Canal boats are not usually associated with the word luxury, but then again, we are not you're typical canal hire company. Quite simply, we aim to provide the very best luxury canal boat hire on the lock free Lancaster canal, in the North West and the highest level of service possible, making sure that your narrow boat holiday is everything you hoped it to be and much more!
Relax in comfort on your smart, luxurious wide beam narrow boat as you cruise down the Lancaster Canal. Our luxury canal fleet are distinctly painted in aubergine and cream with traditional signwriting. The interiors are finished with quality fixtures and fittings that incorporate many features you would expect to see on luxury narrow boats.
Relax in comfort on your smart, luxurious wide beam narrow boat as you cruise down the Lancaster Canal. Our luxury canal fleet are distinctly painted in aubergine and cream with traditional signwriting. The interiors are finished with quality fixtures and fittings that incorporate many features you would expect to see on luxury narrow boats.
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Escape the ordinary & cruise in superior style aboard one of our luxurious bespoke canal barges/narrowboats. Situated on the beautiful 42-mile lock-free Lancaster Canal in the heart of Lancashire we offer the fastest way to slow down & an intriguing opportunity for a spot of pure relaxation. Our luxury canal fleet is distinctly painted in aubergine and cream with traditional signwriting.
Piccolo is a bespoke wide beam canal boat holiday designed by us to accommodate 2 in unrivalled luxury. Duck Island Boat Company presents Piccolo a bespoke wide beam canal boat holiday designed by us to accommodate 2 in unrivalled luxury. This magnificent 42ft x 9ft boat is the ultimate in luxury afloat.
Glissando is based on an elegant Edwardian Inspection Launch & is the ultimate in luxury afloat. This elegant boat is 6'10 wide and 47' long, this boat will definitely deliver. This beautifully designed boat based on an Edwardian Inspection/Gentleman's Launch is the absolute ultimate in luxury and unique to the Lancaster Canal!
The ultimate luxury boat for 2 couples! Legato is a very special canal boat with an innovative design comprising of 2 double bedrooms and 2 luxury bathrooms. It's time for Duck Island to introduce something completely different-our new holiday boat Legato takes another turn!. The ultimate boat for 4. Legato is a very special Narrow boat with an innovative design comprising of 2 double bedrooms and 2 luxury bathrooms.
Following on the success of Legato, we are delighted to introduce another luxurious narrow boat comprising of 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Following the success of our luxury 4 berth boat Legato and taking on board our valued guests comments and suggestions we are delighted to introduce the newest addition to our fleet - Calando.
Reviews (15)
Colyn Pentleton
Nov 11, 2021
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Helen Hellyn
Oct 27, 2021
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We had a wonderful holiday on Calando it was a very comfortable boat. . The booking process and arriving at the marina was made all the more easier with great communication. We had help to load our bags on the boat which was greatly appreciated. Parking couldn’t have been easier. Peter gave us great instruction on boat handling & didn’t leave us till we were happy & confident. Eamonn and Elaine were a wonderful couple to deal with and put us at our ease as first timers on the canal. They put a lot of effort into delivering a first class service with beautiful boats but are unfortunately let
Ian Bradley
Oct 18, 2021
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Ian Mellor
Sep 17, 2021
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We have just returned from our week on Glissando. The boat is beautifully fitted out and has facilities of a very high standard. We were given a thorough refresher drive by Peter so that we felt comfortable with controlling the boat - steering, mooring and turning the boat round in a winding hole. There was a lovely welcome 'hamper' in the saloon… on arrival together with a vase of roses. Eamon, the owner, is the most cheerful and approachable chap you could hope to meet. He is always at the end of the phone and ready to assist in any way he can. After the dry summer the Lancaster Canal
Mark Tighe
Aug 27, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic.
The boat was well prepared, the handover was a great experience, the team Eamon, Elaine and Peter (maybe it was Paul!) were warm, welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable.
The smoke alarm started doing that chirpy thing they do when the battery is flat while we were out in Lancaster, the water police contacted duck Island, Eamon called us, found out where we were, drove to us swapped the battery 🙂 Brilliant service.
The team are good at what they do, the guide on the boat shows this.
If you're even slightly thinking that you fancy a canal boat holiday, do it and do it
The boat was well prepared, the handover was a great experience, the team Eamon, Elaine and Peter (maybe it was Paul!) were warm, welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable.
The smoke alarm started doing that chirpy thing they do when the battery is flat while we were out in Lancaster, the water police contacted duck Island, Eamon called us, found out where we were, drove to us swapped the battery 🙂 Brilliant service.
The team are good at what they do, the guide on the boat shows this.
If you're even slightly thinking that you fancy a canal boat holiday, do it and do it
Sue Fawcett
Aug 21, 2021
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We have holidayed on canals for 35 years and this is the best company we have booked with. Our boat was Picolo and she was extremely comfortable with a proper bed with a memory foam mattress. The boat was well set out with a relaxing recliner sofa and wide screen TV. The kitchen was well equiped with a good sized fridge. Despite having to delay our holiday due to COVID restrictions the service we received was excellent. People new to canal holidays can be confident they will receive good quality instruction before they set out on this beautiful canal
Nicky Tighe
Aug 07, 2021
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Just had a fantastic week on Calando.....2 adults and 2 children.
Elaine, Eamon and Pete were all superb, friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
The boat was kitted out to a really high standard...well equipped kitchen, large TV, 2 bathrooms, the 2 beds were comfier than most hotels and a lovely hamper with tea, coffee, biscuits and a bottle of wine. The kitchen even had fresh flowers when we boarded!
The attention to detail is great, there is a well researched guide on the boat of the canal itself, suggested mooring sites and places to eat and visit.
Super, relaxing holiday...we will definitely
Elaine, Eamon and Pete were all superb, friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
The boat was kitted out to a really high standard...well equipped kitchen, large TV, 2 bathrooms, the 2 beds were comfier than most hotels and a lovely hamper with tea, coffee, biscuits and a bottle of wine. The kitchen even had fresh flowers when we boarded!
The attention to detail is great, there is a well researched guide on the boat of the canal itself, suggested mooring sites and places to eat and visit.
Super, relaxing holiday...we will definitely
Laura Bircumshaw
Jul 16, 2021
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My husband and I have just enjoyed a week on Glissando and had an absolutely fantastic break. We have been on a number of Narrowboat hire holidays but this was by far the nicest boat we have been on. Classy yet comfortable and everything had been thought through and well considered. Elaine & Eamonn were particularly lovely when we arrived and Eamonn was brilliant making sure that we were comfortable with the navigation of the boat, he also recommended an amazing restaurant in Garstang for our final night that was out of this world! Thank you for a brilliant holiday - we have already booked a bigger
Samantha Merridale
Jul 13, 2021
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Fantastic holiday on the most luxurious canal boat. Nothing too much trouble for Eamonn and Elaine, the owners. We hired Glissando for a week in July 2021 and headed north from Garstang, through some amazing countryside, as far as Carnforth where we made our turn and returned. Extremely comfortable bed, and full size shower / bathroom facilities. Fantastic little galley - full size gas oven and hob, fridge and butlers sink. Large wall mounted TV and leather chesterfield sofa, although we never turned it on preferring to sit each evening in the bow of the boat with a glass of fizz, watching the
Karen Isherwood
Jul 12, 2021
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Wow, what a lovely way to spend a weekend (wish it had been longer!). We hired Calando, which is a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom boat - yes, two bathrooms! Ingenious, unique design with high quality fittings. We were so impressed with the level of comfort - from the super-comfortable mattresses and quality bedding to the surprisingly powerful showers - everything has clearly been done with quality in mind. Spending a couple of days on Calando was very relaxing and we were really impressed by the quality. The icing on the cake was the friendliness of the owners - such lovely people! Thank you
Sheila Sharp
Jun 20, 2021
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Derek Oldham
Jun 02, 2021
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Eliza Francis
May 07, 2021
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We have just spent nearly a week on Glissando, a 2 person boat fitted out beautifully with elegant touches in the form of complimentary toiletries, flowers and a welcome pack. It also contains essentials for… the kitchen and bathroom, a king sized bed, hot showers and that all important flushing loo! It is extremely comfortable, has heating for those cold days, with a well fitted kitchen and interior. The owners were extremely helpful and accommodating in helping us start out. If you want a canal holiday then this is 5 star cruising
John Watson
Sep 28, 2020
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Seren Dipity
Sep 25, 2020
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Absolutely brilliant company to deal with from start to finish!! These boats are done to the highest standard. 2 couples had a amazing/fun week on The Lancaster canal.. If you have never tried this holiday,… highly recommend as a starter !!! 5***** Thanks So much Duck Island.. Captain Darren n Kelly Whelan Crew Phil n Karen Barraclough
