The best Lincolnshire boat trips to try

Discover city, countryside and coast in Lincolnshire, where historic market towns meet an award-winning coastline. Experience the best of Britain’s Best Small City from a whole new perspective with Lincolnshire boat trips.

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Get out on the water with the best boat trips in Lincolnshire, spot seals, migrating birds, and all the sights the historic county offers.

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Oliver Boat Trips

First up is Oliver Boat Trips, where you can enjoy cream tea and coffee. See the sites of old Lincoln as you meander through the town’s waterways and under the UK’s oldest bridge. They’ll even provide banners if it’s your birthday!

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This affordable Lincolnshire boat trip is a great way to see the city. It adds an extra layer of excitement as you sit back and relax to take in the sights. Plus, new for 2024 is a self-drive hire boat on which you can captain your own ship for 20 minutes. 

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Splading Water Taxi

This next Lincolnshire boat trip lets you cruise down the river between Springfields Outlet Shopping and Spalding Town Centre. Spalding Water Taxi has been running since 2007 and now not only offers relaxing trips, but you can hire self-drive boats and private charters too.

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Activities Away

Based at an old gravel pit just outside Lincoln, Activities Away offers a new type of boat trip in Lincolnshire. There's a water activity for everyone, from open-water swimming lessons and kayak and paddleboard rentals to jet ski and powerboat courses!

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Burton Waters Experience

Discover 11 miles of picturesque waterways dotted with charming pubs, restaurants, and picnic locations with Burton Waters. This Lincolnshire boat trip lets you choose from a fleet of four self-drive boats, each accommodating between six and eight passengers. There’s even a pet-friendly option, so your furry companions can join your Lincoln boat trip adventure!

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Training is provided on the day, so you don’t need any experience. Boats are available to rent every day of the week between 10am and 4pm.

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Brayford Belle Boat Trip

This Lincolnshire boat trip will take you on a 50-60-minute guided cruise with commentary, exploring the sights and history of Lincoln from the Brayford Waterfront. Meander up the canal aboard the Bayford Belle, no matter the weather. With heated indoor seating and a top deck under a canopy, you can take in Lincolnshire's sights from a new perspective.

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Chesterfield Canal Boat

Another canal trip, the Chesterfield Canal Trust, offers a range of boat trips in Lincolnshire to explore. You could embark on an adventure in Chesterfield, Hollingwood Hub, Shireoaks and Worksop, or Ranby. And with so much to explore and plenty of wildlife to spot, these Lincolnshire boat trips could make for the perfect day out.

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Boston Belle River and Sea Trips

Cruise up and down the River Witham and on The Wash from Boston with Boston Belle River and Sea Trips. Now, with a new riverboat called Prince George, these Lincolnshire boat trips provide the perfect opportunity to see the seals on the River Welland and are also available for private and party hire!

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Rutland Water Cruises

Board The Rutland Belle and cruise around the reservoir from Whitwell on the North Shore all the way to Normanton on the South Shore. Operating from April to October during daylight hours each year, Rutland River Cruises is a family-run business that has been offering boat trips in Lincolnshire since 1986.

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On the cruise, you can expect to enjoy the surrounding scenery and see sailors, anglers, and waterbirds. An added perk is the commentary, so you don’t miss a thing. 

Set sail on the best boat trips in Lincolnshire!

What are you waiting for? Pack your raincoat and sunglasses and set sail on the best boat trips in Lincolnshire to make the most of your getaway today. 

From sightseeing to leisurely cruises and seal-spotting, Lincolnshire boat trips are the perfect way to take in the marvels of this wonderful county. 

Book your break today to start exploring! 

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