Day Boat Hire
Ellerbeck Narrowboats
Rawlinson Ln, Heath Charnock, Chorley PR7 4DE.
Day Boat Hire
#1 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
Day boat hire on UK canals and rivers offers a simple, fun way to explore Britain’s waterways without a boating license or long-term commitment. Available across England, Wales, and Scotland, day boats fit 2 to 12 people and can be rented for a few hours or a full day, with operators providing basic training for beginners. These boats let families, friends, and couples cruise at 4 mph through countryside, towns, and past waterside pubs for lunch stops. Popular hire spots include the Grand Union Canal, Oxford Canal, Llangollen Canal, Norfolk Broads, and Caledonian Canal. Most boats have basic amenities like seating, toilets, and sometimes kitchenettes. Prices range from £80 to £200, making day boat hire an affordable group activity that combines outdoor fun, wildlife, and heritage in peaceful settings.
UK Waterways's Best Day Boat Hire in 2026
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#2 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Lazy Days Day Boat Hire
The Boatyard, High St, Weedon Bec, Weedon NN7 4QD.
Day Boat Hire
#3 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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#4 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Karen’s Day Boat Hire
Boothstown, Marina, 14 Quayside Cl, Boothstown, Worsley, Manchester M28 1YB.
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#5 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Farncombe Boat House Day Hire
Catteshall Rd, Godalming GU7 1NH.
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#6 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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#7 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Whittington Wharf Narrowboats
Ellesmere Road, Welsh Frankton, Oswestry SY11 4NU.
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#8 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Free Spirit Cruising
Bredon Rd, Tewkesbury GL20 5BY.
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#9 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Union Canal Carriers Ltd
Dark Ln, Braunston, Daventry NN11 7HJ.
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#10 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Beacon Park Day Boats
Hillside Rd, Llangattock, Crickhowell NP8 1EQ.
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#11 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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#12 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Worsley Day Boat Hire
Dayboat Office, Worsley Dry Docks, Worsley, Manchester M28 2WN.
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#13 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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#14 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Honeystreet Boats
Mill, Honey Street, Pewsey SN9 5PS.
Day Boat Hire, Boatyard and BSS Examiners
#15 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
Day Boat Hire, Boatyard and BSS Examiners
Thorn Marine
164a London Rd, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6LE.
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#16 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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Inland Navigators
Canna Mead Weedon Lane, Dodford, Northampton NN7 4TA.
Day Boat Hire and Skippered Boat Trips
#17 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
Day Boat Hire and Skippered Boat Trips
Lee & Stort Boat Co. Ltd
Ware Priory, Town Quay, High St, Ware SG12 9AL.
Day Boat Hire
#18 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
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#19 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
Day Boat Hire and Skippered Boat Trips
#20 Rated Day Boat Hire on the UK Waterways
