Highlights
Explore the fun of motor boating with family-friendly conditions. No prior experience required for enjoyment!
About This Deal
Thinking about a day out on the water? St Ives Self Drive Motor Boats promises fun for all ages without needing any experience. Enjoy easy navigation with 6hp motors and steering wheels. Life jackets are provided for everyone in the family—even your dog!
What We Offer:
30 or 60 Minutes Self-Drive Boat
Enjoy the fun and excitement on the waters of St Ives. Perfect for a quick adventure or to explore more and take in the stunning coastal scenery.
- Family-Friendly: Suitable for all ages and abilities, no prior experience needed.
- Boat Specifications: Boats feature 6hp outboard motors, can seat up to 6 people (maximum 4 adults), and are equipped to the highest specifications with steering wheels for easy navigation.
- Patrol Boats: Safety patrol boats are on the water, manned by qualified boatmen.
- Operating Schedule: Available from Easter until October, seven days a week, weather and sea conditions permitting.
Why You Should Grab this Offer:
Experience the joy of being your own captain with St Ives Self Drive Motor Boats, where fun and safety are paramount. Their boats are designed to be easy to operate, ensuring that even beginners can enjoy the thrill of navigating the waters. They provide life jackets for everyone, including your four-legged friends, so no one gets left behind. Their friendly staff, who have grown up around the sea, are on hand to help you board and give you a quick lesson on boat operation.
Located opposite the Wharf Post Office on St Ives Harbour Front, just look for the yellow flags and umbrellas. They also ensure your safety with patrol boats manned by qualified boatsmen, ready to assist you on the water. Plus, they are regulated and inspected by MCA and Mecal, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.
St Ives Boat Rides gives you the chance to create wonderful memories on the water whether it’s taking control of the self-drive motorboats or exploring with a kayak or paddleboard hire. The experience is thrilling—the patrol boats manned by qualified skippers ensure that once you're out there on the water, help is always nearby if needed.
Fine Print
❕ Purchase: Limit 1 per 6 people, may buy 3 additional as a gift.
⛔️ Restrictions: Under 16s are classified as children and must be accompanied by a participating adult. Max. 6 people in the boat, no more than 4 adults. Well-behaved dogs are allowed. Subject to suitable weather.
⌚ Valid days and hours: Valid Mon-Sun 9-11 am and 5-7 pm.
☎️ Booking: Booking available from April until October required, call 07824633447; provide Groupon security code when booking.
✘ Cancellation: 24-hour cancellation policy.
✏️ Validity: Open from April 2025 and Closed from 31 October 2025.
⚒ Additional Information: Life jackets provided. Warm clothing is advised on cooler days.
About St Ives Boat Rides
Established in 1958 and run by husband and wife team Aaron and Laura, St Ives Boat Rides, after more than half a century is still a family-run business. The boats are a great way to explore St Ives Bay Cornwall and offer an occasional chance to get up close with the local flora and fauna. Birds, seals and even dolphins have been sighted in the local bay.
