Chartering or self-driving our boats are great ways to celebrate someone’s birthday or anniversary – any occasion really! These are very popular options, so best start planning now, as advance booking is essential, with a minimum of ten days’ notice required.
How about a long day on the water, to and from the Falkirk Wheel? Or a shorter trip to a nearby bistro?
Email us what you have in mind before booking (as any booking will be provisional until confirmed by LUCS).
e-mail bookings@lucs.org.uk
For prices, further information and booking, go to www.bookings.lucs.org.uk
Here’s some basics to start you planning!
CHARTER A BOAT: You can charter one of our 40-seater boats, St Michael or St Magdalene.
LUCS provides a qualified skipper and crew.
Each boat has an:
- enclosed and heated cabin
- toilet & sink
- basic kitchen facilities. (Catering options may be available, or bring a picnic.)
SELF-DRIVE A BOAT: Explore the canal at your own pace, with your hand on the tiller, aboard Leamington.
Leamington can carry up to 12 people including your skipper.
One member of your party must be nominated as the skipper who will be given a 30 minute training session before hire time/ departure starts. They must also read the Leamington – Information for Hirers guidance and, if relevant, the Falkirk Wheel self-drive guide
Leamington has an:
- enclosed but unheated cabin
- toilet & sink
- no cooking facilities – so bring a picnic!
- The skipper’s foredeck is open to the elements, so appropriate clothing is a must.
All self-drive hires are from the canal basin and boats must return to Linlithgow before dusk.