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Boat trips and RYA Courses on the River Clyde, Glasgow.

Boat Trips In Glasgow

Explore Glasgow and watch the skyline unfold from the best seat on the River Clyde. Our boat trips blend adventure, scenery and history.

The Clyde Ride

Most popular
Ages 2+

A thrilling, scenic boat trip on the River Clyde - discover Glasgow’s history, skyline and famous bridges. This is Glasgow’s #1 must-do activity.

Guests wearing lifejackets on The Clyde Ride boat trip in Glasgow, passing under the Clyde Arc Bridge on the River Clyde.
20 mins
From £15.95

Doughnuts on the Clyde

Boat trip to Kripsy Keme
Ages 2+

This unique trip combines the thrill of The Clyde Ride with a delicious stop at Krispy Kreme Braehead, where you can watch fresh doughnuts being made.

Guests arriving at Krispy Kreme during the Doughnuts on the Clyde River Clyde boat trip in Glasgow
50 mins
From £18.95

Erskine Bridge Express

Our furthest trip
Ages 2+

A breathtaking boat trip along the River Clyde. Discover Glasgow’s most famous landmarks and the Clyde’s impressive engineering from the water.

Guests enjoying a River Clyde boat trip towards Erskine Bridge in Glasgow
40 mins
From £22.95
RYA training course boat on the River Clyde in Glasgow
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RYA Powerboat And Theory Courses in Glasgow

Become a confident and qualified powerboat driver on the River Clyde in Glasgow. Our RYA powerboat training courses, including Powerboat Level 2, teach real skills on tidal water – ideal for beginners or experienced boaters.

Gillian D - Google Reviews

Our skipper was fantastic – friendly and professional. Booking was easy and flexible and the equipment was new and well-maintained. The experience felt relaxed and unhurried. A brilliant activity in Glasgow for locals and visitors alike.

Andrew P - Google Reviews

Excellent experience - stunning and exciting blast up and down the Clyde, easy to organise and engage with, and at a value-for-money price that allows you to recommend it to friends. 

Colin S - Google Reviews

Great boat trip on the Clyde, to see the city from a new angle, and so interesting to go under the Victorian bridges in the city centre. I'd recommend this experience to anyone - so enjoyable for tourists or Glasgow natives.

EH F - Google Reviews

Had a fantastic couple of days doing my powerboat level 2 training course. Great instructors, lots of patience and very passionate about what they do.Would highly recommend for any boat training or a boat ride.

Seaforce Powerboats
Customer Reviews

Seaforce Powerboats is Glasgow’s top-rated provider of River Clyde boat trips and RYA training. We specialise in unforgettable on-water experiences including high-energy sightseeing adventures - all delivered by qualified instructors and commercial skippers. For those looking to go further, our accredited RYA courses turn confidence into capability.

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Our Powerboat Services in Glasgow

From thrilling boat trips on the River Clyde to professional RYA training and commercial powerboat services, Seaforce Powerboats offers a complete range of on-the-water experiences in Glasgow.

Boat trip on the River Clyde in Glasgow passing the city skyline and famous bridges

Boat Trips

We offer thrilling, scenic boat trips on the River Clyde - discover Glasgow’s history, skyline and famous bridges. Glasgow’s #1 must-do activity.

RYA powerboat training on the River Clyde in Glasgow

RYA Courses

Learn to drive a powerboat with confidence. Our RYA powerboat and theory courses in Glasgow cover everything from essential boat handling skills to advanced navigation.

RYA commercial endorsement powerboat training on the River Clyde, Glasgow

Commercial Endorsement

RYA commercial endorsement preparation and professional powerboat training for those working on the water.

Safety boat hire for film and TV production on the River Clyde in Glasgow

Film, TV and Safety Boat Hire

Powerboat hire for film, TV, marine support and safety boat operations on the River Clyde and beyond.

Where To Find Us

Seaforce Powerboats operates from Kelvin Harbour on the River Clyde in the west end of Glasgow, next to the Riverside Museum and The Tall Ship. Our location is easy to reach by car, public transport, on foot, or by bike, giving you quick access to boat trips and RYA powerboat training within the city.

Our Meeting Point

Just follow signs for the Riverside Museum and you’ll see our boats moored at the slipway.

Our meeting point is:

Seaforce Powerboats, Kelvin Harbour, 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS

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Getting Here

  • 5 minute walk from Govan Subway Station.

    10 minute walk from Partick Subway Station.

  • 10 minute walk from Partick Train Station.

  • 5 minute walk from Govan Interchange, or a 10 minute walk from Dumbarton Road. Both stops have regular buses. 

  • Accessible via the Clydeside Expressway (A814) with paid onsite parking at the Riverside Museum. You can also park on the Govan side and walk across the bridge.

  • Cyclists can lock their bikes securely at the Riverside Museum’s bike racks, or hire a Voi e-bike and park it at the Voi station beside the museum for a quick ride to our harbour.

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