Boat & canal hire
Narrowboats, barges & canal holidays
Fleet availability, seasonal hire periods, and direct canal holiday bookings at 5% commission.
5%
Direct commission
Fleet
Multi-boat calendars
Seasonal
Peak canal season pricing
UK
Canal & waterway operators
Hire businesses we support
Narrowboat fleets, day boats, and canal holiday operators.
Narrowboat hire fleets
Weekly and short-break hires across multiple boats.
Day boat hire
Shorter slots and day-trip bookings.
Hotel boats
Crewed and luxury canal experiences.
Multi-base operators
Several marinas or start points.
Independent boatyards
Single-operator fleets going direct.
Canal holiday brands
Branded websites with integrated booking.
Direct bookings for boat hire
Reduce reliance on third-party agents — take enquiries on your own site.
Fleet calendar
Per-boat availability and turnaround days.
Seasonal tariffs
Peak canal season and off-season rules.
Deposit & balance
UK-friendly payment schedules.
Direct at 5%
Lower than typical agent commission.
Branded website
Website in a Box or widget on your existing site.
Setup support
Our team configures boats and pricing with you.
Works alongside your channels
Keep the platforms guests use to find you. Add HolidayFox for direct bookings at 5% — calendars stay in sync.
Properties like yours
HolidayFox powers direct bookings for UK accommodation businesses like these.
Traditional UK Holiday Cottage
Photo by Andrea Davis
Modern Self-Catering Kitchen
Photo by Antonio Castellano
Cozy Holiday Home
Photo by Eilis Garvey
Countryside Holiday House
Photo by Filios Sazeides
Traditional Self-Catering Kitchen
Photo by Frames For
Garden Holiday Home
Photo by Luke Stackpoole
Simple, fair pricing
No hidden fees. 5% commission on direct bookings for your boat hire.
Widget only
For boat hires that already have a website
£9.99
per month + 5% on direct bookings
- Booking widget for your website
- Booking management back-office
- iCal sync — no double bookings
Website in a Box
New site or host with HolidayFox — live in days
£12.99
per month + 5% on direct bookings
- Free domain of your choice
- Customisable website + booking
- Full booking management
- iCal sync across channels
Custom package
Multi-property or 5+ units — tailored setup
Custom
quote for your portfolio
- Everything in Website in a Box
- Multi-property pricing
- Dedicated onboarding
- Portfolio support
Prices exclude VAT and Stripe card fees. VAT-registered businesses can reclaim VAT.
Ready to take more direct canal bookings?
Book a consultation for your fleet or marina.
No joining fee · Cancel anytime · 5% on direct bookings only
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