In Jelgava, visitors can enjoy trips by passenger boats, rowing boats, water bicyclesl , SUP boards, and canoes.
This season, eight vessels are offering services to holidaymakers:
- Leisure boat - Mītava
- Boat Moana
- Boat Dezija
- Motor yacht Mika
- Motor yacht Džerri
- Motor yacht Carpe Diem
- Boat Relax
- Boat Bentley
Five of these vessels are moored at the Driksa river pier, while three are located at the Pasta Island pier. The boats vary in capacity, accommodating from 8 to 48 passengers, and their operating schedules can be found at the respective piers.
There are also two rental points offering smaller watercraft, including pedal boats, SUP boards, rowing boats, and canoes. Each rental provider offers its own selection of equipment. Like the passenger boats, these rental points are located at the Driksa river pier and at the Pasta Island pier near the pedestrian bridge.
As in previous years, the companies “Jelgavas laivas” and “Ozolaivas.lv” regularly organize romantic sunset boat trips.
At the Pasta Island 3a pier, visitors can also enjoy rides on an electric boat or a motorized raft.
The full range of water tourism services can be found HERE.
This year, the waters of the Lielupe River will also host a variety of events, including yacht regattas, powerboat races, and rowing competitions. Until September, family rowing competitions in tourist canoes will take place twice a month. Please note that during these events, navigation may be temporarily restricted and vessel schedules may be adjusted.
Water Tourism in the Jelgava County
Boat trips on local rivers are offered by:
- “SUP Equipment Rental Point”
Boat rental providers:
- “Transparent Boat Rental”
- “Emu Home”
- “Kalnciems Manor”
- SIA “Zivju īpašumi”
A new addition in Kalnciems on the banks of the Lielupe River is the five-plus residence “Chils”, which offers both boat rentals and overnight stays in double capsule-style camping cabins.
Similar to Jelgava, companies “Ozolaivas.lv” and “Mučas” in the Jelgava Region not only provide boat rentals but also organize adventurous group boating trips.
Those interested in trying stand-up paddleboarding without owning equipment can rent a complete SUP set from the “SUP Equipment Rental Point”.
Meanwhile, at the “Masti” wakeboarding and active water recreation park, visitors can enjoy a water attractions park, water skiing, and wakeboarding activities.
Information about these and many other events is published by JRTC in its weekly events calendar, available on the Visit Jelgava website and social media channels.
