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.
The cost for a 40-seater boat is £170 for the first hour and £90 for each subsequent hour. Alternatively for a chartered cruise to the aqueduct the cost will be £270, to the Falkirk Wheel £600 or to Park Bistro £330
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.
Half day hire (weekdays ONLY) £150, Full day is £250 and Falkirk Wheel £350.
The hirer must read the https://www.lucs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Leamington-
Information-for-Hirers-2.pdf before booking and, if experienced boaters and wishing to
complete a return trip to the Falkirk Wheel, the https://www.lucs.org.uk/wp-
content/uploads/Leamington-Through-the-Falkirk-Wheel.pdf
One member of your party must be nominated as the skipper, at the start of the booking, a
LUCS volunteer will provide training which can take up to 30 minutes.
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.