CANAL BOAT HIRE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

We have tried to cover questions that you may have below, however, if there is something we have not covered or you would like more information, please email us at bookings@canalboathire.net

We allow pets at the follow marinas :-

No. Our minimum rental period is 3 nights.You can bring the canal boat back earlier though if you wish.

No. 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.

No, you will not need a license and you will be given all the training you need to get started.

Mooring is free along the towpath although if you choose to stay in a marina overnight there may be a charge and British Waterways charge £5 for an overnight stay in Llangollen. Water is free and we give you a British Waterways key on arrival. Diesel, gas and pump-outs (if necessary) are included in the price you pay.

Free car parking is available at all our canal boat hire locations. Many of our marinas are also close to main line railway stations.

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.

Yes, the canal boat has 240v (UK Mains) sockets which accept 3 pin plugs. Electricity is produced from the engine by storing it in batteries. An inverter then converts the 12v to 240v electricity.

The canal 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.

You can buy canal maps online via our Amazon store or if you prefer puchase when you arrive at the marina (subject to stock).

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

Please view the crewing requirements