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Skipton: 1-Hour Canal Cruise

4.4  / 5
379 reviews
Activity provider:Skipton Boat Trips
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Skipton: 1-Hour Canal Cruise

Activity provider:Skipton Boat Trips
4.4  / 5
379 reviews
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From US$ 11.03 per person

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Enjoy this 1-hour guided tour on part of England's longest canal in Skipton. Soak up the finest countryside views you can get without moving your feet. Delight in the fun and informative onboard commentary from award-winning comedian, Dave Spikey.

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Duration 1 hour
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English

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore part of England's longest canal
  • Enjoy entertaining commentary by award-winning comedian Dave Spikey
  • Admire stunning countryside views, ideal for photography fans
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Welcome aboard the best 60 minutes of historic escapism you can find in Skipton. Enjoy a lively canal trip that proves you don't have to let planning or nasty weather get in the way of a good time. Keep your camera ready to capture the picturesque countryside scenery.  Your guide for the canal tour is award-winning comedian Dave Spikey of “Phoenix Nights” and “8 out of 10 Cats” fame. With his characteristic Northern patter, Dave takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Skipton and shares canal history that’s refreshingly different from your average commentary. Above the jokes and laughter, hear points of interest and fascinating stories of how the Leeds and Liverpool Canal delivered the lifeblood of the Industrial Revolution through Yorkshire. Food and drink are available onboard too for a fun twist on your lunchtime break.
Includes
  • 1-hour boat tour
  • Cruise commentary by comedian Dave Spikey
  • Food and drinks
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  • Wheelchair users

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  • Dogs are welcome, with a donation to the RNLI charity box
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
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4.4 /5

based on 379 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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It was Our wedding anniversary on the 31st of May, a canal cruise was something My Wife and I had talked about doing many times, but had never done. I had pre-booked the trip so it was a nice surprise for My Wife, who was so disappointed when She saw it was sold out, She was shocked when I appeared with two tickets. We both thoroughly enjoyed every minute, and would definitely recommend the experience to anyone who hasn’t yet done it. Thankyou for making Our special day more special.

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June 1, 2023

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Peter – GermanyVerified booking

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The trip itself was ok - half an hour up a canal and another half an hour back the same way you have come - I guess that is canal boating! But the narrative given (as a recording) by Phoenix Night’s Dave Spikey was both informative and very funny - there was a fully stocked bar on board which made things better - good trip for the price and great history about the area

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April 19, 2022

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Richard – United KingdomVerified booking

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Enjoyed our trip on the canal by Skipton. The recorded commentary, while only loosely related to the canal, was very entertaining. Seats are allocated so there is no mass road to find the best pew, which is a great idea (not just because we enjoyed the front seats). A sedate journey, which was informative in local history and I would recommend as good value for money.

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