Boating holidays in the UK

Over 1500 boating holiday options - almost all with online availability.

We have the biggest choice of cruiser boats and canal narrowboats on the rivers and canals of England, Wales and Scotland. We also offer skippered hotel barges.

Canal Boating Holidays on traditional narrow boats

Travel the unique canals of England and Wales on distinctive narrowboats. Cruise from London on the Grand Union Canal, or the Kennet and Avon Canal between Bath and Reading. There's superb canal country around Oxford, or why not stop in the refurbished centre of Birmingham on the Stourport Ring. The Avon Ring takes you through Shakespeare's Stratford. Try the famous aqueducts of Llangollen, or see Chester. Cross the Pennines in Yorkshire or see the canals of Manchester and Cheshire.

Check out the canals section of our dedicated UK Boating Holidays website for online availability and more info.

Cruiser Boat Holidays on UK rivers and the Norfolk Broads

Choose from a huge range of cruiser hire boats with online availability. Cruise the royal River Thames between west London and Oxford, passing sights such as Windsor Castle and Hampden Court Palace.

The Norfolk Broads are a favourite cruising area with miles of rivers and tranquil scenery and many cruising options. Or explore the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness in Scotland.

Check out the cruiser boats section of our dedicated UK Boating Holidays website for online availability and info.