Experience a truly magical and unparalleled journey from late November through every weekend in December until Christmas. No matter your age, this is an excellent way to begin the holiday season.

Take a leisurely cruise down the Canal while enjoying a traditional roast dinner served to you on board. This makes for a great gift voucher or surprise for someone special.

Before you know it you’ll be tootling along seventeen miles of quiet lock-free water like a true captain of the Leeds & Liverpool canal. Your canal trip is a restful way to explore Skipton’s lush green dales at your own effortless pace, where nature’s so close that you can reach out and touch it.

Take a guided tour that’s enjoyable no matter the weather, providing you with stunning countryside views without having to move your feet.

Two-hour Savoury Afternoon Tea Yorkshire cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool with fresh sandwiches, scones, and local pies. Ideal for couples, small & large groups. Perfect for any occasion.

Experience two historic journeys in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales! Skipton Boat Trips, & Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway have joined together to offer you this wonderful nostalgic trip.

Join us for this special event, where Chef Patron David Tait from Uovo foods takes you on a fine dining cruise respecting the flavours and versatility of Yorkshire ingredients.

From the galley, a delicious 3-course meal is brought out to your table. It’s so much fun and an unusual venue for a Christmas Event!

Enjoy traditional fish and chips as you sail through the Yorkshire countryside.

Celebrate Christmas in style. You’ll get 5 drinks tokens and you’ll also get a party food platter to enjoy on your cruise.

Skipton Boat Trips has teamed up with Bizzie Lizzie’s, known as local Fish and Chips Kings, to offer an unforgettable experience on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Looking to organize a great event for a group of 20-50 people? Why not take a lovely cruise along the Leeds & Liverpool canal? An all-inclusive, two-hour, food and drink package starts from just £16 per person.

For groups of 20 or more, enjoy an evening cruise with friends onboard the Dalesman. All of our delicious menu options are available for this cruise at the same great value and deliciousness! This is a popular option for business groups looking for a unique venue to host their annual party. Other common groups for the Groups Evening Cruise are hen parties, and social groups.

Grab some friends and join us aboard the Dalesman canal boat for a Drinks Ahoy cocktail cruise! 

This 2-hour cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool canal is ideal for couples, small groups, and large groups. During the voyage, delicious sandwiches, scones, and cakes will be served at your table, along with tea or coffee. It’s a perfect activity for all kinds of occasions.

For groups of 20 or more, relax on an afternoon cruise while enjoying sandwiches, scones, cakes and puddings as well as hot beverages served on board.

For groups of 30 or more, enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch of Yorkshire ham, award-winning pork pie, salad, potato salad, coleslaw and seasonal dessert, all served on board while cruising down the canal.

For groups of 30 or more, enjoy a cruise along the canal while sampling from a beautiful presentation of scones and tea.

For groups of 30 or more, enjoy a selection of Lakeland Ham, local cheese, salad, pork pie, coleslaw, pickle, and delicious bread.