Introduction....

  
 
 
Anglo Welsh
...more than 40 years experience

of providing quality narrowboat holidays, from the best locations on the Inland Waterways of England and Wales. With more than 130 boats cruising from nine bases, Anglo Welsh can provide the cruise you want at a value for money price. This modern spacious fleet, which offers the comfort of your own floating hotel whilst maintaining the traditional narrowboat heritage, is the right choice for you.

Choose
...the cruise?

At Anglo Welsh, we’ve developed unique, flexible holiday options to meet most requirements, and if there’s something we’ve missed or our options don’t quite fit, call the Booking Team on 0117 304 1122 and have a chat…If they can, they’ll organise the holiday around you – after all it’s your break!! There’s no need to cruise eight hours a day, or complete a route with dozens of locks each day – unless of course you want to! Our Booking Team have a wealth of knowledge regarding our fleet and the routes you can cruise upon, and also are always very happy to suggest some combinations based on what YOU want. Holidays start on Fridays, Saturdays or Mondays, depending upon the the boat and holiday that’s right for you. We aim to have the boat ready for you for 3p.m. on your day of departure – it may have only returned from hire that day and will need to be cleaned and have an engineering inspection before you can board – and after you’ve loaded up and had your Showround…You’re Underway!!

3-Night Weekend Breaks, 4-Night Midweek Breaks, Weekly, 10-Night and Multi-Week Cruises… We’ve Got Them All!!! And if it’s not in the Brochure…Ask!!

Maiden Voyage
...who's driving?

Because narrowboating is an art rather than a science, it's very easy to pick up and once you've mastered the basics, it doesn't take long to realise just how simple boating is!! Handling a boat with a little bit of practice is easy. When you arrive, our own Instructors will give you a full walkthrough of your boat, and then give you comprehensive instruction on everyday narrowboating and a full Health & Safety briefing before you leave the base; they ensure you are confident to set off on your holiday before waving you "Bon Voyage". These 'Showrounds' are anywhere from twenty minutes to an hour long - depending on your proficiency and aptitude - but even veteran narrowboaters need to complete the showround ...











... as every boat has it’s own idiosyncrasies. And don’t be afraid to ask questions of your Instructor, or ask them to go over a point as many times as you need…they’ll even accompany you a short way if you feel it would be of a benefit…the showround is designed to enhance YOUR enjoyment. You’ll be asked to sign a ‘Handover Sheet’ before you set off, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get all the information you need. Of course, if you do encounter a problem whilst out on your cruise, our team are on hand at all times to offer assistance over the phone or come out to you if the need arises. This service is also available at night in emergencies, so you’ve got support in your corner, 24 hours a day.

Buoyancy aids are available at all bases. We strongly recommend that buoyancy aids are worn at all times by non-swimmers.
We also recommend buoyancy aids are worn by all passengers when cruising on rivers

Training Courses
...Royal Yachting Association Courses

Anglo Welsh was the first hire fleet company in Britain to offer RYA courses for the Inland Waterways Helmsman Certificate. Whether you are about to take your maiden voyage or you’re an old hand, it is useful to be able to brush up on the main points, to feel totally confident and comfortable on your boat.

The One-Day RYA course unravels the mysteries of locks, bridges and tunnels, as well as basic boat handling, river etiquette, rules and regulations.

The comprehensive syllabus ensures that you become a competent helmsman, leaving you free to enjoy your holiday relaxed and in safety.

One, two and three-day courses are run and managed by TR Boathandling’s Terry Robertson. Terry has many years experience and runs one of the best training schools on the Inland Waterways. Call our Booking Team for details or get information about other RYA training centres and the courses they have to offer on their website www.rya.org


Booking Line - 0117 304 1122