Established in 2003 by our then Director; David Dare, the Long Term Narrowboats fleet has grown rapidly. David has been boating for over 45 years – many of those living by and travelling on the water. His hotel-boat cruised around almost the whole connected waterway system and he had many years in the hire boat and tourism industry.

This made him uniquely placed to share all of his experience and enthusiasm in helping you plan and enjoy the most amazing extended holiday.

With Davids untimely passing in 2025 a small dedicated team of staff at the Oxfordshire base have taken on the long term hire fleet. All boaters themselves; and having worked with David for many years, soaking up his knowledge and enthusiam for narrowboats and our beautiful inland waterways, they endevour to provide all the support needed to ensure that your hire is hassle free and backed up with our extensive boatyard support system, wherever you are cruising in the UK.