When you are thinking about taking a well-earned break you will be looking for a holiday that can allow you to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life.
While a lot of people are in a rush to cram in as much as possible while away, this can lead you to become even more exhausted than when you started your holiday!
Instead, why not grab the chance to take things easy, sit back and take the slow lane with a beautiful canal boat holiday along some of the most beautiful and pretty waterways in the UK.
Taking a canal boat holiday with the Wyvern Shipping Co. will allow you to take in the wonders of the world around you at a slower pace where you get to really appreciate the nature that surrounds you.
Getting back to nature with a different view
By taking a canal boat holiday rather than a purely land-based break, you will find yourself getting back to nature from a totally different perspective as you slowly meander along waterways while breathing in the scenery.
You will have a fantastic opportunity to spot our native wildlife from the comfort of your canal boat as you float gently past banks full of living creatures going about their daily life.
There are plenty of tunnels to cruise through, amazing aqueducts to navigate while you explore the countryside and stop off at one of the many English pubs to visit along the waterways for a glass of craft ale and homemade food.
The added freedom of a canal boat holiday
It can be easy to watch the natural world from the great vantage point offered by your comfortable and cosy canal boat. However, you can just as easily stop off on your canal boat holiday journey to immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of a local town or city, enjoy a coffee shop or browse for hidden treasures in antique shops and independent boutiques.
There is a greater sense of freedom to be had with a canal boat holiday than a traditional holiday when you head to a static resort or hotel.
You are free to make as many stops along your canal journey as you want to. So if you spot a romantic looking wood or you pass a field full of wild-flowers that looks like the perfect spot for a picnic, you can make the most of your discoveries without needing to go out of your way to enjoy them.
Taking a holiday on the waterways of the UK can give you an opportunity to take in some of our most beautiful sights as you gently meander your way along the canals. You can truly take a holiday of a lifetime!
Our range of Narrowboats for hire
Wyvern Shipping Co. has a wide choice of 3 to 5 star boats to choose from to suit your needs for a canal boat holiday, regardless of whether you are a novice canal boat explorer or a more seasoned and experienced skipper of the waterways!
You and your family can choose a self-drive hire boat that has been carefully designed and crafted in our very own workshops situated by the Grand Union Canal at Leighton Buzzard.
For novices to the waterways, we provide you with a free tuition cruise by an experienced instructor at the beginning of your holiday. We also send hirers the Boaters Handbook and DVD which covers all aspects of good boating and safe canal cruising. We are here for you so don't be afraid to ask us questions!
You can find out more about our boats or feel free to contact our friendly team a call to discuss your canal boat holiday needs. We are here to help you experience a truly magical and relaxing holiday.
Alternatively, If you prefer to watch boats rather than be on one you might be interested in our 3-4 star holiday cottage. ‘Waterside’. Our 150 year old detached cottage is a fun place to be and perfect for guests wishing to sit and relax while watching the boats. Available for weekly holidays and short breaks.