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Little Venice: Regent’s Canal Waterbus Boat Trip to Camden Tour

Published on 23 January 2022

Enjoy a leisurely one-way Little Venice: Regent’s Canal Waterbus Boat Trip to Camden Tour passing by sights such as London Zoo.

If you are in London for the first time or have visited London multiple times, you must take this trip to Camden Town from Little Venice. It’s a picturesque 3.5 km boat ride.

Boat Trip Highlights

Enjoy the pleasures of Regent’s Canal
Learn about the history of the canals
Pass through the Maida Hill Tunnel
Admire the landscaped gardens of stately homes along the canal

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Waterbus Boat Trip Enroute Details

This tour includes travel from picturesque Little Venice to vibrant Camden Town along the Regent’s Canal. This waterway is a leisurely corridor through London, navigated by leisure boats and lined with quirky houseboats.

You’ll pass by Regent’s Park, the grounds of London Zoo, and through the echoey depths of the 248-meter Maida Hill tunnel. Each boat has slide-opening windows throughout, so everyone gets a view. As you pass through London Zoo, watch for warthogs and African hunting dogs, which can often be seen as the boat passes their canal-side enclosure.

Travel past the homes of well-known musicians, actors, and celebrities. You will also see the expansive and landscaped back gardens of grand houses used by ambassadors and visiting international diplomats. Arrive in the heart of Camden Market, home to many world-class traders and international cuisines.

Little Venice Regent’s Canal Waterbus Boat

What’s included in the Boat ride:

Boat trip from Little Venice to Camden Town
Guided commentary
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Not Included)
Food and drinks (Not Included)
Tips (Not Included)

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Meeting Points for your Boat ride to Camden Town:

The boats are moored on the north side of Browning’s pool opposite the Warwick crescent and the Waterside café boat, on the towpath directly below Blomfield Road (Check out the map below). If getting a taxi, ask for The Bridge House, postcode W9 2PF Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow for check-in and boarding. Check-in closes 5 minutes before each scheduled departure time.

In case you arrive early there are nice cafes and restaurants nearby which you can enjoy before hopping onto the boat. Some of the noticeable ones are:

Waterside café – Website
Kateh, Persian Restaurant – Website
The Summer House, Chic seafood restaurant – Website

waterbus boat in regents canal — Waterbus boat in Regents canal

Little Venice: Regent’s Canal Waterbus Boat Trip to Camden Town Route Map:

Know before you go:

The cruise will depart from Little Venice and end at Camden Lock
A ratio of one adult for every child under the age of 4 is required due to regulations on the river. If this does not adhere you will not be able to board the boat.
Each boat is equipped with approximately five narrow, steep steps for boarding or disembarking, accompanied by handrails on both sides. For maximum safety, it is recommended to descend these steps backwards while facing away from the boat and holding onto the handrail. Wheelchairs must be folded before being brought on board and cannot be used in their unfolded state. It is not possible to transport passengers in wheelchairs down the steps. Additionally, mobility scooters are not permitted on the boats.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are allowed on board!