For full information on chartering or self-driving our boats go to https://bookings.lucs.org.uk
These are very popular ways to celebrate someone’s birthday or anniversary – any occasion really! – 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
LUCS GIFT VOUCHERS are available for all charters & self-drive here: https://bookings.lucs.org.uk/vouchers.
Here’s some basics to start you planning!
CHARTER A BOAT: You can charter one of our 40-seater boats, Saint Michael or Saint 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. They will be given a 30 minute training session before hire time/ departure starts. They must also read the https://www.lucs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Leamington-Information-for-Hirers-1.pdf and, if relevant, the https://www.lucs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Leamington-Through-the-Falkirk-Wheel.pdf
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.
Remember LUCS GIFT VOUCHERS are available for all charter & self-drive here: https://bookings.lucs.org.uk/vouchers.