NB Apollo - a new venture for an historic boat

Our latest partners, Capital Cruises, are proud to announce the unveiling of a new public trip boat service operating from Willowtree Marina. Every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday they will be providing public cruises departing at 1.30pm and 3.10pm.

The itinerary varies from trips to Bulls Bridge Junction near Hayes, to trips to the Black Horse, Greenford, all returning to the marina. Cars may be parked for free at the marina and a final touch to the whole cruise could be a meal or drink in Quayside Bistro.

The boat itself is an historic craft built in 1929 for the Midland and Coast Canal Co., though it was soon sold to the most famous canal carrying company of them all, Fellows, Morton & Clayton.

It went through a number of changes over the years and was used as a trip boat in Sheffield. She was transported down to the marina and, after a periodic refit, started operation as a trip boat this year.

Tickets for the cruises cost £4.75 for under 12s', £6.00 for adults and £19.50 for a family ticket (2A+2C)

Drinks, refreshments and snacks are served on board.

To book a trip its best to ring the marina office on 020-8841-6585

The boat is also available for private hire.