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Features8 scenic boat trips across the UK for groups
We’ve put together a selection of scenic boat trips and excursions across the UK for those looking to take to the water. Groups can benefit from specially tailored experiences.
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FeaturesFrench Brothers skipper: what I love about my job
Serena De Sousa Dunne has been a skipper with Berkshire-based French Brothers for more than seven years. She shares her favourite area to cruise in and why she loves her job.
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NewsShieldhall’s sailing programme includes new D-Day 80 cruises
The volunteers at Steamship Shieldhall in Southampton have released details of the ship’s 2024 sailing progamme which includes some returning favourite cruises and new trips.
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FeaturesFestive cheer… Barnet U3A enjoy a Christmas lunch cruise in Windsor
Group travel organiser, Elizabeth Hodgson shares a fabulous festive experience with the Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company.
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NewsGroups can enjoy boat trips across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales
Groups can cruise along the breathtaking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales on board Anglo Welsh’s Little Star narrowboat.
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NewsSS Shieldhall’s sailing programme includes all-new trips for groups
The volunteers at Steamship Shieldhall in Southampton have released details of the ship’s 2023 sailing progamme which includes some returning favourite cruises and new trips.
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NewsScenic cruise and retro steam train journey among new VIP experiences in Cumbria
A new group package launched by Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is said to allow groups to immerse themselves in two areas of the Lake District National Park with a combined VIP tour.
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Features6 of the best days out on the water
A relaxing journey along some of England’s top waterways is a way to enjoy the outdoors and take in some impressive views. Here are six to inspire you.
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NewsShakespeare Distillery reveals gin cruises for groups
Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon has teamed up with Avon Boating to offer gin tasting cruises in a bid to offer groups a unique sailing.
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NewsUllswater ‘Steamers’ launches VIP group tours for 2021
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ has revealed its VIP group cruises for 2021, giving group organisers exclusive sailings on a dedicated vessel to take in the views of the Lake District National Park.
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NewsPreparations made for Windermere Lake Cruises’ newest boat to take to the water
Windermere Lake Cruises’ MV Swift, the biggest new vessel to be launched on the lake in 80 years, should be sailing with its first passengers on board later this autumn.
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NewsRiver cruise tours from French Brothers adapting for groups
French Brothers recently welcomed its first coach group back after putting a number of additional measures in place.
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NewsGin cruises among special sailings with Ullswater Steamers
The cruise operator in Cumbria has several special sailings planned for 2020, including a fish & chips supper cruise, gin cruise and photography voyages.
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NewsMersey Ferries announces Liverpool Bay cruises for next year
Mersey Ferries will take visitors on a voyage around some of Liverpool’s sights on 14 new sailings throughout the summer months in 2020.
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NewsMersey Ferries reveals its largest ever cruise programme
Mersey Cruises in Liverpool has announced its busiest ever cruise programme for 2019, with 30 evening cruises taking place between April and September.
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NewsExplore haunted sites on European Waterways’ paranormal cruises
From haunted castle visits to eerie Highland battlefields, European Waterways is inviting guests to explore spooky locations on some of its barge tours.
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NewsCruises celebrate 125 years of the Manchester Ship Canal
Hailed an ‘engineering wonder’ of the late Victorian age, the Manchester Ship Canal marks its 125th anniversary next year.
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NewsFrench Brothers launches combined boat and bus tours
For groups to enjoy a complete sightseeing tour of Windsor, river cruise company French Brothers has introduced new joint river and bus tours.
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FeaturesAmazing Amsterdam: From Dutch masters to canal tours
A visual round-up of highlights in the capital city of the Netherlands for those groups seeking inspiration for an Amsterdam adventure.
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NewsRed Funnel to deliver £3m refurbishment of Red Eagle ferry
Isle of Wight ferry company Red Funnel has confirmed a £3 million major refurbishment of its ro-pax ferry Red Eagle.