London: Canal Boat Ride on Camden Lock
Who This Trip Suits
Ninety minutes on the Regent’s Canal aboard the Jenny Wren, a classic canopied canal boat, from Camden through the Hampstead Road Lock and past London Zoo and Regent’s Park towards Little Venice. The crew works the lock while you watch from the boat and talks you through the canal’s history on the way. It is rated 4.6 from 1,338 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Recent guests found the lock “very cool”, and several name a skipper who mixed music history into the commentary. It suits any age: the boat moves at walking pace under a full-length canopy.
Practical points from the listing: boarding means using stairs, and because of the vessel’s age it is exempt from current disability access rules, so contact the operator first if you have a mobility issue. Pets, smoking and vaping are not allowed.
The price is from US$31 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The Regent’s Canal page compares it with self-drive GoBoats, a punting boat with live music and a kayak tour.
About This Experience
Experience a passage through the famous Hampstead Road Lock unique to this cruise, on your canal cruise through London.
Highlights
- Enjoy the comfort of the colourful Jenny Wren canal boat on a canal cruise
- Take in the sights on a 90-minute sailing adventure with a guide's commentary
- Marvel at the feats of engineering as you are guided through a working lock
- Listen to tales of old, as the knowledgable guides share stories and history
- Sit back and relax as you sail past London Zoo, Regent's Park and Little Venice
What's Included
- ✓ 90-minute tour along Camden's famous canals
Good to Know
- Boarding the canal boat requires using stairs
- Due to the age of the vessel, it is exempt from current disability access regulations
