Your waterway adventure starts at Tattenhall Marina
Whether you've dreamed of taking to the water or just want to experience something new, taking one of our vessels out for a cruise will guarantee you time to relax and enjoy quality time with your family and friends.
Hiring a narrowboat for the day enables you to experience the joys of cruising some of England's finest waterways. Our 3 boats are available to book throughout the summer.
Book the adventure of a lifetime today and create memories you will cherish forever.
Ideal for families and friends
Enjoy something a little different and spend some quality time together. Explore the local area, relax in the tranquil surroundings of the Shropshire Union Canal and meander to The Cheshire Cat or The Shady Oak along your Cruise.
Our 3 hire boats are custom built for day cruising and feature large open air seating areas which enable you to relax and take in the stunning canalside scenery.
The perfect way to catch up with family and friends whilst experiencing something new, our boats offer something for everyone, whether you want to take to the helm and learn a new skill or simply sit back and relax and take in the landscape from a different perspective.
Narrowboat Beeston has a capacity for up to 10 people, meanwhile Bolesworth and Chester have a capacity for a maximum of 8 people. Our Day Boats are pet friendly, so why not share the experience with your four legged friend.
You can choose from two cruising routes on leaving the Marina, either heading North towards Chester or South towards Nantwich.
Please note that the hire boats cannot be taken through locks.
Cheshire cat route
This is a trip of 9 miles, 4 furlongs from Tattenhall Marina to The Cheshire Cat and returning. It takes around 3 hours
From Tattenhall Marina travel northwest on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) for 4 miles, 6 furlongs to The Cheshire Cat Pub, then travel southeast on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) for 4 miles, 6 furlongs to Tattenhall Marina.
To Shady Oak
Around an hour and half of cruising, the trip is 4 miles, 4 furlongs from Tattenhall Marina to the Shady Oak Pub and back,
From the marina you travel east on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) for 2 miles, 2 furlongs to The Shady Oak then travel west on the Shropshire Union Canal (Chester Canal - Bunbury to Chester) for 2 miles, 2 furlongs back to Tattenhall Marina.
