No licence, no rush — just the water ahead of you
Self-drive cruisers you can handle after a fifteen-minute briefing. Slow travel, entirely in your own hands.
How It Works
Licence-free by design
Every Wharf & Water vessel is built for first-timers. Our base crew walks you through steering, locks and mooring before you ever leave the dock — after that, the canal is yours at whatever pace suits you.
No experience needed15-min briefingAutomatic controls24/7 helplineLocks explained on site
The Fleet
Choose your vessel
The Heron
Nimble and easy to handle, built for couples wanting quiet mornings and narrow waterways.
€185
Per Night, Indicative
The Willowmere
Two cabins and a broad saloon — room enough for a family holiday without sacrificing ease of steering.
€265
Per Night, Indicative
The Marguerite
Our flagship — four cabins, twin helms and a top deck built for long evenings with friends.
€420
Per Night, Indicative
Budgeting
What’s on top of the nightly rate
Transparent pricing, no surprises at the dock.
Security deposit
€450–€900, refunded on return
Fuel
Paid at cost on return, roughly €6–€10/hour cruised
Mooring fees
From free wild mooring to €12/night at marina berths
Damage waiver insurance
€14/night, reduces deposit liability to zero
Before You Cast Off
Booking requirements & what’s included
To book
Minimum driver age 21, valid photo ID, and a refundable deposit at check-in. No boating licence or prior experience required — our handover crew certifies you on-site.
Included with every hire
Full safety briefing, life jackets, bed linen and towels, cookware, a canal guidebook and route map, and unlimited helpline support for the length of your trip.