Mothers' Day Cruises
A one-day special event
On Mothers' Day 2025, 30th March, we are running three extended cruises at 1045, 1245 and 1445. The cruise will pass through
Islington Tunne, three-quarters of a mile long, and City Road Lock, before turning and returning through the tunnel and continuing
on to turn agan just before St. Pancras Lock before returning to the museum. All tickets include:
- A visit to the museum
- Boat trip
- A guide will travel with you and explain something of the history of the canal as you cruise
- Tea or coffee on the boat
- A slice of cake on all trips
- A savoury pastry on the 1045 or 1245 trips
- A cream tea (scone, cream, and jam) on the 1445 trip
What should I wear?
The boat is fully enclosed so you will not get wet if it rains. However it may be cold so please wear warm clothing.
Above: Everyone gets to sit by the window on Long Tom
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There are 12 places on each trip and early advance booking is very strongly recommended. All passengers require a ticket including babies.
Bookings are made online and immediately using our online booking system. Payment is by credit/debit card and will be
processed on behalf of the museum by Tygit Ltd. In the 15 minutes before departure any unsold places on the boat can be purchased
in person from the museum shop. There are no refunds. If you need to change your booking then we may be able to help, if you give us plenty of notice (a week at least) by using the booking support form - do not telephone.
If you have a problem making a booking we will try to help, but we cannot make additional places available on boats that are already full! Use the
Online Booking Support Form if you need help
How accessible is Long Tom
The boat is not wheelchair accessible. Access to the cabin involves climbing down narrow stairs that turn. Staff will do their best to help
people with access needs if they can.
The boat trip is suitable for blind and visually-impaired people, deaf and
hearing-impaired people, and those with moderate walking difficulties. Please contact us to discuss your access needs and we will try to help if we can.
