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Not everyone can claim to be Nauti and Nice at the

Not everyone can claim to be Nauti and Nice at the same time, but if Luxlife Magazine says so, who are we to disagree?

We are delighted to have received this recognition from the inaugural Nautical Tourism Awards 2022 as Best Canal Boat Holiday Experience - England!

We would like to thank all our Blue Otter Boat guests for their reviews on our booking agent page at Hoseasons, as well as engagement on our social media pages across facebook, instagram, LinkedIn, google and twitter. All feedback is welcomed and we constantly strive to improve our service and keep the boating experience fresh.

2022 marks our fourth year of operations. During that time we have been faced with operational challenges from droughts restricting boating movement, canal closures due to sudden lock failures, to pandemic-induced lockdowns and new hiring proceedures. Guest safety and enjoyment of the canals has been of paramount importance to us from day one, so we are particularly delighted to be recognised for providing an excellent holiday experience.

Blue Otter Boats are in the Starboard collection of @hoseasons, where boating enthusiasts are invited to "Experience our first class fleet of contemporary and stylish boats; you'll get heads turning." Contributing to our award-winning canal boat holiday experience, we only accept bookings through our agent @hoseasons, as this offers our guests an additional peace of mind that their holiday is protected.

We look forward to welcoming new guests and some familiar returning faces to our boats in Skipton and Wootton Wawen.

Thank you for your continued support, it really is greatly appreciated.
#awardwinning #canalboathire #canalboatsuk #blueotterboats #privatecharter #selfdrivehire

Cruising back from the bi-annual nip-n-tuck hull b

Cruising back from the bi-annual nip-n-tuck hull blackening on Blue Otter Wootton Wawen.

Winter cruising holidays available through our agent @hoseasons Highlights include Hatton flight, Shrewley tunnel, Kingswood junction. Cruising from Knowle bottom lock to the Hatton flight - no lock for 8 miles! Plus 3 lovely pubs en route (black boy pub in Knowle, Tom O The Wood and the Hatton Arms).
#wintercruising #boatmaintenance #warwickshire #shakespearescountry @shakespeares_england @canalrivertrust

Gorgeous #autumn day for cruising along the Leeds

Gorgeous #autumn day for cruising along the Leeds to Liverpool canal from #skipton on Blue Otter

10 days narrowboating between the locks in Yorkshi

10 days narrowboating between the locks in Yorkshire. What does that look like? Our recent guests had this to say…
#guestreview #canalholidays #blueotterboats

All ready to welcome our next cruisers in #Skipton

All ready to welcome our next cruisers in #Skipton.
If you were going boating…
1) Who would be your cabin partner?
2) Chocolates or fruit first?
3) Red or white wine?
4) Sofa or chair?
#canalholidays #narrowboatlife #bespokenarrowboatholidays #blueotterboats

Sunset or sunrise? Doesn’t really matter, it’s

Sunset or sunrise? Doesn’t really matter, it’s gorgeous autumnal scenery from the Blue Otter in #warwickshire. 📷 @dragonseetoh
#narrowboatlife #blueotterboats #canalholiday #canalsofengland #narrowboatholiday @hoseasons @canalrivertrust

Wildlife on the water, captured by our guests in #

Wildlife on the water, captured by our guests in #warwickshire on Blue Otter Wootton Wawen. @dragonseetoh
#canalholidays #narrowboatlifestyle #wildlife #blueotterboats

Congratulations to our honeymooners currently crui

Congratulations to our honeymooners currently cruising through Shakespeare’s country in Warwickshire.

Blue Otter Wootton Wawen pulled out all the stops for a fitting welcome to their holiday. Our bespoke Blue Otter chocolate is popular with all our guests.
#honeymoon #narrowboat #canalholiday #warwickshire #shakespearescounty

Skipton swans flocking around the Blue Otter. Some

Skipton swans flocking around the Blue Otter. Sometimes they tap the side of the boat first thing in the morning. A natural alarm clock looking for breakfast.
#swan #skipton #breakfast

Autumn is in the air this morning. Waking up in #S

Autumn is in the air this morning. Waking up in #Skipton.

#leedsliverpoolcanal #canalholiday #canalboathire #canalmemories #september #yorkshire #yorkshirecanals

Thank you Ma’am. Today marks the end of an era.

Thank you Ma’am.
Today marks the end of an era. May she rest in peace HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Guest reviews - we love the feedback! We can wax

Guest reviews - we love the feedback!

We can wax lyrical all day about how good a #blueotter #boating experience is, but the best descriptions come from our guests.

Our boat in #woottonwawen, #Warwickshire takes #narrowboaters through beautiful countryside with moorings just outside the pubs serving delicious food. What could be better?
#canalboathire #canalholidays #canalsofengland #canalsofinstagram #bespokeboating

Skipton to Kildwick with a few eateries and swing

Skipton to Kildwick with a few eateries and swing bridges along the way. Lovely scenery too!
#leedsliverpoolcanal #skipton #kildwick #canaljourneys #blueotterskipton #blueotterboats #yorkshire #canalsofengland #boatingholiday

Leeds Liverpool Canal - Blue Otter Skipton update

Leeds Liverpool Canal - Blue Otter Skipton update

Due to low water levels all locks were closed from 5pm on August 17th. For our guests departing from Skipton, this means there is a round-trip 36 mile stretch of the canal that is lock free Skipton to Bingley top lock, turning around to go to Gargrave bottom lock and back to Skipton.

This remains so until further notice from Canal & River Trust, with any change requiring a significant dose of rainfall. While not ideal, it is sufficient distance to enjoy a week-long holiday. We will be contacting our upcoming guests over the course of today.

Thank you for your understanding,
Ben & Liz

Earlier this month Blue Otter Skipton welcomed our

Earlier this month Blue Otter Skipton welcomed our first #honeymoon guests…all the way from Gibraltar, in search of a tech-free holiday. Here’s what they had to say.
#blueotter #narrowboat #canalholiday

Great #pubs, friendly #people, lovely #scenery, hi

Great #pubs, friendly #people, lovely #scenery, historic #trainride, a #comfybed and a good luck wish for the #lionesses tonight.
Impressions from a week on Blue Otter Skipton from our guests.

Some recent feedback from our guests in Skipton

Some recent feedback from our guests in Skipton

The advice for the days ahead is to: 🛑slow down

The advice for the days ahead is to:
🛑slow down
🌳stay in the shade and
🥤keep rehydrated.

We can help with that.
Book now to cruise on Blue Otter Wootton Wawen in Warwickshire from Sunday.
https://www.hoseasons.co.uk/boat-holidays/blue-otter-wootton-wawen-bh2611

#heatwave #keepingcool #canalholiday #staycation2022 #blueotterboats

Some nice press coverage today. Even before the te

Some nice press coverage today. Even before the temperatures started rising, giles sheldrick at the @dailyexpress was quick to predict narrowboats would be a popular #staycation2022 family choice, away from the airport chaos.

Through our agent @hoseasons we still have limited availability for families on Blue Otter Wootton Wawen in #Warwickshire. Cruise into #Stratford-upon-Avon and take in @shakespeares_england , enjoying the slow lane and wildlife preserved by @canalrivertrust

Can’t get a train (strikes), plane (cancelled) o

Can’t get a train (strikes), plane (cancelled) or use a car (petrol prices)...travel with Blue Otter in Warwickshire!

Book a week on board Blue Otter Wootton Wawen with fuel, wifi, and an immeasurable amount of relaxation all included in the price, and no additional overnight moorings fees. Suitable for couples or family of four.

Cruise to Stratford-Upon-Avon and take in Shakespeare's Country, or venture further into Birmingham.

Check availability here: https://www.hoseasons.co.uk/boat-holidays/boww
#boating #canalholiday #staycationuk #blueotterboats @hoseasons @canalrivertrust

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