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Glissando

Proudly presenting Glissando.

Glissando is based on an elegant Edwardian Inspection Launch & is the ultimate in luxury afloat. This elegant boat is 6’10” wide and 47′ long, this boat will definitely deliver.

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Glissando canal boat hire lancaster

Bespoke 47ft x 6ft 10″ luxurious canal boat based on an Edwardian Inspection/gentleman’s launch – sleeps 2

*Traditional Layout

*Cruiser stern

*King size bed with quality mattress and bedding

*Large glass shower enclosure and deluxe flushing toilet

*Fully equipped galley with full-size cooker, fridge & breakfast bar

*Spacious saloon with Chesterfield sofa & 32″ Free view TV with built-in DVD Player

*Large canopied front deck with bistro set

*Full central heating

*No dogs

One of the latest Canal Boats on Lancaster Canal.

Beautiful, classy and luxurious – meet our most elegant, Glissando.

This beautifully designed boat based on an Edwardian Inspection/Gentleman’s Launch is the absolute ultimate in luxury and unique to the Lancaster Canal! Continuing with our tradition of Italian musical terms we have named our most elegant boat Glissando. Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday break or an exclusive romantic retreat or celebrating a special occasion Glissando will more than certainly deliver.

Glissando’s vital statistics are 6’10” wide, 47′ long with a maximum head height of 6’4″ & sleeps 2 in ultimate luxury. The wow factor of this unique boat is the large canopied front deck accessed by full height double glass doors leading to the beautiful bow, hand-finished in solid oak & Sapele.

Of course, she has all the usual high specifications that you would expect from Duck Island Boat Company including a king-size bed, full central heating, luxury bathroom, fitted kitchen with full-size appliances and many features you would normally only find on owner owned boats.

As you enter from the large cruiser stern, you step into the stunning bedroom finished in high gloss solid walnut & incorporating a king-size bed with luxury memory foam mattress, sumptuous pillows & duvet, hotel quality cotton bedding, built-in high gloss wardrobes and drawers, LED ceiling lights & mood lighting.

The large contemporary walk through bathroom has a large glass shower cubicle with waterfall shower head, deluxe flushing toilet, vanity unit with porcelain sink, Italian designer floor tiles & wall panels, led lighting to shower, shower tray, skirting boards and ceiling.

The stunning oval-shaped solid walnut door leads to the kitchen which is fully equipped and fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating a porcelain butlers sink, solid walnut worktops, breakfast bar with stools and overhead lighting, full-size cooker and fridge, led lighting to kickboards and ceiling.

The elegantly appointed lounge has a free-standing chesterfield sofa, 32″ free view TV with built-in DVD player, mood lighting, coordinating soft furnishings & full height double glass doors which lead onto the canopied front deck with seating.

Glissando is fully central heated throughout.

2026 Fri-Fri
Month GBP (£)
April £1195.00
May £1295.00
June £1295.00
July £1295.00
August £1295.00
September £1195.00
October £1095.00
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What our happy customers say about us...

Wonderful Holiday on a Beautiful Boat

A wonderful holiday on your beautiful boat. Eamonn & Elaine was most helpful.

Kath & Jim

Luxury Wide Beam Canal Boat

Amazing boat, everything provided along with top quality fixtures and fittings. 5* luxury loved every minute. Thanks

Jason & Lynette

Luxury Canal Boat

Had the most fantastic time onboard Piccolo. Very tastefully furnished 5* luxury - see you next year

Sue & Howard

Beautiful Canal Boats

Fantastic week. Mixed weather. Beautiful boat. Lovely meal at the Mill, Lovely fish and chips at Bolton Le Sands. Thank you for sharing your lovely boat.

Kay & Barry

A Five Star Holiday in Lancaster

Piccolo is a 5* boat. Really enjoyed the Water Witch in Lancaster. We hope to come back next year and do the south.

Bob & Gail

Luxury Canal Boat Holiday

Fantastic week on a lovely boat, very luxurious. Good meals every night but especially Canal Turn Carnforth & White Cross Lancaster.

June & Marcus

Fabulous Time

What a great boat, pity the weather was so bad. We had a fab time and it was all 1st class. C.U again soon.

Sue & Tony

Truly Luxurious 5* Canal Boat

Thank you Eamonn & Elaine for this truly luxurious 5* boat. For our first boating holiday, we could not have asked for better. For food, we can recommend The Canal Turn at Carnforth & The Roebuck at Bilsborrow - great food and staff!! Thanks again.

Jayne & Charlotte

A boat with a difference

Superb lock free, great scenery, the boat has spoilt us

David & Joanne

Attention to Detail

Our first time on a canal boat holiday made all the better by being on the beautiful Glissando. It has been admired by many passers by and other boat owners. Great forethought and attention to detail, rounds off a superb package. It has been a pleasure to be aboard. Many thanks to both of you.

Julie & Bob

Perfect Boat

Thank you for your warm welcome and that of your team. We have been hiring boats for many years always hoping to find the perfect boat - finally we have found it! 2 weeks aboard Glissando has been wonderful. Wish we could stay longer. We will certainly return.

Howard & Mary

Lovely Canal

Beautiful boat by far the best we have hired, like owning your own. Lovely canal, idyllic scenery and wild life, very relaxing sunny week. Owners should be very proud of their fleet, would love to come back will recommend highly.

Ian & Anna

Perfect Hosts

Thank you very much for another lovely break on your beautiful new boat. This is our 4th time on the Lancaster Canal and always with Duck Island. This is something we look forward to all year, love the new boat and looking forward to next year already Perfect hosts.

David & Gill

Lovely Relaxing Week

Had a lovely relaxing week. The boat is beautiful and attracted attention day after day, the most admired on the canal. Blessed with good weather and enjoyed mooring on the more remote parts. Thanks.

Angela & Gareth

Highly Recommend

Thank you for the lovely week we have had on your fabulous boat. The canal is lovely and the people friendly. Thanks to Eamonn & Elaine who have been very helpful. Will highly recommend.

John and Rachael

Beautiful Boat

Glissando is a beautiful boat and luxuriously fitted out. Thank you Eamonn & Elaine for your warm welcome and excellent customer support, nothing was too much trouble. Your warm hospitality made our holiday special.

Brian & Suzanne

Brilliant Week

We have had a brilliant week on your fabulous boat Glissando. So comfortable you really have thought of everything. The boat has attracted loads of attention from other boaters and people on the towpath. Thank you both for the best boat we have hired and there have been many.

Richard & Sally

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