Do you enjoy boat rides? Did you know there are places in Qatar to enjoy boat rides both indoors and outdoors with your friends and family?

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has put together a list of places you can check out for boat rides in Qatar. Have a great time!

Gondola ride at Villaggio Mall

Hop on a gondola and enjoy a ride on the waters in the middle of Villaggio Mall with Venetian-inspired interiors!

Details

• Price: Starts at QR 12 per person
  
• Location: Villaggio Mall
• Timings: Sunday - Wednesday: 10 am - 11 pm; Thursday - Saturday: 10 am - 12 am
• Instagram: @villaggiomall

Dhow rides at Corniche

Take in some Qatari culture and ride on dhows along the Corniche in Doha. You can choose to cruise any time of the day or night, but sunset time is the best to get those Insta-worthy shots!

• Learn more: Fascinating facts about dhows in Qatar

Details

• Price: Starts at QR 25 per ride, negotiable
  
• Location: Doha Corniche

Boat ride at Katara Beach

Ride a boat at Katara Beach and have a great time with your friends and family! You can also check out their other water activities while you're there!

• Know more: Everything you need to know about Katara Beach

Details

• Price: QR 60; 30 minutes; max 6 people
  
• Location: Katara Beach

Water taxi at The Pearl Island

Enjoy riding water taxis from Porto Arabia, Gate 1. The service runs from 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm, every day, and residents & visitors can enjoy it!

Details

• Price:
  
  • QR 200; 1 hour; max 10 people
    
  • Pick up & drop service: QR 25 per person
• Location: Porto Arabia, Gate 1
• Timings: 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm, daily
• Instagram: @thepearlqatar

Water boat at Place Vendôme Mall

We are sure you know about the fountain area at Place Vendôme Mall, but did you know you can ride a boat there too?

Please note the instructions for the same:

• Capacity: 3 guests - 2 adults + 1 kid or 1 adult + 2 kids or 2 adults only.
• Height: Minimum height 105 cm, 105 cm - 120 cm (must be accompanied by an adult).
• Age: The minimum age of an adult should be 15 years.
• Duration: 30 minutes

Details

• Price: QR 70 per boat
  
• Location: Place Vendôme Mall
• Timings: Saturday - Wednesday: 2 pm - 11 pm; Thursday - Friday: 3 pm - 12 am
• Instagram: @placevendomeqatar

Houseboat ride

Ride the waves at Doha Port on a houseboat with your family and friends with 974 Cruises. You can also bring your food and drinks on the boat.

Details

• Price:
  • Sunday - Thursday: QR 600; 1 hour; max 10 people
  • Friday - Saturday: QR 700; 1 hour; max 10 people
• Phone: +974 5506 3974
• Instagram: @974cruises

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Have you taken any of these boat rides in Qatar yet? Which one did you enjoy the most? Do let us know in the comments below. Do share this article, it keeps us going!

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