A one-hour ride on the cruises on Lake Burley Griffin is a boating tour that will introduce you to Canberra. What you need in Canberra is roaming around the city's major sites on an electric, environment-friendly cruise. The skippers are knowledgeable regarding the history and have been serving for the past 20 years. Caption Jim, a famed boat owner, is famous for winning the hearts of tourists with his knowledge and friendly nature.