Day Boat Hire

For that special day out for up to 12 family, friends or colleagues we are pleased to be able to offer you the chance to be the Skipper of your own boat for a day.

Take a leisurely cruise north from Cosgrove to Stoke Bruerne passing through the rolling Northamptonshire countryside and local pubs or south through Milton Keynes and see the new city from a different angle you will be amazed how peaceful the city is from the canal, with its parks and canal side pubs.

Bring your own picnic or stop at one of the many pubs for lunch.

Our dayboats are all steel Narrowboats powered by a reliable diesel engines with very simple controls and tiller steering, with large open well decks fitted with roll down side screens, the cabin areas have separate toilet compartments, the galley areas are fitted with gas hobs, fridge, sink with running water, the boats come equipped with a kettle, cutlery, crockery, tea, coffee, sugar, towel and teatowel.

We will give you ample tuition before you cast off.

Day Hire Prices.

1st March to 27th October 2012 09:00 to 17:00

Monday to Friday £140-00 Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays £170-00

1st November 2011 to 29 February 2012 09:00 to 16:00

Monday to Friday £100-00 Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays £130-00

The hire charge is due in full at the time of booking

For a touch of luxury why not hire a skipper for the day and just relax having given your cruising orders £75-00

For all self Drive bookings a £100 refundable cash security deposit for damage or late return of the boat is required before departure.

Use of locks at Stoke Bruerne and Fenny Stratford is not permitted due to lack of time.