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A Narrowboat Supper Through Lancashire: Alfie Bhoy’s Fish & Chips Cruise
A 1.5-hour canal cruise from Burscough aboard the narrowboat Alfie Bhoy that pairs traditional fish and chips with riverside Lancashire scenery.
A Narrowboat Supper Through Lancashire: Alfie Bhoy’s Fish & Chips Cruise.
Board the charming narrowboat Alfie Bhoy for a relaxed, 1.5-hour passage along Lancashire’s waterways, where the gentle procession of towpaths, bridges and village roofs frames a simple culinary ritual: beer-battered fish, triple-cooked chips, mushy peas and homemade tartar, served after a welcome drink and accompanied by unlimited tea and coffee in a warm central cabin.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Alfie Bhoy: Classic Narrowboat Charm
A cosy narrowboat sets the tone: low-slung, intimate and heated in its central saloon, Alfie Bhoy is the vessel for this short food-focused cruise through Lancashire’s waterways.
Traditional Fish & Chips on the Water
The cruise pairs a welcome drink with a classic plate—beer-battered fish, triple-cooked chips, mushy peas and homemade tartar—served aboard for an uncomplicated, local meal afloat.
Warm Cabin, Unlimited Tea and Coffee
The central heated saloon provides a sheltered place to eat and socialize, with unlimited self-serve tea and coffee keeping the mood domestic and unhurried throughout the cruise.
What the day feels like
What the cruise feels like
The experience is deliberately unostentatious: a short, social cruise that trades spectacle for comfort. Guests are welcomed aboard, offered a choice of alcoholic or soft welcome drinks, settle into the heated central cabin and watch Lancashire villages and canalside scenes slide past as the boat moves at an easy, conversational pace while plates of fish and chips are served.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A heated central saloon provides a sheltered space for dining and socialising; welcome drinks are provided and unlimited self-serve tea and coffee is available during the cruise.
A plated meal features beer-battered fish, triple-cooked chips, mushy peas and homemade tartar sauces, served as part of the cruise experience.
The cruise runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Fish & Chips Cruise?
The cruise lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
What food and drink are included?
Guests receive a welcome drink (choice of alcoholic or soft) and are served beer-battered fish, triple-cooked chips, mushy peas and homemade tartar; unlimited self-serve tea and coffee is available throughout the cruise.
Is the boat heated?
Yes — the central saloon of the narrowboat is heated for guest comfort.
Can I bring children?
Yes — guests of any ages are welcome on the cruise.
Are dogs allowed on board?
No — dogs are not allowed on the boat.
Is there disabled access to the boat?
Unfortunately there is no disabled access on the boat.