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By Viv Mason@VivienM_TandA Senior reporter THE man in red will be making his annual trips along Skipton canal basin on board the Cobbydale and this year marks his 20th year of visiting. Santa Claus will be on Cobbydale to officiate at Skipton Boat Trips’ festive events starting on Saturday, November 26. Organiser and owner of Skipton Boat Trips, James Watson, said the Santa Trips run at 11.15am and 1.15pm each weekend from that date up to December 18 where each child receives a gift and everyone can enjoy Christmas music, drinks, mince pies and cookies. The festive trips have built up a loyal customer base, many of them returning each year to soak up the magic. As well as the Santa cruises the company is also offering a variety of other cruises this Christmas, including roast dinners, Drinks Ahoy cocktail…

Our very popular Friday Evening Fish & Chips cruise with food from Bizzie Lizzie’s was recently featured in The Sunday Times Best Boat Trips to Book. Check out the article online: https://zurl.co/2eGO (paywall) and then if you’re visiting Skipton you can experience the cruise by going here: https://zurl.co/nelN We can and do regularly cater for…

Fingers crossed, we can all start looking forward to a brighter 2022! We’ve got an array of offerings coming to you this year, beginning when the season starts in March. From then, we have our Afternoon Tea Cruise, Roast Dinner Cruise, and our cocktail Drinks Ahoy trips. In April, we’re starting a new trip, with…

Well, what a year that was! Despite a lockdown and restrictions, we managed to make the best of it! Both boats were adapted to better deal with the restrictions in place, and thankfully we were able to continue with our trips. Our Afternoon Tea Cruise has remained as popular as ever, whilst our new cruises, such…

Looking for a last minute wedding reception venue for 2021 or 2022? A beautiful, traditional, wood-paneled canal boat offers a perfect backdrop for your wedding reception. After picking you up outside of the Registry Office or meeting you at our Wharf, you are welcomed on board with a glass of bubbly by a friendly crew….

Skipton Boat Trips, & Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway have joined together to offer you this wonderful nostalgic day out or spread your visit over multiple days! Maybe start your journey at Skipton Boat Trips where you’ll board our 59 -foot-long canal boat, Cobbydale, you’ll sail through beautiful countryside along the 18th century Leeds…

Gin Cruise + Whisky Cruise + Magic = Drinks Ahoy Cruise! All aboard! Enjoy some fun tunes and join us aboard the Dalesman canal boat for a Drinks Ahoy Cruise like no other! If cocktails are your tipple of choice, we have 10 unique ones to choose from! A great selection of Whiskeys and Gins and the bar is open throughout the cruise, serving a range of wines, Prosecco, craft beers & cider, spirits, soft drinks and juices, so there’s something for everyone! If that is already making you feel hungry, you can preorder our Graze Boxes from California Kitchen! These charcuterie boards can be classic or vegetarian and served in a box to take any leftovers home (or eat it all, we don’t judge!).

This Fathers Day on June 20th, why not treat someone to our Ploughman’s Lunch Cruise. A delicious selection of Yorkshire Ham, local cheeses, salad, an award winning pork pie from Stanforth Butchers, coleslaw, pickle, and fresh-baked bread rolls. About the Ploughman’s Lunch Cruise A delicious selection of Yorkshire Ham, local cheeses, salad, an award winning pork pie from Stanforth Butchers, coleslaw, pickle, and fresh-baked bread rolls. Followed by ice cream and tea or coffee. Come aboard our luxury Dalesman canal boat and relax as we take care of everything for you! With a fully-stocked bar, you might want to start your cruise with a drink served by our friendly staff. We leave at noon and for the next 2-hours, sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery outside your window. You will enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool…