We look forward to seeing you onboard
Great facilities
Electra is accessible for all; we have a lift that can fit wheelchairs/rollators up to 700mm wide. It can also be used by guests with limited mobility. Our toilet is wheelchair friendly too. Just be sure to book a Lift User ticket (two available on public cruises, four on private charters) for anyone who needs one.
Please note: the lift can only be used when plugged in to mains electricity. So currently we can only offer Lift User tickets on cruises which depart from/return to our Campbell Wharf and Great Linford Manor Park boarding points.
There are just four steps down into the body of the boat, with guide-ropes on both sides to hold on to (see Boat layout below).
The Café Bar is available for both hot and cold refreshments, while the cabin is well designed for all-weather cruising. It’s a great place for up 12 guests to enjoy, seating is at six tables for two.
Boat layout
A green canal boat
Unlike diesel canal boats, Electra has lead-carbon batteries below deck, which charge overnight from renewable sources. There are also 12 solar panels on her roof to keep her topped up in the day. All those volts also power the dishwasher that lets us use reusable glass and crockery, along with everything else on board.
Electra is zero-emission; she creates less disturbance to wildlife and other canal users and generates barely any waste. We recycle as much as we can and work with local businesses to reduce the food miles of what we serve on board.
Run by volunteers
Our crew is entirely made up of volunteers; we’ll take care of you from start to finish, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the scenic cruise. All of our Skippers and Cabin Hosts are fully trained and qualified, so you’re in safe hands.
Food options
We serve a tasty selection of hand-picked locally made treats throughout the year, from cakes to fish and chips, cream tea to mince pies. Part of our green agenda is to source locally whenever we can.
Boarding points
A map is always included with your ticket to show you where to park and board Electra (and on Walk & Glide Cruises where to meet your Walk Leader). A reminder email with map is sent two days before your cruise booking.
Most cruises depart from/return to our mooring at Campbell Wharf, at the end of Avebury Boulevard in Central Milton Keynes. Postcode MK9 4BG. There is a drop off point nearby and there are steps or a ramp to get down to the waterside. We regret that there is no public or disabled parking available here. All parking is 10-15 minutes’ walk away, as shown on the map.
Selected cruises depart from/return to Great Linford Manor Park, where there is plentiful public and disabled car parking. It’s a 5-10 minute walk from the car park to Electra’s waterside mooring. Use the accessible path shown on this map.
We hope to have a mains electricity point at Fenny Stratford this year in time for the Fenny Stratford Canal Festival in August.
Walk & Glide cruises always start by meeting a Walk Leader at a designated location at a set time. You walk and then board Electra to return. Lift User tickets are not available on these cruses.
Kids’ Cruises depart from/return to the canal towpath at Bolbeck Park. Lift User tickets are not available on these cruses.
What our customers say
- Carl S
What can I say, had the boat on a charter and what a great day we've had. Boat was lovely and the crew even better, all volunteers with a real... read more 
September 1, 2019908harveyc
We had a lovely tip on the JB boat, just a lovely way to explore the river and going through the lock with an inch either side, the team certainly... read more
May 27, 2022
