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Self-drive boats now available in London’s Canary Wharf

Self-drive boat company GoBoat has announced the opening of its third London site in the heart of the capitals financial district, Canary Wharf.

The new site will be open to the public from May 17th when groups of eight, in line with government guidelines, can charter the electric boats and set sail down around the Docklands.

Guests can book for the easy boating experience with the scenic Canary Wharf backdrop online, now.

The new opening has been fuelled by increased demand for GoBoat’s two existing sites in Paddington and Kingston, where guests have been taking to the electric picnic boats since 2017 when the company launched.

Now guests can pack up a picnic, grab a bottle of Prosecco and take to the open water on the Isle of Dogs.

You can choose between one, two or three hour trips and enjoy a leisurely cruise with the boats travelling at speeds of 4km/hour.

GoBoat co-owner, Julian Wootton said: “When we launched the business, we always wanted to expand across London but never did we think that we’d be opening in Canary Wharf. It’s honestly, one of London’s most picturesque spots and seeing the heart of our capital from the water is truly something special.

“As the weather continues to get warmer, and the government allow us to spread our wings a little more, we’re hoping to see lots of groups out on the water enjoying themselves.

“We couldn’t be happier to open on the 17th May when groups of eight friends will be able to meet up again and what better way to celebrate than chartering a boat before hitting the amazing restaurants and shops in the Canary Wharf district.”

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Jack Peat

Jack is a business and economics journalist and the founder of The London Economic (TLE). He has contributed articles to VICE, Huffington Post and Independent and is a published author. Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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