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Afternoon Tea Cruises

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Our afternoon tea is an excellent

way to enjoy a relaxing cruise

on the Historic Bridgewater Canal.

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• 2 Hour Cruise

• 3 tired Afternoon Tea

• Unlimited tea or filter coffee 

• Licenced bar onboard

• Fully central heated

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Two Course Lunch Cruises

Enjoy a beautiful two course

lunch, whilst we cruise the

 Bridgewater canal.

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• 2 Hour Cruise

• Two course lunch

• Tea and coffee to finish

• Licenced bar onboard

• Fully central heated

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Sunday Lunch Cruises

Cruise the historic Bridgewater Canal whilst enjoying a fabulous

3 course lunch, freshly prepared onboard by our chef.

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• 3 Hour Cruise

• 3 course Sunday Lunch 

• Tea and coffee to finish

• Licenced bar onboard

• Fully central heated

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Private Charter

Restaurant Boat 

Countess of Bridgewater​

Why not hire our luxury wide beam restaurant boat exclusively for up to

 50 passengers and experience a day to remember. Whether it is a birthday, anniversary, wedding reception, baby shower, retirement, hen party, coach/ group tour or any other special occasion.

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• Private Hire for up to 50 people

• 2-3 hour hire

• Additional hours can be added

• Various catering options: buffets, formal 2-3 course dinners or Afternoon Tea 

• Fully licenced bar onboard

• Fully central heated

Four Course Festive Lunch Cruises 

What better way to enjoy the Christmas celebrations than tucking into a four course Festive Lunch cruise freshly prepared by our onboard chef

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• 3 Hour Cruise

• 4 course festive Meal 

• Licensed bar onboard

• Fully central heated

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​Secure your booking with a 20% deposit

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Festive Afternoon Tea

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Our Festive Afternoon Tea is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit with family and friends whilst enjoying a two hour cruise

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• 2 Hour Cruise

• Festive Afternoon Tea served with tea, filter coffee or a mulled wine

• Licenced bar onboard

• Fully central heated​

Secure your booking with a 20% deposit

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Public Santa Cruises

     All Aboard for a Magical Christmas Cruise!

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Step into the true spirit of the season with a charming 1.5 hour festive journey along the picturesque Bridgewater Canal aboard our cosy passenger boat.

Little ones can write heartfelt letters to Santa, dive into festive arts and crafts, meet Santa himself, pick out a special toy from his magical toyshop, and create a bag of reindeer food to take home for Christmas Eve.

Meanwhile, adults can unwind with a warming mulled wine or hot drink, savour a delicious mince pie, and soak up the stunning winter views along one of England’s oldest man-made canals.

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Celebrate the magic of Christmas with us—book your unforgettable festive cruise today!
 

​Secure your booking with a 20% deposit

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Coach & Tour Group Private Charter Packages 2026​

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Enjoy a relaxed midweek cruise for groups of 30+

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• Private Hire for up to 50 people

• 2-3 hour hire

• Additional hours can be added

• Various catering options

• Fully licenced bar onboard

• Fully central heated

• Flexible timings to fit around your itinerary

• Why not combine a cruise with a visit to nearby local attractions including the RHS Bridgewater Gardens/ Lancashire Mining Museum/ Bents/ Trafford Centre.

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Weddings

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Mark one of life's special events onboard

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• Private Hire for up to 50 people

• 3 hour hire

• Additional hours can be added

• Choose from a three course wedding breakfast or afternoon tea

• Full decoration of the interior and exterior

• Fully licenced bar onboard

• Fully central heated

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Gift Cards

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Our Gift Cards make the perfect gift!

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• Choose your own amount 

• Gift cards can be used on any of our public cruises onboard our restaurant boat.

• Your gift card allows the recipient to choose their own date and cruise to suit them

• To redeem your gift card either book online by selecting your chosen cruise & date and entering your gift card code. Alternatively bookings can be made by email or over the phone.

• Gift Cards can be emailed directly to the recipient or yourself or you can choose to post your gift card instead. 

Public Easter Craft Cruises     

(Ideal for smaller groups looking for something to do this Easter Half term with the little ones)

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This Easter half term hop aboard our passenger boat Countess Of Bridgewater for a leisurely 1 hour public cruise along the Bridgewater canal. Children can get involved with Easter arts and crafts and decorate an Easter egg or card, while adults enjoy the views from one of England’s oldest man-made canals with a cup of tea or coffee in hand. Kids will also receive a juice and chocolate egg for the occasion.

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🐰1 hour public boat trip

🐥A selection of Easter themed craft activities for each child

🥕 An Easter Egg for each child

🐰 A drink for each child

🐥A Tea or coffee for the adults

Dates to be released February2026

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