The Association of Pleasure Craft Operators

The APCO Guide to  Inland Waterway River and Canal Boat Trip Companies

A guide to river and canal trip companies with APCO
APCO  Passenger Boat Companies

APCO passenger boats operate a wide variety of river and canal boat trip boats at different locations around the country.

Some operate regular scheduled cruises, others only operate if chartered.

A cruise on a trip boat is a wonderful way to experience the delights of the inland waterways for people of all ages.

Most of the trip boats are able to do catering, and can be the ideal venue for a memorable celebration, party or special event.

The links bottom right to waterway maps and route planning may assist you in choosing the most appropriate route, waterway and company.

Below are APCO members who offer passenger boat trips.

Passenger Boat Companies
A & G Passenger Boats Ltd www.sheffieldboats.co.uk
Avon Boating Company www.avon-boating.co.uk
Bancroft Cruisers www.bancroftcruisers.co.uk
Bath Narrowboats www.bath-narrowboats.co.uk
Blackwater Boats www.blackwaterboats.freeserve.co.uk
English Holiday Cruises Ltd www.englishholidaycruises.co.uk
Foxton Boat Services Ltd www.foxtonboats.co.uk
Guildford Boats www.guildfordboats.co.uk
Indian Chief Cruises www.boatinn.co.uk
London Waterbus Company Ltd www.londonwaterbus.com
Sherborne Wharf Ltd www.sherbournewharf.co.uk
Stoke Bruerne Boat Company Ltd www.stokebruerneboats.co.uk
The Floating Boater www.floatingboater.co.uk
White Horse Boats www.whitehorseboats.co.uk

Boating Holidays
What to expect on a UK boating holiday, different types of holiday and much more.
About APCO
Explaining the purpose and background of the Association of Pleasure Craft Operators.
APCO Members
Listing all APCO member, with their full contact details.
Handover Scheme
When hiring a boat you need to be sure you will be given suitable tuition.
Boat Grading Scheme
Explaining the Boat Grading Scheme from VisitBritain for Hire Boats and Hotelboats.
Boaters Code
British Waterways guide to how all canal users should behave. PDF download.
Boaters Handbook
The BW handbook, available here as a PDF to download, covers everything from Boat Handling, Safety and Rules of the Road.
Kid's pages
Things for the children to do, including a waterways game courtesy of British Waterways.
Useful Links
Links to other useful waterways websites.
Joining APCO
Benefits and membership information for companies considering joining APCO.
Members Section
Information for APCO members, password needed to enter.

Waterways Map
Multimap
Boating Guides to Individual Waterways
Principal Navigations Information
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Association of Pleasure Craft Operators (APCO), Marine House, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8BF
Tel:  0844 8009575 Email info@apco.org.uk