Eco-Friendly Narrowboat Holidays

We are blessed in the UK to have the services of the Canals and River Trust (CRT) who look after over 2000 miles of canals & rivers and 35,000 boats. They, like us at Cafwin Cruises, believe that life is better on the water and they have a top team of committed experts and volunteers who help to protect the waterway environment and improve it for both people and nature. They spend close to £1million every year trying to remove as much litter from the waterways as possible, so that we can all enjoy the beautiful scenery. We are sure that our guests will want to assist the CRT by using the canals and rivers responsibly when they holiday on our boats.

To help our guests take responsible care, Arthur Owl & Ollie Owl will come equipped with the following:

• Both boats are eco-friendly serial electric hybrid narrowboats, converted by Ortomarine, who specialise in electric propulsion.  Ortomarine and Cafwin Cruises are committed to reducing both their own environmental impact and enabling others to do so.  The collaboration is a result of these shared goals and hopes to encourage more people that electric propulsion is a viable option for a narrowboat.

• We hope to run the Owls’ generators on HVO fuel which eliminates up to 90% of net CO2 emissions and significantly reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx), particulate matter (PM) and carbon monoxide (CO).

• An under-counter 30 ltr waste bin and a list of places of where it can be emptied, though we are sure you’ll find lots of suitable disposal areas along the way yourself
• Biodegradable and compostable bin liners – enough for your holiday
• Reusable coffee filters
• A loose tea infuser
• 100% organic Chicopee Biodegradable dish cloths and dish towels
• LED light bulbs
• Natural cleaning products
• Natural toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash – enough for your holiday
• Specific marine soft toilet rolls – please don’t bring your own