Do the Tyne boats get booked up fairly early or could they be booked,say,2-3 weeks in advance as I want one for 17 April(a Saturday ),which is quite a popular day,as most boatmen will know.It\'s my birthday treat from the kids,it\'ll also be my first trip of the year,with the other 2 musketeers who I normally go with,maybe myson as well if the weather is right.Last time he had his head in a bucket for 4 hrs,did\'nt even have the energy to hoy owa the side.