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Our canal boat stag do is the ultimate answer to a unique, yet entertaining stag do. As we understand that with the cost of living crisis, everyone is experiencing a similar financial struggle, so finding a stag do package that covers all bases at an affordable cost is a necessity.
However, you only get married once (hopefully!), so it is important to create an unforgettable experience for your stag that he’ll remember for the rest of his life. Don’t make him look back wishing that he added the on-board DJ!
Fortunately, our team of stag do experts at Essential Adventure can provide you with a cost-effective canal boat stag do that doesn’t break the bank. Find out more about our canal boat stag do packages below and get booking!
Why A Canal Boat Stag Do?
Offering an entertaining experience that ventures out from the typical partying stag dos, a canal boat trip gives stag groups the freedom to travel a little further afield and spend quality time altogether, building relationships and getting to know one another.
The on-board beds on some of our canal boats also mean that you don’t need to pay a separate cost for accommodation, as you can moor up next to a local pub and sleep there for the rest of the night!
Here’s how you can plan a canal boat stag do on a budget:
1. Secure Group Size
In order to have the most fun stag party, we recommend narrowing down the members within your group and only selecting your best pals- will your cousin's mate really be that disappointed in a year's time if he wasn’t invited? It might just save you some expenses too!
However, we can understand that this can be a tricky task, which is why we recommended finalising with the groom who they specifically want to come.
If he’s not exactly sure, then we recommend splitting them up into several categories and inviting the groups below:
- 1. Best Friends
- Family Members
- Best Man and Groomsmen
- Other Close Friends
By limiting your group to these four categories, you’ll ensure that you won’t only be saving money in the long-run, but also your stag will be having the time of his life with his favourite people!
Our canal boat seating requirements do vary per boat and location, however, they can all seat from eight to twenty-four people, ensuring that you can fit all of your stags inside.
We highly recommend keeping your group size between eight to fifteen people, enabling you to have a bundle of fun that’s contained within a manageable size and doesn’t get out of hand!
2. Select Location
Now that you have it in place who’s attending your stag do, it’s time to decide on the location!
With our canal boat stag do’s available in multiple locations, there is a wide variety of choices to suit your preferences. With each canal boat experience having its own specifications, following a unique route and having different on-boarding costs, it’s important to weigh up where you exactly want to take your stag and the rest of the group.
Bath, Brecon Beacons, Oxford - where will our canal boat stag dos take you?
You’re ultimately guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience no matter which location you choose to embark in! For example, if you fancy playing your music loud on the big speakers CD/Aux connection PA System (including microphone), then our Northampton canal boat cruise will be for you.
Top Tip:
If you’re wanting to keep the costs as low as possible, then why not keep your stag do close to home? This will ensure that you receive reduced travel costs and don’t spend too much time or money trying to get from A to B.
3. Agree Total Budget
After you’ve confirmed the group size and location, it’s time to knuckle down and decide on your budget.
The reason why we suggest to do this after making the previous decisions is because it means that you can gather ideas and inspiration before applying your budget.
Our stag do canal boat trip in the Brecon Beacons starts from just £41 per person (based on a 10 person stag do) and is great value for money, travelling all through the historical waterway and aqueduct over the River Usk.
How Much Should Stag Do’s Cost?
It can be a struggle trying to decide on the total budget for the stag do, especially when everyone’s all got a different figure in mind.
This is why it’s helpful to know that the average cost of a UK stag do is just under £200 per person, standing at £199.72 and often lasts two nights.
Top Tip:
Our experienced team at Essential Adventure recommend keeping this budget of £150 each, as even though you’ll be left with plenty of change from our canal boat stag do, this cost covers everything from travelling to your destination and food and drink involved!
Just use our bespoke package builder to get your quote and start building your dream stag do today.
4. Plan In Advance
Though our prices are fairly flexible, the closer it is to your stag event, the more likely it is that the prices will shoot up. This is why planning ahead will not only save you time and money, but also stress! As you already have planned who is coming, when and what your stag do will consist of.
So, how early in advance should you plan your stag do?
Top Tip:
Any dates from a year to nine months will give you the best prices, allowing you to also discover and find the cheapest dates and times in advance.
5. Pack Plenty of Snacks and Booze
Some of our canal boat cruises will have plenty of food and booze on board, including our three hour cruise on board our canal boat party birmingham features an extra-special dining experience. With panoramic windows and breathtaking views down the canals, there really isn’t a better way to celebrate your stag do.
As each canal boat has different features and may not supply you with endless food and drink, our frequent stops at the pub are bound to keep you and your mates satisfied! However, there’s nothing worse than being hungry, right!? Which is why it is always a sensible option to bring some additional snacks and drinks.
Top Tip:
You could potentially bring alcohol on board too to help limit costs, but be sure to check with the event organiser beforehand.
6. Download Pub Apps
It’s time to work smarter, not harder!
As once you’ve planned your stag do and researched as to where you’re exactly going, why not get one step ahead and see if the pubs you’re stopping at along the way have any app discounts or offers by downloading their apps?
This will prepare you for your visit and help you with your budgeting, allowing you to even pick what you want from the menu beforehand.
Maximise your experience and reduce your overall spending, budgeting has never been easier.
Book Your Unforgettable Canal Boat Stag Do At Essential Adventure Today
As shown above, it’s still more than possible to plan a fun stag do that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, allowing the team to try something different and bring everyone together.
Interested? Contact us by phoning us on 01752 418038 or emailing us at [email protected] where we look forward to helping you plan your adventure of a lifetime.
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