A premium yet authentic slow-travel experience on UK canals, combining heritage, nature, and comfort
Core Packages
- Heritage Journeys – 5–7 nights along historic canals, guided by onboard historian.
- Romantic Getaways – 3–4 nights for couples, champagne & candlelight dining.
- Nature & Wildlife Cruises – Guided birdwatching, photography lessons.
- Culinary Canal Trips – Local chefs onboard, market-to-table menus, visits to regional producers.
Add-ons:
- Private transfers from airports.
- Themed décor & music nights.
Optional e-bike hire for onshore exploration
. Routes
- Llangollen Canal – Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (UNESCO), Welsh countryside.
- Kennet & Avon Canal – Bath’s Roman heritage, picturesque villages.
- Grand Union Canal (Warwickshire stretch) – Castles, market towns, countryside pubs.
. Experience Style
- Boat Size: Boutique narrowboats for 4–8 passengers.
- Design: Blend of traditional woodwork with modern comfort (heated cabins, Wi-Fi, panoramic lounge).
- Crew: Skipper, host/guide, and chef.
- Speed: 3–4 mph — perfect for slow travel photography.
Pricing
- Luxury multi-day: £1,500–£2,500 per person (all-inclusive).
- Short Breaks: £750–£1,200 per person (all-inclusive).
7-Day Luxury Narrowboat Canal Itinerary for your future business.
I’ve built it around the Llangollen Canal, one of the most scenic and historically rich waterways in the UK.
“The Welsh Waterway Experience”
Route: Llangollen → Ellesmere → Whitchurch → Chirk → Return to Llangollen
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Boat Capacity: 6 passengers, 3 crew (skipper, chef, host/guide)
Theme: Heritage, nature, and fine dining on the water
Day 1 – Welcome to Llangollen
- Morning: Guests arrive in Llangollen; private transfer from Manchester or Liverpool Airport.
- Afternoon: Champagne welcome aboard, safety briefing, meet the crew.
- Evening: Sunset cruise along the Dee Valley; gourmet Welsh lamb dinner.
Overnight Mooring: Llangollen Basin
Day 2 – Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Chirk Castle
- Morning: Cruise across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (UNESCO site).
- Midday: Guided tour of Chirk Castle & gardens.
- Evening: Onboard wine tasting with local cheeses.
- Overnight Mooring: Chirk.
Day 3 – Nature & Photography Day
- Morning: Slow cruise through wooded stretches, wildlife spotting (kingfishers, herons).
- Afternoon: Photography workshop on deck.
- Evening: Chef’s tasting menu featuring locally sourced trout.
Overnight Mooring: Ellesmere
Day 4 – Market-to-Table Culinary Experience
- Morning: Visit Ellesmere market with the chef to source fresh produce.
- Afternoon: Onboard cooking demonstration.
- Evening: Candlelight dinner on deck under the stars.
- Overnight Mooring: Ellesmere.
Day 5 – Whitchurch & Canal Villages
- Morning: Cruise to Whitchurch, exploring its historic clock towers and artisan shops.
- Afternoon: Optional e-bike ride through the Shropshire countryside.
- Evening: Traditional pub dinner ashore.
- Overnight Mooring: Whitchurch.
Day 6 – Return Cruise via Chirk
- Morning: Scenic return route, with history talk on canal engineering.
- Afternoon: Leisure time onboard (games, reading, painting).
- Evening: Farewell banquet with live folk music.
Overnight Mooring: Llangollen
Inclusions:
- All meals (fine dining + selected shore dinners)
- All excursions & entry fees
Daily housekeeping
- Wi-Fi onboard
- Complimentary bar
