Ely Narrowboat Base

Narrowboat Holidays Across Great Britain

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Ely Hire Base

Bridge Boatyard, Bridge Road,
Ely, Cambs. CB7 4DY
Base Contacts: Chris Wenn and Phillip Wenn

Base information

Begin your relaxing narrowboat holiday from our hire base in Ely, in the picturesque heart of the Fenland waterways, overlooked by its magnificent cathedral. Our fleet of Duchess 2 and 4 narrow boats offer holidays for parties of 2 to 5 people and a selection of routes that will see you cruising through cities, towns and villages along the beautiful waterways, making Ely the ideal hire base to begin exploring.

Suggested Routes From Ely Base:

Ely Base, Wicken Fen, Cambridge and return canal boat holiday

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February 27, 2014

38 Miles | 3 Locks | 3 Night Cruise | 4 hours per day

Ely to St Ives and return, canal boat holiday

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February 27, 2014

45 Miles | 3 Locks | 3 Night Cruise | 4 hours per day

Ely to St Neots and return, canal boat holiday

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February 27, 2014

77 Miles | 9 Locks | 3 Night Cruise | 8 hours per day

Ely to Bedford and return, one week canal boat holiday

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February 27, 2014

107 Miles | 16 Locks | 1 Week Cruise | 5 hours per day

Ely, Cambridge to Huntingdon and return canal boat holiday

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February 27, 2014

89 Miles | 8 Locks | 1 Week Cruise | 4 hours per day

Ely two week hire to Cambridge, Bedford and Return

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February 27, 2014

191 Miles | 20 Locks | 2 Week Cruise | 4.5 hours per day

Short Routes From Ely Base:

Ely Base, Wicken Fen, Cambridge and return canal boat holiday

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February 27, 2014

38 Miles | 3 Locks | 3 Night Cruise | 4 hours per day

Ely to St Ives and return, canal boat holiday

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February 27, 2014

45 Miles | 3 Locks | 3 Night Cruise | 4 hours per day

Ely to St Neots and return, canal boat holiday

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February 27, 2014

77 Miles | 9 Locks | 3 Night Cruise | 8 hours per day

Narrowboat Availability From Ely Base:

Ely	Fri 2.30pm	Mon 2.30pm	Sat 2.30pm	Tues 2.30pm
Princess 2	Yes	Yes
Princess 4	Yes	Yes
Duchess 4	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

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What our customers say:

"Wonderful staff - the guys
at the boat yard had a wonderful
sense of humour and a huge
amount of experience to put
you at ease!"

"Just what we wanted for our
family trip - thank you!
We have already recommended
it to others!!!"

"Wonderfully relaxing, ideal rest
before busy period at work."

"Good quality, great location
third visit really enjoyed our trip
down the Cauldon canal, thanks."

"Saw amazing sights, enjoyed
great pub food and met friendly
and informative boaters.
Would certainly recommend
this experience."

"We would definitely recommend
a Black Prince holiday, especially
from Napton. Boat has great
facilities and in excellent
mechanical condition."

"If you have never been on a
canal holiday, its a must with
Black Prince, fully furnished
and great handover on how
to handle the narrowboat.
24hr help if req."

"The holiday, our first together
as a family on the canals will be
fondly remembered for many
years to come. In our busy,
hectic lives it allowed us to
truly slow down, relax and enjoy
one another's company. "

"Fabulous experience that
made the whole family
work as a team."

"It was the best and most
relaxing holiday my family
and I have had in eighteen
years."