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Late Booking Cruises

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How to Book Your Cruise

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Self drive logo If you're looking for a hire boat holiday check out hundreds of  hire boat holidays at Canal Junction.

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The Hotel Boats and their Crews

shaking hands logoMost of these boats are operated by their owners so when you go to their websites you may deal directly with your future skipper & crew. Their websites contain full details about their hotelboats and the cruises they offer. You book directly with them, no middlemen or agents here!
Bywater Hotelboat Cruises image Bywater Hotelboat Cruises - Scheduled cruising narrowboat pair, up to 8 guests
Join us aboard our hotel-boat pair for a relaxing holiday afloat. Traditional English cooking, full ensuite cabins, welcoming atmosphere, owner operated. Wide cruising area of narrow & wide canals & rivers.
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Dragonfly image Dragonfly - From 2024, the ultimate getaway for two.
We offer private, 3 and 6 night scenic cruises aboard our bespoke narrowboat for discerning and international explorers. A fully catered, all inclusive, unique experience for two passing through the famous Foxton Lock Staircase.
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Hotelboat Wessex Rose image Hotelboat Wessex Rose - Scheduled cruising wideboat, up to 6 guests
5* luxury wide beam hotel boat. All inclusive 3 to 7 night cruises for up to six guests. Sumptuous food, private en-suite cabins with full-size beds & TV/DVD, spacious panoramic lounge, roof deck.
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Lady Teal image Lady Teal - Scheduled cruising wideboat, up to 5 guests, 3 cabins
5 Star Gold awarded by VisitEngland. Spacious, luxurious, relaxing. Observation lounge, upper deck, mouth watering food. All cabins fully equipped and en-suite. Passing through the Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire countryside and vibrant cities.
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Narrowboat Ellis image Narrowboat Ellis - Scheduled cruising narrowboat, up to 2 guests
Narrowboat Ellis offers a relaxed, informal Narrow-boating experience "somewhere between a Hotel boat and a boating trip with old friends"!
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Takara Hotel Boat image Takara Hotel Boat - Scheduled cruising Narrowboat, up to 4 guests
A relaxing and friendly cruise on our traditional hotel narrow boat. All en-suite cabins, excellent home cooked food and fully licensed bar. A great way to explore the canals of England and Wales.
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