Day Boat Hire
Overview
• Six hours and 30 minutes
• 10 am – 4:30 pm
• Maximum of 10 passengers
• Includes a short tuition on handling and safety
Inclusions
- Boat hire for up to 10 passengers.
What to expect
We launch your small group with all the skills you need to keep your family and friends safe and happy on your day-long Skipton canal trip. Your boat comes with all the home comforts you expect, like a cooker to serve up picnics, comfy seats to admire the scenery from, and a proper flushing toilet.
While you’re cruising through our serene countryside, we’re always ready if you need help or just some friendly advice on your perfect day in Skipton.
About the Boat
Our day boat hire includes a short tuition on handling and safety and all you need to know for your day out. Don’t worry – it’s really not hard to become a day boat captain!
Our luxury day boats come equipped with four burners, a grill cooker, a whistling kettle, sink, crockery and cutlery, pots and pans, extra cooking utensils, flushing toilets, iPod speakers, and comfy seats. Our boats are built with easy access in mind.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- DAY BOAT HIRE CONDITIONS
- Skipton Boat Trips reserves the right to decline a booking or to refuse to hand over the boat to any person who, in their opinion, is not suitable to take charge. In such cases, the hire fee shall be refunded in full and no liability be outstanding on either party. The named hirer in charge of the boat must be over 21 years of age (proof of age may be required).
- Service animals allowed
- Skipton Boat Trips reserves the right to repossess the boat at any time where a serious accident or damage has occurred or in the opinion of Skipton Boat Trips is likely to occur because of the unsuitability of the hirer’s behaviour or boat handling ability. In such cases, Skipton Boat Trips shall not be liable to make a refund.
- It is the hirer’s responsibility to control the general behaviour of those in their charge.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Availability: The boat is available from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Accommodation: The maximum number of passengers and crew shall not exceed 10.
- Instruction: Prior to departure, instruction will be given on boat handling, water safety, and the safe use of the boat’s equipment
- Accidents: Whilst your boat is insured, you have charge of the boat and are responsible for its safe navigation. No minor may take control of the helm without the supervision of an experienced adult. In the case of any accident or damage to your boat, it is your responsibility to find out the name of the other boat and its owner or person in control, their address, and telephone number to report the facts as soon as possible to the hire base.
- Serious accidents: Skipton Boat Trips will not be responsible for any death or personal injuries save in so far as it results from proven negligence.
- Delays: No responsibility will be accepted by PBT for loss of time or expenses occasioned through accidental damage to the boat whilst in your charge. No liability can be accepted for loss, damage or expenses that occur as a result of any defect or breakdown unless it is proven to have been caused by Skipton Boat Trips negligence. Please report any defect or breakdown as soon as possible to the Wharf Office, which will act as speedily as possible to rectify the problem. Do not attempt any repair without checking with the Wharf Office first.
- Security deposit
- Most travelers can participate
- A deposit of £50.00 in cash will be required on the day of hire. Skipton Boat Trips reserve the right to withhold all of this deposit if:
- The boat or any equipment is damaged or missing.
- The boat is returned soiled.
- The boat is not returned at the agreed time. Late return charges £25.00 for the first 30 minutes. Then £50.00 for every hour or part thereof.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity. Stringent Cleaning Social Distancing Wellness Checks Following Government Guidelines We have implemented a Safe Arrival and Departure Protocol.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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We all enjoyed it and the staff are great ! Will be going back in the summer. Thanks for a great day
We all enjoyed it and the staff are great ! Will be going back in the summer. Thanks for a great dayWhat an enjoyable day out on the canal this was. Friendly staff gave us a quick tutorial and off we went. The boat is a great size for first timers and is well equipped. We also took the option of the afternoon tea box which was lovely. The route was easy to navigate and a few small bridges to o...
What an enjoyable day out on the canal this was. Friendly staff gave us a quick tutorial and off we went. The boat is a great size for first timers and is well equipped. We also took the option of the afternoon tea box which was lovely. The route was easy to navigate and a few small bridges to operate which may look daunting, but easy once you’ve done a couple. I can’t wait to come back and do it all again, I would highly recommend this if you’ve ever fancied it.We went as a family, none of us had ever driven a boat before but our instructor was excellent & put us at ease. We have a lovely time. Even our teenage kids, who were unconvinced when we set off, loved it. The canal was peaceful & everyone we passed friendly & helpful. I would definitely do this...
We went as a family, none of us had ever driven a boat before but our instructor was excellent & put us at ease. We have a lovely time. Even our teenage kids, who were unconvinced when we set off, loved it. The canal was peaceful & everyone we passed friendly & helpful. I would definitely do this again & would definitely recommend it to others. Also, felt completely Covid safe. Everything was very clean & our instructor who set us off wore a mask as she talked us through what we needed to do which we found very reassuring.We had a fantastic family day out on the self drive boat trip. Facilities available to make a hot drink, which was needed on our cold, wet day. Friendly host fully explained how to drive the boat and then left us too it. Thank you once again
We had a fantastic family day out on the self drive boat trip. Facilities available to make a hot drink, which was needed on our cold, wet day. Friendly host fully explained how to drive the boat and then left us too it. Thank you once againAbsolutely fantastic, my sister and I are from the United States. I owned a pontoon boat rental service in Michigan. This was a great experience, and I would recommend anybody with a little bit of boating experience can figure it out the canal system is a very unique system that the United Kingdo...
Absolutely fantastic, my sister and I are from the United States. I owned a pontoon boat rental service in Michigan. This was a great experience, and I would recommend anybody with a little bit of boating experience can figure it out the canal system is a very unique system that the United Kingdom has, if you like to boat then everybody should experience it. Very tranquil and relaxing.Beautiful place and day out would highly recommend giving it a go price was reasonable for a 10 hour day out staff very helpful and would do again
Beautiful place and day out would highly recommend giving it a go price was reasonable for a 10 hour day out staff very helpful and would do again