Wyvern Shipping has eight 4-berth narrowboats — Bullrush, Countess, Empress, Foxglove, Juniper, Poppy, Princess and Tulip — available for hire on the Grand Union Canal from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, just 38 miles from central London. All have low-level berths in two separate sleeping areas, with 4-star and 5-star boats in the range and several rated pet-friendly. Pricing is all-inclusive and full tuition is provided at the start of your hire.
Perfect for: Couples wanting extra space, small families, and groups of up to four in two separate cabins.
Wyvern Shipping 4-berth fleet — 2026 season
Boat
Berths
Rating
Pets
Changeover day
Bullrush
4
4-star
Pet-free
Friday
Countess
4
5-star
Pet-free
Friday
Empress
4
5-star
Pet-friendly
Friday
Foxglove
4
5-star
Pet-friendly
Friday
Juniper
4
5-star
Pet-friendly
Saturday
Poppy
4
5-star
Pet-free
Saturday
Princess
4
5-star
Pet-free
Saturday
Tulip
4
4-star
Pet-friendly
Friday
These 5-star boats with all low level berths have two separate sleeping areas.
FOR 2027 BOTH THESE BOATS WILL BE PET FRIENDLY.
'Tulip' is a 4-star boat with all low level berths in two separate sleeping areas. The rear cabin berths can be converted overnight into a double or a triple child berth.
These 4-star boats have two separate sleeping areas. The berths in the rear cabin can be converted overnight into a double or triple child berth.
These 5-star boats with all low level berths have two separate bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms. The saloons have two armchairs and two leather recliners. The middle cabin can be either a fixed double or two fixed single beds. Please advise your preference when booking.
Theis 5-star boat has two low level double berths in two separate bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms. The saloons have two armchairs and two leather recliners.