# canalholidays.co.uk

# The Wyvern Shipping Co. Ltd
## About
> Wyvern Shipping is a family-run narrowboat hire company based at Leighton Buzzard on the Grand Union Canal, Bedfordshire, England. We offer 2-8 berth narrowboats for short breaks and week-long canal holidays within easy reach of London. Full hands-on tuition is included with every booking — no licence or prior experience required.

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/): Narrowboat holidays on the Grand Union Canal near London. Family-run business based at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, with a fleet of 2-8 berth boats for short breaks and week-long holidays.
- [Our Boats](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/): Full fleet overview of all available narrowboats, from 2-berth couples boats to 8-berth family and group boats.
- [Check Availability & Book](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/availability/): Live availability calendar for all boats. Check dates and submit a booking request.
- [Routes](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-routes/): Canal routes available from Leighton Buzzard on the Grand Union Canal, including distances, destinations, and highlights.
- [Prices](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/more-information/wyvern-narrowboat-prices/): Hire rates for all boats and holiday durations. 2026 breaks available at 2025 prices.
- [Waterside Cottage](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/waterside-cottage/): Self-catering cottage accommodation alongside the canal at Wyvern's base in Linslade, Leighton Buzzard.
- [Contact Us](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/contact-us/): Phone, email, and address details. Office hours: 1 April to 31 October, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-2pm. 1 November to 31 March, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, closed weekends. Closed Bank Holiday Mondays and Sundays.

## Our Fleet

The fleet is 15 narrowboats. Coral and Ebony, both 4-star 6-berth boats, have been
withdrawn from hire and are no longer bookable for any season. The classes below are
the current fleet and apply to both the remainder of the 2026 season and to 2027.


### 2-Berth Boats
- [Daisy](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/2-berth/daisy/): A 5-star 2-berth narrowboat with a fixed double bed (extends to 4'6" wide at night), modern galley, and two leather recliners with footstools. Pet-free for the 2026 season, pet-friendly from 2027. Friday changeover. The ideal honeymoon or couples boat.

### 4-Berth Boats
- [Foxglove / Poppy class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/4-berth/foxglove/): 5-star 4-berth narrowboats with all low-level berths in two separate sleeping areas. Foxglove is pet-friendly. Poppy is pet-free for the 2026 season and pet-friendly from 2027. Foxglove has Friday changeover, Poppy Saturday. Ideal for couples or small families wanting separate cabins.
- [Tulip](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/4-berth/tulip/): A 4-star 4-berth narrowboat with all low-level berths in two separate sleeping areas. Pet-friendly. Friday changeover. The rear cabin berths can be converted overnight into a double or triple child berth.
- [Bullrush](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/4-berth/bullrush/): A 4-star 4-berth narrowboat with two separate sleeping areas. Pet-free, suitable for guests with allergies. Friday changeover. The rear cabin can be converted overnight into a double or triple child berth.
- [Juniper](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/4-berth/juniper/): A 5-star 4-berth narrowboat with all low-level berths in two separate bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms. Pet-friendly. Saturday changeover. Saloon features two armchairs and two leather recliners. The middle cabin can be configured as a fixed double or two fixed single beds.
- [Countess / Empress / Princess class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/4-berth/countess-empress-princess/): 5-star 4-berth narrowboats with two low-level double berths in two separate bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms. Empress is pet-friendly; Countess and Princess are pet-free. Saloon has two armchairs and two leather recliners.

### 6-8 Berth Boats
- [Cedar / Maple / Oak class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/cedar-maple-oak/): Spacious 5-star 6-berth narrowboats with all low-level berths in three separate sleeping areas. Maple is pet-friendly and Cedar is pet-free. Oak is pet-free for the 2026 season and pet-friendly from 2027. The middle cabin can be configured as a fixed double or two single berths.
- [Mallard](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/mallard/): A spacious 5-star 8-berth narrowboat with all low-level berths in four separate sleeping areas. Pet-free for the 2026 season, pet-friendly from 2027. Saturday changeover. Middle cabin configurable as fixed double or two singles. Saloon and rear berths convert to doubles overnight.
- [Kingfisher](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/kingfisher/): A spacious 5-star 8-berth narrowboat with all low-level berths in four separate sleeping areas. Pet-free, suitable for guests with allergies. Friday changeover. Middle cabin configurable as fixed double or two singles.
- [Splendid](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/splendid/): A popular 4-star 8-berth narrowboat with four separate sleeping areas, two of which have bunk beds. Pet-friendly. Friday changeover. Well suited to large families and groups.

## Contact
- Phone: 01525 372355
- Email: heather@canalholidays.co.uk
- Address: Rothschild Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TF, England