Volta Lake Boat Cruise
Cruise the vast Volta Lake near Akosombo — from a laid-back pontoon with a drink in hand to a quick speedboat blast, the Adomi Bridge and green hills all around.
Some of Ghana’s best views only open up from the middle of the lake.
What is the Volta Lake cruise?
A boat cruise on Lake Volta near Akosombo — one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Choose your pace: a relaxed pontoon glide past the shoreline and the Adomi Bridge, or a livelier speedboat run across the open water. Either way you get big views, a cool breeze and the calm that only comes from being surrounded by water.
What to expect
Choose your cruiseA laid-back pontoon or a faster speedboat run.
Big lake viewsThe Adomi Bridge, green hills and open water.
Relax on boardSit back, take it in, drink optional.
Easy & all-agesNo effort required. Great for families and couples.
The Volta Lake Cruise
- A boat cruise on Lake Volta near Akosombo
- Pontoon or speedboat options
- Life vests and a guide
- Pickup & timing handled by the Akwaaba team
- All ages · groups & private options
Pick your boat
From gentle to gutsy, choose how you cross the lake:
The largest lake around
Lake Volta, formed by the Akosombo Dam in the 1960s, is so vast it covers a large share of Ghana’s surface — a working lake of fishing villages, ferries and open horizons. A cruise is the easy, scenic way to feel its scale. Pair it with kayaking for something more hands-on or abseiling for a thrill.
Make it part of a bigger trip
Abseiling at Adomi Bridge →Rope down over the lake you just cruised.
Camping in Akosombo →Stay the night by the Volta.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do a boat cruise on Lake Volta?
Yes. Akwaaba runs boat cruises on Lake Volta near Akosombo, with pontoon and speedboat options.
How long is the cruise?
About one to two hours on the water.
How much does it cost?
A relaxed pontoon cruise starts from $19.19 per person, and a faster speedboat run from $47.46.
Pontoon or speedboat?
Your choice — a slow, comfortable pontoon or a quicker speedboat blast across the open water.
Is it good for families?
Yes. It’s calm, easy and all-ages.
Where is it?
On Lake Volta near Akosombo, about two hours from Accra.
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Book a Volta Lake cruise near Akosombo — pontoon or speedboat, big views and a cool breeze.
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