BURSCOUGH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
An Evening Afloat on Alfie Bhoy: Lancashire Hotpot and Quiet Canals from Burscough
A 1.5-hour evening canal cruise aboard the narrowboat Alfie Bhoy in Burscough, serving a traditional Lancashire hotpot with crusty bread, red cabbage and a complimentary glass of wine.
An Evening Afloat on Alfie Bhoy: Lancashire Hotpot and Quiet Canals from Burscough.
Settle into the centrally heated cabin of the narrowboat Alfie Bhoy for a leisurely 1.5-hour evening cruise around Burscough, where a warming Lancashire Hotpot, crusty bread and red cabbage are served to small parties for an intimate, celebratory meal.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Alfie Bhoy: a compact, heated narrowboat
The experience takes place aboard the narrowboat Alfie Bhoy, a centrally heated canal boat laid out for up to ten diners, offering a comfortable, intimate setting for an evening meal afloat.
Lancashire Hotpot served on board
Guests tuck into a traditional Lancashire Hotpot served with crusty bread and red cabbage, and each diner receives a complimentary glass of red or white wine.
A gentle cruise through tranquil waterways
Over the course of the evening cruise you drift along calm canal stretches, enjoying the quiet passage and views of picturesque local towns and villages as the meal unfolds.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The Hotpot Cruise is a short, relaxed canal voyage: board Alfie Bhoy, settle into the heated cabin, and spend 1.5 hours eating a classic Lancashire Hotpot while the boat makes a gentle passage along local waterways—an easy, sociable way to mark a small celebration or enjoy a quiet evening out.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an evening canal cruise with a duration of 1.5 hours.
A traditional Lancashire Hotpot is served with crusty bread and red cabbage, and each diner receives a complimentary glass of red or white wine.
The cruise operates aboard the narrowboat Alfie Bhoy for groups of up to 10 diners and is offered by Canal Cruise Lancashire Ltd.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Hotpot Cruise?
The cruise lasts 1.5 hours.
What meal is served on the cruise?
A traditional Lancashire Hotpot is served with crusty bread and red cabbage.
Is any drink included?
Each diner receives a complimentary glass of red or white wine.
How many people can dine on the boat?
The narrowboat accommodates up to 10 diners.
Which boat is used for the cruise?
The cruise is aboard the narrowboat Alfie Bhoy.