Electrika Boat Show – 11th/12th July 2025
Thinking about having an electric narrowboat built, and want to look at what we offer? Then we’ll be attending the Electrika Boat Show on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th July 2025 @ Brinklow Marina.
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2025
Used Bespoke Narrowboat For Sale – Under Offer
A 2020 Aqua bespoke narrowboat on a Colecraft shell, kept in immaculate condition with only 432 hours on the engine. Now under offer.
Aqua Narrowboats Spring Open Day 2025 (Ticketed Event – Free!)
See three bespoke narrowboats in build at our workshop in Foston on Sunday 23rd March 2025. Tickets are free, but you need to book.
Shared Narrowboat Ownership
22 January – We’ve sold another share in our Shared Narrowboat Ownership Scheme! Last few shares now remaining. The boat will commence build shortly, once we have the minimum numbers of shares sold. This a unique opportunity to own a share of one of our high specification narrowboats. A great way to get on the
2024
Facebook LIVE – Walkthrough of The Jolly Holly
Join us on Facebook Live as we show you around our latest bespoke narrowboat The Jolly Holly.
Ex-Hire Narrowboat For Sale: Aqua Vida – Now Sold
Our ex-hire narrowboat Aqua Vida, a 58ft cruiser stern with a reverse layout, launched in 2020. She has now been sold.
Aqua Narrowboats Autumn Open Day 2024 (Ticketed Event – Free!)
Come and see two bespoke narrowboats in build at our workshop in Foston on Sunday 29th September 2024. Tickets are free, but you need to book.
17 April 2024 – We’re Hiring! Marine Engineer Vacancy
We’re currently seeking a Marine Engineer for our bespoke and hire builds. If you’re a talented Marine Engineer and want to join our friendly team then see further details on our careers page here www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk/careers/ link at the bottom of the page or give us a call for an informal chat.
2023
Our 2024 Charity Narrowboat Calendar is Ready
The 2024 Aqua Narrowboats charity calendar is on sale for £9.95, with many of the photos sent in by you.
Aqua Narrowboats Open Day 2023!
Thinking about having a bespoke narrowboat built or want to learn more about our hire boat Sponsorship Scheme?
Summer Weeks 2023 Now Discounted!
Up to 15% off narrowboat holidays between 15th July and 2nd September 2023. The offer ends on 30th June.
Whitsun Week 2023 Special Offer
15% off our last narrowboats available for Whitsun week, 27th May to 3rd June 2023, with discount code WW23.
2024 Early Bird Offer – Luxury Narrowboat Holiday
Book your 2024 luxury narrowboat holiday now and get up to 20% off!
Last Minute Narrowboat Hire
Looking to book a last minute luxury narrowboat holiday? Then look no further! It’s not too late to book your 2023 narrowboat holiday – take a look below at our last minute narrowboat hire available to book now.
2022
Ex-Bespoke Narrowboat For Sale – Sorry Now Sold
A 57ft semi-trad narrowboat fitted out by us in 2012 and kept in fantastic condition by her original owners. Now sold.
Luxury Narrowboat Holiday Special Offer
10% off all remaining 2022 weeks on our luxury narrowboats, with dog friendly and dog free boats to choose from.
Luxury Narrowboat Holiday 2023 Early Bird Offer
Book your 2023 narrowboat holiday now and get up to 20% off!
2021
Narrowboat Holiday Gift Vouchers for your Loved Ones
Looking for a birthday treat for your canal boat loving friend or family member? Or a perfect Christmas surprise for your loved one? What better way to show someone you care than with a gift voucher for a relaxing…
50ft Ex-Hire Narrowboat ‘Aqua Vie’ For Sale – Sorry Now Sold
A contemporary and luxurious 50ft narrowboat. This cosy narrowboat offers a permanent double bed (extending to 4’ 9”), walkthrough bathroom with toilet, shower and basin set in granite worktops. The beautiful galley…
Sponsored Hire Boat Build Slot, Winter 2022/23 – Sorry Now Reserved
A build slot for a sponsored hire boat, ready for the 2023 hire season: own a narrowboat and earn from it in our hire fleet. Now reserved.
2020
Facebook ‘Live’ Virtual Autumn Open Day 2020
Bespoke canal boat builders Aqua Narrowboats, specialists in new bespoke Canal Boats for Sale and 5 star Luxury Canal Boat Holidays, welcomes everyone to their Facebook ‘Live’ Virtual Autumn Open Day, Sunday 25th…
Aqua Narrowboats & Aqua Furnishings at Crick Boat Show – Postponed
Crick Boat Show 2020 has been postponed. We had planned to show our hybrid narrowboat Harebell and the Aqua Furnishings range.
Spring Open Day 2020 at Aqua Narrowboats – Cancelled
Our Spring Open Day on Sunday 8th March 2020 was cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.
2019
58ft Ex-Hire Narrowboat ‘Aqua Beatha’ For Sale – Sorry Now Sold
Aqua Beatha is a contemporary and superior 58ft ex hire narrowboat of reverse layout design. The interior is of a modern design that has a bright and contemporary feel. Internally at the bow there is a cabin with a…
2018
Narrowboat & Canal Boat Gifts: Top 10 Ideas for Christmas & Birthdays
Here are our top 10 narrowboat & canal boat gift ideas for your family and friends who just love boating or being by our wonderful UK canal and rivers. We have picked beautiful gifts that would truly make a wonderful…
Bespoke Narrowboat Builder Aqua Narrowboats completes ‘Riverside’ Feb 2018
‘Riverside’ a 65ft narrowboat of reverse layout was completed by bespoke narrowboat builder, Aqua Narrowboats, in February 2018. She is an impressive bespoke narrowboat, with beautiful blue/grey interior reflected…
Early Bird Offer: Luxury Narrowboat Holidays 2019
Get up to 25% off luxury narrowboat holidays for 2019. See our luxury narrowboats for hire here.
Aqua Narrowboats Luxury Hire Boats Relocated
Our hire fleet has moved from Mercia Marina to Barton Turns Marina, on the Trent and Mersey Canal just outside Burton-on-Trent.
2017
57ft Ex-Hire Narrowboat ‘Aqua Life’ For Sale – Sorry Now Sold
Aqua Life is a contemporary and superior 57ft narrowboat of reverse layout design. The interior is of a modern design that has a bright and contemporary feel. Internally at the bow there is a cabin with a double…
Bespoke Canal Boat Builders, Aqua Narrowboats, are inviting you to their Autumn Open Day
Bespoke canal boat builders Aqua Narrowboats, specialists in new bespoke canal boats for sale and 5 star luxury canal boat holidays, welcomes everyone to their Autumn Open Day, Sunday 8th October 2017, 12noon- 4pm.…
Fancy winning a luxury canal boat holiday? Enter our Free Competition!
Please note this competition is now closed, thank you to all the people that entered. The winner will be announced as soon as possible.
Luxury Canal Boat Holiday – Birmingham and the Black Country Ring (Staffordshire Ring)
Ever thought about having a luxury canal boat holiday? Why not consider hiring a luxury narrowboat from Aqua Narrowboats and following the Birmingham and Black Country Ring (Staffordshire Ring). It’s famously claimed…
Farewell Luxury Hire Narrowboat Aqua Jeta
The time has come for us to say farewell to our luxury hire narrowboat Aqua Jeta. This luxury 50ft narrowboat, built in 2011, was part of the hire fleet for five fantastic seasons.
From Canal Boat Building to Bargain Hunt!
Justin and Jane, who run Aqua Narrowboats, took part in BBC Bargain Hunt. Justin tells the story of the audition, the antiques fair and the auction.
