Day Boat Hire on 'Juniper'

7 hour narrowboat self drive hire

The best way to book, is to complete the form below, or to call our office on 01256 703691.

Juniper is available for 7 hour hires. Please note that we include a ‘Handover’ on this boat as part of the hire, which takes about 30 minutes before your hire starts, this ensures you are fully aware of all the boat features, their operation and safety equipment. We also advise on boat handling if you haven’t driven a narrowboat before or are a bit rusty. We need at least 2 adults in the crew to go through the handover 30 minutes before departing. Please be aware that a minimum of two able bodied adults are required to crew the boat. The way the day works is that you arrive at 9:30am, run through the handover and then get underway by 10am, returning by 5pm.

Pricing – Weekday Rate is £240 for up to 5 people (adults and children), each additional person is £10 each. The maximum number of Adults on board is 10
Weekend rate is £270 for up to 5 people (adults and children), each additional person is £10 each. The maximum number of Adults on board is 10

If your party includes children under 10 years old, we can allow up to 12 people on board.

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7 hour hire (Option 1)  – If you prefer to travel more on your day out, a good trip is towards the Winchfield mooring with access to the Barley Mow pub. This should take around one and a half hours, so you will arrive there at 11:30am. You have time for a short picnic lunch and leave by 1:15pm then cruise to Odiham Castle which will take around two and a half hours have a look around the ruins and return. (Approximately 5 hours total cruising time) Arrive at 9.30 for a 10am departure.

7 hour hire (Option 2) – This is a more leisurely trip and gives you time to cruise to Crookham Wharf with access to the Exchequer Pub. You should arrive around 12:30pm which will give enough time for lunch then return to base leaving Crookham by 2:30pm. (Approximately 5 hours total cruising time) Arrive at 9.30 for a 10am departure.

A refundable security deposit is required of £150 or you can opt for a non refundable £75 damage waiver. More information can be found on our insurance page here.

You are advised to take out personal insurance to cover personal injury, illness, loss of belongings and the cancellation of your holiday.

Instruction on how to drive the boat is given, so you don’t have to worry.

Up to 10 people can be accommodated on board. Up to 2 medium sized dogs are welcome (or 1 large dog) at no extra charge. A perfect way to celebrate special family events, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, team building days out, business meetings etc.

Call us today to reserve your day on a narrowboat. The full amount is payable at the time of booking. Regrettably we are unable to accept cancellations due to rain. we are happy to postpone your day hire in cases of severe weather; snow, heavy storms or icy conditions (see our terms and conditions, Section 5, for more details). Other reasons for cancelling should be covered by your holiday insurance, please check.
Please be aware that a minimum of two able bodied adults are required to crew the boat.

1 car parking space is provided for the boat hirer as we have very limited parking. Additional parking is available FREE along Colt Hill and in the Basingstoke Canal Car Park, which is 5 minutes walk from us and 1 minute walk to the wharf where passengers can be picked up by the boat.

‘Juniper’ is our 10 person cruiser stern day narrowboat. She is 36 foot long.

She has a lovely covered dining / relaxing area in the bow with awnings around which can be rolled up in good weather.

If the weather isn’t so good there is a large saloon inside which has another good sized table and a well equipped kitchen that has a 2 pan hob with a kettle, a room heater, an oven and a drawer fridge that allows you to keep your drinks bottles nicely chilled and upright.

You can choose to self cater and bring all your food and drink with you or have lunch in one of the pubs along the canal. Cutlery, mugs, wine glasses, tumblers, plates, side plates & bowls, tea, coffee, sugar, tea towel and washing liquid are provided.

There is also a toilet at the back of the boat. Toilet paper, hand towel and hand wash are provided.

A Bluetooth system is available for playing your own music

Day Boat ‘Juniper’

Hire a Self Drive Narrowboat for up to 10 people on the beautiful, peaceful, Basingstoke Canal, which runs between Surrey and Hampshire. 7 hour hire gives you plenty of time to enjoy the Canal. Previous experience is not necessary, we provide instruction on how to drive the narrowboat safely so you can enjoy the day with your guests.