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Cruise down the Leeds & Liverpool Canal on one of our boat trips! We offer dinner cruises, boat hires, guided tours, and more. Browse the options below and book your boat trip today.

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Self-Drive Day Boat Hire

Before you know it you’ll be tootling along seventeen miles of quiet lock-free water like a true captain of the Leeds & Liverpool canal. Your canal trip is a restful way to explore Skipton’s lush green dales at your own effortless pace, where nature’s so close that you can reach out and touch it.

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Dining & Drink Trips

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• Clock 12pm , 2:45pm
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Afternoon Tea Cruises

This 2-hour cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool canal is ideal for couples, small groups, and large groups. During the voyage, delicious sandwiches, scones, and cakes will be served at your table, along with tea or coffee. It’s a perfect activity for all kinds of occasions.

Savoury Afternoon Tea Yorkshire

Two-hour Savoury Afternoon Tea Yorkshire cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool with fresh sandwiches, scones, and local pies. Ideal for couples, small & large groups. Perfect for any occasion.

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Evening Fish and Chip Cruise – March to November

Skipton Boat Trips has teamed up with Bizzie Lizzie’s, known as local Fish and Chips Kings, to offer an unforgettable experience on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

• Clock 11am , 3pm
• Hour Glass 3 Hours

Sunday Roast Dinner / Christmas Dinner Cruise

Take a leisurely cruise down the Canal while enjoying a traditional roast dinner served to you on board. This makes for a great gift voucher or surprise for someone special.

Drinks Ahoy Cocktail Cruise!

Grab some friends and join us aboard the Dalesman canal boat for a Drinks Ahoy cocktail cruise! 

Sightseeing Trips

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Magical Santa Trips

Experience a truly magical and unparalleled journey from late November through every weekend in December until Christmas. No matter your age, this is an excellent way to begin the holiday season.

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1-hr Public Trips

Take a guided tour that’s enjoyable no matter the weather, providing you with stunning countryside views without having to move your feet.

Rail & Sail Skipton Ticket

Experience two historic journeys in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales! Skipton Boat Trips, & Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway have joined together to offer you this wonderful nostalgic trip.

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Group Christmas Dinner Cruise

From the galley, a delicious 3-course meal is brought out to your table. It’s so much fun and an unusual venue for a Christmas Event!

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Group Cream Tea Cruise

For groups of 25 or more, enjoy a cruise along the canal while sampling from a beautiful presentation of scones and tea.

• Hour Glass 2 - 3 Hours

Group Lunch Cruise

For groups of 20 or more, enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch of Yorkshire ham, award-winning pork pie, salad, potato salad, coleslaw and seasonal dessert, all served on board while cruising down the canal.

Group Admirals Buffet Cruise

For groups of 25 or more, sample delicious food from a range of offerings on this buffet cruise. A wide selection of food, as well as coffee and tea, will be served on board.

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Group Fish & Chip Cruise

Enjoy traditional fish and chips as you sail through the Yorkshire countryside.

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Great boat and great views - Moscow River Boat Tours

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I got a nice luxury boat. It has good restaurant inside too. Boat tour is around 1.5 hours. The... read more

I would recommend the Moscow Sightseeing River Cruise. Definitely great value for a two hour... read more

Great boat and great views

We chose the first class lounge on the boat and were treated excellently by the staff on board. The meal and wine we selected were superb and the service excellent. The surroundings and furnishings on board were very fine.and most comfortable. If you want a memorable evening that gives you the best views of Moscow take the first class option and enjoy the service and fare offered..

The "Zoshima Shashkov" was our boat, and we booked the cruise through "Express to Russia" i have been in touch with them, did hear back, but no explanation as to why we were treated so poorly, and there were others who had booked independently who were treated the same. very clean boat, but so disappointing, I would not advise any one to book independently as we did, customers who booked as a group seemed to be well catered for and really looked after, we were left to fend for ourselves.

I cruised around 8pm. , I think you can see the light and feel relax. You can order vary kind of drink and food. I think seafood has some smell but spagetthi menu is ok. Draft Beer is sour, I dont know why? Alcohol price is pretty high .

Nice trip, especially the early night cruises with the sunset. Specially with this boat company was that you could (and should) bring your own drinks with you

This wonderful trip had been on my bucket list for years, and had been something that my (late) husband and I had begun to look at prior to his life ending illness. Fortunately for me when I enquired I found that this cruise still had a 'special fare for 1 week'. It was, 'waiving the single supplement'. This made me decide on the spot to go ahead with plans and I used some of that 'saving to upgrade my self into a cabin with a balcony'. It was also made easier because it was almost 9 months prior to my leaving date. I was collected from the airport and from the moment I stepped on board there was absolutely nothing that I could fault with the journey. On day two of the River Cruise I slipped in Moscow in the rain and broke my arm. The ship's management arranged for me to attend a medical clinic, where it was decided that I could continue my journey with my arm immobilised and having regular checks at St Petersburg and London (which was all part of my extendedUK/ European tour but of course not all on the Cruise). The entire staff on board were amazing and helped me with the 'little things' - tying up shoe laces, helping me put on a jacket and kitchen staff cut up meat on my plate. (I just couldn't manage any of these items). I only paid for 2 extra trips whilst on board, with all the included ones (at least 1 every day) being not only beautifully scenic, but historically interesting as well. If I decide to travel on another River Cruise, I will defintely be looking to book with Uniworld..

As part of Dinner in a congress in Moscow, we visited the Moscow River and a cruise with a dinner on the go, along with live musice and fire-works had been pre-arranged. It was a most pleasing experience and we enjoyed the top deck, with live music adding to the impact. We could easily and convincingly appreciate all the important land marks without having to go to the trouble of getting stuck in traffick for hours. The food was served as a multi-course dinner and the quality was excellent. However, the staff on duty had no match... so courteous and so polite... and efficient. We enjoyed the event to the fullest and the end of the cruiser actually was felt like a saddening turn. Anyway, overall it was a great and very enjoyable experience.

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What our customers are saying

• Relaxed Sunday lunch barge experience Just enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch experience on this barge. The food was excellent, delivered piping hot with lots of fresh veg and jugs of gravy. The customer service is faultless, all staff are pleasant and helpful serving the food and drinks efficiently with a smile. Thank you everyone.
• Wonderful afternoon tea cruise We had a wonderful afternoon tea today on the canal cruises. Everyone was extremely friendly and friendly. Fabulous. Afternoon tea was delicious and constant filling of tea and coffee. Very enjoyable will definitely return.
• Special Birthday Treat My sister took me for an afternoon tea cruise, for my 70th birthday. Thoroughly enjoyed it – two hours of gentle cruising going through two locks whilst enjoying some lovely food along with unlimited tea and coffee. The star were lovely and ensured that we had a great time ……..it was a brilliant experience
• BOATiful! A really delightful, relaxing experience with a lovely afternoon tea in superb countryside. Pleasant, helpful staff and very highly recommended Check their website as they do other food-based experiences as well Don’t miss it!
• Fantastic. Lovely afternoon tea. Lovely boat. Young ladies serving us were so pleasant and polite. Really was a pleasurable experience. Wel done.

“We had the Jubilee Afternoon tea on Friday 3rd June for a surprise 70th birthday treat for our mom ,absolutely faultless from start to finish lovely food and great staff who couldn’t do enough for the customers on board so a massive thank you from us all ..”

“Great couple of hours on the canal.. couldnt fault it… lunch was fab and the eton mess pud to die for.. staff were lovely.. 100% recommend georgies canal cruises”

• “Amazing day on the canal with the family on the day boat. booked last minute Thursday for today great service from start to finish Boat is fully equipped with everything you need for a day on the water. would definitely recommend for up to 8 people kids loved it especially the locks we started from Gailey Wharf and 9am this morning and went down to the moat house at Acton Trussell and back to Gailey, 20 locks in total there and back. we took a picnic and stopped half way but there are pubs to stop at along the way. Thanks to the Georgie’s canal boat team for the fabulous opportunity and service you will definitely be seeing us again soon”

Cape Cod Canal Cruises

Cape cod canal cruises has ended for the season. thank you for a terrific year… see you in 2024, may 27 - june 29, 2023.

Schedule and prices are subject to change. Departs from the Onset Town Pier, 184 Onset Avenue, Onset, Cape Cod, MA

June 30 - August 2, 2023

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August 3 - September 3, 2023

September 4 - september 17, 2023, september 18, 2023 - october 8, 2023, sightseeing ticket is refundable less a $3 fee (per) if cancelled by 5:00pm the day prior. music cruise ticket is refundable less a $5 fee (per) if cancelled by 5:00pm the day prior. cancellations can be made online or by calling: (508) 295-3883, cocktails and light snacks available for purchase at our onboard snack bar., click here  for music cruise band schedule, three hour sightseeing cruise.

Cruises all the way through the Cape Cod Canal, to the Sandwich Boat Basin and returns. Featuring live commentary about the fascinating history and points of interest.

Two Hour Sightseeing Cruise

Cruises 2/3 the distance of the 3-hour sightseeing cruise to the Herring Run and returns. Featuring live commentary about the fascinating history and points of interest. 

Sunset Cocktail Cruise

Enjoy a beautiful sunset, as you kick off your summer evening fun aboard this 2-hour cruise. Available Monday through Wednesday: 7:00 pm July 3rd – August 2nd 6:45 pm August 7th – 30th

Musical Bingo Cruise

An out-of-this-world live interactive entertainment experience! Musical Bingo is a revolutionary event that’s taking the East Coast by storm. Everybody loves music, everybody loves bingo, an unforgettable night for all ages! This 2-hour cruise is available on Thursdays at 7:00pm during our summer schedule. 

Live Music Cruise

There’s nothing cooler than a great live band, watching the sunset, cruising the Canal.  Available during the summer schedule only at 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings during our summer schedule. Check out the band schedule here.

Friends & Family Music Cruise

A fun time for everyone! Put a little swing in your step, or sit back and relax on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Cocktails and light snacks available for purchase at our onboard snack bar. Available at 2:00 pm on Sundays, July 2nd through September 17th. Check out the band schedule here.

What to expect on Cape Cod Canal Cruises

Cape Cod Canal Cruises sails from Onset, just 10 minutes from the Bourne Bridge, and is the historic canal’s only sightseeing cruise!   Points of interest include   Massachusetts Maritime Academy ,  Sagamore Bridge ,  Bourne Bridge ,  Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge ,  Gray Gable ,  Herring Run ,  Aptucxet Trading Post ,  Scusset Beach Fish Pier ,  Sandwich Boat Basin   and   Cape Cod Bay . Don’t miss our favorite – Live Music Cruises – during the summer!

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Canal trip boats & party charter boats

Skippered canal trip boats are great on a day out. Trip boats run short scheduled canal pleasure cruises, usually lasting an hour or two, that you can often just turn up and join.

• You get a cruise along a canal usually with a guide onboard pointing out interesting things to see.
• Trip boats have a skipper and crew and will often provide onboard food & refreshments.
• Some are based at popular visitor centres, others in town and city centres.
• Many canal trip boats also offer  chartered cruises  for just your party, which must be booked in advance. Some offer trips for school groups, business hire, party cruises & wedding receptions.
• Some charities run specially adapted accessible trip boats for people with disabilities.

Chesterfield Canal

Chesterfield Canal Trust,  Charter boat trips, children's pirate trips and Santa trips. Hot and cold drinks, toilet, central heating. 4 trip boats based at Retford, Worksop, Hollingwood and Chesterfield.

Montgomery Canal

Huelwen Trust  Day canal boat trips in Welshpool along the Monty with the Heulwen Trust (disabled people travel free). Visit our website for details.

Lancaster Canal

Kingfisher Cruises A two centre operation covering the Lancaster canal. Including the popular Lune aqueduct cruises from Lancaster and horse-drawn boats, evening entertainment and private hire from Barton Grange Marina.

Llangollen Canal

Lyneal Trust  provides day canal boat trips for people with disabilities, vulnerabilities, or illness, and their families and friends, on board the specially designed Shropshire Lady on the Llangollen Canal.

Shropshire Union Canal

Norbury Wharf . Enjoy the heart of the beautiful Shropshire Union Canal aboard our 42 seater trip boat, all year public & charter trips. Just 15 minutes from junction 14 M6, or junction 3 M54, a cruise to remember!

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Enjoy a relaxing holiday with  Pennine Cruisers  of Skipton. Daily 30-minute trips on 'Leo' up Springs Branch to Skipton Castle. A unique experience in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Runs all year round.

Lee Navigation

River Lee Cruises  operate charter cruises on a beautiful stretch of the River Lee in Hertfordshire, offering catered party trips, discos, business lunches, wedding receptions, jazz cruises and outings.

Grand Union Canal

Stoke Bruerne Boat Co.  Skippered regular 'booking not needed' public trips from outside the famous Stoke Bruerne Museum, plus skippered charters and school trips. Also skippered evening cruises & day boat hire.

Regents Canal

The Pirate Castle  for Canal Boat Adventure on London's Canals. Fun for all ages. Work the locks - steer the boat - watch the world go by. Skippered trips for up to 12 passengers.

Waterways Experiences . Day or residential crewed boat trips from Hemel Hempstead, charter only. All 3 wide-beam boats designed for wheelchair access. New volunteers welcome to help with crewing, marketing, IT etc.

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Electra - canal cruises with a difference

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Welcome to Electra, the all-electric 12-seater trip boat run by volunteers in Milton Keynes. Step aboard for a relaxing cruise on the Grand Union canal and get a whole new view of the city. Treat yourself to a food cruise. Or combine a cruise with a walk or a visit to a waterside pub. Electra makes a perfect day out with family, friends or colleagues. It’s great for celebrations too. Electra’s 2024 cruising programme is online now – time to book your cruise or use your Gift Voucher. Choose a public cruise or book a private group charter.

Choose your cruise

Enjoy Milton Keynes’ best-kept leisure secret! Our peaceful cruises on the Grand Union Canal run from mid-April to mid-December. Click on the cruise types above, or check out the calendar below which shows what’s on each month. Cream tea and coffee & cake cruises, fish & chip and fish & bubbles cruises are on the menu, along with half-day and Sunday ploughman’s lunch cruises. Relaxing return and one-way cruises with a Café Bar are also on available. Short family cruises will launch in May.

Have a look at our Cruise List. Click here.

You’ll see parts of Milton Keynes you have never seen before through Electra’s picture windows. You’ll be eye to eye with swans, herons and even the odd kingfisher. Stand in the bow and enjoy the breeze on a warm summer’s day, or watch as the leaves fall silently in autumn.

Make sure you have your camera in hand as we glide through parkland, past waterside art, alongside the local wildlife … and the occasional fisherman.

Walk & Glide Events on 11 & 12 May – now bookable online

Electra has teamed up with The Parks Trust to offer five Walk & Glide events on 11th & 12th May as part of their annual Walking Festival. Designed for different levels of fitness, each walk explores a different aspect of canalside parkland between Campbell Wharf and Great Linford Wharf, followed by a relaxing return cruise on Electra. Booking here: Walk & Glide Events on 11/12 May.

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Electra Gift Vouchers – the perfect present

Give a Gift Card to the value of your choice and let family and friends choose the cruise they’d like to do. Or give a special couple the memorable experience of a Cream Tea or Coffee & Cake Cruise for Two on the date of their choice in 2024.

Calling all schools!

Calling all MK primary schools planning school trips: Electra is offering short educational trips at cost in spring 2024, covering many areas of the curriculum. Find out more here.

Get in touch

Electra is run by volunteers. Please email us with any booking queries, or to get updates on new cruises  [email protected]

Electra – Milton Keynes all-electric community boat – won the Silver Award in the New Tourism Business category of the 2023-2024 Beautiful South Tourism Awards Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers, supporters and guests who are making Electra such a success!

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12 best Panama Canal cruises for a bucket-list trip

A Panama Canal transit is a rite of passage for many cruise lovers. Experiencing this marvel of early 20th-century engineering appeals to those with a wide array of interests, from history and politics to colonial architecture and wildlife. Built by the U.S. government between 1903 and 1914, this 50-mile waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans revolutionized shipping by creating an expedited route for the transit of cargo and, ultimately, cruise ship passengers.

Panama Canal itineraries are offered by almost every cruise line. Thanks to a 2016 canal expansion project, a third set of locks can now accommodate larger vessels. It's possible to cruise the Panama Canal on ships of all sizes (from 148 guests to more than 3,000) on itineraries that range from a week in the sun to a six-month world cruise.

Some ships sail a full transit of the canal, from the Atlantic to the Pacific or vice versa. These one-way journeys between Miami or Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles or San Diego visit ports in Central America, South America, Mexico and California.

Others sail only a partial transit, entering the locks from the Atlantic and cruising into Lake Gatun before turning around and exiting again. These itineraries, sailing round-trip from Florida ports, combine the canal experience with island hopping in the Caribbean.

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The array of options means that a Panama Canal cruise experience is possible even if you're short on time or have a limited budget — and chances are high that your favorite cruise line offers one or more itineraries. Most sailings attract couples, typically retirees, but if the timing is right, a Panama Canal cruise can also be a great multigenerational experience.

Here are a dozen of the best Panama Canal cruises to consider.

Holland America's 14- to 17-night Panama Canal cruises

Holland America offers a variety of Panama Canal cruises , but the most popular itineraries span 14 to 17 nights. They offer a full transit between Fort Lauderdale or Miami and San Diego, Seattle or Vancouver, British Columbia, or vice versa and are offered on multiple ships, including Koningsdam, Zuiderdam, Zaandam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam. These sailings call on Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; and Huatulco and Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Longer sailings also call on several Caribbean islands.

Who should go : Holland America ships sailing a full transit are popular with retired couples who appreciate the cruise line's consistency and good value. All four ships accommodate between 1,432 and 2,650 passengers and offer signature onboard experiences that include the Greenhouse Spa and the World Stage for evening production shows. The larger Eurodam, Koningsdam and Nieuw Amsterdam feature additional specialty dining options, such as Tamarind and Nami Sushi, as well as popular music venues B.B. King's Blues Club and Billboard Onboard.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 16-night Los Angeles-to-Miami cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises ' newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, debuted in November 2023 and will transit the Panama Canal on several occasions in the next few years. The 16-night Miami-to-Los Angeles (Dec. 13-29, 2024) and 16-night Los Angeles-to-Miami (Jan. 8-23, 2025) transits offer luxurious all-inclusive pampering, plus port calls in Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Corinto, Nicaragua; Panama City; Cartagena, Colombia; and George Town, Grand Cayman.

Plan even further ahead for Grandeur's 22-night Miami-to-Los Angeles transit (Jan. 3-25, 2026) to enjoy additional Caribbean ports of call. From Jan. 25 to Feb. 9, 2026, the ship will sail a 16-night Panama Canal transit from Los Angeles to Miami with an itinerary similar to the 2024 and early 2025 cruises.

Who should go : This itinerary can be a wonderful splurge for a couple seeking to celebrate a milestone anniversary or birthday in a memorable way on a luxurious new ship. Prices start at a hefty $10,099 per person for a spacious balcony suite, but they also include airfare, transfers, gratuities, dining and beverages, Wi-Fi and shore excursions — meaning you'll hardly have any other vacation expenses.

Related: The 9 best luxury cruise lines for elegance and exclusivity

Celebrity Cruises' 11-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean cruise

For a Panama Canal experience that begins and ends in Fort Lauderdale, Celebrity Cruises ' 11-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean itinerary is a great option. There's still time to book the Dec. 2, 2024, cruise or the half-dozen almost identical sailings that follow through April 2025. All sailings are aboard the 3,260-passenger Celebrity Beyond and visit Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendjik, Bonaire; and George Town, Grand Cayman (Willemstad, Curacao, replaces Grand Cayman on some 2025 sailings).

Who should go : Celebrity Beyond and its Edge-series sister ships appeal to millennials, Gen Xers and young-at-heart baby boomers who appreciate innovative design, entertainment and dining options. The ships are geared toward couples or groups of friends, but families with older teens might also enjoy the onboard vibe. There are no splash pools or waterslides for younger kids, although calls on three Caribbean islands offer aquatic fun.

Windstar Cruises' 7-night Costa Rica & Panama Canal cruise

To explore the Panama Canal region in a relaxed manner aboard an intimate motorized sailing yacht or small ship, check out Windstar Cruises' seven-night Costa Rica & Panama Canal itinerary. Bookable on more than a dozen dates from November 2024 through March 2026, the itinerary is offered aboard 148-passenger Wind Star or Wind Spirit (in 2024 and 2025) and 312-passenger Star Pride (in 2026). The ship will travel from Colon, Panama, to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica (or vice versa), transiting the canal. Passengers can visit Panama City and Isla Parida in Panama, plus Golfo Dolce and Quepos (for Manuel Antonio National Park) in Costa Rica.

Who should go : Fans of small-ship cruising who enjoy a casual onboard ambience, are interested in nature and wildlife and wish to sample the regional flavors of Central America should consider a Windstar cruise . All accommodations on the sailing yachts are in snug yet well-designed staterooms with windows but no balconies. Wind Star and Wind Spirit are cozy and social four-deck ships, each featuring a pool and pool bar, a lounge and two restaurants. Star Pride is the better option for those who prefer a more spacious suitelike cabin with a balcony and a larger bathroom.

Related: Big vs. small cruise ships: Which will I like better?

Silversea's 18-night Fort Lauderdale-to-Los Angeles cruise

Silversea Cruises ' 18-night Fort Lauderdale-to-Los Angeles transit aboard 596-passenger Silver Moon offers a luxurious and leisurely way to experience the Panama Canal along with top ports in four countries and 10 sea days. The itinerary includes Cartagena, Colombia (where the ship overnights); Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; and Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The sailing takes place from April 1 to 19, 2025.

Silver Moon is one of four Silversea ships to feature the S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) program, which combines regionally inspired dining in S.A.L.T. Kitchen, cooking classes and demonstrations in S.A.L.T. Lab with culinary-inspired shore excursions.

Who should go : Silversea's clientele is mostly mature couples with a luxury mindset and an appreciation for elevated dining with a strong regional focus. They also appreciate the cruise line's all-inclusive ease. An almost three-week itinerary such as this is likely to attract retirees seeking an extended warm-weather escape.

Related: The 10 best cruises for couples seeking romance and together time at sea

Carnival Cruise Line's 8-night Panama Canal cruise from Tampa

Experiencing the Panama Canal doesn't have to be time-consuming or budget-busting. Carnival Cruise Line 's eight-night Panama Canal from Tampa itinerary offers a round-trip, partial-transit sailing aboard the 2,124-passenger Carnival Legend and Carnival Miracle. The ships call in Limon, Costa Rica, and George Town, Grand Cayman. Itineraries are available on several dates in 2024 and 2025, and cruise fares begin at under $900 per person.

With multiple pools (including the adults-only aft Serenity Pool), a WaterWorks aqua park, the Camp Ocean kids club and a wide array of restaurants, these ships offer enough diversions for sea-day fun, even at half the size of Carnival's newest megaships.

Who should go : Carnival's action-packed ships and affordable cruise fares appeal to families, friends and couples of all ages who enjoy a lively onboard ambience and casual complimentary dining options (including a Guy Fieri burger venue).

Related: The best cruise lines for families

Seabourn's 34-night Caribbean Gems & Panama Canal cruise

For a one-way Panama Canal transit that visits 12 countries (St. Barts, Guadeloupe, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, the British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, Curacao, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico) and offers 15 relaxing and luxurious days at sea, consider Seabourn 's 34-night Caribbean Gems & Panama Canal cruise. The 450-guest Seabourn Sojourn will sail from Miami to Los Angeles, departing in November 2025.

You'll enjoy beach time as you island hop in the Caribbean, while calls on Golfito and Puntarenas in Costa Rica offer access to eco-adventure. Visits to Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala and Puerto Chiapas and Huatulco in Mexico feature excursions focused on pre-Spanish-colonial culture, coffee cultivation and more, while a call on Cabo San Lucas offers whale watching, deep-sea fishing or tequila tasting opportunities.

Who should go : Work-from-anywhere entrepreneurs and retirees who enjoy the luxury and refinement of small-ship cruising will enjoy this monthlong Panama Canal transit. Seabourn Sojourn pampers its guests with attentive service, elevated cuisine and all-ocean-facing suites featuring walk-in closets and spacious marble bathrooms. Seabourn's all-inclusive cruise fares also cover gratuities and complimentary wines and spirits.

Princess Cruises' 12-night Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean cruise

While Princess Cruises does offer several longer ocean-to-ocean Panama Canal itineraries, its popular 12-night Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean cruises conveniently sail round trip from Fort Lauderdale on more than 20 dates in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

What's more, you can choose between two ships: the 3,140-guest Caribbean Princess or the 3,080-guest Emerald Princess. In addition to the partial transit, these sailings call on several Caribbean islands, including Aruba, Curacao, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, as well as Cartagena, Columbia; Limon, Costa Rica; and Colon, Panama.

Who should go : Couples who enjoy a ship with a more traditional vibe and families with kids who are content to participate in interactive learning activities and nature-based adventure (versus waterslides) will enjoy this cruise. Princess ships are known for their Movies Under the Stars screenings, multiple pools, specialty dining options, such as Sabatini's Italian Trattoria and The Salty Dog Gastropub, and Crooners piano bar.

Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Princess Cruises ship

Norwegian Cruise Line's 12-night South America: Peru, Colombia & Ecuador cruise

There's no "Panama Canal" in this itinerary's name, but Norwegian Cruise Line 's 12-night South America: Peru, Colombia & Ecuador cruise (Feb. 27-March 11, 2026) does a full canal transit as it sails from Miami to Lima, Peru. The 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade will visit historic Santa Marta and Cartagena in Colombia; Panama City; Manta, Ecuador; and Trujillo and Lima in Peru.

Who should go : Couples and friends interested in experiencing not just a Panama Canal transit but some of the top coastal experiences along the Pacific coast of South America should choose this itinerary. Norwegian Jade is an older, smaller vessel that was refurbished in 2022 and features a top deck more conducive to sunning than thrill rides. The ship also has a surprising number of restaurants for its size: two main dining rooms, a buffet restaurant, a pub-style bar and grill, an Asian restaurant and an outdoor grill on a complimentary basis, plus six specialty dining venues (including a steakhouse and venues showcasing French, Italian and Japanese cuisines) for an added fee.

Oceania's 16-night Miami-to-Los Angeles cruise

Oceania Cruises ' 1,200-passenger Vista — which debuted in May 2023 as the first new-build ship in Oceania's fleet in more than a decade — will offer back-to-back, 16-night Miami-to-Los Angeles (Jan. 8-24, 2025) and Los Angeles-to-Miami (Jan. 24-Feb. 9, 2025) itineraries. Both sailings visit six countries with port calls that include George Town, Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Corinto, Nicaragua; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; and Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. (The second sailing visits San Diego instead of Ensenada.)

Who should go : Oceania's newest ship offers a great compromise between a small and medium-size vessel and is ideal for those seeking a premium cruise experience with casual sophistication. Older couples especially will appreciate the ship's elegant cabin decor in soft hues of wheat and seagrass, mix of grand and intimate spaces and wide array of dining options. (Two new and noteworthy venues on Vista include Ember for inventive American cuisine and Aquamar Kitchen for wellness-focused breakfast, lunch and dinner.) A more immersive mixology program features curated cocktail menus, indulgent pairing experiences and specialty beverage carts.

Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on an Oceania Cruises ship

Cunard's 26-night Southampton-to-San Francisco cruise

Cunard's brand-new 2,996-passenger ship Queen Anne, which debuts in May 2023, will make both its first transatlantic crossing and its first Panama Canal transit on this historic 26-night Southampton-to-San Francisco sailing (Jan. 9-Feb. 4, 2025). The ship will first cross the Atlantic and then overnight in New York before calling on Aruba, transiting the canal and visiting Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It will conclude with an overnight in San Francisco.

The winter transatlantic crossing might not be right for everyone, but the second half of this voyage explores warm-weather destinations with plenty of relaxing sea days for sunning, reading, taking dance lessons and enjoying expert lectures.

Who should go : British cruise line Cunard appeals mainly to older travelers who savor the line's formal traditions. This cruise is for you if you enjoy afternoon tea, dressing up for dinner, gala evenings and dancing to big-band orchestras. This particular itinerary appeals to retirees who wish to visit several cruise regions in one sailing.

Viking's 180-day World Voyage

For the ultimate cruise indulgence, Viking's 180-day World Voyage I includes a Panama Canal transit (on Christmas Day, no less) as 930-passenger Viking Sky cruises from Fort Lauderdale to New York City (Dec. 19, 2024-June 17, 2025). This round-the-world cruise will visit 37 countries as guests enjoy Viking Sky's modern Scandinavian interior decor, soothing LivNordic Spa, two pools (including one with a retractable roof) and six onboard restaurants. Pricing includes airfare, gratuities and complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner.

If this longer voyage is sold out, consider the 138-day Viking World Cruise (departing Dec. 19, 2025), also on Viking Sky. This sailing, which travels from Fort Lauderdale to London (Greenwich), visits 28 countries and transits the Panama Canal on the eighth day.

Who should go : With cruise fares that start at $79,995 and $59,995 per person, respectively, these extended adventures at sea require a luxury budget. Viking 's base clientele is mostly retired or close-to-retirement-age professionals who enjoy the cruise line's focus on educational enrichment (via onboard lectures) and serene ambience (there's no casino, and the nighttime vibe is on the quiet side).

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Welcome to Canal Boat Cruises, a fun, unique multi award-winning canal boat company operated by John and Lesley Yates and their children Ellie, Bridie and Louis, who all go the extra mile for each and every one of their guests. Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard Romance, live the dream of going back in time 200 years to the time when the canals were built. Relax and unwind as you listen to pleasant background music and view the birds and animals that make their homes along the canalside. Romance is a luxury wide beam luxury canal boat holding up to 40 passengers with panoramic views to each seat, bow area where you can stretch your legs & meet new people, fully central heated for chilly days, fully licensed bar, catering and two toilets. Owners John and Lesley Yates have sought to combine their passion for Lancashire waterways with their individual skills, qualifications and experience to offer a unique experience cruising the Leeds Liverpool Canal in the heart of the idyllic Lancashire countryside. Canal Boat Cruises are open all year round from their base at Riley Green Marina.

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Exit junction 3 from the M65 take the A675 signposted Walton le Dale, travel half a mile and turn into the Boatyard, drive past the Boatyard Inn and Riley Green Marina is situated at the bottom of the car park.

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The Judith Mary is a family run 72 foot long canal boat which is starting its

40th year of trips.. We can seat up to 40 passengers, are fully central heated and run all year round. We have a well stocked licensed bar, also offering tea and coffee and toilets on board. All meals are inclusive of a two hour cruise along the beautiful Upper Peak Forest Canal, situated in Whaley Bridge, High Peak, only 16 miles from Manchester, 6 miles from Buxton and 29 miles from Sheffield.

For available dates please call 07540 895615 or Email

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19 Miles from Bakewell.

Lancashire Canal Cruises

Our canal cruises depart daily from The Slipway Bar & Restaurant, Burscough, L40 0RN .

Join us and take in the wonderful rural settings of the area. Our narrowboat’s are named ‘Alfie Bhoy’, ‘Gunthorpe Belle’ and ‘Gunthorpe Star’ and they all seat 12 passengers in comfort and safety. Our boats are centrally heated and have washroom facilities.

Our canal trips include a Breakfast Cruise, an Afternoon Tea Cruise and Evening Cruises (Tapas, Hotpot and Fish & Chips)

Our boats are also available for a Half Day or Full Day charter and is fully licensed to serve alcoholic beverages.

Most popular experiences

The ideas are endless! Please contact us to discuss your canal cruise requirements and we can tell you about some of the exciting days we have organised! We have undertaken many ‘tailor-made’ charters for occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, school reunions and much, much more. Don’t forget we also offer a wide variety of corporate hospitality canal charters and Historical tours.

Tell us your idea and we will try to accommodate you with your very own canal cruise.

Holly, on the admin side was brilliant and was so accommodating. She helped me so much and understood that I needed to change my date. The overall experience was beyond brilliant. Thank you all so much!

A really nice assortment of cakes, chocolate, battenburg, fruit tart, scones cream and jam. plenty of fresh fruit, strawberries, raspberries, tangerine. Unlimited tea, with juice and a wine for the non driver. A very nice journey circa 2 hours, very informative about the area and it's history, learned so much.

Fabulous day out had by all..we will be returning very soon..x

Had a wonderful afternoon, the last trip before lock down 2. Greeted really well by our captain and host. Everything explained by really well. Plenty of food and really fresh. Beef chicken and cheese sandwiches, gerkins and tomatoes.

Fantastic experience plus I loved the hotpot loaded with mince and topped of with crisp baked crusty potato it's a slow look at what's on show that we miss in our cars it's a must do trip

Lovely afternoon tea cruise along the canal. Mark was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend this.

It helped that it was a beautiful sunny day. The skipper, Mark was very insightful giving us a talk on the local history of the canal as we made our way to Burscough Wharf and back again.

Nice way too spend a few hours took my mother for a mothers day treat great food fantastic host wish it hadn't been raining thanks very much

Just got back from an amazing cruise with afternoon tea with this company. The food was lovely and fresh! The skipper, Mark was lovely and professional! He was so naturally friendly and explained everything about the history of barges and the area. He was so knowledgeable. The cruise itself was beautiful and relaxing.

What a wonderful experience! Mark was such a great host, very kind and helpful. We miss our trip because of car crash on the road, he not only accommodate us on the next trip but he make us fresh afternoon tea and he place us in the best part of the boat! I can’t explain what a wonderful people and what a experience we had ! Truly amazing! Definitely try for yourself !!! Thank you Mark! See you soon!

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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