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

Beam : Narrow

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The Alpine Swift canal boat operating out of Blackwater

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Galley / Saloon Position: Stern

Number of Cabins: 1

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Number of Showers: 1

Number of Toilets: 1

Number of Baths: 0

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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	4.00	12.50	4
Whitchurch and return from Blackwater Marina	Rural	4.00	10.00	0
Pontcysyllte Whitchurch from Blackwater	Few Locks	5.00	27.00	4
Whixall Moss and the Meres from Blackwater Meadow marina	Rural	5.00	25.50	26
Chester and return from Blackwater	Kids	8.00	42.00	50
Nantwich and return from Blackwater	Weeks Holiday	8.00	31.00	38
Middlewich and return from Blackwater	Rural	8.00	40.50	46
Llangollen canal from Blackwater	Rural	8.00	46.00	42
Aqueducts and Whitchurch from Blackwater	Few Locks	8.00	27.00	4
Cheshire ring from Blackwater	Ring	15.00	93.00	138
Four Counties ring from Blackwater	Rural	15.00	90.00	132

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