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Boat hire services in the UK
We list 35 boat hire services in the UK. They are spread over 16 cities, led by London, Norwich and Southampton. On a typical weekday they open at 09:00 and close at 17:00. About 97% list a website.
35 places Checked October 2026
By city
London 8Norwich 4Southampton 3Cambridge 3Cardiff 2Brighton 2Manchester 2Glasgow 2Reading 2Bristol 1York 1Plymouth 1Northampton 1Warrington 1Bradford 1Liverpool 1
| Name | Category | Address | City | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Marine Training / AMT Boat Experiences Ltd | Boating instructor | Hamble Point Marina | Southampton | Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 |
| Bay Island Voyages | Boat tour agency | Mermaid Quay, lower board walk | Cardiff | Daily 11:30–18:30 |
| Brighton Boating (Lagoon watersports) | Boat hire service | Pontoon, 4 Western Concourse | Brighton | Mon–Wed 09:00–18:30 |
| Brighton Diver | Boat hire service | 5, marina, The Western Concourse,Pontoon | Brighton | Mon 07:30–17:00 |
| Bristol Packet Boat Trips | Boat tour agency | Gas Ferry Rd | Bristol | Mon 09:00–17:00 |
| Broads Tours | Tour operator | The Bridge | Norwich | Daily 08:30–17:00 |
| Camboats - Cambridge River Trips | Boat tour agency | Jesus Lock, Chesterton Rd | Cambridge | Sat 08:00–19:30 |
| Canal and River Cruises Ltd | Boat tour agency | Narrowboat Lady A Opposite, 34 Blomfield Rd | London | Daily 09:00–19:00 |
| City Centre Cruises | Boat hire service | 92 Castle St | Manchester | Daily 10:00–17:00 |
| City Cruises - Boat Tours (Lendal Bridge) | Tourist attraction | Lendal Bridge | York | Daily 08:00–20:00 |
| Glasgow City Boats Rya Training centre | Training centre | The Pentagon Building, 36 Washington St | Glasgow | Mon 09:00–17:00 |
| Mendez Marine | Boat hire service | The Sail Loft, Deacons Marina, Bridge Rd | Southampton | Daily 09:00–17:00 |
| Ohana Adventure Norfolk Paddle Board Rental | Water sports equipment rental service | 1 High St | Norwich | Daily 07:30–19:00 |
| Patricia Rose Charters Ltd | Fishing charter | Barbican Landing Stage, Commercial Wharf, Plymouth PL1 2NR | Plymouth | Daily 05:00–22:30 |
| Pinnell & Bax | Sailmaker | Pinnell & Bax Sailmakers, 1 Heathfield Way | Northampton | Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00 |
| Pure Latitude Boat Club | Boating club | Port Hamble, 1 Luke House, Satchell Ln | Southampton | Mon–Fri 08:30–17:30 |
| Richardson's Boating Holidays | Boat hire service | The Staithe, Staithe Rd | Norwich | Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00 |
| Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station | Boat hire service | Mill Ln | Cambridge | Daily 09:00–18:30 |
| Seaforce Powerboats | Boat tour agency | Kelvin Harbour, Seaforce Powerboats, 150 Pointhouse Pl | Glasgow | Daily 10:00–17:30 |
| Sutton Staithe Boatyard Ltd | Boat hire service | Staithe Rd | Norwich | Fri 09:00–17:00 |
| Thames Canoe Hire | Canoe & kayak rental service | The Boat Yard, Scours Ln | Reading | Daily 09:00–17:00 |
| Thames Rockets | Boat tour agency | Boarding Gate One, The London Eye Millennium Pier | London | Mon–Wed 10:00–18:00 |
| Thorn Marine | Boat hire service | 164a London Rd | Warrington | Fri 09:00–16:00 |
| UK Diving Services Ltd | Diving contractor | 56 Tavistock Pl | London | Daily 01:00–23:00 |
| bearBOATING Ltd | Boat hire service | Waterfront Mews | Bradford | Daily 09:00–20:00 |
| Berry Boats | Boat hire service | Bay, Mermaid Quay, Lower board walk | Cardiff | Mon 10:00–17:00 |
| Boatbookings | Boat hire service | Ground Floor, 45 Pall Mall | London | Daily Open 24 hours |
| Camboats - Cambridge Bespoke Group River Tours | Boat hire service | The Plough Moorings, Green End | Cambridge | Daily 08:30–20:30 |
| Capital Pleasure Boats | Boat hire service | Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment | London | Sun 09:00–22:00 |
| Caversham Boat Services Limited | Boat hire service | The Boat House, Berkshire | Reading | Sat 08:30–17:30 |