Canal Boat Cruises

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.

Take a look at all of their upcoming events here. These include:

- Public Brunch, Lunch and Evening Dinner Cruises

- Tapas Cruises

- Valentine's Cruises

- Mother's Day and Father's Day Cruises

- Afternoon Cream Tea Cruises

- Festive Cruises

- Search for Santa Magical Cruises

Private Charters - Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and more...

Wedding Receptions - set sail and create memories that will last forever...

Corporate Hire - the ideal setting for a corporate event, product launch, meetings, team building, office parties and staff outings.

Group Cruises - Specialists in catering for the group market with our midweek group itinerary.

Group Days Out Packages - why not combine your cruise with other local attractions to create the perfect day out.

Fully Licenced Bar - we have a fully stocked licenced bar and extensive wine list.

Catering - from simple buffets to an elegant evening dinner, all our food is prepared freshly on board in our state of the art galley.

Facilities include, toilets and central heating for those chilly days.