Day Boat Hire

The dayboat is available for hire any day of the week, including holidays and weekends, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It’s a versatile boat, perfect for activities like picnics, birdwatching, and relaxation with family and friends. The dayboat hire is just one of the many services offered by the Aylesbury Canal Society, which also includes a dry dock, wet dock, and function room. Visitors can watch a video before their first trip to learn about safe navigation and emergency procedures.

Features and Amenities

The dayboat you’ll be hiring is the Catalina, a charming 36-foot narrowboat that’s perfect for exploring the Aylesbury Arm. With its classic design and comfortable amenities, the Catalina offers a delightful and relaxing experience for up to 8 passengers.

Journey Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the picturesque Aylesbury Arm, with a recommended turnaround point at Willesden, just before the wooden bridge. This leisurely day out takes you through ten locks, five on your way up and five on your return, starting from Lock 14. Take in the beautiful scenery as you navigate the locks with your furry friends in tow, as pets are welcome aboard for a truly memorable experience.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your dayboat hire, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund. If you cancel within 24 hours of your hire time, we may not be able to offer a refund, but we will do our best to reschedule your booking for a more suitable time. For specific terms and conditions regarding refunds, please refer to the Aylesbury Canal Society’s policies or contact us directly.

The Day Boat

Catalina, the 36-foot traditional stern narrowboat, is your home for the day as you explore the Aylesbury Arm. She’s equipped with a galley kitchen, complete with a sink, gas hob, kettle, and all the necessary plates and cutlery for your convenience. We simply ask that you clean up after yourselves, ensuring Catalina remains pristine for the next adventure.

With a comfortable front deck seating up to 8 people and her charming, classic design, Catalina offers a delightful and relaxing experience for your group. Additionally, Catalina features a small but functional toilet area with a flushing toilet and sink, ensuring your comfort throughout the day.

Using the Day Boat

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Training

A health and safety briefing will be provided, along with instructions on how to operate the boat, including turning it on and off, and steering. Additional training is available, during which a staff member will accompany you to the first lock and guide you through its operation before sending you on your way.

What Customers Are Saying

“We blacked our boat here in July 2024 and cannot recommend this facility enough. Good space, modern facilities, access to fantastic kit to get the job done, and extremely helpful advice from experienced boaters. Going down the Arm was pretty easy as well and absolutely worth doing. Thank you to the team for the help! We hope to come back one day to winter moor here, that’s how much we recommend it, most friendly marina we’ve ever been to.“

“Friendly and helpful folks with a beautifully-maintained marina and top-notch facilities.”

“7 day free secure visitor moorings and use of all facilities, with friendly welcome from resident boaters. This is a fantastic marina to stay in, and I’m very grateful for having had the opportunity to do so.
Additionally the Aylesbury Arm is a beautiful canal, completely rural, which is amazing so close to London, and well worth a journey along it.“

“Aylesbury Canal Society is a friendly society where boat owners are able to moor canal narrow boats. They welcome new comers. There is pump out, fuel, dry and wet docks.”

Get In Touch!

01296 252101