| I am
thinking about going on a narrowboat hire holiday, where can I
find more information? |
Click on the direct
links to our member’s websites by
following this link.
The sites are full of information about the best holiday
for you.
Or you can telephone, email or write for further
information.
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| I
have not been before, is it difficult? |
Full training is
given by the boat yard you hire from. Have a look at the
copy of the Boaters Handbook and also the video
download, which are full of useful tips. Look at our
pages on the Boat Handover Scheme.
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| What
are the boats like on a narrowboat hire holiday? |
There are literally
hundreds to choose from. They vary in design, facilities
and sophistication. So once you have chosen the area you
wish to visit, the time available and the budget you
wish to spend; look at the relevant websites to narrow
down your selection. They all have photographs and boat
plans. The Enjoy England Boat Grading Scheme
page give details on independent quality assessment.
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| Can I
take pets? |
Some companies allow
you to take pets.
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| What
route should I do? |
There is a huge range
to chose from on literally 1000’s of miles of canals and
rivers. Look at our waterways map for where the
navigations are. Most websites give detailed suggestions
of routes. Our waterway Gallery pages have links to
pictures of the wonderful landscapes and heritage you
will encounter.
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| How
much will it cost? |
Price is determined
by time of year, the length of hire, size and quality of
boat. Prices per person, on larger boats can be
amazingly good value.
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| How
long can I hire a narrowboat for? |
Anytime from a few
hours to several weeks are easily available. Most hirers
cruise for a week, but 3 and 4 night short breaks are
widely available.
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| I
don’t want to steer a narrowboat, are there any with crews? |
Yes: For longer trips
choose a deluxe full board cruise on a
hotelboat.
Trip boats also take
passengers for shorter excursions, some serve meals or
are available for special events such as parties.
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| I
only want to go for a day trip? |
| Many boat yards hire
out day boats. Or you can chose a crewed trip boat. |
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