Lancashire: Sightseeing Canal Cruise on a Narrowboat

Yorkshire and The Humber, Manchester

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Discover the charm of Burscough as you float down the Leeds Canal on a cozy, centrally heated narrowboat named ‘Alfie Bhoy’. Enjoy unlimited coffee and tea with some delicious snacks on board.

Highlights

  • Sip on hot coffee and tea on the water while admiring the lush landscapes
  • Explore the Leeds Liverpool Canal with commentary from your skipper
  • Relax aboard a centrally-heated narrowboat that has an onboard washroom

Description

Cruise West Lancashire’s waterways whilst enjoying a hot tea or coffee with this boating adventure in Burscough.

Meet your guide and hop aboard a comfortable narrowboat. This spacious 30-foot boat can seat up to 12 passengers as it glides along the lush landscapes of the Leeds Canal. Get snug with features like central heating and a washroom and enjoy commentary from your skipper.

Take in the views of wildlife, picturesque towns, and villages nestled into idyllic stretches of countryside. Board your cruise with a welcome drink of rosé in hand, followed by bottomless tea and coffee served with your afternoon tea. Return to your starting point at the end of your cruise.

Includes

Skipper
90-minute cruise
Unlimited tea and coffee

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You can enjoy a relaxing cruise on a centrally-heated narrowboat along the Leeds Liverpool Canal while sipping hot tea or coffee and listening to commentary from your skipper.

The cruise operates on the Leeds Liverpool Canal in West Lancashire, near Manchester, starting from Burscough.

The cruise is suitable for up to 12 passengers of all ages interested in sightseeing and leisurely canal travel near Manchester.

Yes, the narrowboat is equipped with an onboard washroom for passenger convenience during the cruise.

The duration varies, so check the website for current times and tour lengths available near Manchester.

Hot tea and coffee are provided, but bringing additional food or drinks should be confirmed on the booking website.

Yes, the narrowboat features central heating, making it comfortable year-round along the Manchester-area canals.

Advance booking is recommended to secure your spot on the narrowboat cruise through West Lancashire's waterways near Manchester.

Guests meet at the designated boarding point in Burscough, close to Manchester, before setting off on the narrowboat.

Yes, the cruise is family-friendly and suitable for children, offering a relaxing way to explore waterways near Manchester.

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