Explore the secret waterways of Britain on an amazing self-drive Day Boat Hire narrowboats

With 12 starting locations across the waterway network and boat sizes to accommodate up to 12 people, the day canal boat hire options provide enough room for everyone – whether you’re a large family, a group of friends, or work colleagues on a team building day!

Kick back and relax for the day as you enjoy watching Britain’s most stunning countryside drift by.

What to expect on your boat hire day

• Once you’ve decided on one of the day canal boat hire options, you can collect your boat at 9.30am.
• Then, after check-in, one of the trained engineers will show you around the boat, to ensure you're well versed before they let you begin your day boating adventure.
• After a day of cruising along the beautiful waterways, you'll head back to the base ready to hand the boat back by 4.30pm.

Explore the beautiful waterways' wildlife

The waterways are teeming with creatures waiting to be discovered and what better way to observe them than from the comfort of a slow cruising narrow boat?

It may seem unusual for a man made structure to become a natural habitat, however wildlife surveys have proved that this is the case.

Even throughout the most urban of areas, these simulated wetlands attract all different kinds of wildlife, some of which you might not expect!

Today, over 6,000 groups of families and friends enjoy the revitalised canal system on one of these holiday hire boats every year.

So don't miss out on this unique day out with family and friends, book now and have your tickets delivered to you instantly via email and SMS!