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Blue Otter Boats Blue Otter Boats offers bespoke self-drive holidays for 3 nights or more. Explore England's canal ne

Blue Otter Skipton offers bespoke narrowboat hire on the picturesque canals of Yorkshire and Warwickshire. Enjoy self-drive cruises, private charters, or static stays in our luxury narrowboats. We provide full boat-handling training and high-end interiors for a unique canal holiday experience. Explore serene waterways and charming landscapes with Blue Otter Boats, part of Hoseasons' premium Starboard collection, ensuring quality and comfort for your journey.

31/05/2026

Every Blue Otter holiday from Skipton begins with a choice.

Turn right towards Liverpool through rolling countryside and historic mill towns, or left towards Leeds and the dramatic Bingley Five Rise Locks.

One canal. Two unforgettable adventures.

Which way would you go? 👉🤷‍♂️👈

JUST BOOKED - Easter 2027 - book next year's dates early or you might miss the boat*!Where will you moor up for morning ...
31/05/2026

JUST BOOKED - Easter 2027 - book next year's dates early or you might miss the boat*!

Where will you moor up for morning coffee, a bit of wildlife spotting, maybe angling, and evening calm?

Reserve your preferred cruising dates with just £50 deposit through our dedicated agent, Hoseasons

*June 2027 fully booked

Cruising into June... what would your rooftop snacks-on-the-go look like?Our next available departure is 29 July for a 3...
30/05/2026

Cruising into June... what would your rooftop snacks-on-the-go look like?

Our next available departure is 29 July for a 3-night summer escape.

If you've been thinking about a canal holiday, now is the time to book it.

🌿 Luxury narrowboat for two
🚤 Full tuition included
🐾 Dog friendly
📍 Skipton, Yorkshire Dales

2027 dates are already being reserved with just a £50 deposit. (June 2027 already fully booked!)
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24/05/2026

Blue Otter Skipton cruising out from our mooring at Springs Branch, ready to welcome the next guests aboard. 🚤✨

With week-long adventures ahead and back-to-back bookings through until 29 July, it’s shaping up to be another wonderful season on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Planning ahead? 2027 bookings are already coming in. Secure your preferred cruising dates with just a £50 deposit through

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We’re always especially curious to hear what experienced boaters think of Blue Otter… and if we’re honest, perhaps sligh...
18/05/2026

We’re always especially curious to hear what experienced boaters think of Blue Otter… and if we’re honest, perhaps slightly nervous about the comparisons too.

So receiving feedback like this from Paul, who has hired narrowboats for many years, means a great deal to us.

From the spacious galley and generous fridge space to the thoughtful bathroom layout and onboard comfort, Blue Otter was designed to feel less like simply hiring a boat… and more like stepping into a beautifully considered floating holiday home.

Thank you Paul for your kind words, and for recognising the care Ben puts into welcoming every guest onboard. 🚤✨

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17/05/2026

Introducing our American friend Paula to the Blue Otter. Thanks for walk-through video !
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Drifting through the Yorkshire Dales beneath wide spring skies. 🌿One of the joys of canal boating is how quickly the wor...
11/05/2026

Drifting through the Yorkshire Dales beneath wide spring skies. 🌿

One of the joys of canal boating is how quickly the world begins to slow down. No traffic. No airport queues. Just birdsong, open countryside and the gentle rhythm of life on the water.

This stretch between Barnoldswick and Gargrave is one of our favourites in May, when the hedgerows burst into bloom and the canal reflections are at their most beautiful.
Curious to experience it for yourself?

Our only remaining May availability is 19–24 May for a 3–5 night escape aboard Blue Otter Skipton.

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Today’s guests are heading west from Skipton towards Gargrave, where they’ll wake tomorrow to birdsong, still waters and...
10/05/2026

Today’s guests are heading west from Skipton towards Gargrave, where they’ll wake tomorrow to birdsong, still waters and peaceful countryside views at the visitor moorings.

From there, the journey continues through the beautiful Bank Newton Locks and on towards the famous “Curley Wurleys” canal bends. Some guests choose to moor beneath the wide Yorkshire skies for the night, while others cruise on to East Marton.

There, they’ll pass under the iconic double-arched bridge, cruise through Barnoldswick (known as Barlick to the locals), before heading through the mile-long Foulridge Tunnel.

And then…they turn around and do it all again in reverse.

That’s the beauty of boating.
The route may be the same, but the journey never feels identical. The light changes, the reflections shift, and the views somehow become completely new all over again.

Curious to follow in their wake?
Our only remaining May availability is 19–24 May for a 3–5 night escape from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales countryside.

A week of sunshine, still waters, beautiful scenery, and time to truly slow down. Thank you Sue & Julian for cruising wi...
09/05/2026

A week of sunshine, still waters, beautiful scenery, and time to truly slow down.

Thank you Sue & Julian for cruising with us all the way from the Isle of Wight — and for your lovely words about your time on Blue Otter Skipton.🌿🚤

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Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
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