Brindley Cruises

14/08/2026

🚤 **Service Update – Saturday 15th August** 🚤

Please note that there will be **no 11:00am public trip on Saturday 15th August due to a private hire booking**.

**All other scheduled public trips will be running as normal.**

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 💙

12/08/2026

🚤 Service Update – Today 🚤

Please note that there will be no 12:30 public trip today due to a private hire booking.

All other scheduled public trips will be running as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 💙

11/08/2026

🚤 Service Update – Today 🚤

Please note that there will be no 15:30 public trip today due to a private hire booking.

All other scheduled public trips will be running as normal.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 💙

05/08/2026

⚠️ Service Update – Closed Today Due to High Winds ⚠️

Unfortunately, due to the current high winds, Brindley Cruises will be closed today.

The safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority, and the weather conditions mean it is not safe to operate.

The good news is that we expect to reopen tomorrow, with all trips running as normal. 🚤

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back on board tomorrow!

27/07/2026

🚤 Maintenance Complete – We’re Back Tomorrow! 🚤

Good news! Our essential maintenance has now been completed, and Brindley Cruises will be reopening tomorrow.

All public trips will be running as normal, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on board for another great day out on Birmingham’s canals.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carried out this important work. We can’t wait to see you all back on the water! 💙

27/07/2026

⚠️ Trip Update ⚠️

Please note we are now closed for the rest of the day due to essential maintenance.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon! 🚤

24/07/2026

🎅 SEARCH FOR SANTA IS BACK — WITH A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE! 🎄

Christmas is in danger! Captain Grinch has kidnapped Santa, and we need the help of brave young passengers to defeat him, rescue Santa and save Christmas!

Join us aboard Brindley Cruises for a magical, interactive Christmas canal adventure through the heart of Birmingham.

🎁 Meet Santa after the rescue
🎁 A Christmas gift for every child
🥧 Complimentary mince pie for every adult
🍷 Complimentary glass of mulled wine for every adult
🚤 Festive family fun aboard our canal boat
🎟️ Tickets are £15 per person

BOOK ONLINE NOW — spaces are limited on each departure!

https://www.brindleycruises.co.uk/event-list

Can your family help defeat Captain Grinch, rescue Santa and save Christmas? 🎅💚

Captain Grinch has kidnapped Santa and is determined to ruin Christmas. We need the help of brave young recruits to solve the clues, outsmart Captain Grinch and rescue Santa before it’s too late!

24/07/2026

👻 BIRMINGHAM GHOST TOURS ARE HERE! 👻

This October, step aboard after dark and journey into the sinister history hidden beneath Birmingham’s canals…

Hear evidence-based stories, disturbing local legends and chilling accounts of murders, drownings, fatal accidents and unexplained events — including the legend of the Towpath Ripper.

Our immersive Ghost Tours combine guided storytelling with:
🔥 Live theatrics
🌫️ Smoke and special effects
⚡ Pyrotechnics and strobe lighting
😱 Interactive elements and sudden scares

📅 Selected dates from 9 October to 1 November
🎟️ £15 per ticket
📍 Boarding from Brindley Place, behind the SEA LIFE Centre

Places are limited on each departure, so early booking is strongly recommended.

BOOK ONLINE NOW -
https://www.brindleycruises.co.uk/event-list

⚠️ Not suitable for children or people of a nervous disposition. Smoke, pyrotechnics, strobe lighting, sudden loud noises and periods of darkness will be used.

A chilling after-dark cruise through Birmingham’s canals, featuring true stories, local legends, live theatrics, special effects and interactive scares. Not suitable for children or people of a nervous disposition.

18/07/2026

🚤 All Trips Now Running as Normal 🚤

We’re pleased to let everyone know that all Brindley Cruises trips are now running as normal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carried out the essential maintenance. We look forward to welcoming you back on board!

See you soon on the canal! 🌊

18/07/2026

⚠️ Trip Update ⚠️

Please note there will be no 11am public trip today due to essential maintenance.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.

All other trips are running as normal, and we look forward to welcoming you on board soon! 🚤