About 450 of us did the ferry trip of the canal from OV in November, it was great and seemed better value than the train. It is a long day, 2 hours in the coach each way. They give you a picnic lunch on board, but I also take something off the breakfast buffett and crisp/ fruit etc although there was plenty of free soft drinks on board. Also ensure you have plenty of sun cream as it was very ho

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