Hire a canal boat for your next holiday with Floating Holidays

Hire a canal boat for your next holiday with Floating Holidays

Boats for any size crew

Our fleet of barges can accommodate a variety of groups from cozy canal boats for a couples get away with king size beds to 10 person boats ideal for families with children or larger groups. We also have 3 elite level luxury boats within the fleet launched new between 2021 and 2022. Read More…

No experience necessary

Before you set off we give you a FULL TRAINING AND INDUCTION of all the systems on board your narrowboat for a comfortable stay. Everything from central heating to how to cruise in comfort and safety with confidence. We even accompany every crew through the first lock of your journey. Learn More…

Once in a life time routes

There are many bucket list routes and sites for canal boaters.  From our location there are several you can tick off the list with ease including; Llangollen Canal & Pontcysyllyte Aqueduct, Cheshire Ring, Four Counties Ring as well as the Anderton Boat Lift or Manchester City Centre and many more!  Explore Popular Routes…

Boats for any size crew

Our fleet of barges can take 2 to 10 guests! Read More…

No experience necessary

Before you set off we give you a FULL TRAINING AND INDUCTION! Learn More…

Once in a life time routes

Stuninng bucket list routes to choose from! Explore Popular Routes…

4 reasons to book a boat with Floating Holidays

King size bed on a narrow canal boat

king size comfy beds

Several of our boats feature king size beds which are super comfortable. All boats come setup with clean crisp linen and towels for your boating adventure as well.  If you have any special requirements then please let us know and we will do our best to help.

King size bed on a narrow canal boat

new modern boats

We have a wide selection of boats with all the mod-cons you would expect as well as a third of the fleet being launched brand new between 2021 and 2022!  All our boats are fully equipped with everything you need for your holiday from kitchen utensils to windlass and mooring pegs.

King size bed on a narrow canal boat

a great value holiday

Starting from £16 per person per night, embarking on a barge holiday is great value encompassing your accommodation & activities for your vacation, whilst exploring hidden gems of English and Welsh countryside and heritage.

King size bed on a narrow canal boat

flexible layouts

Whether you’re a group of couples, a family with children or friends seeking a new adventure, we can advise you which boat would be best for your crew with some cabins which can setup as either twin or double beds.

4 reasons to book a boat with Floating Holidays

King size bed on a narrow canal boat

king size comfy beds

Several of our boats feature king size beds which are super comfortable. All boats come setup with clean crisp linen and towels for your boating adventure as well.  If you have any special requirements then please let us know and we will do our best to help.

King size bed on a narrow canal boat

new modern boats

We have a wide selection of boats with all the mod-cons you would expect as well as a third of the fleet being launched brand new between 2021 and 2022!  All our boats are fully equipped with everything you need for your holiday from kitchen utensils to windlass and mooring pegs.

King size bed on a narrow canal boat

a great value holiday

Starting from £16 per person per night, embarking on a barge holiday is great value encompassing your accommodation & activities for your vacation, whilst exploring hidden gems of English and Welsh countryside and heritage.

King size bed on a narrow canal boat

flexible layouts

Whether you’re a group of couples, a family with children or friends seeking a new adventure, we can advise you which boat would be best for your crew with some cabins which can setup as either twin or double beds.

The Boats

2 & 4 person boats

Lady Sylvia & Lady Isabella

  • 2 Berths
  • 50ft Length
  • King Size Bed
  • Spacious & Modern
  • Launched 2021

Ankka

  • 4 Berths
  • 50ft Length
  • Double or Single Beds
  • Spacious & Modern
  • Launched 2022

Casanova

  • 4 Berths
  • 45ft Length
  • King Size Bed
  • Fully Equipped
  • Swims well

Lady Sophia

  • 4 Berths
  • 45ft Length
  • King Size Bed
  • Large Cruiser Stern
  • Central Heating

Lady Sylvia & Lady Isabella

  • 2 Berths
  • 50ft Length
  • King Size Bed
  • Spacious & Modern
  • Launched 2021

Ankka

  • 4 Berths
  • 50ft Length
  • Double or Single Beds
  • Spacious & Modern
  • Launched 2022

Casanova

  • 4 Berths
  • 45ft Length
  • King Size Bed
  • Fully Equipped
  • Swims well

Lady Sophia

  • 4 Berths
  • 45ft Length
  • King Size Bed
  • Large Cruiser Stern
  • Central Heating

6 person boats

Golden Princess

  • 6 Berths
  • 57ft Length
  • 3 Double beds
  • Modern and Spacious
  • Launched 2022
  • Large Rear Deck (Cruiser Stern

Columbina

  • 6 Berths
  • 55ft Length
  • 2 King Size Beds
  • Large Shower
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • New Engine Fitted 2023

Courageous

  • 6 Berths
  • 55ft Length
  • King Size Bed in Main Cabin
  • 2 Singles in 2nd Cabin
  • Repainted in 2022
  • Central Heating

Golden Princess

  • 6 Berths
  • 57ft Length
  • 3 Double beds
  • Modern and Spacious
  • Launched 2022
  • Large Rear Deck (Cruiser Stern

Columbina

  • 6 Berths
  • 55ft Length
  • 2 King Size Beds
  • Large Shower
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • New Engine Fitted 2023

Courageous

  • 6 Berths
  • 55ft Length
  • King Size Bed in Main Cabin
  • 2 Singles in 2nd Cabin
  • Repainted in 2022
  • Central Heating

10 person boat

Rakiraki

  • 10 Berths
  • 2 Double Cabins
  • Bunk Cabin with 4 Singles
  • 2 Full Shower Rooms
  • Large Kitchen
  • Large Front and Rear Decks

Rakiraki

  • 10 Berths
  • 2 Double Cabins
  • Bunk Cabin with 4 Singles
  • 2 Full Shower Rooms
  • Large Kitchen
  • Large Front and Rear Decks

Customer Reviews & testimonials

Here is a selection of the reviews written by many of our happy guests who have stayed with us aboard one of our narrowboats throughout the years. To see a larger selection of reviews then please visit our reviews page.

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Opening Hours

Summer (April - October):
6 days a week (closed Wednesdays)
9am - 5pm

Winter (November - March)
5 days a week (closed weekends)
9am - 5pm

Address

Floating Holidays
Middlewich Wharf
Canal Terrace
Middlewich
CW10 9BD