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2026
Cruise number: 9
WHALEY BRIDGE TO
NANTWWICH
Duration:
Wednesday 10th June to
Tuesday 16th June
for 6 Nights.
Price:
£1315 per person
Distance: 60 miles 48 locks,
12 aqueducts and
4 moveable bridge
Cruise Details
On leaving Bugsworth basin we cruise towards Marple passing the Goyt Valley Marple enjoying extensive views as the canal is perched high on the hillside. At Marple Junction we swing left to join the Macclesfield Canal and continue our journey through Marple, Higher Poynton, Bollington and Macclesfield.
2026
Cruise number: 11
DROITWICH TO WARWICK
Duration:
Monday 29th June to
Monday 6th June
for 7 Nights.
Price:
£1460 per person
Distance: 44 miles, 95 locks,
4 tunnels and 4 aquaducts.
Cruise Details
As we leave our marina we head towards Hanbury Junction, then we head north towards 36 locks between Stoke Prior and the famous Tardebigge flight of locks, followed by 2 tunnels before we arrive in Alvechurch surrounded by fruit plantations.
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!
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.