Experience an award-winning boating holiday from Skipton on the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Yorkshire Blue Otter Boats LuxLife Award for the Best Canal Boat Hire Experience 2024

Health and Safety Measures at Blue Otter Boats

In response to COVID-19, we’ve made adjustments to enhance safety and cleanliness. Some non-essential luxuries, such as magazines and games have been removed, and we’ve updated our handover procedures. Hand sanitizer and hand soap are provided on board.

Bedding and towels are provided, and we kindly ask guests to place them in the laundry bags before leaving the boat. Please also take any waste items with you when you return the boat. Your safety and comfort are our priority.

A Blue Otter Boats holiday is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the company of friends or family, while discovering the waterways as a delightful way of exploring England. Our canal home base in Skipton has excellent links to Manchester and Birmingham airports and our moorings are only a short walk or taxi journey from both rail and coach stations. Car parking facilities are also available for guests travelling by car.

50ft canal boat in Skipton for self-drive narrowboat holidays in Yorkshire

Yorkshire Canal Holidays

Narrowboat holidays from Skipton on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal take you on a heritage journey along England’s longest canal. Due to a major breach in January 2025 on the Bridgewater Canal it is currently not possible to cruise towards Manchester but you can turn right at the bottom of Wigan Locks and journey to Liverpool.  Alternatively venture east from Skipton through picturesque countryside and down the Bingley Five-Rise Locks, through the UNESCO Heritage Town of Saltaire and to Leeds.

For a longer journey, the circular Two Roses Ring route takes in The Pennines, crossing Yorkshire and Lancashire along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, the Rochdale Canal. Return to Skipton via the Aire & Calder and Calder & Hebble Navigations, taking you on a journey through historic time, impressive engineering and inspiring countryside. 

Ideal for couples with up to two pets accepted free of charge, Blue Otter Skipton is bookable through our agent Hoseasons 
 
60ft canal boat for self-drive narrowboat holidays in Warwickshire

Blue Otter Stockton accomodates couples in the main bedroom and a sofabed in the lounge area doubles as a second bed. Ideal for two couples or a family of four.

Warwickshire Canal Holidays

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING BOOKINGS . PLEASE CHECK BACK AT A LATER DATE. BLUE OTTER SKIPTON REMAINS OPEN FOR BOOKINGS.

Narrowboat holidays from Blue Otter Stockton‘s new mooring on the Grand Union Canal, mean you are perfectly positioned to explore a variety of routes. Head west towards Warwick and the Kingswood Junction, where you can cruise to the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon and venture into the bustling industrial network of Birmingham. Alternatively, head east for a scenic journey through Banbury, Oxford and Milton Keynes.

For longer canal journeys you can venture south on the Grand Union and even all the way to London. From the new mooring near Long Itchington Blue Otter Stockton is also centrally positioned to complete the popular Birmingham or Warwickshire rings.

Accommodating two couples or families of four, Blue Otter Stockton is bookable through our agent Hoseasons 

(Previously known as Blue Otter Wootton Wawen)

Select your Blue Otter departure point and boat of choice to discover wonderful routes and excursions along England’s canals. Within minutes of your journey onboard you’ll be talking about a little-known world you’ve just discovered. You will also meet a friendly community of boaters.

Fun fact: towpath observers peering into boats are called ‘Gongoozlers’. 

Hoseasons luxury boats for self-drive holidays includes Blue Otter Boats.