Here are the 4 main boat cruise types we will operate this year. Full information can be found on our BOOKING PAGE.
TOWN TRIPS
A short cruise enabling you to view Linlithgow from the canal.
Duration: approx. 25mins
Departs Basin: frequently 1.30pm-4.30pm
Operates:
Every Saturday and Sunday* 12th April till 30th September 2025
*Except FUN DAY on Sunday 10th of August when other trips will be available.
Every weekday14th to 18th April and from 30th June to 22nd August 2025
No advance booking (first come first served)
Prices: Adult £6.00, Concession £5.00, Family (2 adults with up to 3 children) £18 Child (aged 5 to 16) £4.00, Under 5’s and registered carers – free.
AQUEDUCT CRUISES
A cruise aboard one of our 40 seater boats to the Avon Aqueduct – the longest and tallest in Scotland, where you may disembark for a fantastic photo-op.
Duration: Approx 2.5 hours
Departs Basin: 2pm
Operates: Every Saturday and Sunday* 12th April till 28th September 2025.
*Except FUN DAY on Sunday 10th of August and 6th September.
There are no weekday aqueduct cruises.
Advance Booking is highly recommended.
Prices: £13 Adult, £11 Concession (OAP, Student etc.) and £7 Child
FALKIRK WHEEL CRUISES
A cruise to the world famous Falkirk Wheel, passing (but not disembarking on) the Avon Aqueduct, through the Falkirk Canal lock and tunnel, transiting the wheel itself, and then spending about an hour at the visitor centre.
Duration: Approx 6 hours
Depart Basin on boat: 9.30, return by free private bus, arriving back at basin approx 15.30
OR
Depart Basin by free bus 1230, return by boat, arriving back at basin approx 18.30
Operates: 8th June, 29th June, 27th July and 31st August
Advance booking is essential
Price per person – £33 (no concessions)
AFTERNOON TEA CRUISES
Cruise to the Avon Aqueduct and enjoy sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks along the way. Stepping off for a photo is optional.
Duration: approx. 2.5hrs
Departs Basin: 2.30pm
Operates: (Sunday) 30th March (Mothers Day), 20th April, 18th May, 15th June (Fathers Day), 13th July, 24th August, 21st September
Advance booking is essential
Price per person – £30 (no concessions)
NB LUCS Gift Vouchers are available.