Shire Cruisers are the leading barge holiday fleet in Yorkshire. Our thousands of happy customers tell us what they need, helping us constantly to improve both our barges and our service. There are reviews on our main site and on Facebook.

To learn more, see our site for first-timers on Yorkshire Canals, or our comprehensive main site on boating holidays in Yorkshire.

Links - Shire Cruisers
Most of the links from this site are to our other sites.
This site:
Brief information, but all you need to book a memorable canal holiday.
yorkshirecanals.co.uk:
Fuller information, aimed at first-timers.
shirecruisers.co.uk:
Our complete site with detailed information and hundreds of pictures.

Other links
The canals are looked after by Canal & River Trust, who would be grateful for your support.
There are smashing pictures on Pennine Waterways.
If you'd like to try barging in another part of the country, Drifters have a huge choice.
Or click for all the information on Yorkshire.