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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
