Canal trip boats & party charter boats

Canal trip boats & party charter boats

Skippered canal trip boats run short scheduled canal pleasure cruises, usually lasting an hour or two, that you can often just turn up and join. Usually it makes sense to contact them first to check that they are working on the day you want (many are seasonal) and for departure times. They have a skipper and crew and will often be able to provide onboard food & refreshments. Some are based at popular visitor centres. Usually an onboard guide will give a cruise commentary.

Many canal trip boats also offer chartered cruises that can be booked in advance for a whole party. Sometimes they have programmes designed for schools or business users. Some will offer wedding receptions and party cruises complete with catering and entertainment.

Canal restaurant boats usually combine good food with a canal cruise. We've also separate pages of listings of canalside attractions, visitor centres and waterways museums and day hire canal boats. 

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