Spirit of Endeavour (Yorkshire) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which was established in January 2022. We are a “not-for-profit” organisation run entirely by a volunteer management team and volunteer skippers & crew. This is why our prices are such great value.

Our crews are all trained to deliver an enjoyable and safe canal boat journey for all passengers, giving you a chance to step out of your normal environment and experience the pure joy and calm of canal life for a day. The boat is equipped with a lift for wheelchair users. (please see information for max sizes).

Trips start from the rear of Skipton General Hospital car park where there is an access path down to the canal banks. There a purpose-built ramp leads to the boat mooring for easy embarkation on to Endeavour. Journeys can be either towards Gargrave and the open countryside with the canal wending it’s way through Skipton’s Canal Basin; or alternatively towards Kildwick and the peaceful woods where it is possible to catch a glimpse of deer, or the amazing carpets of bluebells in season.

Normally trips leave the hospital at around 10:30am returning at approximately 3:00pm to 3:30pm. 

All of our trips are for groups of up to 12 people. The cost of a trip in 2025 is just £225. Alternative pick up points can be arranged. We also offer split trips for larger groups, and special trips for weddings and funerals.