water-activities · Wigan
Afternoon Tea Cruise | Boat Tour in Wigan | Food Tour, Water Activities
Experience an elegant canal cruise with scenic views, historic lock operation, and delightful afternoon tea. Perfect for a relaxing escape in Cambridge.
About Kittywake Canal Cruises
Themed cruises on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Afternoon Tea, Sunday Roast, Karaoke, Festive Dinner and Chippy Tea.
Kittywake Canal Cruises operates from Wigan, England, offering a collection of themed canal trips on the historic Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The company runs small-group cruises that combine scenic cruising with dining experiences, including Afternoon Tea, Sunday Roast, Karaoke nights, Festive Dinner voyages, and the distinctive Chippy Tea aboard heated cabins.
Each cruise is designed for comfort and enjoyment. Afternoon Tea features sandwiches, scones, desserts and a glass of bubbly on a 2.5-hour cruise with a lock experience. The Sunday Roast Cruise delivers traditional roast dishes and homemade desserts during a 2.5-hour leisure cruise. Karaoke Cruise departs from Wigan Pier for three hours of entertainment with the first drink included. Festive Dinner Cruise offers a cosy candlelit two-course meal and holiday ambiance. Chippy Tea provides fish and chips in a booth while navigating a working canal lock, with a licensed bar available on board.
Safety and professionalism are priorities: vessels operate on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal under standard safety practices, with heated cabins and attentive service noted in trip descriptions. Booking is reservation-based to manage group sizes and seating. The business highlights local waterways and heritage by operating from Wigan and using the Elleswake for selected trips.
Guests choose Kittywake Canal Cruises for themed dining on the water, accessible boarding from Wigan Pier, and memorable lock experiences that combine hospitality with canal history. Ticketing, trip dates, and specific menu details are provided at booking and through the business's official channels to ensure accurate guest information and timely updates.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”