1-Hour Public Cruise: Guided Tour Featuring Countryside Views

Embark on a 1-hour public cruise and enjoy a guided tour with stunning countryside views. Join us daily from March to October for a hilarious commentary by Dave Spikey.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skipton Boat Trips - Admission is free
  • Aireville Park - Aireville Park is a large open space with sporting facilities and play areas in the heart of Skipton. It dates back to the 1830s when it was created by Henry Allcock as part of the Aireville Estate. Upon his death, wealthy Skipton mill owners, the Dewhurst family, purchased the estate and Aireville Hall.
What's Included
  • One-hour boat ride
  • Access to bathroom as needed.
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is the best 60 minutes of rib-tickling historic escapism you can find in Skipton.
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 recorded whistle-stop tour of Skipton and shares canal history that’s refreshingly different…

Location
Skipton Pie & Mash Shop
Coach Street
For those with Sat-Nav – use the postcode BD23 1LH. We are on Coach St, which is just off the main High Street via Swadford Street. Feel free to use our free carpark if there is a spot. Just make sure you tell us your registration number when you arrive.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jackymoorsley
Apr 18, 2025
An hour of fun and relaxation - Had an hour's trip on the canal cruise and it was entertaining and informative. Great fun and well worth it. The captain and crew were friendly and knowledgeable.
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Claire
Apr 12, 2025
Grandsons and our first trip on a canal boat - We booked online very easy , took little grandson of 2 years old . We did the one hour trip. The boat was enclosed , this was our first ever time on a canal boat . They do a 30minute trip and this was open which looked nice , even better when the sun is shining . Staff were warm and friendly and the little lad loved to wave to the young man who opened the bridges on the canal for the boat and waved to little lad . Thanks for a lovely trip , the voice of spiky was informative and funny while you are on the cruise . Thank you
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Traveler20051242961
Apr 5, 2025
A lovely way to spend an afternoon when visiting Skipton. - A splendid afternoon, very well organised and reasonably priced. The staff were most accommodating of my speed and my arthritic hips.
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Sandra_i
Apr 1, 2025
Well worth the money for... - Well worth the money for experience and the commentary. It was a pity we weren't able to experience a lock!
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Curryann
Mar 19, 2025
Great boat trip - Great boat trip where favourite TV show rosie and Jim was from.got go along canal for 1 hour trip and enjoy the trip and being told about things.
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F2153nldavidl
Mar 15, 2025
Funny and Entertaining Tour - Very entertaining hour, with some very interesting and historic facts, interspersed with light hearted commentary by a very experienced and funny gentleman. Very good value for money.
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Beccax95
Mar 1, 2025
A lovely Journey - We had a fantastic experience. We were sat right at the front of the boat and had a wonderful view of the canal. Loved the funny commentary throughout the journey and all the birds that we saw. Only annoyance was the group of people behind us who were quite loud at times, though I know this can't be helped.
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Davidpl5389nj
Dec 17, 2024
Christmas Cruise - Lovely cruise along the Leeds Liverpool Canal a good start to Christmas . The staff were very attentive, the food was very festive and good value for money.
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Mcnapjle
Apr 13, 2025
An hour well spent 😁 - Friendly, helpful staff. Well stocked refreshments at a reasonable price. Funny commentary by Dave Spikey. We booked ahead to avoid the queues.
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Louby41
Oct 31, 2024
Great little canal boat trip - Great little canal cruise. Very well organised and good tour. We booked online which was easy. You need to arrive before the cruise starts to collect your plastic ticket. As you board you are given a designated seat. Dave Spikey (from Phoenix Nights fame) does a commentary as you travel along which makes it a bit more interesting. You can buy drinks and snacks on board and there is a toilet.
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From $13
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).