Award-winning, bespoke narrowboat holidays founded in 2018 Blue Otter Boats offer self-drive cruises to discover England’s waterways and explore lesser-known travels with a relaxing retreat on the move. From historic routes across Yorkshire and Lancashire to scenic cruises through Shakespeare’s country to Stratford-upon-Avon we take pride in crafting holidays to remember and a boat you won’t easily forget. We are a bespoke narrowboat hire company established in 2018. With a boat on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Skipton, Yorkshire, and another on the Stratford Canal in Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, our objective is to put you first. Our boats are furnished with quality craftmanship and high-end interiors, so that whether you explore the historic routes from Leeds to Liverpool and beyond or the scenic waterways through Shakespeare country to Stratford-upon-Avon, we take pride in providing you with a holiday to remember and a boat you won’t easily forget. Live the Narrowboat Dream When you take the tiller of Blue Otter, and discover canal life on a narrowboat, a sense of freedom and exploration will quickly become addictive. As you drift gently around each bend, through each lock and under every bridge, a new discovery appears. Venture further afield to discover the history and intrigue of Great Britain’s canals in all their glory, it all depends on how much time you have and how far you wish to go … and how addicted you become to the narrowboating life! Whether you’re looking for a holiday with a difference or just want to unwind and take life at a more tranquil pace, Blue Otter narrowboats provide convenience and style for a memorable getaway