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Experience the calm waters of Lake Victoria and the mighty River Nile with Uganda’s trusted marine service provider.



Welcome to UG Boat Cruises, operating under APE Forest Tours & Travels. We specialize in offering experiential water tour services to independent travelers, couples, and small groups at affordable rates.
Whether you are planning a weekend vacation, a group retreat, or a romantic honeymoon holiday, we offer a wide range of boats for hire including:
Luxury Cruise Boats & Speed Boats
Jet Skis & Sport Fishing Boats
Nile Pontoons & Sundowner Cruise Boats
Rafting Excursions on the River Nile
Ready to experience the beauty of Uganda from the water? Contact our consultants today for bookings, custom itineraries, or rate inquiries. We reply in the shortest time possible.
Discover the “Pearl of Lake Victoria” known for its white sand beaches.
Vessel: Modern Executive Boat (24 pax or 10 pax).
Rates: $600 (24-seater) | $300 (10-seater).
Rate is for the entire boat.
Visit the famous chimpanzee sanctuary, home to orphaned chimps for the last 25 years.
Vessel: Modern Executive Boat (24 pax or 10 pax).
Rates: $1,400 (24-seater) | $800 (10-seater).
Explore the “epitome of Island Tourism” boasting 84 islands.
Vessel: Modern Executive Boat (24 pax or 10 pax).
Rates: $2,600 (24-seater) | $2,200 (10-seater).
Experience the “Adventure Capital of East Africa.”
Vessel: Modern Executive Boat (24 pax or 10 pax).
Rates: $2,800 (24-seater) | $2,500 (10-seater).
Explore the beautiful peninsulas and white sand beaches near the airport.
Vessel: Modern Executive Boat (24 pax or 10 pax).
Rates: $1,300 (24-seater) | $900 (10-seater).
A quick, scenic ride on Africa’s largest freshwater lake.
Vessel: Modern Executive Boat (24 pax or 10 pax).
Rates: $500 (24-seater) | $300 (10-seater).
A short 5-minute cruise from Gaba to the Mpatta Peninsula.
Vessel: Modern Executive Boat (24 pax or 10 pax).
Rates: $350 (24-seater) | $250 (10-seater).
Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Beach House Gaba at 11am. Check-in, lunch, beach relaxation, nature walks, swimming pool, dinner, and overnight at Pineapple Bay Resort.
Day 2: Breakfast, pool time, lunch. Depart for Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary for the 2pm feeding session. Return to Gaba.
Cost: $570 per person sharing.
Includes: Return boat transfers, 1 night deluxe accommodation, full board (B,L,D), guided nature walk, Ngamba Island visit, swimming pool, beach games.
Excludes: Sunset cruises, drinks.
Itinerary:
Location: Pineapple Bay Resort.
Cost: $700 per person sharing.
Safety & Reliability: Trusted marine service providers with experienced captains.
Variety of Fleet: Choose from our 24-seater executive boats or intimate 10-seater boats.
Prime Departure Point: Conveniently starting and ending at Beach House Gaba.
Tailor-Made Experiences: From chimpanzee tracking to sunset cruises.



