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 Rate | Winter | Spring & Autumn | Summer |
| 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 Rate | Winter | Spring & Autumn | Summer |
| 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 Rate | Winter | Spring & Autumn | Summer |
| 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 Rate | Winter | Spring & Autumn | Summer |
| 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