The Alpine Swift canal boat operating out of Blackwater
Boat Images
Boat Layouts
Layout 1
Layout 2
Galley / Saloon Position: Stern
Number of Cabins: 1
On-board Facilities
Number of Showers: 1
Number of Toilets: 1
Number of Baths: 0
Information
Design : BOAT DESIGN FEATURES
All of our boats have full radiator central heating with hot and cold running water supplied from a 150-gallon water tank.
We also include a double-filtered drinking water system. The Grebe has a 2kw Inverter that supplies 240-volt electricity to certain appliances and sockets on the boat. There is carpeting in the saloon and bedroom. Also features a security box / safe (Except from Gailey).
Features : Free Wi-Fi, Radio CD player with USB, LCD TV and DVD player, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, 12v socket.
The Swift class has additional 'creature comforts' such as LED lighting throughout, 2 TV's, Large mirror in the bathroom, shower with bi-fold door, 4 speaker CD/Radio, extractor in bathroom, Front deck table and wider beds.
Saloon : Free Wi-Fi, Radio CD player with USB, LCD TV and DVD player,
Kitchen : Fully equipped galley with 4 burner gas cooker complete with grill and oven, refrigerator, sink and drainer, work surfaces and storage space. Microwave, toaster and cafetiere. Saucepans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery etc included.
Berths : Sleeps up to 4. One forward cabin which can either be configured as one double bed or two singles.
Wider Beds: Optional wider beds available
Singles at 2ft 6" / Doubles at 4ft 6"
The seating area in the saloon can be converted into a double bed in the evening if required. There is a wardrobe for storing clothes in the front cabin.
Bedding : Freshly laundered bedding for each crew member. Additional bedding available on request.
Bathroom : One bathroom with washbasin, flush toilet, and shower. There is also a 240v shaver socket. 1 medium-size towel per crew member, plus 1 hand towel per bathroom.
Electric : The Swift has a 2kw Inverter that supplies 240-volt electricity to certain appliances and sockets on the boat.
Welcome Pack : Includes 1 bottle of washing up liquid, 1 dishcloth, 1 tea towel, 1 floor cloth, toilet roll & bin liner. Helmsman's waterproofs & umbrella.
Holiday Routes
| Route Name | Route Type | Days | Cruising Hours | Locks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueducts and Llangollen and return from Blackwater | Few Locks | 3.00 | 16.00 | 4 | |||
| Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and return from Blackwater | Few Locks | 3.00 | 12.50 | 4 | |||
| Whitchurch and return from Blackwater Marina | Rural | 3.00 | 10.00 | 0 | |||
| Pontcysyllte Whitchurch from Blackwater | Few Locks | 4.00 | 27.00 | 4 | |||
| Whixall Moss and the Meres from Blackwater Meadow marina | Rural | 4.00 | 25.50 | 26 | |||
| Chester and return from Blackwater | Kids | 7.00 | 42.00 | 50 | |||
| Nantwich and return from Blackwater | Weeks Holiday | 7.00 | 31.00 | 38 | |||
| Middlewich and return from Blackwater | Rural | 7.00 | 40.50 | 46 | |||
| Llangollen canal from Blackwater | Rural | 7.00 | 46.00 | 42 | |||
| Aqueducts and Whitchurch from Blackwater | Few Locks | 7.00 | 27.00 | 4 | |||
| Cheshire ring from Blackwater | Ring | 14.00 | 93.00 | 138 | |||
| Four Counties ring from Blackwater | Rural | 14.00 | 90.00 | 132 | |||