Day Boat Hire

This canal trip is a peaceful way to explore Skipton’s lush green dales at your own effortless pace, with nature so close that you can reach out and touch it.

We launch your small group with all the skills you need to keep your family and friends safe and happy on your day-long Skipton canal trip. Your boat comes with all the home comforts you expect, like a cooker to serve up picnics, comfy seats to admire the scenery from, and a proper flushing toilet.

While you’re cruising through our serene countryside, we’re always ready if you need help or just some friendly advice on your perfect day in Skipton.

About the Boat

Day Boat hire includes a short tuition on handling and safety and all you need to know for your day out. Don’t worry – it’s really not hard to become a Day Boat captain!

Our luxury Day Boats come equipped with four burners, grill cooker, a whistling kettle, sink, flushing toilets, speakers and comfy seats. **Please note, crockery, cutlery, pots & pans, extra cooking utensils will not be provided. Our boats are built with easy access in mind.

• Boat hire for up to 10 passengers.

• No food or drinks are included in this trip, but you are more than welcome to bring your own.

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• DAY BOAT HIRE CONDITIONS
• Skipton Boat Trips reserves the right to decline a booking or to refuse to hand over the boat to any person who, in their opinion, is not suitable to take charge. In such cases, the hire fee shall be refunded in full and no liability be outstanding on either party. The named hirer in charge of the boat must be over 21 years of age (proof of age may be required).
• Skipton Boat Trips reserves the right to repossess the boat at any time where a serious accident or damage has occurred or in the opinion of Skipton Boat Trips is likely to occur because of the unsuitability of the hirer’s behaviour or boat handling ability. In such cases, Skipton Boat Trips shall not be liable to make a refund.
• It is the hirer’s responsibility to control the general behaviour of those in their charge.
• Availability: The boat is available from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Accommodation: The maximum number of passengers and crew shall not exceed 10.
• Instruction: Prior to departure, instruction will be given on boat handling, water safety, and the safe use of the boat’s equipment
• Accidents: Whilst your boat is insured, you have charge of the boat and are responsible for its safe navigation. No minor may take control of the helm without the supervision of an experienced adult. In the case of any accident or damage to your boat, it is your responsibility to find out the name of the other boat and its owner or person in control, their address, and telephone number to report the facts as soon as possible to the hire base.
• Serious accidents: Skipton Boat Trips will not be responsible for any death or personal injuries save in so far as it results from proven negligence.
• Delays: No responsibility will be accepted by PBT for loss of time or expenses occasioned through accidental damage to the boat whilst in your charge. No liability can be accepted for loss, damage or expenses that occur as a result of any defect or breakdown unless it is proven to have been caused by Skipton Boat Trips negligence. Please report any defect or breakdown as soon as possible to the Wharf Office, which will act as speedily as possible to rectify the problem. Do not attempt any repair without checking with the Wharf Office first.
• Security deposit
• A deposit of £50.00 will be required on the day of hire. Skipton Boat Trips reserve the right to withhold all of this deposit if:
• The boat or any equipment is damaged or missing.
• The boat is returned soiled.
• The boat is not returned at the agreed time. Late return charges £25.00 for the first 30 minutes. Then £50.00 for every hour or part thereof.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LH, UK

Pricing 2019
1/1/2024 - 12/31/20241/1/2024 - 12/31/2024

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

6 hours 30 minutes