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Family-run and award-winning passenger boat trip company operating out of Skipton on the Leeds & Liverpool canal.
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Public and Group Boat Trips & Luxury Day Boat hire. Nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

01/11/2026

Take the scenic route this week. 🛥️

Enjoy the canal from Skipton with a relaxing cruise. Explore trips from 2–8 November and check availability at canaltrips.co.uk.

01/11/2026

Another reason to come down to the canal basin today.

31/10/2026

Fancy swapping the sofa for a peaceful cruise through the Yorkshire countryside tomorrow? 🚤🍂

We’re open and ready to welcome you aboard Skipton Boat Trips, with a few lovely ways to spend your Sunday!

🚤 One-Hour Canal Trips 12:00pm | 1:15pm | 2:30pm Sit back, enjoy the scenery and have a laugh with Dave Spikey’s entertaining canal commentary.

🫖 Afternoon Tea Cruise 12:00pm Two relaxing hours on the canal, with sandwiches, scones, sweet treats and unlimited tea and coffee.

🐟 Fish & Chips Cruise 2:45pm – JUST ONE TABLE LEFT! Award-winning Yorkshire fish and chips, beautiful views and absolutely no washing up!

☔ And don’t worry about the Yorkshire weather. We cruise come rain or shine, and our boats are fully heated and cosy.

📍 Skipton Canal Basin

🎟️ Book your trip here: https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/ ⁠

31/10/2026

🐟 Friday’s tea plans? Sorted.

Join our Fish & Chip Cruise on Friday 6 November at 6:15pm.

Two hours on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, fish and chips from Skipton’s Bizzie Lizzie’s, and a proper chance to switch off at the end of the week. Our warm, centrally heated boat makes a cosy setting for an evening out.

Make it a date night or gather a few friends. We’ll do the cruising.

Check the remaining availability and book ahead.

Find out more and book: https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/trips/evening-fish-and-chip-cruise/

29/10/2026

🎅 Santa’s swapping his sleigh for the canal!

Our Magical Santa Trips return in late November, with weekend sailings into December.

Bring the family aboard Cobbydale for a 75-minute festive cruise and a meeting with Santa. Children are called up by name for their special moment, while grown-ups can enjoy coffee and a mince pie.

A little Christmas magic, a boat ride and time together. Who’s coming with you?

Choose your date and check availability online. Booking is essential.

Find out more and book: https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/trips/magical-santa-trips/

29/10/2026

🎄 Still organising the Christmas get-together?

Give your work team, club or group of friends something a little different: a private Christmas Dinner Cruise aboard Dalesman.

Enjoy a three-hour canal cruise and a three-course festive meal, with Christmas decorations, music and an onboard bar setting the scene.

Let someone else take care of the hosting while you spend time together.

Call 01756 790829 or email [email protected] to discuss your group, preferred date and availability.

Find out more and book: https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/trips/group-christmas-dinner-cruise/

28/10/2026

🎁 For the person who’s impossible to buy for…

Give them something to look forward to: time on the canal with Skipton Boat Trips.

Our gift cards are valid for two years, giving them time to plan their own escape. A thoughtful surprise for someone who loves a day out in Yorkshire.

And if you’re planning a festive outing together, explore our Christmas cruises online too.

Less wrapping. More memories.

Find out more and book: https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/christmas-cruises/

27/10/2026

🛥️ An hour out on the canal. A whole new view of Skipton.

Make a boat trip part of your weekend, with canal stories and a few laughs from Dave Spikey’s recorded commentary.

One-hour sightseeing departures:
📍 Saturday 7 November: 12pm & 2:30pm
📍 Sunday 8 November: 1:15pm

Pair your cruise with a wander around town and make a day of it.

Check live availability and book your preferred sailing before setting off.

Find out more and book: https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/trips/one-hour-public-trips/

27/10/2026

🐟 There’s something rather lovely about fish and chips on a Friday evening… especially when someone else does the cooking and washing up!

This Friday, swap the usual takeaway for a relaxing two-hour cruise through the Yorkshire countryside. 🚢

Enjoy award-winning fish and chips, freshly prepared by Skipton’s famous Bizzie Lizzie’s and served piping hot at your table as we gently cruise along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

🍟 Friday 30th October
🕕 6.15 pm departure
🍽️ Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available on request
🍷 Fully licensed bar on board

Good food, beautiful scenery and two hours to switch off. Not a bad way to start the weekend!

👉 Book your table: https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/trips/fish-and-chips-cruise

Address

3 Coach Street
Skipton
BD231LH

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4pm
Friday	9:30am - 4pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4pm
Sunday	9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441756790829

Website

http://www.canaltrips.co.uk/

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