The Alpine Swift canal boat operating out of Blackwater

Sleeps a minimum of 2 people

Sleeps a maximum of 4 people

Boat location : Blackwater in Shropshire  View

Boat length : 49 feet

Boat Class : Swift

Boat type : Cruiser Stern   Read more

Beam : Narrow   Read more

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Galley / Saloon Position:   Stern

Number of Cabins:   1

On-board Facilities

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Number of Showers:   1

Number of Toilets:   1

Number of Baths:   0

Information

Here is a brief overview of The Alpine Swift canal boat operating out of Blackwater

 

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

Routes possible from The Alpine Swift canal boat operating out of Blackwater
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
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