Is the Canal Cruise in England a good idea for a honeymoon?
The kind of boats that the major hire companies in England offer are usually very well maintained and use simple and very reliable diesel engines. If you’re thinking about a 1-2 week trip, you might not even have to refuel. If you use the on-board chemical loo enough, you might need a pump-out part-way through your trip (it’s not a messy process). If you like to do your own elaborate cooking, a hired narrowboat might not be your idea of fun. For privacy, the doors close and there are curtains on the windows. There’s no need to worry about locks if you’re inexperienced. They’re really simple mechanisms. Think in terms of filling a bath at one end and emptying at the other. There are really only four rules: Don’t fill and empty at the same time! Don’t tie up your boat when you’re emptying! Don’t go alone when you can share. Never empty a lock unnecessarily (wait for a boat coming downstream if you’re going upstream – saves water). The better hire companies won’t let you take their boat a
