Hoseasons Self Catering Family Boating Holidays across England, Wales and Scotland and Europe.

Welcome to the widest choice of cruiser and canal boat holidays and short breaks available anywhere Hoseasons Self Catering Family Boating Holidays across England, Wales and Scotland and Europe.

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Europa - Italy ref: EB1117

Caprice - Holland ref: EB1031

Silver Myth - N. Broads ref: BH1400

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These slide shows of waterways across the UK and Europe are for general interest only.

Self catering holiday boat rentals may not be available in all areas covered in the slide shows.

ABOUT SELF CATERING BOATING HOLIDAYS

Self catering holidays on the Inland waterways of the UK and Europe are so popular - with families coming back year after year. Cruise through some of Britain's finest countryside, enjoy the serene pace and ability to stop wherever and when ever you want - take it easy and cruise along at 4 to 5 miles per hour.

What are the rules and do I need a licence ?
Like the Highway Code (but much simpler) there are a few basic rules you need to follow but you don’t need a licence to drive a boat. You will find a very comprehensive manual in every boat that covers all these questions and more. Your boatyard will also advise you when you receive a run-down on the do's and don'ts from the person who hands over the boat..

Should someone in my party have boating experience?
Boating experience is not necessary. At the time when pick up your boat, our boatyard staff will provide expert tuition.

   Above: Blue Kestrel - BH2000 - Oulton Broad, Suffolk, Norfolk Broads, UK

Where can I go and how far can I travel ?
If you travel between 4 miles per hour and 7 mph, the boat's maximum speed cruising for 4 hours each day will take you 80-100 miles in a week and of course you are able to travel anywhere in the waters covered by your boat's licence. These details are available on-line as you search our website for your ideal boat in your ideal location. You can also view cruising route maps.

Where can I stop?
One of the more enjoyable aspects of boating is that you can stop and go as you please. There will be a manual on your boatthat is packed with information about where you can moor. THe most popular moorings are naturally closest to pubs and restuarants, villages and towns - a small mooring change is usually made..

What do I do at locks?
Don't be apprehensive about managing locks. They are part of the fun and you simply motor in, close the gates behind you then open other gates to let the water in and change the water level. Then just open the gates in front and motor out on your journey of discovery. In Europe, and in Britain on the Thames, Caledonian Canal and parts of the Cambridgeshire Waterway, there are larger locks with lock-keepers to do the work for you. There are no locks on the Norfolk Broads.

Build a list then select your boat...

We have a section where you can create a shortlist of all the boats that you like the look of as you browse through the site. Then you can edit and view the list to compare boat features, print the list or email it to a friend with links to the boat and boatyard details. Your shortlist will be saved for 28 days so that you have plenty of time to choose the perfect boating holiday for you.

We offer it all: Narrow boat England, Narrow Boat hire, Boat Short Breaks UK, Canal Holidays, Canal Boats Scotland, Canal Boat Rental UK, Canal Boat Hire Yorkshire, River cruiser hire, Boat rentals Germany, Boat Rentals France, Boat rentals Holland, Canal Boat hire Italy.

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