Our focus is overnight holiday hire, however, although we don't have official partnerships with day boat hire companies, we've compiled a list of what we think are some of the best independent day boat hire bases in the UK.
Please note: These are not necessarily recommendations, although we've done our best to select those with a good reputation, it's not a comprehensive list, please do your research, check reviews etc.
Bollington Boats have 4 day boat hire boats that accomodate up to 8 people and start on the Macclesfield Canal near Bollington, from here you can explore a lovley stretch between the top of Bosley locks and Bugsworth Basin on the Peak forest canal.
Google rating: 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Inland Navigators have 2 day hire boats and can accommodate up to 10 people. From the base near Weedon you can explore a lovley lock-free stretch of the grand union canal.
Google rating: 4.9/5 (16 reviews)
Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats have a day narrowboat "Comet" which can take up to 12 people (if you have a helm's certificate) and 6 if not. Located in Banbury on the South Oxford Canal, one of the UK's most scenic canals.
Google rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Explore the Shropshire Union Canal within a 17-mile lock free pound between Tryley Wharf and Wheaton Aston. Norbury Wharfs day hire boat can accommodate up to 10 people.
Google rating: 4.4/5 (707 reviews)
CanalAbility has 2 accessible day boats which can accommodate up to 10 or 12 people (which may include up to 6 wheelchair users).
Google rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Honeystreet Boats have one day boat Honey Days and can accommodate up to 8 people. You can explore a lovely lock-free stretch of the Kennet & Avon canal between 15 mile stretch between Wootton Rivers and Devizes.
Google rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
Accessible Boating have one widebeam day boat that can accommodate up to 10 people including 4 wheelchairs. At least one member of the party must have a condition such that other publicly available boats are unsuitable. On the beautiful, peaceful, Basingstoke Canal
Google rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
Skipton Boat Trips have multiple day hire boats that can accommodate up to 10 people. Starting on the Leeds & Liverpool canal at Skipton one of the most picturesque areas of the Leeds & Liverpool.
Google rating: 4.7/5 (1883 reviews)
Galleon Marine have one day hire narrowboat that can accommodate up to 10 people. On the beautiful, peaceful, Basingstoke Canal.
Google rating: 4.8/5 (207 reviews)
Cheshire Cat Narrowboats have one day hire boat "Holly Day" which can accommodate up to 10 people, from the base at Overwater Marina you can head towards Nantwich passing through 2 locks on route.
Google rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Worsley Day Boat Hire have one day hire boat on the bridgewater can which can accomodate 8 people. There are a few route options from the Heritage for example at Astley Mining Museum, to the City of manchester and the Cheshire Countryside.
Google rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
