Boating Holidays

 

The largest independent self-drive narrowboat hirer in the UK

 

boating holidays

UK Boat Hire own and run a fleet of 200 boats operating from 14 distinct starting locations throughout the UK. Ten of these hire bases are in marinas owned by ABC Leisure Group, with a further 4 start points exclusively running holiday hire.

The holiday hire fleet of self-drive narrowboats has the finest of reputations. With their up to date reservation systems, bookings can be made online 24 hours a day, fully complemented by a 7 day booking office allowing personal contact by telephone or Skype.

The combined fleet is the result of both acquisition and growth by the company, with hire craft and the boatyards retaining elements of the branding of Alvechurch Waterway Holidays, Viking Afloat Narrowboat Holidays , Red Line Boats and Wessex Narrowboats.

Holidays range from 3 or 4 night short breaks, (Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday) to weekly hire or longer and the variety of boat layouts can accommodate from 2 to 12 people.

Day hire boats are available from 2 locations with the RYA Helmsman's Course also offering an excellent experience of a day out on the water.

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Narrowboat Holidays

"To all staff at Viking. I want to thank you for the fantastic holiday my family and I had last week on one of your boats. We had a"Nene" class boat from Gailey, where the staff were VERY helpful and friendly. I have been hiring canal boats from various companies for over 18 years and yours will definatley be my first choice in future. We now try to go canalling twice a year in Februay/March and October so I will call you first to check what you have available, before I try anywhere else! Once again a BIG thank you from all of us! "
Alan Dickinson

It was a wonderful holiday which we all enjoyed. We would not hesitate to recommend the experience to family and friends. thank you to all concerned.
Mr A Payne .