THE SUN SETS A LITTLE EARLIER. THE MARINA GROWS QUIET. AND INSIDE, THE LOG BURNER CRACKLES INTO LIFE… Autumn has arrived on the canal. Outside, the evenings are cool and still. Inside, the boat is warm, the central heating is on and the fire is glowing. Hot chocolate poured Feet up by the log burnerA […]
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🌙 Autumn Stargazer Nights aboard KometThe nights are drawing in — and we think that’s something to celebrate. Through autumn and into winter, earlier sunsets and longer, darker nights create the perfect opportunity to wrap up warm and discover the night sky from your own canal boat.🔭 Our Stargazer Experience includes a telescope with an […]
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🎬 Retro is Back… Welcome to the Classic Movie Night! 🍿with free popcorn!! After months of trying to make streaming work, we’ve finally accepted that the peaceful countryside around our boats simply doesn’t provide a reliable enough signal. So we’ve embraced the retro way of doing things…Classic Movie Night is coming to Komet and Spirit […]
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🎮 RETRO GAMING — NOW ON BOARD! 🕹️Remember when gaming was simple? No downloads. No subscriptions. Just pick up a controller and PLAY!Thousands of classic games — racing, fighting, arcade, sports and old-school favourites — now FREE to enjoy aboard Komet & Spirit of St. Louis. Two controllers. One TV. Game on! 👾🔥 Just another […]
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Wednesday Night Escape for Just £75 Football on your mind… or football driving you mad? Tomorrow night, England take to the pitch, and we have the perfect way to spend the evening—whichever side of the football fence you’re on. Football fan? Settle down aboard your own comfortable canal boat in the peaceful surroundings of Aqueduct […]
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Tucked between Pillory Street and Hospital Street in the picturesque Cheshire market town of Nantwich is The Cocoa Yard.A hidden courtyard of colourful floral displays and small independent shops…and a surprising view of the medieval church of St Mary’s.❤️🌞⛪️🌸🌼(July 2026) 📍 Nantwich, Cheshire. 🏴 just one of the many wonderful places you can visit when […]
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🔧 Behind the Scenes on Spirit of St. Louis 🔧 Most guests see the warm lighting, comfortable furnishings, and peaceful marina views. What they don’t see is the work that goes on beneath the floorboards to make their stay more comfortable, reliable, and energy efficient. Today we installed a brand-new upgraded water heater aboard Spirit […]
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Today, Nichola had the pleasure of meeting well-known boating personality and author Emma Culshaw. During their conversation, Nichola and Emma shared stories, experiences, and adventures from life on the waterways, exchanging memories of the unique moments that only boating can provide. Emma also took time to listen to the story of how The Komet Canal […]
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Dreaming of Europe… but dreading the queues? Hours stuck at Dover. Endless passport checks. Delays at ferry terminals. Traffic jams, stress, heat, crying kids, overpriced service stations and the dreaded “estimated waiting time” signs. Or… You could leave the chaos behind entirely. Swap motorway madness for peaceful waterside mornings. Trade airport queues for birdsong and […]
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