THE MOST LUXURIOUS HIRE BOAT EVER

That’s how jessicaBOO was described on the front page of Waterways World.

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WIDEBEAM SUPER-LUXURY

Training and Holidays on

Little DUKE 10’ x 45’ widebeam

or

nemoNOO 10' x 58' widebeam

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RYA TRAINING ON NARROWBOATS AND WIDEBEAMS

The premier training centre in the North of England. Located on the Leeds Liverpool Canal

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Our Boats

Widebeam or Narrowboats all our barges offer unrivalled quality for the more discerning charter

Prices and Availability

All our boats are competitively priced even though they are superior to conventional hire boats

RYA Training

Standalone courses or part of your holiday on narrowboats or widebeams

One Way Cruising

Available on all our boats between Apperley Bridge and Barnoldswick

Pet Friendly

Pets are welcome. After all, our boats are named after our newfoundland dogs

Beginners Welcome

Beginners can book in confidence by incorporating an RYA training course as part of your holiday

Welcome To bearBOATING

Luxury Canal Boat Holiday Hire in North East England based on the Leeds Liverpool Canal.

If you've not considered becoming a “bearBOATER”, then you really should. Our luxurious canal boats are made with incredible attention to detail and with the finest decor and bespoke fittings. They are kitted out with the latest technology, including internet connection and wireless music speakers. If you are looking for a Luxury Canal Boat Holiday on widebeam or narrowboat then look no further.

On one of our canal boat holidays you will cruise the most scenic section of the beautiful and tranquil Leeds Liverpool Canal as it winds its way through the Yorkshire Dales. Take in the delights of Saltaire UNESCO World Heritage village and the iconic Bingley Five Rise Locks. Visit Skipton and its wonderful Castle. We also offer the option of a one way cruise so you get to explore more of this beautiful british canal.

Thoroughly recommended

We spent 4 days on the mollyMoo and invested in the helmsman course for the first two, which was well worth it. Boat was luxurious and Andy's tuition was spot on. Thoroughly recommended!

Sarah Paramour Bainbridge

A fabulous hire boat

A fabulous hire boat & the best handover ever from Andy & Mark on day one. The boat really is very special - beautifully finished & equipped with everything you need for a luxury holiday especially if, like us, you enjoy cooking a few meals for quiet nights on board

Rhian Thomas

Luxury on the canal

We had an excellent time on jessicaBOO on the Leeds to Liverpool canal, cannot recommend this enough. Andy was brilliant teaching us all how to navigate her first... Luxury on the canal.

Tina Bowden

We will be back

We will be back... with our shiny, new RYA Helmsman Certificates for another fabulous holiday!

Andrea Ellison