Skippered Boat Trips
Bruce Trust
Great Bedwyn Wharf, Brook Street, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 3PB
Skippered Boat Trips
#1 Rated Skippered Boat Trips on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Skippered Boat Trips on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Skippered boat trips on UK rivers and canals let passengers relax and enjoy Britain’s waterways while an experienced skipper handles navigation. These cruises suit anyone who wants to experience canal travel without piloting the boat, including families, elderly visitors, corporate groups, and those seeking an easy outing with commentary on history, wildlife, and landmarks. Trips range from short city cruises, like Birmingham’s Gas Street Basin or Camden Lock in London, to longer excursions on the Grand Union Canal, Thames, Norfolk Broads, and Caledonian Canal. Skippers often share engaging stories about heritage, boatmen, bridges, and local wildlife such as herons and kingfishers. Themed trips include pub crawls, wildlife tours, photography cruises, and educational outings. Private charters are popular for celebrations, with groups bringing their own catering or arranging food onboard. Skippered boat trips offer an effortless and authentic way to enjoy the charm of Britain’s canal network.
Kennet and Avon Canal's Best Skippered Boat Trips in 2026
Skippered Boat Trips
#2 Rated Skippered Boat Trips on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
Kennet & Avon Trust – Bradford on Avon
Beside The Canal Trust Café, Bradford Wharf, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1LE.
Museums and Skippered Boat Trips
#3 Rated Skippered Boat Trips on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Museums and Skippered Boat Trips
Kennet & Avon Trust – Devizes
The Wharf, Couch Lane, Devizes, SN10 1EB
Skippered Boat Trips
#4 Rated Skippered Boat Trips on the Kennet and Avon Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
Kennet & Avon Trust – Hungerford
Hungerford Wharf, High Street, Town Centre, Hungerford, RG17 0DN