Visitor Boat Licence (private boat)

Visitor Boat Licence (private boat)

You can bring a boat registered on another Navigation Authority’s waters onto the Basingstoke Canal as a visiting boat for a maximum of 28 days.

You need to purchase a Visitor Boat Licence, hold appropriate insurance, and comply with the Boat Safety Scheme for the full duration of your stay.

You must provide a copy of your insurance certificate / boat safety information either at the time of booking or when meeting the duty Lock Keeper at Lock 1.

You can buy licences for the following durations:

• 1 week (up to 9 days) - Standard £54.50, Low emission £43.60
• 2 weeks (up to 16 days) - Standard £78.50, Low emission £62.80
• 1 month - Standard £120.50, Low emission £96.40

There is a discount of 20% for boats with low emission engines (battery electric, hybrid or hydrogen).

Please remember to book your passage through the locks with the Canal Office, and show your order confirmation to the Lock Keeper.

You will only be able to purchase this product if the link was sent to you by a member or Basingstoke Canal.