I’ve been boating for over 45 years – many of those living by and travelling on the water. I’ve hotel-boated around almost the whole connected waterway system and have many years in hire boats and tourism. This makes me uniquely placed to share all of this experience and enthusiasm in helping you plan and enjoy the most amazing extended holiday.

Due to ever-growing demand for longer lifestyle cruising the Long Term Narrowboats fleet has grown rapidly to nine boats in 2024 based on the Oxford Canal, and a luxurious widebeam boat based on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

I have a great and dedicated team of staff at my Oxfordshire base, all boaters themselves, who provide all the support needed to ensure that your hire is hassle free and backed up with our extensive boatyard support systems, wherever you are cruising in the UK.

David Dare

Owner and Director