Canal and River Self-Steer

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	Drifters Waterway Holidays
PO Box 232, Worcester WR1 2SD			MAP
tel: (08457) 626 252; from outside the UK +44 (1905) 721 300; late bookings (01905) 610 550

A consortium of UK canal boat operators started in the mid ‘90s with a total of 300-plus narrowboats based at 18 centres. Bookings are made direct with the individual operators. No toddlers, recommend pre-teens. Also offer hotel boats. Operators include
Alvechurch (http://www.alvechurch.com),
Black Prince (http://www.black-prince.com),
Claymore (http://www.canaljunction.com/claymore),
Countrywide (http://www.countrywide-cruisers.com),
Rose (http://www.roseboat.demon.co.uk),
Shire (http://www.shirecruisers.co.uk), and
Viking (http://www.viking-afloat.com).
The main number offers a brochure request service only. The latelink web address and number cover holidays on the Thames, Norfolk Broads, Canals and the waterways of England, Wales, Scotland, plus France and Ireland not included in the main programme.

Where

18 bases on most of the UK canal network including Scotland.

Type of Vessels

Modern narrowboats (canal boats) up to 12 berth, but with facilities like flushing lavatories, showers, microwaves and colour TVs.

Equipment

Linen and full galley plus heating. Some can provide cots or cotsides. Could provide local bike hire details.

Safety

Life jackets provided, including for children and there is training before setting off.

Sample Price

In August a four-berther might be from £160 per person per week. (Spring and autumn up to 40% cheaper.