The Jungle Queen
Hire Cost
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The Jungle Queen is designed to cater for parties of up to 47 people and is the perfect solution for hosting a variety of events. Our team has been running cruises up and down the Lancaster Canal for the past 15 years and understand what makes a great cruise. Whether it's a trip to view the scenery, to educate or just to party, the Jungle Queen is a venue that you'll never forget. Our crew are friendly, helpful and aim to make it a day to remember.
'Ever wanted to sail a canal barge?' Here's your chance, our captains welcome any budding sailors what ever the age. When it comes to organising your event we'll be as involved as you want us to be. We tailor each of our private cruises to suit your individual needs. If you'd like us to decorate we will, if you need it to be a surprise, no problem. Even if you fancy something totally out of the norm, just ask and we will try our best to make it happen.
The plush décor and spacious feel of the Jungle Queen makes it ideal for any party
The Jungle Queen is designed to cater for groups of up to 47 people and is the perfect solution for hosting a variety of events. Our team has been running cruises up and down the Lancaster Canal for the past 15 years and understand what makes a great cruise. Whether it's a trip to view the scenery, to educate or just to get together, the Jungle Queen is a venue that you'll never forget. Our crew are friendly, helpful and aim to make it a day to remember.
When it comes to organising your event we'll be as involved as you want us to be. We tailor each of our private cruises to suit your individual needs. If you'd like us to decorate we will, if you need it to be a surprise, no problem. Even if you fancy something totally out of the norm, just ask and we will try our best to make it happen.
The plush décor and spacious feel of the Jungle Queen, plus it's fully licensed bar, makes it ideal for any group size up to its maximum of 47 passengers.
Inside the layout is designed with a large open floor space, high ceilings and adequate seating making it comfortable for everyone. There's easy access to both the bow and stern decks with seating and standing area on both for several passengers.
Large windows run down both the port and starboard sides of the barge so you can make the most of the fantastic scenery as the cruise takes you through the idyllic countryside. The barge has full central heating for the colder days, hot and cold water and modern toilets that never fail to impress.
You are more than welcome to pay us a visit at any time (call to arrange) if you wish to look around the Jungle Queen or discuss arrangements etc.
Keep checking the website and our facebook page for updates on our public cruises and special events.
Cost of Hire
The cost for hiring the barge starts from just £5.00 per person per hour (minimum of 20 passengers). Any less than 20 passengers and unfortunately the price is the same as if there were 20 passengers onboard.
These costs are based around a standard 2 hour cruise, however for larger parties (i.e. 35 people +) and cruise durations of 4hrs + the price for hiring the barge is negotiable.
If desired, we can organise a variety of hot or cold food on board including fish & chips
from Turners Fish & Chip shop, cold buffets & Afternoon teas or hot pots etc.
For more information & prices please contact us.
Please Note
Mooring is situated next to Olde Duncombe House B&B, Garstang Road, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RE
Voyages not starting out or finishing at Bilsborrow (our mooring) carry an additional charge this is for getting the barge to the departure point or back to the mooring after the trip.