Bookings for the 2026 Season
Please note that there will be no sailings on the Llangollen Canal from Chirk to Trevor this year, because of the breach near Whitchurch which prevents us from getting Over the Rainbow to Chirk/Trevor. There is also a slight chance that we may encounter difficulty in moving Over the Rainbow to Preston Brook - we will keep you informed, but we are taking bookings for Preston Brook.
Should you be keen to do the trip from Trevor to Chirk this year, then you may well be able to book the trip through the Vale of Llangollen Canal Boat Trust. Please click the following link to access their website: https://canalboattrust.org.uk/
In order to book a trip, use the trip planner to plan your trip, and view current availability by clicking on the link below, or clicking on the 'Book Now' link above. Having checked availability, you can click on the Calendar entry to book, if there is no Calendar entry for your selected date then the boat has already been booked or is not available on this date. The Booking Form will open as soon as you click on the Calendar entry and will show the Boat and date, ensure you select your destination from the drop-down menu 'pick from the trips below', the Trip type will automatically update. Fill in all the details, including payment details, and click book - the booking will not be completed until you have paid the deposit (£30), or the full amount, by debit/credit card. The cost of all trips is £170 unless you have been Sponsored (if you have been allocated Sponsored trips, please click the 'Sponsored' button at the bottom of the Booking Form). If you are unable to book/pay online please email us at bookings@wcnt.org.uk, or leave a message on 0151 647 6300 and we will get back to you. Please read our Terms & Conditions carefully (These are shown at the bottom of this page), especially the notes relating to wheelchairs and our carrying limitations.
We provide boat trips for the elderly, disabled, special needs, youth and community groups
You can use the trip planner to help you select your ideal trip or if you prefer view all trips.
Click here to check availability
Once a booking has been made, confirmation will be emailed to you, which also confirms your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions. FULL payment must be made at least 30 days ahead of the Trip date. Failure to adhere to this may place the trip in jeopardy.
General enquiries can also be received via e-mail on bookings@wcnt.org.uk .
Guidance for Clients
If you require further information regarding travelling on a Narrowboat, or help preparing a Risk Assessment, please click on the link below:
Click here for Guidance for clients
Terms and conditions
1. The maximum number of passengers is 12 (inclusive of children of any age) on day trips and 6 on residential breaks, inclusive of carers. Please refer to the website for the maximum number of wheelchairs that can be safely carried. Varied by boat and whether the occupant can or cannot transfer to boat seating.
2. The Skipper shall be in overall command throughout the trip. Passengers must comply with any instructions that the Skipper may give them relating to the movement and mooring of the boat and their conduct whilst on board. The Skipper may refuse to carry any passenger whose conduct is considered dangerous or disruptive to other passengers or crew and if necessary may cancel or curtail any trip should such a situation arise.
3. The person nominated as ‘Trip Leader’ shall be responsible for the conduct and welfare of the other passengers in their group and shall be required to sign the boat log sheet to that effect at the start of the trip.
4. The Client shall be responsible for arrangement of and payment for transport to and from the agreed departure and return point and the provision and preparation of any food required during the duration of the trip.
5. If the Client arrives later than the agreed departure time it may be necessary to shorten or cancel the trip and any such decision shall be at the sole discretion of the Skipper.
6.No drugs other than prescribed medicinal drugs are permitted onboard. Smoking is not allowed in the cabin. No dogs, except for guide or assistance dogs, are allowed onboard.
7. Removal and disposal of any clinical or sanitary waste from passengers shall be the responsibility of the Client. Such materials must not be placed in the toilet bowl. The cost of clearing blocked toilets will be passed on to the Client as will the cost of any loss or damage by passengers to fixtures & fittings or other onboard equipment however caused.
8. Bookings are subject to receipt of a deposit of £30 per trip booked or the total cost. The balance must be received no later than 30 days before the sailing date. In the event of cancellation by the Client the deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation by the Client, less than 10 days before a trip will result in a 100% cancellation charge.
9. On rare occasions it may be necessary for us to cancel a booking due to circumstances beyond our control. We will always give as much notice as possible of any such cancellation and in that event will do our utmost to offer a suitable alternative arrangement. If no suitable alternative can be agreed then any monies paid by the Client shall be fully refunded.
10. We shall not be liable for injury to any passenger whilst travelling on, embarking on or disembarking from our boats or for loss of or damage to personal belongings unless such injury or loss arises due to our own negligence or that of any of our volunteers.
11. Photographs taken on board by our Volunteers, which include images of our passengers, may be used for publicity purposes. If you have any objection to this, please make the Skipper of the day aware.