
Enjoy the Country in the City on our fantastic heated canal trip boat!

Birmingham canal public trip boat. Enjoy a one hour canal trip out into the country from Birmingham city centre. A fully heated public canal trip boat with a catering facility including a bar and toilets.

Our day trip canal boat at the departure point.

In the country turning to come back to the city.

Birmingham canal trip boat

Operating public canal boat trips (Easter to September & December) EVERYDAY
Winter (October, November and January to Easter) WEEKENDS ONLY

Canal trip boat departs from outside The Handmade Burger Co in Brindleyplace which is opposite the International Convention Centre between 10.30am & 4.30pm.

Country in the City

Take a 1 hour Canal Boat Trip around Birmingham City and out into the Country with an Informative Commentary, Licenced Bar & Snacks available.

Adults £6.00, OAP’s £5.00, Children (Under 14) £3.00, Children (Under 3) Free, Family Ticket (2+2) £15.00

Canal trip boat departures at 10.30 am, 12.00 noon, 1.30 pm, 3.00 pm, 4.30 pm.

Our Canal Day Trip Boat has been supplementing the Away2canal trips by changing the sign on the side with a magnetic oversign and doing the following in between developing a day hire facility. Operates Easter until September subject to demand and availability of the boat.

Birmingham City Canal Tour

Take a ½ HOUR CANAL BOAT TRIP around the Birmingham City Canals with Inside Seating, Toilet and Informative Commentary.

Adults £3.00 OAP’s £2.50, Children (Under 14) £2.00, Children (Under 3) Free, Family Ticket (2+2) £8.00

Frequent canal trip boat departures from 11.00am until 5.00pm

Forthcoming Special Events

Additional special events will be posted on our web site, keep looking, there be something that is of interest.

Summer 2012 Speciality nights including Music and Caribbean Food cruises – more details to follow.


Staff at the bar in between serving drinks and snacks on a trip.	A little passenger.	Passing through Gas Street heading out into the country.


An idea of the space we have on the boat.	The best feature... the large window at the front.	A warm smile greets you at the bar in the other direction, with modern toilets behind.

Charter Prices and Facilities

A traditional style narrow boat with peripheral long bench seats around the sides and into the front, with maximum viewing through large continuous panoramic windows along the complete sides together a single window at the front. There is modern central heating to allow use all year around including flush toilets with a well stocked bar serving wine, spirits and bottled beer. Snacks and a full range of hot or cold buffets can be provided in association with our restaurant boat.

Maximum Capacity 50 seats subject to numbers reducing to accommodate the needs of a buffet or disco.

Buffet style up to 40+ (maximum 45) dependant on the requirements for quantity relating to a serving table(s).

Commentary A variety of commentary styles can be included in a charter package.
• Historical
• Educational
• Topical with local interest
• Personalised to suit a special event

Music. Recorded background depending on requirements, or in a charter situation customers are invited to provide their own choice.
Disco and Karaoke can be provided.
Decorations including balloons and banners can be provided. Price subject to choices.

PRICE	Cruise time	Price
Party Offer January to March Evenings	1 hour	£150
	2 hours	£200
	3 hours	£280
	4 hours	£280
Week Days up to 1700	1 hour	£180
	2 hours	£260
	3 hours	£330
	Additional hours up to 8 hours	£100 per hour
	Additional hours up to 12 hours due to crew change	POA
Week Day evenings (Monday to Thursday)	1 hour	£190
	2 hours	£275
	3 hours	£345
	Additional hours up to 6 hours	£105 per hour
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday Daytime, Friday to Sunday Evenings)	1 hour	£210
	2 hours	£290
	3 hours	£360
	4 hours	£420
	Additional hours up to 6 hours	£110 per hour
These prices allow for a skipper and 2 members of staff in attendance.

FINGER BUFFETS 4 packages	All prices on application as we seek to provide a package which is tailored to suit your requirements.
STANDARD BUFFETS 8 packages with Hot & Cold options
AFTERNOON TEA 4 packages	All packages where appropriate will feature a choice of hot or cold drinks and desserts.
BREAKFAST BUFFET 3 packages

Ring us for a quote for that charter you are planning NOW - Tel 0845 644 5244.

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