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Tepui Swift

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Tepui Swift from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sun 15th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 2 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 4 people

Maps

Price £759.05

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Tepui Swift

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Tepui Swift from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 16th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 3 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 4 people

Maps

Price £859.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Green Woodpecker

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Green Woodpecker from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sun 15th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 2 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £949.05

Discount : £189.81

Now : £759.24

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Crowned Eagle

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Crowned Eagle from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sun 15th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 2 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 7 people

Maps

Price £949.05

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Green Woodpecker

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Green Woodpecker from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 16th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 3 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £1059.00

Discount : £199.80

Now : £859.20

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Crowned Eagle

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Crowned Eagle from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 16th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 3 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 7 people

Maps

Price £1059.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Veery Thrush

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Veery Thrush from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sun 15th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 2 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £1044.05

Discount : £208.81

Now : £835.24

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Veery Thrush

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Veery Thrush from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 16th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 3 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £1159.00

Discount : £219.80

Now : £939.20

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Meadow Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Meadow Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sun 15th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 2 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £1139.05

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Little Tern

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Little Tern from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sun 15th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 2 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 10 people

Maps

Price £1186.55

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Tepui Swift

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Tepui Swift from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 20th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 4 people

Maps

Price £1309.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Meadow Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Meadow Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 16th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 3 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £1259.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Little Tern

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Little Tern from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 16th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 3 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 10 people

Maps

Price £1309.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Trumpeter Swan

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Trumpeter Swan from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sun 15th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 2 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 12 people

Maps

Price £1281.55

Discount : £256.31

Now : £1025.24

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Trumpeter Swan

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Trumpeter Swan from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 16th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 3 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 12 people

Maps

Price £1409.00

Discount : £269.80

Now : £1139.20

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Green Woodpecker

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Green Woodpecker from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 20th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £1509.00

Discount : £279.80

Now : £1229.20

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Crowned Eagle

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Crowned Eagle from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 20th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 7 people

Maps

Price £1509.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Veery Thrush

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Veery Thrush from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 20th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £1709.00

Discount : £319.80

Now : £1389.20

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Meadow Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Meadow Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 20th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £1809.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Little Tern

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Little Tern from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 20th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 10 people

Maps

Price £1909.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Trumpeter Swan

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Trumpeter Swan from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 20th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 12 people

Maps

Price £2009.00

Discount : £379.80

Now : £1629.20

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Green Woodpecker

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Green Woodpecker from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 23rd March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 10 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £2568.00

Discount : £479.60

Now : £2088.40

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Crowned Eagle

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Crowned Eagle from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 23rd March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 10 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 7 people

Maps

Price £2568.00

Discount : £479.60

Now : £2088.40

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Veery Thrush

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Veery Thrush from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 23rd March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 10 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £2868.00

Discount : £539.60

Now : £2328.40

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Meadow Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Meadow Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Mon 23rd March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 10 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £3068.00

Discount : £579.60

Now : £2488.40

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Green Woodpecker

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Green Woodpecker from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 27th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 14 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £3118.00

Discount : £724.50

Now : £2393.50

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Crowned Eagle

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Crowned Eagle from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 27th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 14 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 7 people

Maps

Price £3118.00

Discount : £724.50

Now : £2393.50

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Veery Thrush

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Veery Thrush from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 27th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 14 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £3418.00

Discount : £799.50

Now : £2618.50

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Meadow Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Meadow Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 27th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 14 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £3618.00

Discount : £849.50

Now : £2768.50

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Green Woodpecker

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Green Woodpecker from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 3rd April 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 21 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £4917.00

Discount : £1174.25

Now : £3742.75

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Veery Thrush

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Veery Thrush from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Fri 13th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Fri 3rd April 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 21 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £5317.00

Discount : £1274.25

Now : £4042.75

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Rustic Bunting

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Rustic Bunting from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 21st March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 5 people

Maps

Price £1209.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Syrian Woodpecker

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Syrian Woodpecker from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 21st March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £1609.00

Discount : £299.80

Now : £1309.20

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Shore Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Shore Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 21st March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £1809.00

Discount : £339.80

Now : £1469.20

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Arctic Warbler

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Arctic Warbler from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 21st March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 7 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £1909.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Rustic Bunting

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Rustic Bunting from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 28th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 14 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 5 people

Maps

Price £2418.00

Discount : £549.50

Now : £1868.50

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Shore Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Shore Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 28th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 14 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £3618.00

Discount : £849.50

Now : £2768.50

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Rustic Bunting

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Rustic Bunting from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 4th April 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 21 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 5 people

Maps

Price £3717.00

Discount : £874.25

Now : £2842.75

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Arctic Warbler

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Arctic Warbler from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 28th March 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 14 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 8 people

Maps

Price £3818.00

Discount : £899.50

Now : £2918.50

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Shore Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Shore Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 4th April 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 21 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £5617.00

Discount : £1349.25

Now : £4267.75

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Shore Lark

Marina : Aldermaston

County : Berkshire

Shore Lark from Berkshire

Information

Holiday Start : Sat 14th March 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Holiday Finish : Sat 11th April 2026 @ 9:30 am

Nights Aboard : 28 Nights aboard

Boat Size: This boat sleeps up to 6 people

Maps

Price £7616.00

Discount : £1849.00

Now : £5767.00

Price includes :Basic hire charge, damage waiver, fuel deposit and boat/lock training. If discounts are available, they are applied to the basic hire charge only. Optional extras may apply. Please see the booking form for more details.

Customer Testimonial

In twenty years of canal boating we think this was the most comfortable / well appointed boat we have had and also the easiest to drive by far! Staff were super at both arrival and departure. Mrs W.N. Watson - Bedford

Customer Testimonial

What a lovely holiday we've just had! We'd never thought about going on a canal boat before, but some friends of ours had done it and said how much they had enjoyed it. I'm glad we took their advice and tried it. We'll certainly be going again, very soon. Debbie - Devon