Common FAQs

Latest Pre-Booking Time

Pre-booking of all public trips except theme trips must be made by 10pm on the day prior to the date of travel. Booking of themed trips must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the trip departure time. Your booking will not be secured until payment has been received and we cannot take […]

Trip Searching Hints

From the Book Your Trip page, select the boat you wish to book. The Calendar Search for each boat will give an overview of all trips for each day of a month.Months can be selected directly from the drop down menu above the calendar. Charters Charters are shown by Red icons for Reserved, Green icons […]

Boat Trips & Covid-19

Bookings are subject to prevailing regulations at all times, and the crew will maintain recommended precautions. Please check our Latest News for more information or alternatively, please visit the Book your trip page.

Clothing

Please check the weather conditions and dress appropriately for a boat trip. It is advisable to check the weather forecast before the trip. This includes footwear, for example high heels are inappropriate, soft shoes being more comfortable for any towpath access to boat.

Boat Trip Season

The trip boat season can vary but generally runs from mid-March to mid-October. You can see what we have available during the season on the Booking page. If you want to discuss a boat trip at any other time then please contact our Booking team here.

Vouchers

Why not buy a Gift Voucher? A voucher is an ideal gift for a boat trip in the peaceful surroundings of the delightful Basingstoke Canal. Vouchers can be purchased using our online shop for use on either the John Pinkerton II or the Kitty. Terms and conditions: Unless stated otherwise a voucher will last for […]

Availability & Pricing

You can check the availability of each boat based on your chosen trip type, day and time from the Trip Booking page before you start the booking process. Trip prices vary depending on trip type and duration. You can find detailed information by clicking here.