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Narrowboat Day Hire

Self-pilot narrowboats in the Chilterns

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Meet Our Fleet

We have 4 narrowboats. Albert, Victoria and Hay Day are semi-traditional stern; Lavender is cruiser-stern. Albert and Victoria are 38ft, Lavender is 35ft, Hay Day is 30ft. All are available for self-drive day hire for up to 10 people from Cow Roast Marina, Tring

Albert, a 38ft narrowboat, moored beside a towpath

Albert

38ft Semi-Traditional Stern

Largest Vessel

 

✓ Enclosed rear deck area

✓ Removeable windows

✓ Removable 10-seat table

 

Also available for Evening Hire slots

Victoria, a 38ft narrowboat, moored beside the towpath

Victoria

38ft Semi-Traditional Stern

Premium Layout

 

✓ Secure enclosed stern

✓ Removeable windows

✓ Removable 10-seat table

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A 30ft narrowboat moored beside a towpath, with a white cottage behind

Hay Day

30ft Semi-Traditional Stern

Nimble & Easy to Handle

 

✓ Shaded front seating area

✓ Foldaway picnic table

✓ Roll-away canvas cover

 

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Lavender, a 35ft narrowboat, moored beside a towpath

Lavender

35ft Cruiser Stern

Open Cruiser Deck

 

✓ Large outdoor space

✓ Indoor seating

✓ Deck chairs included

 

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Every Boat Comes With..

The Galley

4-burner hob

Kettle

Fridge​​​

Crockery

Cutlery

Mugs

Wine glasses

The Essentials

Full flushing toilet

Onboard heating

Washing up liquid​​​

Tea towels

Hand sanitiser

Disinfectant spray

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Safety & Tech

Life jackets

​2x USB charging points

Booking

Take a day out and enjoy your ride at the best price. Prices vary according to the season.

Evenings

Weekday Low Season

£160

£181

High season & Bank Holidays (End of May -Mid September)

£345

Pets

Skipper (Optional)

Extend your day for two hours

(Daylight dependant)

£15

£120

£45

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Guests in life jackets at the front of a narrowboat

Season Hire - April to November

ALBERT 

9am - 4:30pm

VICTORIA 

10am - 5:30pm

LAVENDER

11am - Sunset

HAY DAY

12pm - Sunset

Winter Hire - December to March

ALBERT 

9am - 3:00pm*

VICTORIA 

10am - 4:00pm*

LAVENDER

8am - 2:00pm*

HAY DAY

Flexible

* Return times are subject to local sunset time. All hire boats must be back at the marina before sunset.

Albert and Victoria both have onboard heating.

Please check the CRT website to check if nearby locks are in use during the winter.

Boat Capacity Max 10 People

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We Are Taking Bookings

Once a booking is confirmed and your payment accepted, we send an email with joining instructions.
If you are planning a party, such as a stag or hen do,
you MUST tell us in advance and the boat MUST be skippered (option available when booking)

Gallery

A family laughing together on a narrowboat
A narrowboat on a quiet stretch of canal, with a walker on the towpath
A group of guests gathered on the back deck of a narrowboat
A guest taking a selfie on a narrowboat, with moored boats behind

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