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Canal boat hire like you've never experienced before. With 16 starting locations across the waterway network and canal boat sizes to accommodate 2 to 12 people. You, your family or friends can afford to kick back and relax as you enjoy watching Britain's most stunning countryside drift by. See for yourself just how relaxing and enjoyable a canal boat holiday can be - watch our boating videos if you don't believe us!
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Our latest brochure makes choosing your boating holiday as easy as ABC. Inside it you'll discover advice on how to plan your trip, find comprehensive boat layouts and details, plus maps, guides and handy tips to help you make the most of our beautiful waterways on your canal holiday.
BROCHURE DOWNLOADAccommodating up to 5 people, these boats are perfect for couples or small families searching for their next boating holiday
View Two to Five berth boatsThese boats accommodate between 6 and 8 people, making for a perfect boating holiday for larger families and groups
View Six to eight berth boatsWith space for up to 12 people, if you're planning a multi-family boating holiday or big celebration, these are the boats for you.
View Up to twelve berth boatsYes - we have day hire boats at several of our locations - For more information, head to our day boat hire website: www.abcdayboathire.com
The price of renting a canal boat varies depending on the location and length of your holiday, as well as the canal boat you choose. We provide a range of special offers, including a 2-week discount, 2nd holiday discount, multi-boat discount, loyalty discount and early bird discount. We also allow you to spread the cost of your holiday with our easy payment plan. Contact a member of our friendly team to find out more about the costs of our canal boat holidays.
It all depends on the type of canal boat holiday you’re looking for! We have locations across England, Scotland and Wales such as Anderton Marina, Falkirk Canal and Goytre Wharf. Not sure where to spend your next canal boat holiday? Check our locations, routes and boats for inspiration. Alternatively, contact a member of our knowledgeable team who will offer invaluable canal boat holiday advice.
No previous experience is necessary, as our boats are extremely easy to handle and full tuition is given at the start of every holiday. Comprehensive cruising information is in a manual on the boat and details are sent out with the holiday documents to introduce you to the theory of locks and the 'rules of the road'. We provide our own 24hr emergency helpline.
You do not need a driving licence for a canal boat or narrowboat and the boat itself is licenced by us for CRT waterways. There are a few waterways outside their jurisdiction for which you will need to purchase an additional licence as you enter them, such as the Scottish Canals, Rivers Avon, Thames and Wey. Our start bases can provide details when you arrive to pick up your boat. Aldermaston boats have a Thames license.
The maximum number of people allowed on board is restricted to the number of berths.
This really is a holiday the whole family can enjoy together. We do not charge for any of your pets - however there is normally a maximum of 2 allowed. We obviously request that the boat is returned in a clean and tidy condition and reserve the right to refuse pets or charge for any additional cleaning or repairs required as a result of pets being on board during your holiday.
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We went to Llangollen, we have done the same trip 3 times before. Lovely. We went down the Montgomery canal because we haven’t been before. Lovely. We spent a couple of days in Whitchurch. Lovely . And last we went to Marbury and it was fantastic.
29 Oct 2024
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We have been with Abc 16 times, 5 times from Wrenbury. I really hardly need to say anything. If I didn’t like them I would have chosen some other firm a long time ago. We are very familiar with their boats, we never have to look after anything,, everything has their own place. Nice and easy
29 Oct 2024
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Top quality friendly staff who are dog-friendly
28 Oct 2024
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Always a goiod service. This time we had a fault in the shower pump and we were quite pleased that someone came and fixed it within 2 hours. As luck would have it we were going to stop at the next village for ';brunch' so we were not held up at all.
28 Oct 2024
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The Union canal from Falkirk to Edinburgh was an excellent canal to travel on.
27 Oct 2024
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Very nice company to deal with. The boat was clean and well prepared for our holiday.
27 Oct 2024
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Boat was right size for our group of three
26 Oct 2024
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Easy to book holiday, good discount for repeat booking, all equipment needed for holiday was available on boat.
26 Oct 2024
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couldnt do the rout we were going to do as not allowed on river thames due to flooding but alternative rout was good and quiet very peasefull
25 Oct 2024
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very welcome in reception good handover plenty of help if needed
25 Oct 2024
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Whilst unable to do the exact trip we had intended ( To Stratford ) as the river conditions were not suitable, we headed towards Birmingham and enjoyed ourselves.
25 Oct 2024
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Another excellent holiday - efficient friendly staff at Worcester marina. The boat was very clean and well maintained
25 Oct 2024