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Hotel Boats and Skippered Cruises

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UK Waterway Holidays

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UK Waterway Holidays http://www.bargedirect.com

1 Port Hill,
Hertford SG14 1PJ
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Barge and narrowboat cruises. Reports that has welcomed several families.

Where

Through England and Wales, plus France.

Type of Vessels

Almost all original, restored craft. Traditional narrowboats, generally in pairs, and the larger barges, generally with more luxurious accommodation, most providing private WC/shower per cabin, some with suites. Narrowboats tend to cruise more slowly.

Numbers on Board

Six to 14.

Additional

Barge cruises include escorted tours to places of local interest. One barge cruising between Windsor and Shillingford makes provision for family parties on some cruises, eg visiting Legoland.

Minimum Age

6-plus.

Sample Price

A six-berth boat on the Thames in high season would be £4120 for a week's charter.

         

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