River Boats | Get Afloat Directory

Discover the character, charm, and slow‑paced pleasure of life on the water with river boats and narrowboats, where tradition meets a new generation of clean, quiet, and efficient cruising. Designed for inland waterways, these vessels offer a uniquely relaxed way to explore rivers, canals, and connected waterways — from peaceful countryside stretches to historic town centres — all at a gentle, unhurried pace. 

Whether you’re looking at compact day boats for relaxed weekend trips, modern electric narrowboats for sustainable cruising, or wide‑beam river cruisers for spacious living afloat, the market now offers more choice than ever. Explore the latest specifications, layouts, propulsion options, and onboard features to find the river boat that matches your vision of comfortable, eco‑friendly inland boating.

Featured Listings:

The Frolic 31 is a stunning and elegant gentleman’s launch.

LOA: 9.60m | Draft: 0.61m

An elegant Gentleman’s launch, the Frolic 36 is undoubtedly the finest in our range, boasting both size and grace.

LOA: 10.90m | Draft: 0.69m

The sleek Mayfly 16 stands out with its hardwood mahogany transom and gentle curved coamings, and a meticulously modelled cockpit interior with…

LOA: 4.9m | Draft: 0.43m

The Mayfly 21, offers traditional style and elegance in the form of a gentleman’s launch.  Designed by Andrew Wolstenholm, the low…

LOA: 6.4m | Draft: 0.63m