and colorful Christianshavnskanal.
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Sailing at sun set gives a whole new appreciation of Copenhagen.
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Blox is agathering place for architecture, design and sustainable urban development.
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Take your four legged friends with you on the water for free.
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Sailing is a social experience. Bring your friends and enjoy Copenhagen.
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Lille Langebro is a bridge exclusively for biking and walking - and of course to sail under.
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Paddle boarding is well beloved all over the Copenhagen harbor.
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Enjoy a picnic at sea
We recommend taking food and drinks with you on your trip. You can buy both drinks and snacks at GoBoat. If you book online, we'll have it ready for your when you arrive. Or add drinks and snacks at check in.
If you would like to order food on board, you can pre order food with your booking. You'll sail 5 min to Green Island, where you can pick up the food (we'll point you in the right direction). Food from Green Iland is available at selected times. The booking system will let you know.