Inland BoatChecklists

UK inland boat insurance providers.

Explore published information for narrowboats, widebeams and river cruisers. Choose a provider's website to check eligibility and request a quote directly.

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Narrowboat moored on a quiet English inland waterway

4 providers · alphabetical order

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    Craftinsure

    Dedicated narrowboat information that discusses widebeams, living aboard and continuous cruising.

    Public page reviewed 1 October 2026. Check current wording on the provider's website.

    Published information
    Narrowboat and widebeam pages with liveaboard and continuous-cruising information.
    Confirm with the provider
    Whether your residential use and cruising pattern meet current eligibility; contents and equipment wording.
    Visit Craftinsure (opens in a new tab)Quote and purchase on their website.
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    GJW Direct

    Boat insurance pages organised by craft type, including narrowboats, barges and houseboats.

    Public page reviewed 1 October 2026. Check current wording on the provider's website.

    Published information
    Narrowboat, barge and houseboat information; policy and claims routes.
    Confirm with the provider
    Your craft, inland cruising area, mooring, residential use and the cover level you need.
    Visit GJW Direct (opens in a new tab)Quote and purchase on their website.
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    Haven Knox-Johnston

    Marine insurance information with inland cruiser, narrowboat, barge and houseboat categories.

    Public page reviewed 1 October 2026. Check current wording on the provider's website.

    Published information
    Craft categories, cover-level information, policy documents and telephone service details.
    Confirm with the provider
    The appropriate product for your boat and use; any commercial activity needs separate confirmation.
    Visit Haven Knox-Johnston (opens in a new tab)Quote and purchase on their website.
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    Navigators & General

    Separate Inland Waterways and commercial craft information, with document and claims routes.

    Public page reviewed 1 October 2026. Check current wording on the provider's website.

    Published information
    Inland waterways pages for narrowboats, river cruisers and barges; separate commercial categories.
    Confirm with the provider
    Your waterways, boat type and operation. Hire and passenger trips need specialist confirmation.
    Visit Navigators & General (opens in a new tab)Quote and purchase on their website.

Before you start a quote.

Have the boat papers to hand. Tell the provider about residential use, your cruising pattern and where the boat is kept.

Questions to take with you

  • Craft and use

    Boat type, year, construction, value and intended use. Living aboard, leisure cruising and hire are different facts.

  • Waters and mooring

    Cruising area, home mooring or continuous cruising, and periods when the boat is left unoccupied.

  • Licence and documents

    Licence renewal date, BSS details if applicable, existing insurance and any claims information the provider requests.