Can we hire a narrowboat for the day?

We do not do day hire as our boats are equipped with sleeping accommodation. Our minimum rental period is 3 nights, but you can bring the narrowboat back earlier if you wish.

Do I need experience?

You do not need any previous experience, or a narrow boat licence, you will be given all the training you need to get started. The waters are mostly current free and cruising speed is only three to four miles per hour making operating a canal boat child's play.

What time do I need to pick the canal boat up?

We ask that you arrive at 1:30pm on your arrival day in order to provide sufficient time to check-in, load the canal boat and receive the training and tour. On your day of departure, you will need to vacate the canal boat no later than 9:30am as we wish to avoid potentially penalising the incoming guests.

Where do I moor overnight?

You can moor up wherever you want, just tie up by a canal towpath so you can get on and off the narrow boat easily, or better still outside a pub!!

Do I need insurance?

The narrow boat and contents are fully insured, but we do have an excess on our insurance so we recommend that you take out our £45.00 damage waiver, then if you do have an accident you do not have to worry. The only thing that is not insured by us are (a) your car which is probably protected under your motor policy and (b) your personal possessions which are also probably covered under your house contents insurance but please check your own policies carefully.

What is included in the price?

Water is free and we give you a British Waterways key on arrival so you can use the water points. Diesel, gas and pump-outs (if necessary) are included in the narrow boat hire price you pay.

Do you provide maps?

You can purchase maps from our marinas (subject to availability) . You can also buy online via our online bookstore (opens in new window) if you wish to plan ahead.

What if I have a problem?

Our dedicated narrowboat hire team are on hand twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for emergencies. Your safety and enjoyment are our paramount concern.

Where do I leave my car?

Free car parking is available at all our narrow boat hire locations.

Do you allow pets on your canal boat holidays?

We allow pets at the follow marinas :-

Do you have any last minute boat hire offers?

Please check out our last minute boat hire offers page.

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