Day trip prices and booking

Great value trips on the Grand Union

Our prices include the services of the crew and a skipper. A “priority rate” applies for care homes, schools, youth groups and those arranging trips for people who are disabled or disadvantaged.  We offer free introductory trips for children and young people with special needs.

Half day and evening trips last up to 4 hours. Full days are up to 7 hours, daylight permitting. 

PRICES TO THE END OF 2023

Up to 12 People
“Sheldrake 2” and “Close Shave”
Jan – Mar 2023
Nov – Dec 2023
April – May 2023
Sep – Oct 2023
Jun – Aug 2023
Standard RateWinterSpring & AutumnSummer
Full day£145£210£265
Half day/evening£100£145£185
Priority Rate
Full Day£105£145£185
Half day/evening£70£95£120
Up to 35 people
“Sheldrake 3”
Jan – Mar 2023
Nov – Dec 2023
April – May 2023
Sep – Oct 2023
Jun – Aug 2023
Standard RateWinterSpring & AutumnSummer
Full day£280£445£550
Half day/evening£195£315£385
Priority rate
Full day£210£290£370
Half day/evening£135£190£240

2024 PRICES

Up to 12 People
“Sheldrake 2” and “Close Shave”
Jan & Feb 2024
Nov & Dec 2024
March & April 2024
Sept & Oct 2024
May, June, July & August 2024
Standard RateWinterSpring & AutumnSummer
Full day£175£250£320
Half day/evening£120£175£220
Priority Rate
Full Day£115£160£200
Half day/evening£80£105£135
Up to 35 people
“Sheldrake 3”
Jan & Feb 2024
Nov & Dec 2024
March & April 2024
September & Oct 2024
May – Aug 2024
Standard RateWinterSpring & AutumnSummer
Full day£335£530£660
Half day/evening£235£380£460
Priority rate
Full day£230£320£405
Half day/evening£150£210£265

Complimentary taster trips for special needs children

Thanks to a generous legacy, we are able to offer free introductory trips for children and young people with special needs. Click here for the application form.

Book now

We are open for business throughout the year, but you need to book at least one month in advance of your proposed trip date. Late Spring and Summer dates book fast, so we recommend even earlier reservations for these to be sure of getting your preferred date. Don’t miss out, book today! Please complete the booking enquiry form or call our friendly bookings team on 01923 723819 (option 1) Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

*** Booking Availability Update ***

We are now FULLY booked on all our boats until 16th October.

Our 35 passenger boat Sheldrake III is now FULLY booked until 30th October and Fully booked at weekends for the rest of 2023.

Bookings for 2024 are now open.

We currently prefer payment by bank transfer – Bank account details are included on the invoice.  At the moment we have no facilities to pay by card. Cheque payments are also acceptable.

Bookings are subject to these terms and conditions