About

Pennine Cruisers, is a small a family run company based in Skipton, North Yorkshire; “Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales,” and situated on the beautiful Leeds and Liverpool canal. Ian (Father) has over 45 years’ experience, and Zoe (Daughter) has 20 years’ experience in the industry so there is not a ripple on this stretch of waterway that they do not know.

Pennine Cruisers provides everything that is needed and whether you are an absolute beginner, or an experienced boater you will find it at Pennine Cruisers.

Starting with their 30 minute accompanied canal trips. We have two 12 passenger, open trip boats called Leo & Sam.

Pennine Cruisers also have 8 Day Hire Boats for which no previous experience is required. Following your boat handling instruction, you will be able to head off on your day out with total confidence.

New for the summer of 2025 will be the introduction of a new skippered trip boat offering a really unique boating experience, “Tom” will offer everything from a 1hr boat trip to a full days experience package where you spend a full day sailing with one of our qualified skippers, “Tom” will also offer everything in between 2/3/4hr trips, private parties, meeting / small function room.

Here at Pennine Cruisers we cater for everyone, so if you own a boat yourself we can also offer you a wide selection of services, everything from a bottle of gas or bag of coal through to a new build narrow boat.

Please telephone us on 01756 795478 or use our enquiry form to request more detail.