Planning a private boat party in Harties

A practical sequence

Work through these in order. Each step feeds the next, and the details are confirmed in your written quote.

1. 1

   Total guests first

   Start with how many people. The main pontoon takes up to 12; the electric canal cruise is 2–4 only. We confirm the final number against the approved load in your quote.

2. 2

   Choose the boat within its limits

   Open dam and a skipper, or the quiet estate canals — pick the waterway that fits the group and the mood, staying inside each boat's capacity and operating area.

3. 3

   Request a date and duration

   Ask for two, three or four hours on the main boat, or up to two hours on the canals. Each duration is a request subject to availability, not a promised daily sailing.

4. 4

   Extras by quote, music included

   Decor, catering and a photographer are scoped by quotation — not assumed. The onboard sound system is included on the main pontoon, so bring your playlist.

5. 5

   Weather and boarding

   Send a preferred date; we review the forecast and agree a weather fallback and boarding arrangements with you before confirming.

A floating bar isn't an automatic add-on to every cruise. It's configured on the same main pontoon but scoped as its own enquiry, normally needing eight days (192 hours) of notice, with capacity confirmed for the setup and approvals reviewed. Shorter notice is a manual review, never a licence guarantee.

These are owner-confirmed arrangements rather than settled policy. Mention them in your enquiry so we can discuss them before confirming — we won't invent an answer.

• Children on board and ages
• Mobility or access needs for boarding
• Food, catering or a cake table (cake not supplied)
• Toilet and facility arrangements
• Drinks and whether BYO applies
• Parking and estate access on the day