Craven Herald & Pioneer: Santa to mark 20 years visiting canal basin
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…
Best Boat Trips to Book – Friday Evening Fish & Chips Cruise
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…
Now taking bookings for 2022!
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…
With thanks for 2021 from Skipton Boat Trips
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…
Book Your 2022 Wedding Cruise with Skipton Boat Trips
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….