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2026
Cruise number: 1
Aylesbury to Rugby
Duration:
Wednesday 1st April to
Wednesday 8th April
for 7 Nights.
Price:
£1460 per person
Distance: 68 miles 55 locks,
7 aquaducts and 2 tunnels
Cruise Details
As we leave our marina we head east up 14 locks to
Marsworth Junction, traveling north towards Leighton Buzzard and some lovely countryside. The canal enters the valley of the Ouzel and meanders sharply soon to arrive at the Soulbury flight of three locks.
2025
Cruise number: 16
Northwich to Llangollen
via 2 nights Monty Canal
Duration:
Saturday 16th August to
Tuesday 26th August
for 10 Nights.
Price:
£1895 per person
Distance: 81 miles, 45 locks,
11 movable bridges, 11 aquaducts (2 Major) 3 tunnels.
Cruise Details
On leaving Northwich, we rise up in the magnificent Anderton Boat Lift. We turn right to head for Middlewich. At Frankton Junction where we turn onto the beautiful Montgomery Canal. Having gone down the locks we arrive near Oswestry.
Welcome to Takara Hotel Boat!
With years of experience in the catering industry, Takara Hotel Boat’s operators, Donna & Vince are looking forward to offering you high standards of service, quality food and a great holiday.
On this holiday you can completely relax watching the countryside pass you by, stroll along the towpath or help with the locks, the pace is up to you. After all, it is your holiday!
Every day afloat brings along new things to do, which is what makes this holiday so special. You can go and explore a local village, try the local ale of a country pub, or just stay on board, reading a book or feeding the swans and ducks.
Whether accompanied or travelling alone, you can rest assured that this will be something to remember!
Read further details about our cruises here and don’t miss the chance to book yours for a perfect 2025!
Cruising on Some of the Best Routes of the Navigable Canals in England and Wales
Enjoy the perfect boating experience with our cruises which cover some of the most beautiful parts of the 2000 miles of navigable canals in England and Wales. These canals flow through unspoiled countryside and offer a different view of canalside villages, towns and cities.
Click here to check out the routes Takara Hotel Boat has prepared for you in 2025.