# canalholidays.co.uk

# The Wyvern Shipping Co. Ltd
## About
> Wyvern Shipping is a family-run narrowboat hire company based at Leighton Buzzard on the Grand Union Canal, Bedfordshire, England. We offer 2-8 berth narrowboats for short breaks and week-long canal holidays within easy reach of London. Full hands-on tuition is included with every booking — no licence or prior experience required.

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/): Narrowboat holidays on the Grand Union Canal near London. Family-run business based at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, with a fleet of 2-8 berth boats for short breaks and week-long holidays.
- [Our Boats](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/): Full fleet overview of all available narrowboats, from 2-berth couples boats to 8-berth family and group boats.
- [Check Availability & Book](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/availability/): Live availability calendar for all boats. Check dates and submit a booking request.
- [Routes](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-routes/): Canal routes available from Leighton Buzzard on the Grand Union Canal, including distances, destinations, and highlights.
- [Prices](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/more-information/wyvern-narrowboat-prices/): Hire rates for all boats and holiday durations. 2026 breaks available at 2025 prices.
- [Waterside Cottage](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/waterside-cottage/): Self-catering cottage accommodation alongside the canal at Wyvern's base in Linslade, Leighton Buzzard.
- [Contact Us](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/contact-us/): Phone, email, and address details. Office hours: summer Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-2pm; winter Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

## Our Fleet — Individual Boat Pages

### 2-Berth Boats
- [Daisy](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/2-berth/daisy/): A 5-star 2-berth narrowboat with a fixed double bed (extends to 4'6" wide at night), modern galley, and two leather recliners with footstools. The ideal honeymoon or couples boat.

### 4-Berth Boats
- [Foxglove / Poppy class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/2-berth/foxglove/): 5-star 4-berth narrowboats with all low-level berths in two separate sleeping areas. Ideal for couples or small families wanting separate cabins.
- [Tulip](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/2-berth/tulip/): A 4-star 4-berth narrowboat with all low-level berths in two separate sleeping areas. The rear cabin berths can be converted overnight into a double or triple child berth.
- [Bullrush / Willow class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/2-berth/willow/): 4-star 4-berth narrowboats with two separate sleeping areas. The rear cabin can be converted overnight into a double or triple child berth.
- [Clover / Jasmin / Juniper class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/4-berth/clover-jasmin-juniper/): 5-star 4-berth narrowboats with all low-level berths in two separate bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms. Saloon features two armchairs and two leather recliners. The middle cabin can be configured as a fixed double or two fixed single beds.
- [Countess / Empress / Princess class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/4-berth/countess-empress-princess/): 5-star 4-berth narrowboat with two low-level double berths in two separate bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms. Saloon has two armchairs and two leather recliners.

### 6-8 Berth Boats
- [Cedar / Maple / Oak class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/cedar-maple-oak/): Spacious 5-star 6-berth narrowboats with all low-level berths in three separate sleeping areas. The middle cabin can be configured as a fixed double or two single berths.
- [Crystal class](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/crystal/): 4-star 6-berth narrowboats with all low-level berths in three separate sleeping areas. The rear cabin can be converted overnight into a double or triple child berth.
- [Mallard](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/mallard/): A spacious 5-star 8-berth narrowboat with all low-level berths in four separate sleeping areas. Middle cabin configurable as fixed double or two singles. Saloon and rear berths convert to doubles overnight.
- [Kingfisher](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/kingfisher/): A spacious 5-star 8-berth narrowboat with all low-level berths in four separate sleeping areas. Middle cabin configurable as fixed double or two singles. Saloon and rear berths convert to doubles overnight.
- [Splendid](https://www.canalholidays.co.uk/our-boats/6-8-berth/splendid/): A popular 4-star 8-berth narrowboat with four separate sleeping areas, two of which have bunk beds. Well suited to large families and groups.

## Contact
- Phone: 01525 372355
- Email: heather@canalholidays.co.uk
- Address: Rothschild Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TF, England