Everyone probably knows about St Valentine's Day. It is reminded of it well in advance and everywhere - in supermarkets, in the media and on the streets, where almost every passer-by has their hands full with flowers and sweets for their loved one on this special day. But the festival of love is not celebrated just once a year - on 14 February. For sure, every couple will find several dates in their calendar to highlight with a bold exclamation mark - well, so as not to be forgotten. First meeting, engagement or wedding anniversary - great reasons to celebrate!
If the cinema repertoire and the menus of local catering establishments no longer evoke emotions of surprise for you or your other half, and you see nothing romantic in these options, it's time to change the holiday scenario! Instead of emptying the popcorn tube or enjoying multiple dinners together, choose to celebrate in an unusual place - on the water! A new idea for a romantic date!
"Riga by canal" is a water tourism project that has been offering boat trips on the Riga Canal and the Daugava River at Bastejkalns pier for several years. The boat deck can serve as a place to gain new knowledge and impressions of the capital city, to relax, and to celebrate important events, creating new, pleasant memories. And if you don't want to share your festive atmosphere with another visitor, Riga by canal boats can be hired for just the two of you. Make your trip as romantic as possible - only canal boat rental, a personalised boat cruise, will allow you to enjoy the duality!
Bastejkalns pier is the place where everyone can choose their favourite Riga by canal boat according to their individual preferences. The canal boats come in a variety of styles and capacities. If you want to share the boat with as few passengers as possible, prefer the smallest boat, the Maria, but only canal boat rental, a personalised boat trip, will ensure that you won't have to share the deck with anyone! But if the potential bustle is not too much of a nuisance, the Darling, Rebecca and Laima can take more passengers.
Enjoy the company of your loved one on a canal boat trip to Riga's most popular and tourist attractions. Bastejkalns, the Freedom Monument, the Central Market, Riga Castle, the picturesque Old Town and many more - the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening on the water!
Boat trips on the Daugava and Riga Canal are available from early spring until autumn, when the weather is favourable for sailing. Nature's wake, the glow and the colouring of the leaves can all be seen from the deck of the canal boat, but if your special day is when the boats are out of season - you can buy a cruise as a gift today and climb aboard the canal boat during the warmest period of the year.
Celebrating a special day with your loved one doesn't always have to be at the foot of the Eiffel Tower or sitting at a finely set table in a Michelin 5-star restaurant - boats on the Riga Canal can make your special day even more special. Whether it's a wedding anniversary, a relaxing cruise or a simple adventure, a boat trip on the Daugava and the Riga Canal is a great idea for those who don't celebrate love only on 14 February.
