Eco-friendly, self-drive boat company GoBoat is running seven days a week in Birmingham this summer.

GoBoat is a fun day out for friends, family, children and dogs alike and requires no prior boating experience or licence. The boats travel at 5-7 km/h, meaning it’s easy for people to explore the Birmingham waterways at their own pace, taking in the cities and their iconic history from a new perspective as the captain of their very own boat.

Each boat, powered by an almost silent electric motor, fits up to eight people around a sociable picnic table, making it the ideal spot to catch up with loved ones, relax and unwind whilst floating down the scenic and calming waterways. GoBoat encourages those on the water to bring their own picnic to enjoy on the journey, and if it’s not quite picnic weather just yet, sailors can turn on brand new heated seats and cosy up in blankets provided by GoBoat.

Sail the unique canal network of Birmingham, passing through Gas Street Basin, the Mailbox, the Cube and Birmingham University.

Prices start from £80, meaning the cruise costs from £10 per person, based on a full boat. This makes GoBoat an affordable activity to escape the city, whilst in the city, and bond with friends and family. For more information, visit: goboat.co.uk