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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…

Need something different for Fathers Day 2021? We’ve run ploughman’s lunch cruises for our groups of 20 or more for almost 30 years. In 2021 we are going to add more Ploughman’s Lunch Cruises, starting as soon as we can! 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 canal with delicious food…

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. You then sit back and relax while we do the rest! As you glide through the beautiful countryside, you can enjoy afternoon tea, lunch, a roast dinner, a 6-course fine dining menu or anything in between. Our aim is to work with you and within your budget to provide you with a memorable, relaxed, and perfect day. An opportunity to stop in beautiful Farnhill Wood for photos, a full bar onboard, space for up to 42 passengers, and a dedicated team from start to finish, we hope to see you onboard for your special day. The Dalesman,…

Skipton Boat Trips have just added dates for its very popular Public Afternoon Tea cruises. A beautiful presentation of assorted tasty sandwiches on white and brown bread, freshly made fruit scones with whipped cream, strawberry jam, and butter. Includes a delicious selection of cakes and served with tea or coffee. For small groups the cost…

Skipton Boat Trips has been working with the UK Coach Industry for over 30 years and today has joined the Coach Tourism Association (CTA). Today the CTA has a membership of more than 300, nearly half of whom are coach tour operators and tour wholesalers. The other half of the membership is made up of…

Do your best to forget the troubles of this year with one of the many events on offer at Skipton Boat Trips! Now more than ever, it’s important to celebrate whatever and whenever we can (safely of course!), so here are a few things we’re offering to try and keep some Christmas cheer! Christmas Whisky Tasting Cruise Join us  aboard the Dalesman canal boat for a relaxing Whisky Cruise like no other! A wide range of whisky’s to try and even learn how to make a classic cocktail. Your host will be on hand to offer an insight into the interesting history and origins of whisky, or is it whiskey? Public Christmas Roast Dinner Cruise Come on board and enjoy the carols, crackers and Christmas dinner! From the galley, an amazing 3-course meal is brought out to your table. A…

Pleasing in presentation – bold in flavour. This winter, treat yourself to something a bit different, something that bit special…In association with David Tait, Chef Patron of Uovo, we are proud to offer you the opportunity to experience six courses of our gourmet Christmas menu. Onboard our warm and welcoming vessel, the MV Dalesman, over three hours you’ll enjoy a succession of the finest in local and luxurious produce- an essential for those who appreciate the finer things in life. 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. Pleasing in presentation – bold in flavour. This winter, treat yourself to something a bit different, something that bit special…In association with David Tait, Chef Patron of Uovo, we are proud…

Saturday 26th September saw the successful introduction of our Fine Dining Cruise. In collaboration with David Tait, Chef Patron of Uovo Foods, the first of our six course luxury dining experiences was unveiled to an enthusiastic audience. The menu for our first evening was a carefully chosen selection of the finest local and regional ingredients,…