BOATING HOLIDAYS
with SHIRE
CRUISERS
If you've been on a
boating holiday before, you'll know about the satisfaction
of steering your own boat past ever-changing scenery, the fun of
working locks, and the pleasure of good company. If you haven't, now's
your chance!
Choose Shire Cruisers, and get the bonus of grand Yorkshire
scenery, friendly Yorkshire folk - and yet uncrowded waterways. |
Summer
boating...
...while others are stuck in the office. If
you'd rather be out enjoying the Yorkshire canals, this
site tells you how. This is Brearley, on the Rochdale
Canal. |
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How to book
Check
Availability online
to see immediately which boats are available,
and request a holiday reservation. If you can't find what you want, please
email us and we will
suggest some options. And once you’ve reserved your
boat, you can use our secure online
booking form
to pay the deposit. |
Compare our offers
Up to 15% off for a
second week - Free extra children under 16 on most boats
(but you provide the children!) - Up to 40% off
high-season price in spring and autumn. And up to 2 pets are free. |
Want a brochure?
Read our printed
brochure online, download one as a
PDF
(3.6Mb) plus
price list or ask for one on
real
paper |
More questions?
See our comprehensive
Answers. |
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For your first
boating holiday |
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What do you do?
Self-drive boating
holidays,
from three days to three weeks, and from two to ten berth. Click for
Routes,
Boats,
Prices or
Availability |
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How far will we
get?
You're travelling at
walking pace. For a first narrowboat holiday, head into the Pennines or explore
the Calder Valley. See our suggested routes for
Short Breaks
or
One Week Holidays. |
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What are the boats like?
They're narrow boats,
with all the comforts of home. Comfortable beds, showers,
well-equipped kitchens, central heating, TV - the charm is that you
take it with you as you travel.
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Will you show
us how to handle the boat?
Our induction programme is
exceptionally thorough, aimed at making sure you have the knowledge and
confidence you need to really enjoy your narrowboat holiday.
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Will there be enough to do?
Slowing down to boat speed helps you
notice so much more around you. You'll see that our canals are in a
beautiful part of Yorkshire, with lots of fascinating places to
visit and things to do.
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How much is it?
A week exploring the Rochdale Canal on
a super 4 berth narrowboat with 2 loos could cost you £280 a head in June.
A weekend for 10 adults could cost under £60 each in October.
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What’s included
in the price?
Hire of the boat,
instruction, fuel, use of the canal and moorings, full inventory,
bed linen, complete backup. Up to two pets and free children! |
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For experienced
boaters |
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What’s special about the northern waterways?
They are wider, grander,
more hilly than the Midlands canals. Local people are please to see
you, and above all the canals are much less crowded. |
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Can we do one
way trips?
You certainly can: one
route on each of the three Pennine canal crossings. And of course we give
you the information and support you need for a great boating holiday. Click for
One Way
Routes. |
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Experienced
boaters -
see below |
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Are you pet-friendly?
Pets usually love boating. You're
welcome to bring your dog, cat, hamster, goldfish (though perhaps
not the horse)... but please keep them off the seats. The first two
pets are free.
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Are you independently inspected?
Our narrowboats and service are
annually inspected by
VisitBritain
and our
Training System is audited by the British Marine Federation, to
help us ensure you get the super boating holiday you deserve.
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What do we need to bring?
The boat is fully
equipped, with all you'd expect from any self-catering holiday. You
need to bring food and towels - and less spending money than you'd
think! Click for a specimen inventory. |
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Have you got the right layout for our party?
As well as fixed double beds, we have
narrow boats with two loos, and lots of different layouts to suit your
particular needs. Find the right boat for you and your party using our
Boatfinder. |
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Why choose Shire Cruisers?
We have the track record -
nearly 30 years of experience. We know the northern waterways and
help you to make the most of your time here. We'll simply look after
you really well. |
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More questions?
We answer more in our comprehensive
narrowboat holiday
FAQs. But do
ask us direct! |
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What boat trips do you not do?
Day boat hire, short trips with
a crew, meals aboard, hotel boats - all available from other
firms
we recommend. |
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Can we do any rings?
Experienced crews are
welcome to do the South Pennine Ring, or the rings via the L&L with
the Rochdale Canal or the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. We give the
support you need. Click for
Rings. |
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Do you recommend any other firms?
We recommend
Drifters for nationwide coverage of VisitBritain inspected
canal boats from reliable operators. We're a member, of course. We
also recommend some other
independent
firms. |
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Boating holidays with Shire Cruisers, The Wharf, Sowerby Bridge, West
Yorkshire HX6 2AG, England
tel: 01422 832712 - Overseas tel: + 44
1422 832712 fax: 01422 839565 email:
info@shirecruisers.co.uk
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