Blakes provides boats for Brits in 2009

Blakes Boats, the boating holiday provider which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has launched its new 2009 brochure with prices starting at just £14 per person per night. The new brochure includes two new packages – Yorkshire and Lancashire and Belgium. These additions bring the 2009 portfolio to 11 destinations, offering a range of boating holidays aboard a narrow boat, yacht or cruiser.

Blakes also provides a wide selection of cottage breaks, through the Blakes Cottages brand, enabling agents to offer their customers a recreational holiday experience to suit every taste and budget.

An additional 214 boats have been added across the portfolio this year, including 35 for the UK, 27 for Ireland and 152 for Europe.

John Dalgleish, Product Manager of Blakes Boats commented: “We are delighted to expand our portfolio for 2009 and offer a range of packages for those seeking something different in a holiday. With boats available in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Holland, France and Germany, there are plenty of affordable options for people looking to holiday closer to home next year.“By offering some of the most scenic boating holidays, including a Scottish fleet of sailing yachts available on the Caledonian Canals, Blakes continues to offer a truly unique holiday experience.”

For more information about Blakes Boats, visit blakes.co.uk.