Boatel Party Cruises is a Chorley-based canal cruise operator offering private hire experiences aboard the Royal Sovereign.
The business specialises in catered private parties and family-friendly events on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal. Options include a 2-hour private canal cruise with a choice of a luxurious 3-tier afternoon tea or a homemade soup and scones cream tea service for up to 20 guests, a children's party package with five different options for ages 3–8 and private hire for up to 50 guests, and a 90-minute cruise featuring a steak hotpot buffet served with crusty bread and red cabbage.
The Royal Sovereign is described as a spacious, heated barge with ample seating, suitable for intimate gatherings and larger private bookings. Children’s parties include dedicated crew support and entertainment choices such as a magical show, a live DJ, or a pizza buffet. The 90-minute hotpot cruise highlights the vessel’s size as one of the largest barges operating on the Leeds to Liverpool canal, delivering a relaxed atmosphere and scenic canal views.
Bookings are based on private hire, enabling groups to reserve the entire boat for exclusive use. The business focuses on specialised packages — afternoon tea, cream tea, children’s entertainment, and buffet or hotpot dining — presented as self-contained experiences that combine food, comfort, and canal scenery. Third-party reviews and direct enquiries provide additional confirmation of availability and details. Availability, booking windows, dietary requirements and pricing are confirmed at time of enquiry through direct contact with the booking team. for each cruise.